Alan Rickman recently starred in the short film Dust from One Giant Production and the 7-minute long film is now available to watch online (as discovered by MTV). It is a short film starring Alan, Jodie Whittaker & Lola Albert. The film is a bit on the creepy side, so parents do use caution when letting younger viewers watch!
Dust is the short story of a man who follows a young girl and her mum home from school one day. He waits outside their house until nightfall before breaking in. Once inside, events take an unexpected turn…
Bloomsbury Publishing has today relaunched its Harry Potter website to support the new children’s editions which will be published on Monday 1st September. You can see the site at http://harrypotter.bloomsbury.com/uk/. According to a press release we received this morning:
The design, functionality and priorities of the site have been completely revamped to increase its child appeal. The new Harry Potter site uses the Jonny Duddle artwork from the new children’s editions and includes pages of information on the bestselling series as well as exciting new content from Magical Downloads to a Harry Potter Quote Generator. The site now features a dedicated area for teachers which hosts discussion guides and reward certificates for the first time in the UK.
Bloomsbury has ongoing plans to grow and develop the website by adding new games and content over the coming months, and ensure it is the living, breathing home of Harry Potter books from Bloomsbury.
Variety is reporting today that Harry Potter director David Yates is in heavy talks to direct the new Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them films for Warner Bros. The first film, of what is believed to be a trilogy, will be released on Nov. 18, 2016. Yates is currently filming Tarzan at Leavesden Studios, where Potter was filmed. According to Variety:
Sources tell Variety that Yates, who directed several Harry Potter movies including the final “Deathly Hallows” pics, has agreed to return for the first installment of the Harry Potter spinoff trilogy “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”
No deal has been made but insiders confirm both sides are in negotiations.
Warner Bros. had no comment on this story.
We will of course keep you updated on whether this news is true or not. But, as always, treat this as a rumor until it is confirmed by Warner Bros.
This morning Bloomsbury has revealed the artwork for the hardback and paperback boxed set of the new editions of Harry Potter, illustrated by Jonny Duddle! All the covers as well as this new artwork can be seen in our galleries.
The collection of new books will be released separately (in paperback and hardcover) on September 1st, with the boxed sets being released on October 9th. You can order the books via the following links:
Earlier today, Rupert Grint attended a photo call and press conference for his upcoming project – It’s Only a Play. As we reported back in June, Rupert will be making his Broadway debut alongside Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Megan Mullally and Stockard Channing. Thanks to RupertGrint.net we have a quick transcript of Rupert’s answers during the conference.
What’s it been like so far? I still can’t really believe it. In rehearsal, just looking around the room and seeing these people…it’s just really overwhelming. I’m very grateful and lucky to be a part of it.
What made you want to come to Broadway and do a play? I guess it all started with Mojo, a play I did in the West End. That was my first ever theatrical experience; before that it was just school plays and pantomimes. I really fell in love with theatre from that, it’s a very different way of acting. I absolutely loved it and I wanted more.
This script was so funny, and it was quite fascinating to have that inside look into backstage. I’ve never been to one of these parties [refering to the play’s staging] either! So it’s interesting for me.
Also, seeing the relationship between the creatives and reviewers, I think it’s interesting for an audience to see that.
I was hesitant with the cast, because they’re such amazing people, I didn’t feel that I was really worthy of it. It took a little while to convince myself that I could potentially keep up with them!
You can also view an interview with Access Hollywood below:
Tickets for It’s Only a Play are available by visiting Telecharge.com. For groups of 20 or more, call (855) 329-2932.
This afternoon, or morning depending on your time zone, we have a special treat for Daniel Radcliffe fans. A brand new clip from What If has been sent exclusively to select Harry Potter and Daniel Radcliffe websites. What If heads to UK cinemas tomorrow, August 20th, so be sure to go see it to support Daniel.
The clip shows Daniel’s character Wallace at work. The clip does contain some mature language, so parents be cautioned.
The story of medical school dropout Wallace, who’s been repeatedly burned by bad relationships. So while everyone around him, including his roommate Allan seems to be finding the perfect partner, Wallace decides to put his love life on hold. It is then that he meets Chantry an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend Ben. Wallace and Chantry form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. Still, there is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend?
