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UPDATE 2: The article is up again, with a correction at the bottom.
The actor who has played Professor Flitwick in all of the Potter films recently spoke to MTV News. Davis speaks about the positive side of having Deathly Hallows split into two:
“I think that’s a good idea because when you try and squeeze these quite lengthy novels into a two-hour movie, a two-and a half hour film there is gonna be stuff that’s left out,” Davis enthused. “There’s so much in the last book, I think it’ll make two really good films. It’s worthy of that.”
The article incorrectly states that Davis played Griphook in Sorcerer's Stone; he was actually played by Vern Troyer. Davis played both a Gringotts bank teller and Flitwick in Sorcerer's Stone. Read the full entry here!
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06-09-2008
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If you're a Potter fan and a Twitter user, chances are you follow Oliver Phelps and Warwick Davis and saw some Deathly Hallows-related updates they've made recently.
First, actor Warwick Davis (who has previously played Professor Flitwick) confirmed he will indeed play Griphook in Deathly Hallows. Although this has been hinted at for some time (set pictures like this one tend to confirm these kinds of things), it's the first time we've gotten direct word.
Second, Oliver Phelps updated his Twitter with word that he is the "first actor in the UK to have a VFX MOVA facial capture scan. Exciting technology." We presume this is for special effects in Deathly Hallows as it's the only film he's working on right now.
Thanks to all you Twitter users who e-mailed with the tips!
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08-26-2009
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Warwick Davis, who plays Professor Flitwick in the Potter films, updated his Twitter account with some filming information early this morning.
Morning! On my way to 'Hogwarts'. Looking forward it. I'll be 'Griphook' today. Wish I could tell you what we're shooting."
What do you think they are filming? If you're a Twitter user, you can follow Warwick: @WarwickADavis, and while you're there, follow all the Harry Potter stars on Twitter.
Thanks to Joshua!
Posted by Micah
02-05-2010
at 06:45 AM
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In a new interview, actor Warwick Davis, who plays Professor Flitwick and Griphook in the Harry Potter films, discusses how he first got the role more than 10 years ago and that he will be wrapping up his role in June:
"It was an audition process, yes. I’d had my ear out for a while, because I’d read the book and thought that it could be really good. And when I heard that they were doing it I knew that I had to get on to this. So the agent said that I had an audition, I prepared well for it, went in and did it. It was a great experience, I had lots of fun with it, and I came away with a good feeling."
He also talked about his feelings on the final film being split into two:
"I think it was good, because I think sometimes in the past we could have done that with the other stories, because they are so rich. I'm never actually disappointed... well, I am disappointed because sometimes it leaves my parts out... but I think the readership is sometimes disappointed. So I think it’s a really good decision, because we can do justice to what is the last book..."
Posted by Micah
04-10-2010
at 09:49 AM
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Warwick Davis, the actor who plays Professor Flitwick and Griphook in the Harry Potter series, recently spoke with MuggleCast to discuss his new book Size Matters Not: The Extraordinary Life and Career of Warwick Davis! We also spent a lot of time talking Potter with Warwick.
The interview will air on Episode 197 of MuggleCast (due out Wednesday, April 28th). For now, we'd like to share a small preview of the interview.
Click here to listen to Warwick discuss his favorite film in the Potter series as well as recall some favorite moments from filming. Listen to the entire interview on Episode 197 next week! Warwick's book is available for purchase in the UK and will hit US book stores later this year. You can also follow Warwick on Twitter.
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04-20-2010
at 3:04 PM
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Warwick Davis, the actor who plays Professor Flitwick and Griphook in the Harry Potter series, will be going on a mini-tour in promotion of his new book Size Matters Not: The Extraordinary Life and Career of Warwick Davis.
Here are a list of stops if you happen to be in the neighborhood.
Friday 23 April @ 6.30-7.30pm
John Clare Theatre, Peterborough Central Library, Broadway, Peterborough, PE1 1RX
Wednesday 28 April @ 6.30-7.00pm
5th Floor Waterstones, 3-205 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9HD
Thursday 6 May @ 6.20-7.20pm
Cinema City, St Andrews Street, Norwich, NR2 4AD
Tuesday 11 May @ 6.30-7.30pm
Waterstones, 1-5 Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2GR
Thursday 13 May @ 7.00-8.00pm
Waterstones, 91 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 2BW
MuggleNet will have an excerpt from his book available in the coming days, as well as be giving away a signed copy! And don't forget Warwick joins us on Episode 197 of MuggleCast, due to be released April 28th.
Posted by Admin
04-21-2010
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Warwick Davis, the actor who plays Filius Flitwick and Griphook in the Potter series, is wrapping up his book tour for his autobiography Size Matters Not, this Saturday, May 22 at 11 am. The details of the event are below:
The Cinema Store
4B Upper Saint Martin's Lane
London
WC2H 9NY
You can listen to Warwick talk about his book on Episode 197 of MuggleCast as well as follow him on Twitter @WarwickADavis.
Order his book here. We'll be giving away a copy of it on Episode 200 of MuggleCast.
Posted by Micah
05-21-2010
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This afternoon, we sat down with actor Warwick Davis who, throughout the Harry Potter films has played many roles, including that of Charms professor Filius Flitwick. For the final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2, Davis helmed the more sinister character of Griphook.
From our interview:
[Griphook] was a great character to play. All through the movies I've played Professor Flitwick and other goblins, but they've been in the films and often been part of the light relief, and comic moments. Which it's lovely to have, but finally, with Deathly Hallows, Part 2, Griphook for me was a chance to really have a character who makes a difference to the story and the plot. He has some bearing on what our heroes do. The character has a journey, an A to B point - B being DEAD... should be an "A to D" point, actually. A to dead...
But it's really rewarding and David Yates was excited that I was going to be playing the character, and we both had a lot of fun bringing him to screen. From the first scene with Harry, through to the sneaking into Gringotts and all that stuff. It was great to film, and just a great experience to be working closely with David on all of that.
Warwick also discussed fellow actor Ralph Fiennes, and after complimenting him on how scary he was in the film, had this to say:
However amazing [Fiennes] is, he's not completely flawless! I remember filming in Malfoy Manor (when Griphook is dead, and is laying in the blood). There was a lot of blood there... I think I laid there for five hours there.
But as I'm laying there I'm looking through a crack in my eye, watching the scene unfold. I'm thinking, "Wow this is amazing, isn't it?" It's a scene of destruction, with the Goblins that have been slaughtered by Voldemort. And I can see Ralph walking through them, doing his line. And during one particular take, I was watching and he started strolling through, very dramatic, and all of a sudden he slipped. It was just like somebody slipping on a banana skin, because he doesn't wear shoes and then... slipping on all the blood, it just killed it for me. It was very funny.
Our full interview with actor Warwick Davis will be transcribed and provided on the site soon.
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Last Friday, we had the great opportunity to sit down with actor Warwick Davis, whose experience working on the Potter films is both interesting and enjoyable to hear. The full transcript of our interview is now available on-line, and we definitely think it's worth a read-through.
In the interview, Warwick talks about the Potter cast, discusses differences between the characters that he has played, and recounts with solid detail what he was thinking and had witnessed at certain key points during the final film. We also spoke about the DVD, and the event inside the theme park that we were all there to celebrate, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Celebration.
We want to thank Warwick very much for his time, and look forward to speaking with him again!
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In this new video from Yahoo! Movies, some of the cast and crew are asked to sum up the Harry Potter film franchise in two words.
Here are their responses:
Mark Williams - "Ten Years" (after his first rubbish answer of "Harry Potter")
David Baron - "Bloody Brilliant"
Warwick Davis - "Amazing, Magical"
David Heyman - "A Gift"
Evanna Lynch - "Crazy Fun"
David Yates - "Spectacular, Global"
Jason Isaacs - "ALL DONE!"
Which one was your favorite and how would you sum up the Harry Potter franchise in just two words?
Posted by Kat
12-02-2011
at 1:10 PM
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Next month, actor Warwick Davis - who portrayed Professor Filius Flitwick throughout the Harry Potter series, the head Gringotts Bank Teller in Sorcerer's Stone, and Griphook in Deathly Hallows - has a new comedy show coming out on HBO called 'Life's Too Short.' The show Premiere's on Sunday, February 19th at 10PM EST.
In the show, the comedy will be centered around Warwick as he plays a fictionalized version of himself as a failed actor trying to get back into the spotlight. His partner on the show's production and writing is comedic genius Ricky Gervais - who will be the most feared man in Hollywood this Sunday as he host the Golden Globe Awards for the third time.
Last night on the Conan O'Brien Show, Ricky was the guest and spoke of his Golden Globe hosting duties along with the new hit comedy show with Warwick. You can watch the full episode right here.
Posted by Keith
01-13-2012
at 3:35 PM
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