'Dumbledore' Sir Michael Gambon hasn't read Harry Potter books!September 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Harry Potter star Sir Michael Gambon has admitted he hasn't read any of JK Rowling's hit novels about the young wizard. Gambon, 68, known to millions as Professor Albus Dumbledore from the Harry Potter films, said he prefers not to read books before appearing in their screen adaptations, as it stops him from feeling disappointed about what gets left out, reports The Sun.
'Harry Potter' filming makes British cathedral tourism hotspotJuly 27th, 2009 LONDON - Keepers of Gloucester Cathedral in England have expressed their joy at the filming of Harry Potter in their ancient building, as it has helped restore public interest in it. The establishment received almost 10,000 pounds per day from Warner Bros.
Tarantino overwhelmed by fans at UK 'Inglourious Basterds' premiereJuly 24th, 2009 LONDON - Quentin Tarantino was overwhelmed when he was greeted by screaming fans at the red carpet in London for the UK premiere of his World War II epic Inglourious Basterds. The director was joined by actors from the film, Diane Kruger and Christoph Waltz, while singer Rihanna and actor Mickey Rourke were among the VIP guests, reports the BBC.
Radcliffe yearning to escape Potter moviesJuly 16th, 2009 LONDON - Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is looking forward to the wizard film franchise coming to an end so that he can accept other roles. The 19-year-old has played the boy wizard since he was 11 and has turned down other acting ventures to concentrate on the fantasy films.
J.K. Rowling tells Danielle Radcliffe 'no more Harry Potter books'July 16th, 2009 LONDON - Danielle Radcliffe has revealed that J.K. Rowling told him that she won't be writing any more Harry Potter books.
Watson's Granger role voted 'Most Beloved Character in Harry Potter Franchise'July 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Emma Watson's Hermione Granger role has been voted the 'Most Beloved Character in the Harry Potter Franchise' in a new poll. Fans of the wizard tales said that the bushy-haired academic is their favourite member in the Harry Potter gang, reports Contactmusic.
'Harry Potter' villain Tom Felton's friendlier side at New York premiereJuly 13th, 2009 NEW YORK - Brit actor Tom Felton, who acts as villain Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, is said to have displayed a friendlier side than his character at the New York premiere of the latest wizard film. Felton, 21, was at the Ziegfeld premiere of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", and fans were left surprised at his jovial nature, reports the New York Daily News.
Emma Watson's accidental boob-panty line flash at Harry Potter premiereJuly 9th, 2009 LONDON - Soon after accidentally flashing her panties at the premiere of 'Harry Potter the Half-Blood Prince' in London, Emma Watson's boob nearly popped out on her way back home from the event. The actress first gave the crowd a glimpse at the red carpet when her frock slipped off due to strong winds blowing around, the Sun reports.
Emma Watson accidentally flashes her panties at Harry Potter premiereJuly 9th, 2009 LONDON - Harry Potter star Emma Watson is the latest celebrity to suffer wardrobe malfunction as her frock slipped at the rain soaked premiere of 'Harry Potter the Half-Blood Prince' in London. The actress found it difficult to cover up as her frock slipped on her way back home after the screening, the Sun reports.
'Harry Potter' star charged with growing marijuanaJuly 8th, 2009 LONDON - 'Harry Potter' star Jamie Waylett has been charged with illegally growing 10 marijuana plants in his north London home. Waylett, who plays the beefy bully Vincent Crabbe in the 'Harry Potter' movie franchise, was first arrested in April after cops found bags of cannabis in his car, reports the New York Daily News.
Pottermaniacs brave the rain for London premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'July 8th, 2009 LONDON — Thousands of Harry Potter fans braved rain and hail Tuesday to cheer the cast of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" at its London premiere. Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and other cast members, along with the boy wizard's creator, J.K.
Daniel Radcliffe says he won't date Emma WatsonJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has revealed that he won't date his co-star Emma Watson. The 19-year-old actor has said that a relationship between him and Watson, 19, who plays Hermione Granger, would be "everything the fans ever wanted", but it was just not happening.
Stars due at London premiere of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince;' brush off swine fluJuly 7th, 2009 Stars gather in London for 'Harry Potter' premiereLONDON — Thousands of Harry Potter fans braved rain and hail Tuesday to cheer the cast of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" at its London premiere. Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and other cast members, along with the boy wizard's creator, J.K.
Daniel Radcliffe happy to give up Harry Potter broomstickJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - While fans might have enjoyed watching Harry Potter flying on his Quidditch broomstick, for Daniel Radcliffe, the wizarding sport was the worst thing in the movies. "Quidditch is right up there with the least fun things I've done in Harry Potter," the Telegraph quoted him as saying.
Potter fans conned with 'free early movie premiere link' by hackersJune 27th, 2009 LONDON - Harry Potter fans are being conned with a phoney link placed by cyber criminals that claims to lead them to a free sneak preview of the new film. Hackers have been trying to trap fans into watching the soon to be released Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince with the link.