David Thewlis Reprises Role of Lupin in HBP

In two separate interviews, one conducted on the set of his latest completed film, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, last month, actor David Thewlis stated that after doing a film called The Street, he would reprise his role as Remus Lupin in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Another interview with David that took place this past summer with UK Vogue, also mentioned that he will return for the "next Harry Potter instalment" after finishing The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, which he recently did.

Scans of the September 2007 issue of UK Vogue article can be seen in the galleries. Thanks to Thewlis Rox for the news and scans.

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"December Boys" Television Appearances for Dan Radcliffe

The theatrical release for actor Dan Radcliffe's latest project, the film "December Boys," isn't until September but our Order partner DanRadcliffe.com has an extensive list of the actors scheduled TV appearances and other press events. Here is a rundown on the US appearances Mr. Radcliffe is scheduled to make to promote his latest film:

Dan will begin to make the rounds on US talk shows starting September 5th with appearances on the CBS Early Show, The Rachel Ray Show, CW11 and the Fuse network. The appearances continue on September 6th when the actor is scheduled to be interviewed on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on NBC. Jimmy Kimmel Live, which airs on ABC, is also set to have Dan Radcliffe as a guest on September 7th. The following Monday, the 10th, Dan will appear as a guest on the Ellen program on NBC.

In Australia, Dan will make an appearance on the Rove program Sunday, September 9th followed by further appearances on A Current Affair and The 7:30 Report on September 10th.

Be sure to check local TV listings for exact times and channels for all of these programs. Readers who have the means to record these television appearances please do so and send them to staff@the-leaky-cauldron.org for inclusion in our Video Galleries.

"December Boys" will be in select theaters beginning September 14th.

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Night Scenes for "Half-Blood Prince" to be Filmed in October

With principal photography set to begin early next month on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film, there is word today about some scenes that will be filmed in October at the cloisters of Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire, England. The Wiltshire Times reports that villagers have given approval for crews from the sixth Harry Potter film to "to return to Lacock with many of the main characters to capture a series of spooky night scenes for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince."

Due to take place sometime in October, where they will film for four days in October and film scenes between 5pm and 5am. The paper reports that "High Street and Church Street will be closed and the bus stop outside the George Inn looks set to be relocated for the duration." Readers will remember that the Cloisters of this Abbey were used in "Chamber of Secrets," famously for the Dobby is Freeeee! scene (and where Dobby said 'You shall not harm Harry Potter!' and sent Jason Isaacs' Lucius flying backwards).

Actor Dan Radcliffe is reported to be among those who will be filming these sequences in October. We do not know the exact days of this filming for HBP, and will update with more when we can.

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Rupert Grint Talks "Half-Blood Prince" Script and More

Actor Rupert Grint has made a few public appearances lately, attending the popular V festival concert in the UK (photos here), as well as appearing on the Jo Whiley Radio Show. Thanks to our Order parter RupertGrint.net, we now know that during the radio interview which was broadcast on BBC Radio, Rupert spoke about the upcoming sixth Harry Potter film, which is due to begin filming next month. Rupert is quoted as saying:

We sort of read the script through. We got all the cast to come around to read the script and we'll be filming it for another year so.. Ron's got a girlfriend in this one. It's a little bit more intense for him! [laughs] So it should be fun!"

To listen to this interview, click here, select Monday under where it says "Listen Again." Rupert talks about the HBP film just after the 21:00 mark on the player. Also be sure to check out a very funny interview taped with Rupert at the V festival concert, where Rupert shows us a very cool jacket that has ...goggles (rather useful too for Quidditch). Enjoy!

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Williams Might be Back for Last 'Potter' Film

According to a report from yesterday's lecture at the Berkshire Museum, when asked if he was hoping to score the last Harry Potter film, Williams "said with confidence that he thinks he will be back for the last Harry Potter movie, and then added that he hopes he is". The film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is expected to be released in 2010.

(SOURCE: JOHN WILLIAMS FAN NETWORK)

Watson & Rowling Included in '100 Women in Hollywood' List

JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter novels and actress Emma Watson are included in Premiere's '100 Women in Hollywood' for making an impact on film in 2007.

JK and Emma join such notables as Helen Mirren, Julia Roberts, Kate Winslet, Elizabeth Gabler, President of Fox 2000 Pictures, Polly Cohen, President of Warner Independent Pictures, Barbara Broccoli and Nicole Kidman, to name a few.

WORD WIZARD

J.K. Rowling

The author behind the second highest-grossing film franchise in history after James Bond) cast a powerful spell with the release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which broke Spider-Man 2's record for the best Wednesday opening in history. one week later, the final book in the series was released to riotous crowds who bought 8.3 million copies on the first oday in the U.S. alone - and Warner Brothers acknowledged that movie ticket sales for Phoenix actually fell because fans were too busy reading. What a novel idea!

HOGWARTS HOTTIE

Emma Watson

Whether or not the young actress can and will play anyone besides the Harry Potter film franchise's Hermione is irrelevant until 2010, when the series will reach its grand finale. Until then, she'll amass more and more fans while putting away $4 million per film into her college fund.

The site lists numbers 1 through 94, you can pick up the October 2007 issue of Elle magazine to see more Women in Hollywood — among them one of the hottest faces in Hollywood today.

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