[NOTD] News for the day 24/03/07

Warner Brothers announced in a press release today that Dan Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint are all officially signed on for the Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows films. Each of the three actors, along with Producer David Heyman, were quoted in the release.

From Dan:

"Playing the role of Harry Potter has been an immense privilege, and I look forward to completing the series. I feel a huge sense of loyalty to the character of Harry and the fans who have supported these films over the years. During filming, I have learnt so much, made lots of friends and met people who have changed my life. I am indebted to J K Rowling, Warner Bros. and David Heyman for giving me this fantastic opportunity."

From Emma:

"I could never let Hermione go - she is my hero! I love her too much and love what playing her has meant to me. I am excited and honoured to be finishing what I started and playing her in all seven of the films."

From Rupert:

"Ron Weasley has become a big part of my life and not just because we've both got ginger hair! I've been so proud to play him and loved every second of being part of this world. I'm really looking forward to filming the last two films and being back with my 'Weasley family' and, of course, to seeing my good friends Emma and Dan. Thank you to everyone for being so supportive over the years; we couldn't have done it without you."

Jo Rowling's only son, David Rowling-Murray, came into this world four years ago today. We wish him a terrific birthday and a wonderful day!

Now that the title and release date for the last Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, has been announced, much speculation has begun on what could happen next for the beloved series that many do not want to see come to an end. For example, one comic book site has a new article online asking if the Harry Potter books would perhaps make a good comic book or graphic novel series, in the form similar to the new Stephen King Dark Tower Comics. Newsarama let us know about a short interview they had with a rep from Scholastic (US publishers of the Potter books) if they had any interest in producing a Harry Potter graphic novel series for their Graphix line.

Newsarama: David, does Scholastic/Graphix have any plans to adapt Harry Potter novels, or tell original Harry Potter stories in graphic novel form?

David Saylor: Scholastic/Graphix has no plans to adapt the Harry Potter novels into graphic novel format.

NRAMA: In your opinion, would the Harry Potter novels/characters/stories be good fodder for turning into comics?

DS: My personal opinion is that the Harry Potter books are perfect prose works, just as they are. But that said, they certainly they work as movies, too, and there's no reason why a brilliant graphic novel adaptation wouldn't be possible. J. K. Rowling is a writer who conjures great visual storytelling and I think any graphic artist would find adapting them an enjoyable challenge.

Originally posted by: albusdumbledore

From Emma:

"I could never let Hermione go - she is my hero! I love her too much and love what playing her has meant to me. I am excited and honoured to be finishing what I started and playing her in all seven of the films."

Yahooooo...I knew it!!!😃😃😃

I soooo knew Emma wouldn't let go of it!!! And I love what she has written about not letting Hermione go...n her being emma's hero..I so knew it!😳

Maybe emma got much higher money for d last 2 films😆

thanxxx soooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i m soo happy now 😳

yippeee...I'm soo happy that emma's not leaving...yahooo!!!!!

thnx 4 da info..... it's good 2 see that all 3 wud be together

Thanks for the info!!!! so glad they are all continuing