The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has released the longlist of nominations for this year’s BAFTA awards and Harry Potter is vying for a few awards. It was longlisted for every category it was eligible for except for Best Film and Director (it was not nominated for Film Not in the English Language, Documentary or Animated Film and Original Screenplay for obvious reasons.)
Outstanding British Film
Editing
Adapted Screenplay
Production Design
Cinematography
Make Up & Hair
Costume Design
Sound
Special Visual Effects
Original Music
Supporting Actor: Alan Rickman for Deathly Hallows
The cast members of the series are also up for some awards:
Leading Actor: Brendan Gleeson for The Guard, Gary Oldman for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Ralph Fiennes for Coriolanus
Supporting Actor: Jim Broadbent for The Iron Lady, John Hurt for Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Kenneth Branagh for My Week with Marilyn
Supporting Actress: Zoe Wanamaker for My Week with Marilyn
With 285 films entered this year, the first round of voting reduced the list of eligible films to 15 in each category. Round Two voting, which opens today, will reduce these 15 contenders down to the five nominations in each category. Appearing on the Longlist does not constitute a nomination. Nominations in all categories will be announced on Tuesday 17 January. The winners will be announced at the Orange British Academy Film Awards on Sunday 12 February.
Since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II is releasing in the UK on December 2nd, on Blu-ray Triple Play, DVD and Digital Download, Warner Bros have sent over another new behind the scenes clip. This one is titled ‘Harry’s Return to Hogwarts’ and shows the making of the Great Hall scene in which Harry reveals himself to Snape.
You can pre-order the film in the UK by using the following links:
Today WB France released a VERY rare interview, where Alan Rickman discusses Severus Snape. It is quite rare for Alan to talk about his character in the Potter series so this is a great treat! You can read a full transcript of the interview over at SnitchSeeker.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II as well as a bunch of the actors have been nominated for Spike’s SCREAM awards which will be taking place on October 15th in LA and air on Spike TV on October 18th at 9:00PM ET/PT. The nominations are as follows, to vote just click on the title of the award:
BEST FANTASY ACTOR – Daniel Radcliffe, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
BEST FANTASY ACTRESS – Emma Watson, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
BEST VILLAIN – Ralph Fiennes, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
In a new interview with RTE Alan Rickman discusses playing the role of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films. A selection of questions may be read below:
You have some terrific scenes with Ralph Fiennes in this last film. Can you talk about working with Ralph?
AR: Ralph is a very good friend of mine, and, of course, somebody I respect hugely as an actor, not just on film but the way he also keeps going back to the stage and testing himself in huge and difficult roles. He never takes the easy path. It’s just great to play a scene with somebody who has that much courage in his work, and rigor, and although I know him as a good friend, you are also just working with a fellow actor, so there is no quarter given. It’s absolutely coming out of the red corner and the blue corner ready to spar, but in the best way.
What do you think of the legacy of these eight films, or the film series’ place in the history of cinema? It has had a huge impact on British cinema, British filmmaking, but in general, what do you think the legacy will be?
AR: Well, I hope ultimately its legacy is to make people cherish the notion of telling a story and not trying to do it by committee; that it is possible to trust a true storyteller’s imagination and then serve it as honorably as possible, and that you might just wind up with something that’s entertaining on the one hand, makes a load of money on the other, and gives enormous silent and not so silent pleasure to children and grownups. It’s just a validation of something that we need. It’s a human need to be told stories, and I don’t think it can be done by committee. I think it has to be one person’s imagination. So, here’s to Jo Rowling and all who may sail in her.
Gentle Giant has just announced some new Harry Potter busts that they will be releasing in! Professor Trelawney will be released in February 2011 and Professor Snape in November of 2010!
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