Happy Easter!
If you are Christian, it's the day of Resurrection and chocolate eggs (and the mystery of how they are related); if you're not, we hope you're enjoying some of today's sugarfest anyway. Either way, if you're bored, pop a marshmallow peep (picture in this post's icon) into the microwave for 15 seconds and observe what happens. It's fun for all faiths.
Either way, if you're bored, pop a marshmallow peep (picture in this post's icon) into the microwave for 15 seconds and observe what happens. It's fun for all faiths.
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Flying Auror Style: Natalia Tena Talks Filming as Tonks
Actress Natalia Tena talks flying, wizard style, in a new interview with the Swindon Advertiser where she discusses her role as Tonks in the Harry Potter films. Saying she has been filming recently for her return appearance as the Auror in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, she recalls filming her flying scenes for "Order of the Phoenix." Stating she really loved the flying sequences ("The flying stuff was so cool,") Natalia Tena describes the process used in making these scenes as she noted "We are wrapped in green skin stuff and have this pole attachment. It moves like a buckaroo. They take a plaster cast of your bum so you get a proper seat on the broomstick. I love heights and these hot men (the technicians) blow air at me to make me look sexy – it was amazing," she said.
Admitting that she had not read the Harry Potter books nor seen the movies before she landed part of the Auror, she talked about her first audition for the role. "At the first audition I tripped over a chair, but I loved the idea of the hair changes that Nymphadora has, because that's what I do," said Natalia.The actress truly believes in magic."I was born on November 1, so Halloween was always important and on my 18th birthday my mum gave me a witch's broomstick and a wooden spoon, showing that I had become a witch and a woman," she said.
In addition to filming her role for the sixth Harry Potter film, Natalia Tena is currently appearing in the stage production of The Clean House at Bath's Theatre Royal in England which runs until March 22.
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More on J.K. Rowling Depression Comments in Edinburgh Student Newspaper Interview
Several weeks ago TLC reported about a lengthy interview J.K. Rowling that appeared in the Edinburgh Student newspaper. In that interview, Jo spoke openly again about her struggles with depression while a single mother and the difficult period in her life before the publication of the Harry Potter novels. The author of the Edinburgh Student interview now has apparently released audio of the interview to main stream media, which are reporting that this audio contains the Harry Potter author saying she had "suicidal thoughts" during this period in her life, before seeking Cognitive Behavioural therapy to help her overcome her depression. While these comments are not in the original published interview (scans here, pdf here), you can read more on these comments via links to The Times and USA today.
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Happy Birthday, Gary Oldman!
Happy Birthday wishes go out today to actor Gary Oldman, who portrayed the character of Sirius Black in the Harry Potter films. Mr. Oldman celebrates his 50th birthday today. Happy Birthday, Gary!
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New Hi-Res Half-Blood Prince Pic
(For example, Dragonsiblings gives us our first: "Harry: 'No, seriously, it's signed by J.K. Rowling herself…'" Hah! Keep 'em coming!)
Some great ones so far:
Jared says:
Harry: "...and this is me in Equus..."
Bushybrownhairedknowitall offers:
Harry: "The ingredients are right here. See? It says 'One full bowl of walnuts'."
Solo says:
Harry: "See, in DH you do have to kiss me. Quit denying it."
Hermione: "Maybe they can CGI it so I don't have to."
Ron: [thinking] Dream on, Harry, she's so mine."
Muggle1963 says:
Harry: "Here is a book that tells how to keep alive while wondering aimlessly around a forest for 8 months!"
Rachel says:
Hermione: "Twelve Fail-Safe Ways to Charm Witches? Ron, what is this?
Ron: "Traitor."
beckett comes in with a meta-winner:
Emma: "They said WHAT about me on Leaky?"
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