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Rupert Grint Talks Postman Pat & His Career Post-Potter
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In a new interview with HeyUGuys, Rupert Grint talks about his experiences post-Harry Potter and how he decides what projects to take on next.

“I quite like variety and doing something different each time,” he told us. “The decisions are just based on good scripts and the people involved. It’s fun doing new things, and I’m just learning a lot. Although I was on Potter for all those years, you felt like you were in a bubble, those films were so unique I don’t think I’ll ever experience that scale and budget again. So it’s fun to do it on a smaller scale, and I find it much more intimate and it’s good. I’m enjoying it.”

He also talks about his newest film, Postman Pat: The Movie, out today in the UK:

“Postman Pat was a big part of my childhood, and it was one of my favourite shows,” he said. “I said yes to this before I’d even read the script, it was an easy decision. It’s a real honour to be a part of it. I used to absolutely love Postman Pat, it’s quite surreal. But it’s a very different Pat to the one I knew, these aren’t the wooden, stop-motion puppets, this is a modern, computer generated animation. Which is good, that Postman Pat has moved into the 21st century, it’s cool.”

Pat has been on television now for over 30 years, and has somehow managed to maintain that appeal to generations of different children. Now, as we build up towards his debut feature film, Grint explains what it is about Postman Pat that is just so special.

“It’s quite unique for a character to have that longevity, I mean, he’s still on TV now. For me, it was the fact he was just a regular guy. It was an achievable goal, you could become a postman. Making a hero out of that was really cool. Fireman Sam, too.”

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Reminder: Watch Tom Felton in ‘Labyrinth’ Tonight
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Tonight at 8pm (for 2 hours) the CW is airing Part I of the mini series Labyrinth, which stars Tom Felton and John Hurt. The second part will be airing from 8-10pm on Friday evening.

Separated by time but united by destiny, two headstrong heroines, 17-year-old Alaïs Pelletier du Mas (Jessica Brown-Findlay) from 13th century Carcassonne and modern day PhD graduate Dr. Alice Tanner (Vanessa Kirby) embark on a journey of peril, passion and adventure as they battle to protect the secret of the Grail. Set against the epic and historic landscape of southwest France, an all-star cast also featuring John Hurt, Sebastian Stan, Tony Curran, and Tom Felton bring to life the worldwide bestselling novel by Kate Mosse. This gripping and epic tale will have you captivated from beginning to end as the true legend of the Grail is unearthed.

Filed Under: Tom Felton
Universal Offers Harry Potter Vacation Package; Diagon Alley to Be Open By June 29th
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Universal’s blog posted about their new Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation Package today. The most exciting piece of news we get in the article is that you can travel with the packages starting June 29th, which should mean that Diagon Alley will be open by that date (this is still just speculation, because things are always subject to change until an official announcement is made.)

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter vacation package will provide you with the most memorable four-night getaway you could possibly imagine. The fun begins when you receive a special Welcome Parcel delivered straight to your doorstep. Your package will contain your welcome letter, park tickets and your very own owl plush.

After you arrive in Orlando, you’ll have a great time with your family in both theme parks and enjoy:

  • 4-Night Hotel Accommodations
  • 3-Day Park-to-Park Ticket^ to Universal Studios Florida® & Universal’s Islands of Adventure®
  • Breakfast at the Leaky Cauldron™ in Universal Studios Florida – one per person
  • Breakfast at the Three Broomsticks™ in Universal’s Islands of Adventure – one per person
  • Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World Harry Potter™ one hour before the theme parks open
  • Special Themed Welcome Parcel§
    • Convenient at-home delivery of your theme park tickets
    • Souvenir owl plush
    • Welcome Lette

This vacation package starts at $135 (including tax) per adult, per night for accommodations at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, our fourth and newest on-site hotel. You can also upgrade this package to stay at one of our three deluxe on-site hotels and enjoy additional benefits.

You can book this package today and start traveling on June 29. To get started, visit UniversalOrlando.com.

Filed Under: Universal Orlando Resort, Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Rupert Grint Talks Postman Pat with BBC
Posted by Megs

In a new interview with BBC’s Newsbeat, Rupert Grint talks about his newest film, Postman Pat. He first says that Pat is a bigger icon than Harry Potter because, “Harry’s more international but I think he [Pat] is a bit more distinctive.”

Of his singing he says: “I’m not convinced it’s me,” he laughs. It is quite an easy, catchy song but I just did it because I thought it would be quite fun but they have obviously done some kind of auto-tuning.”

He also discusses the differences between live and animated films: “It’s quite hard to realistically interact with an actor that isn’t there, especially if they haven’t done their bit yet,” he admits. “You’re kind of hearing someone’s voice and it’s strange but I quite like that challenge.”

More may be read over at BBC.

Filed Under: Rupert Grint
Video: New Commercial For Diagon Alley
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Universal Orlando released a brand new television/internet advertisement for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley today. The clip is called Dreaming and may be watched below:

Filed Under: Universal Orlando Resort, Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Jimmy Fallon to Tape in Orlando During June’s Media Preview Week
Posted by Megs

You may have seen news floating around that there is a Media/VIP preview of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley expansion. It looks like The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon is getting in on the fun. They will be recording episodes there from June 16th – 19th. Tickets will be released later this week on the show’s ticketing website; and will be announced on the show’s Twitter @FallonTonight. The show will tape on Sound Stage 20 on the Universal Studios back lot, but the musical acts will perform on the Music Plaza Stage.

Guests so far, more will be announced:

  • Monday, June 16: Jennifer Lopez, who also will perform, and Keenen Ivory Wayans.
  • Tuesday, June 17: Kevin Hart and Jimmy Buffett, who also will perform
  • Wednesday, June 18: Tracy Morgan and musical guest Fun.
  • Thursday, June 19: Pitbull, who also will perform.

UPDATE: The show is also hosting a Watch, Answer and Win Sweepstakes for a fan to win tickets to a taping of the show as well as the VIP preview.

You could win a Summer Vacation to Universal Orlando® Resort, where you’ll experience the magic and excitement of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, featuring the all-new Diagon Alley™ and the Hogwarts™ Express!

This vacation of a lifetime includes:

  • A special live taping of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at Universal Orlando® Resort
  • Attendance at a VIP Preview of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™
  • Admission to Universal’s two amazing theme parks
  • Accommodations in the heart of the excitement at the new Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort
  • And much more!

To enter, tune in to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon each night from May 26 to June 6. Then select the name of the song that The Roots play for the first guest’s entrance. You and a guest could be among the 22 lucky winners on your way to Orlando!

Filed Under: Universal Orlando Resort, Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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