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Happy Birthday, Mr. Broadbent!
Jim Broadbent turns 60 years old today. Soon, he will be seen as "Professor Horace Slughorn" in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince when it is released in US theaters on July 15.

Mr. Broadbent was born on May 24, 1949 in Lincoln, a cathedral city and county town of Lincolnshire, England. He inherited his love for acting from his parents who were amateur actors and co-founders of the Holton Players. Mr. Broadbent is well-known and loved for his numerous comic roles in theater, film, and television. He won a BAFTA for his role in Moulin Rouge and an Oscar for his role in Iris.

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David Tennant To Host PBS Masterpiece Contemporary

PBS announced that David Tennant, who portrayed "Barty Crouch Jr." in Goblet of Fire and is now known for his role as BBC's Doctor Who, will host Masterpiece Contemporary in October 2009.

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Cast & Crew Arrive At Shell Cottage To Film Deathly Hallows

We previously reported on the Deathly Hallows film set construction of Shell Cottage in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Now, The Leaky Cauldron has received reports of Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Domhnall Gleeson (Bill Weasley), and Warwick Davis (as Griphook) arriving in the area with the crew. They were seen earlier today at the beach.

One report was from Jo:

"From the looks of the conservatory and garden, it looks like they may do some internal filming. You can also see a chair in one of the front windows. I couldn’t get over the detail, the little window next the chimney is just such a nice effect, even lobster pots in the garden!"

Since the UK is approximately five hours ahead of us, I believe filming may have already started (per TLC's report of an early morning filming) at Freshwater Beach. smile

There are photos of the film crew setting up for filming at Shell Cottage in the photo gallery, courtsey of a Facebook group for Freshwater Beach who has photos from S. Click here to see them.

Thanks to TLC

Jessica Cave Will Reprise Lavender Brown Role For DH

Although she is currently in rehearsals for her West End debut in Arcadia by Tom Stoppard at the Duke of Yorks Theatre, Jessica Cave has been confirmed by United Agents that she will reprise her role as "Lavender Brown". She will start filming for Deathly Hallows later this year.

Arcadia is scheduled to run from Wednesday, May 27 to Saturday, September 12. Tickets are available here.

Break a leg, Jessica. smile

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Ballantyne Is A “Baddy” In Half-Blood Prince & Deathly Hallows

Norwich Evening News reported that Norfolk actor Martin Ballantyne will be seen as “Scary Face” in Half-Blood Prince, but was “ecstatic” to also be included in Deathly Hallows:

“I play Scary Face in The Half Blood Prince - but I didn't have any lines in that.

“But in The Deathly Hallows the director, David Yates, had remembered me and I was given the part of Mundungus' Associate. He is a baddy - I'm always the baddy - and I had a few lines to learn and say.”

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Helen McCrory in 'Something Fresh' On BBC Radio 4

BBC Radio 4 has started its broadcast of a two-part radio adaptation of P.G. Wodehouse's 1915 comic novel Something Fresh. Helen McCrory (Narcissa Malfoy) reads the part of "Joan".

The story is about two imposters who go to Blandings Castle with the intention of recovering a valuable scarab which dotty Lord Emsworth unknowingly obtained from a dyspeptic American millionaire.

The final part will broadcast tomorrow, April 5. BBC Radio broadcasts are available to listen again online within seven days after the first airing.

This sounds like a fun story by Mr. Wodehouse if it is anything like his 'Jeeves and Wooster' stories smile

Click here to listen.

Thanks to Helen's Haven

GMTV's Ben Shepherd Received Cameo Role In Half-Blood Prince

According to a brief article posted on ITN, Ben Shepherd received the part of a wizard parent in the Weasleys' joke shop in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The GMTV presenter stated that he was invited to do the part since he was well-known to everyone on the set after filming a few documentaries about the making of the Harry Potter films:

"..."I was lucky enough to get a part in one of the scenes. I'm a wizarding parent in a joke shop.

"I've done documentaries for the last three films and got to know everybody really well, and they finally said: 'Come on and give it a go'."

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will be released in theaters on July 17, 2009.

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Update: Rowling: Glamour UK's Women of the Year Nominee

Glamour.com UK are accepting votes for Women of the Year 2009 on its website. Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is nominated in the Writer category for her book Tales of Beedle the Bard. Harry Potter stars Dawn French (the Fat Lady from Prisoner of Azkaban) and Julie Walters (Mrs. Weasley) are also nominees in the Writer category for their biographies, Dear Fatty and That's Another Story.

Click here to vote.

Update: The awards will be presented on Tuesday June 2, 2009. Thanks to Snitchseeker

Source: BellaandEdward.com

Confirmed: Domhnall Gleeson Cast As 'Bill Weasley' for DH

We previously posted an unconfirmed report that Domnhall Gleeson was expected to receive the role of "Bill Weasley" in Deathly Hallows. Due to this rumor, UHP (the French Harry Potter website) has contacted the office of the actor's agent and received confirmation that he has indeed received the role:

Dear UHP Staff.
Domhnall Gleeson is attached to the forthcoming Harry Potter movie.
He will be playing the role of Bill Weasley.
Best regards,
Eva Klos

Thanks UHP smile

Click here and here to see photos of Gleeson in the photo gallery.

And yes, he is the son of Brendan Gleeson (Mad-Eye Moody). smile

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Andy Linden Cast As Mundungus Fletcher For Deathly Hallows

Due to online rumors that Andy Linden received the role of "Mundungus Fletcher" in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows , UHP (a French Harry Potter website) contacted the office of the actor's agent and received confirmation that Mr. Linden will indeed portray the ambigious member of the Order of the Phoenix:

Thank you for your email - this is correct x
Merci pour votre email - Ceci (Note d'UHP : les rumeurs sur la participation d'Andy à HP7) est exact.
Polly.

(Thank you, UHP smile

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Mr. Linden had worked previously with the director David Yates on a television film titled Punch in 1996.

Thanks to Snitchseeker, there are photos of Mr. Linden in the photo gallery. Click here, here, and here to see them.

Thanks to The Daily Snitcher

Gleeson’s Son Considered For The Part of Bill Weasley In DH

Broadway.com posted an unconfirmed report that Domhnall Gleeson, son of Brendan Gleeson (Mad-eye Moody), is expected to receive the role of “Bill Weasley” (Ron Weasley's oldest brother) in the film adaptations of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Domhnall Gleeson is known to theatergoers for his Tony nominated performance as "Davey" in a 2006 Broadway production of Lieutenant of Irishmore, a black comedy by Martin McDonagh. At that time, he gave an interview for Broadway.com and was quoted to have said:

"I'd been very certain about not wanting to do the acting thing because of my father…I thought I'd always have the father-son thing of 'He got you the part.”

Although his father is a "frequent collaborator" of Martin McDonagh’s, Gleeson’s Tony nomination proved that his acting career didn’t need any help.

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Personally, I think he looks more likely to be Rupert Grint’s brother than Brendan Gleeson’s son.

But again, please note that this casting is unconfirmed.

Helen McCrory: Her First Appearance on ‘Life’ Now Online

We previously reported that Helen McCrory (Narcissa Malfoy) will appear as “Amanda Puryer” on the Wednesday, March 11 episode of her husband Damian Lewis’ US television show Life. Her first appearance as the security specialist was in the episode “I Heart Mom” which can now be seen online at NBC.com, Hulu.com, and Amazon.com.

Warning: This police detective show does contain adult language and situations.

Ms. McCrory’s scene was brief, but quite memorable. This was my first opportunity to see her act. Considering how cool (as in haughty) “Amanda Puryer” was, I can understand why David Yates chose Ms. McCrory to portray "Narcissa Malfoy" in Half-Blood Prince.

Thanks to Helen's Haven

Doodles by Potter Stars For Charity Auction

National Doodle Day is “about having fun whilst raising funds to help people whose lives are affected by epilepsy and neurofibromatosis”. And Harry Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge), Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), Jim Broadbent (Professor Slughorn), Sean Biggerstaff (Oliver Wood), and Zoe Wanamaker (Madam Hooch) decided to join in the fun by making doodles that will be auctioned February 27, 2009 on Ebay. The winning bids will be donated to Epilepsy Action and Neurofibromatosis Association.

Click here to see their doodles.

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Helen McCrory To Appear On TV Series ‘Life’ With Husband

We previously mentioned in a post that Ms. McCrory’s husband Damian Lewis stars in the US television series Life. The British actress, who was cast as “Narcissa Malfoy” in Half-Blood Prince, will make a guest appearance on the Wednesday, March 11 episode of the NBC-TV show. She will portray “Amanda Puryer”, a security specialist.

Click here to read the episode's storyline.

Thanks to dlfan123 for letting us know.

"Narcissa Malfoy" Gets Around

On their website, British Airways High Life posted a September 2008 article of Helen McCrory’s views on certain places to see in the world. The actress will be seen herself as “Narcissa Malfoy” in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince this summer.

Due to her father’s position as a Scottish diplomat and her own position as an actress, Ms. McCrory has traveled to many places. So, she was able to share her experiences in some of those places like South Africa, Paris, and London for the article. She even mentions Los Angeles, where she lived with her two children while her husband Damian Lewis starred in the US television series Life.

Click here to read the article.

Note: The article states Half-Blood Prince is already released; but the release date is July 17, 2009.

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Helena Bonham Carter Gives A Kiss For Charity

According to an article posted on UK’s The Journal website, Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) “puckered up” for a kiss to imprint her lips on a card with her autograph. In April, MediCinema will auction the card along with other cards “kissed” by Harry Potter stars (per MediCinema) Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), Zoe Wanamaker (Madame Hooch), John Hurt (Olivander), Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockhart), and Jim Broadbent (Professor Slughorn). Other celebrities like Kate Winslet and John Travolta have also donated their "kisses" for the auction.

MediCare is a charitable organization that brings “the big screen” to patients, even the ones who are bed-ridden and in wheelchairs. Proceeds from The Healed With A Kiss Auction Party will be used for a 50-seat cinema in the new children’s hospital at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary.

Meanwhile, selected copies of the cards will be displayed in the windows of Newcastle’s Fenwick store and Fenwick Bond Street.

Copies can also be seen here on MediCinema's website.

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Matthew Lewis on Deathly Hallows

Today, Matthew Lewis, who portrays Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, participated in a fan chat where he discussed Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and was asked what he looks forward to most in the upcoming film:

"I don't have a script yet so I can't be exactly sure how everything is going to work out..."

Read more to see what Matt had to say!

Broadbent Joins Britain’s Elite Actors In Hogwarts Faculty

The Los Angeles Times posted an interview from a visit with Jim Broadbent while he was filming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Receiving the part of “Professor Horace Slughorn” has placed Mr. Broadbent in the article’s list of esteemed British thespians who have portrayed J.K. Rowling’s “colorful” characters in the past five films based on her Harry Potter series of books.

"Well, yes, you know, I was waiting," Broadbent said with a burr of mock indignation.

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Professor Sprout Returns For Deathly Hallows

According to thisissouthwales.co.uk, Miriam Margolyes confirmed in an interview that she will be reprising her role as “Professor Sprout” in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Currently, she is promoting her latest film How To Lose Friends And Alienate People. She stars as a grumpy old landlady and believes the film has “a realistic view of of the showbiz world - but only in the States.”

The article quoted her to have said:

"America is different. There is some ridiculous over there, but for the most part I love actors. I think we're very warm and kind and sweet people - maybe not tremendously clever. Most of us are sweethearts I think,"

Ms. Margolyes plans to go to Australia to star in the play Realism and then return to the UK to film Deathly Hallows.

Click here to read the article.

Thanks The Daily Snitcher

Happy Birthday to Helen McCrory

Happy Birthday, Ms. McCrory!
All Harry Potter fans are eagerly waiting to see Helen McCrory’s performance as “Narcissa Malfoy” in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. It will be the first time the mother of Draco Malfoy has appeared in the film adaptations of the books by J.K. Rowling.

Helen McCrory was born on August 17, 1968 in London, England. Her father Ian McCrory was a Scottish diplomat and her mother Anne was a physiotherapist. So along with her parents, a brother, and a sister, Ms. McCrory lived in many places such as Paris, Norway, and Nigeria (to name a few).

Ms. McCrory studied acting at the Drama Centre in London. She became a prolific actress by building up an impressive career in stage, cinema, television, and radio. Her current projects were in the films, The Queen, Call Me Elizabeth, Flashbacks of a Fool and Frankenstein, as well as Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Ms. McCrory just completed her theatrical role as “Rebecca West” in Rosmersholm which ended its run in July.

Ms. McCrory married Damian Lewis, who is becoming well-known to American audiences for his role as “Crews” in the NBC television series Life. They have two children, Manon and Gulliver.

Thanks Helen's Haven

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