In a new interview Rupert Grint and Richard Griffiths discuss the fact that they haven’t won many awards for the Harry Potter films.

Today Grint, 22, said the cast have all but given up hope of being honoured at the Academy Awards, while veteran actor Richard Griffiths, who plays Vernon Dursley in the series, said he believed “something is going on”. When asked why the franchise had not received major nominations again, Grint said: “We don’t expect it.”

Laurence Olivier and Tony award-winner Griffiths, 63, said: “It’s sad it’s only technical awards and not artistic ones. It’s the biggest movie phenomenon on the planet. I remember when ET was the highest earning movie of all time – $870 million. With Harry Potter, you’re talking $6 billion. Guys? Something’s going on! Why don’t you honour it?”

So far, the franchise has been nominated for nine Oscars in technical categories, but has not won one. The six movies have also been snubbed at the Baftas, having been nominated for 20 awards in total, predominantly for technical categories. They have only won one – best production design for Goblet Of Fire.

The final film, Deathly Hallows Part 2, is due for release in July and will be the saga’s final shot at Oscar glory. Grint said: “Either way, the final movie will be huge. We did some re-shoots at the end of the year. We’re really going to go out with a bang. That’s everyone’s goal really. It’s kind of going to be pretty epic.” He praised the achievements of the technical crew, saying: “It would be great to see the technical [team receive] recognition. They devote their whole lives to it.”

According to one of Forbe’s latest lists, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint are the highest grossing on screen couple!  Also on the list are Viggo Mortensen and Liv Tyler (Lord of the Rings), Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean) and more!

We all knew it was coming to this. After watching them grow from 10-year-old tykes to brave teens, romance has finally, truly bloomed in the Harry Potter movies. No Hermione and Ron haven’t kissed yet, but Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows made it clear that the pair has deep feelings for each other and a kiss can’t be far behind.Which is why Rupert Grint and Emma Watson top our list of Hollywood’s Top Grossing On-Screen Couples. The Harry Potter movies, in which the pair star as Ron and Hermione, have earned a whopping $6.3 billion so far. And with a final film slated for next summer (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2) the franchise is on track to top $7 billion.

The Sun is reporting that Rupert Grint will be participating in a skit for Comic Relief along with big name celebrities such as Paul McCartney, David Beckham, Keira Knightly, and George Michael.  The Sun is known for not being entirely reputable so put this in the rumor category until we receive confirmation!

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In another new quote, Rupert Grint mentions that he wants to get a hair makeover.

He tells Britain’s Daily Star, “I’m going to shave off my hair or at least dye it. People always recognise me because of this hair. I am a proud ginger and surprisingly don’t get much ginger abuse. But I definitely need a change.”

The Daily Star has posted a short quote from Rupert Grint where he talks about something he would love to do in the future:

“Being in Harry Potter was obviously amazing, but I want to move away from the whole Ron Weasley thing now. I really want to play a baddie in a Batman film.”

Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Robert Pattinson have made Entertainment Tonight’s The Hottest 25 Stars Who are 25 & Under list!

Robert Pattinson (24)

What’s He Done: Other than melt hearts of tweens, teens and women all over the world, British beauty Robert Pattinson has starred in ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,’ ‘Remember Me’ and ‘The Twilight Saga.’

What’s Up Next: Robert will round out the beloved vamp series with the last installment of ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn’ and the film adaptation of ‘Water for Elephants,’ starring Reese Witherspoon.

Daniel Radcliffe (21)

What’s Has Done: Daniel Radcliffe has cast a spell on audiences around the world with his portrayal of the beloved wizard Harry Potter in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise. He also took it all off for his controversial role in Equus on Broadway.

What’s Next: Potter fans everywhere must say their final goodbye to the spellcaster with in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,’ which hits theaters on July 15, 2011. He is also slated to star in ‘The Woman in Black’ and ‘The Journey is the Destination.’

Rupert Grint (22)

What’s He Done: Since 2001, Rupert Grint has delighted fans as Ron Weasley in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise.

What’s Next: The redhead will play Ron for the last time in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,’ in theaters July 15, 2011. Casting his wizarding robes aside, Grint will appear as Eddie “The Eagle” Edwards in ‘Eddie the Eagle,’ which tells the story of England’s first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics.