NEWS FOR THE DAY 31.03.06

New Video Interview of Trio, Katie Leung on Australian "Sunrise" Show

Andy, from HarryPotterFanZone,let us know he was able to get the video of the new interview with the Trio and Katie Leung as was shown on "Sunrise" , a morning show airing in Australia. In this new interview filmed on the set of Order of the Phoenix, Daniel Radcliffe (Harry) says if he ever were to go into the television news business, he would be a weatherman. Emma Watson (Hermione) says that she just filmed a scene for Phoenix where she blasts Ron (Rupert Grint) and "slams him against the backwall with a spell" for making a patronising, sexist comment. Katie Leung and Dan are also asked about filming the kiss between Cho and Harry. To watch, click here. Thanks much to Andy!

Newsround Video Interview with J.K. Rowling

Lizo, from CBBC Newsround was at the British Book Awards last night, and he was able to get an quick interview with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. He asked Jo about the progress on Book Seven, where she said "I've done a bit. But there's nothing more I can tell you. Everything's a giveaway now." In this new video interview, Lizo also asked her about the title for the new book, but alas, Jo did not give anything away. You can also see video of Jo winning the award for " Book of the Year." To watch this interview, click here, then on the right hand side where it says "Watch Lizo's report." Thanks Andy for the heads up!

Belated Happy Birthday, Robbie Coltrane

Thanks to everyone who let us know that yesterday actor Robbie Coltrane(Hagrid) was celebrating his 56th birthday. Cheers Robbie!

hope you had a fun time....

Video of Rupert Grint, Phelps Brothers in Rome

A few days ago we told you that actors Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred & George) were in Rome for the release of the Goblet of Fire DVD in Italy. Reader Meg let us know aboutthis videofrom that event, where the actors are shown answering questions and meeting the audience at a special Harry Potter movie marathon. RupertGrint.netalso has this video as well as a few others from this same event. Thanks Meg and to RupertGrint.net

Rumor: Possible Release Date for Order of the Phoenix Film

Many readers have let us know that Box Office Mojohas posted an update with a new release datefor the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix film as July 13, 2007. While this is a possibly, just last week we saw a new interview with Phoenix producer David Heyman where he distinctly said that no release date had yet been set for movie five. So please everyone, while this date is a real possibility, keep this very much in the rumor category until WB confirms. Thanks to all who emailed!

In a ground-breaking move, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group announced today that Harry Potter fans in the Netherlands and the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium will be able to download the Goblet of Fire movie when the DVD is released on April 4.

According to the release:[quote]

Kevin Tsujihara, President Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group commented:[quote]

WB Home Entertainment has also confirmed for us that the downloadable version of the movie will not included any of the DVD extras.

Harry Potter actors Julie Walters and Rupert Grint's film Driving Lessons will be one of the many movies showed at this year's Tribeca Film Festival in New York. The festival runs from April 5th through May 7th and will showcase over 250 movies from around the world.

The synopsis of the film reads:[quote]

Ben (Rupert Grint) is a shy teenager living in London and trying to escape from the clutches of his religious mother (Laura Linney). He finally gets his chance when he meets a retired actress who whisks him off to Edinburgh, where he learns to drive, dance, and pick up girls. Brock's loosely autobiographical coming-of-age tale is a heartwarming treat.[/quote]

The movie will be showing on April 30th, May 1st and May 6th, with tickets costing $12 each. Please go here to book your tickets or to read additional information about the festival.

Thanks to Natalie for the news.

Also, thanks to Michelle for letting us know that Alan Rickman's film Snowcake will also be shown at the festival on May 4th and 7th.