Daniel Radcliffe nominated for Drama League Award
Daniel Radcliffe has once again been recognized for his work on Broadway. Nominations were announced this morning for the Drama League Awards taking place next month.
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“Pride”, starring Imelda Staunton, Bill Nighy, and Jessie Cave, to premiere at Cannes 2014
“Pride”, the new film by director Matthew Warchus, is set to premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The film, which is based on the true story of gay and lesbian UK activists who raised funds to support striking members of the National Union of Mineworkers, stars three former “Potter” alumni!
Diagon Alley expansion to feature authentic Cabman Shelter
It’s no Madam Puddifoot’s, which was just unveiled in the Hogsmeade section of Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but Twitter user Alexis (@SaLeM_xo) has pointed out a cool new feature of the Diagon Alley expansion!
“Harry Potter” illustrator Clare Melinsky talks about inspiration
Clare Melinsky, who illustrated the 2010 UK versions of the “Harry Potter” books (also known as the “Signature” editions), has spoken about some of the inspiration behind her drawings. The Scottish artist, who is known for her “chunky and colourful lino cuts,” is currently part of a three-day exhibition in London, which links Scotland with London.
Alfonso Cuarón talks 3D in films, next project at Beijing Film Festival
Alfonso Cuarón, the acclaimed director who recently won the Academy Award for Best Director for his film “Gravity” and helmed the third installment in the Potter film series, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”, has provided his thoughts on the current trend of 3D films, as well as his hopes for his next project, at the Beijing International Film Festival.
Reminiscing with Professor McGonagall before Graduation
Dear Professor McGonagall,
Well I really wanted to know how you like being the head mistress,of Hogwarts. Do you miss teaching transfiguration at all? I really wish this wasn’t my last year at Hogwarts but all great things must come to an end, right? Its really hard to believe that I’m already 17 it’s mad really…
John Williams to conduct benefit concert in Oregon
John Williams, the legendary composer responsible for the iconic music in the “Potter” film series, is to conduct a benefit concert aptly titled “John Williams: Maestro of the Movies” in Portland, OR.
You’re a mean one – Severus Snape
Dear Severus Snape, I would really like to ask you a question. You were really rude with Harry Potter in the school, and I just can’t imagine why. I know his father used to make your life terrible, but it doesn’t mean you should have done the same with Harry. I mean, he isn’t the one you chose his parents, right? He was just the sufferer.
Gary Oldman attends press conference at WonderCon 2014
Last weekend, Gary Oldman made an appearance at this year’s WonderCon in Anaheim, specifically for a press conference to promote his upcoming film “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes”. We Are Movie Geeks reported that he joined fellow cast members Andy Serkis and Keri Russell and director Matt Reeves to discuss the film that is due for release this summer.
