News and Information from Harrypotter.com September 19, 2002
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE HARRY POTTER BOOK AND CHARACTER?
I have always said that CHAMBER OF SECRETS was my
favourite but I have recently reread PRISONER OF
AZKABAN and I think that has now taken over the
number one spot. I think my favourite character has
to be Sirius Black.
HAVE YOU EVER HAD A GIRLFRIEND?
No - but one day!!!!!!!!!!!!
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO BRAZIL? WHAT COUNTRIES OUTSIDE
OF BRITAIN HAVE YOU VISITED?
I have never been to Brazil but would like to one
day. Other countries I've visited with my family
include FRANCE, ITALY , SPAIN, SWEDEN, PANAMA, USA.
DANIEL, IN THE COURSE OF MAKING THE SECOND FILM DID
YOU EVER GET TIRED OF FILMING? IT SEEMS THAT YOU WORK A LOT!
I never get tired of filming not when I am working
with Chris Columbus who just makes me laugh all the
time. Chamber of Secrets has been an
fantastic experience.
IF YOU COULD LOOK INTO THE MIRROR OF ERISED WHAT
WOULD YOU SEE?
I would like to see myself as happy as I am now and
having as much fun as I am now.
WITH ALL THE RUMOURS AND THE TABLOIDS! HOW DOES IT
MAKE YOU FEEL?
I have never read any articles or reviews in any
newspapers or magazines about HARRY POTTER - I don't
know what they are saying about me which means I have
nothing to deal with.
DID YOU GROW UP IN LONDON? WHAT IS LONDON LIKE?
Yes I was born in London and am growing up in this
city. London is always busy. It is a place that you
can never be bored in as there are always
so many things to do.
HOW DOES IT FEEL BEING... WELL BEING HARRY POTTER?
It feels cool!
I REMEMBER HEARING THAT YOU MAY NOT GET THE CHANCE TO
PLAY HARRY IN THE UPCOMING MOVIES AND WANTED TO KNOW
THE TRUTH?
No-one can predict what is going to happen to these
films in the future so I don't even think about that.
The most important thing for me is to live in the
moment doing the best possible job I can do playing
Harry and enjoying myself.
DO YOU WANT TO BE THE ACTOR WHO PLAYS HARRY POTTER IN
ALL THE POTENTIAL MOVIES?
That's a difficult question because that is in the
future and I don't know how I will feel about
playing
Harry in the future. I take one film at a time and
enjoy that experience.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN TEN YEARS?
Absolutely no idea. I am interested in so many
things - who knows what path I will follow.
WHAT'S BETTER, CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA ICE CREAM?
Actually my absolute favourite dessert is vanilla ice
cream with chocolate sauce.
ARE YOU GOING TO THE 3RD MOVIE? WELL, I JUST WANTED
TO ASK AND TELL YOU THAT NOBODY CAN PLAY HARRY BETTER
THANK YOU!
Yes, I am going to play Harry in PRISONER and thank
you for your comment.
WHAT HOUSE AT HOGWARTS WOULD YOU BE SORTED INTO?
Probably Gryffindor.
I JUST WANTED TO KNOW DOES IT SCARE YOU TO KNOW
PEOPLE ARE OBSESSING OVER YOU? I MEAN YOU ARE JUST
LIKE A NORMAL PERSON RIGHT?
I am not aware that people are obsessing over me and
yes I am a scarily normal person.
August 1, 2002
News of the Prisoner of Azkaban
Alfonso Cuarón has been signed to direct "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," the third movie in the Harry Potter series for Warner Bros. Pictures. Cuarón is best known for directing the critically acclaimed "Y Tu Mamá También," as well as the enchanting children's classic "A Little Princess." Production is scheduled to begin in England in the first quarter of 2003 for a summer 2004 release.
If you haven't read the books then there are spoilers in this bit of information!!
July 4, 2002
Harry Potter (DANIEL RADCLIFFE) has not had a good summer. Not only has he had to put up with his overbearing Aunt Petunia (FIONA SHAW) and Uncle Vernon Dursley (RICHARD GRIFFITHS) and their dread of his magical abilities, but it seems as if Harry's best friends Ron Weasley (RUPERT GRINT) and Hermione Granger (EMMA WATSON) have forgotten him - as they haven't replied to a single one of his letters. Then, suddenly and mysteriously, house-elf Dobby appears in Harry's bedroom and warns of great danger if the aspiring wizard should attempt to return to Hogwarts.
Dobby is so keen to prevent the young Gryffindor from returning to the school for witches and wizards, he has blocked all of Ron and Hermione's correspondence from reaching Harry. But despite the elf's mischievous efforts, the ever-determined Harry is rescued from the Dursleys' dreary clutches by Ron and his brothers - with the aid of a flying car! - and welcomed into the warmth of the Weasley household.
But when Harry and Ron are suspiciously prevented from entering Platform 9 ¾ and boarding the Hogwarts Express back to school, the boys take emergency action to avoid being late for the new term - only to incur the wrath of Professor Snape (ALAN RICKMAN), who calls for their expulsion.
Meanwhile, news of Harry's first year heroism has spread throughout Hogwarts and he finds himself the center of much unwanted attention. His new fans include Ron's little sister Ginny (BONNIE WRIGHT); first year would-be photographer Colin Creevey (HUGH MITCHELL); and most irritatingly, the new Professor of Defense Against the Dark Arts, Gilderoy Lockhart (KENNETH BRANAGH).
Outshone only by his own vanity, Lockhart craves the attention that Harry shuns and is only too keen to associate himself with Hogwarts' young hero. But not even Lockhart can offer an explanation or solution to the slippery and sinister new terror that is gripping the school.
Now all eyes are on Harry, and his so-called friends are beginning to doubt him. Everyone, that is, except Ron and Hermione and fragile young Ginny, whose focus has turned to her mysterious new diary. But Harry is not about to let his friends down and, with or without the support of Gilderoy Lockhart, he will confront the dark force lurking in his beloved school.
