Rupert Grint

Malin Akerman to Star as Blondie’s Debbie Harry in CBGB, Emily Browning Cast in Catherine Hardwicke’s PLUSH and Ahna O’Reilly Joins JOBS

by Dave Trumbore    Posted: May 25th, 2012 at 5:22 pm

Some easy on the eyes casting additions today.  Here they are at a glance:

• Malin Akerman (Watchmen) will star as “Blondie” front-woman, Debbie Harry in director Randall Miller’s indie, CBGB.
• Emily Browning (Sucker Punch) is in talks to join Plush, a psychic story from director Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight).
• Ahna O’Reilly (The Help) will star opposite Ashton Kutcher in the Steve Jobs indie picture, Jobs, from director Joshua Michael Stern (Swing Vote).

Hit the jump for more on each film.

Rupert Grint Joins THE NECESSARY DEATH OF CHARLIE COUNTRYMAN and CBGB

by Matt Currie    Posted: May 23rd, 2012 at 6:32 pm

Though Ron Weasley will always be the defining role of his career, Rupert Grint isn’t short on post-Harry Potter employment. The young Brit has lined up a pair of pretty intriguing projects; first up comes confirmation that he’s climbed aboard Fredrik Bond’s action-comedy-romance The Necessary Death of Charlie Countryman. While the details of his role are unknown at this point, the film stars Shia LaBeouf as a hapless fellow that falls in love with a woman (Evan Rachel Wood) who’s lorded over by an unhinged mob boss (Mads Mikkelsen). Oscar winner Melissa Leo (The Fighter) and Til Schweiger (Inglourious Basterds) are set to play LaBeouf’s deceased (but still communicative) mother and a Serbian war criminal respectively. All told, it’s a pretty fantastic assemblage of on-screen talent. More than anything, I’m looking forward to Mads “Le Chiffre” Mikkelsen busting out his “insanely violent” side; I simply never tire of watching that man commit unspeakable deeds.

The script for Countryman comes from Project X scribe Matt Drake. It’s currently filming in Romania. Hit the jump for more, plus details on Grint’s other new project, CBGB.

Chloe Moretz and Rupert Grint to Join Dennis Wilson Biopic, THE DRUMMER Starring Aaron Eckhart

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: March 14th, 2012 at 3:12 pm

Chloe Moretz and Rupert Grint have signed on to join Aaron Eckhart and Vera Farmiga in the The Drummer.  Director Randy Miller‘s indie music biopic focuses on the last six years life of Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson (played by Eckhart).  As we reported in January, Farmiga will play Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter Christine McVie, who sparked a passionate and tumultuous relationship before Wilson’s death in 1983.  According to Variety, Moretz will play Wilson’s daughter Jennifer, and Grint has been cast as “Stan Shapiro, a mail room intern at the talent agency William Morris, who befriended Wilson during the last few years of the musician’s life.”  Jennifer Wilson is co-producing the film along with her half-brother Carl.

Filming is set to begin June 15th.  Moretz will next be seen in Tim Burton‘s Dark Shadows.  The Drummer will be Grint’s first major role since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 2 Blu-ray Review

by Andre Dellamorte    Posted: November 22nd, 2011 at 4:17 am

Warner Brothers did what they could to drag it out, but after Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, the Harry Potter franchise is finally closed. Perhaps not for good – author J.K. Rowling has got her new Potter-centric website, and she may get bored and write another adventure in that universe. But no matter if it comes back or not, for performers Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint Potter will be part of their legacy. They spent ten years playing Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. And no matter what they do, they are as stuck to this as Sean Connery is to James Bond.  Continued after the jump.

TOP 5: SHERLOCK HOLMES Set Visit Coverage, BREAKING DAWN, MIRROR MIRROR Trailer, THE HUNGER GAMES Trailer, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Coverage

by Jason Barr    Posted: November 19th, 2011 at 11:48 am

As I write today, in the back of mind rests more than a handful of permutations for my Black Friday plan of attack. Do I really need a new 42 inch HDTV? How about various seasons of television on DVD/Blu-ray for rock bottom prices? What about one of those sweet Dyson vacuum cleaners with the roller ball? The answer to all of the above is most likely a resounding “no”, but need isn’t what Black Friday is all about. Not even close. Black Friday is all about getting something/anything on the cheap if for no other reason than because if you don’t, then the person behind you in line will. Oh, America. How I love thee.

In this week’s “Top 5″ installment you’ll find our set visit coverage for Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, our review and interviews for a little movie you may have heard about called The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1, the first trailer for director Tarsem Singh’s Snow White-tale Mirror Mirror, a new trailer for Gary Ross’ The Hunger Games adaptation, and Steve’s coverage from his visit to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando. Hit the jump for a brief recap and link to each.

Rupert Grint Talks HARRY POTTER at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: November 17th, 2011 at 5:13 pm

With the DVD/Blu-ray release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 a few days ago, Warner Bros. Home Video invited a number of reporters from around the world to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida to help promote its release.  While there, I got to speak with the cast as well as some of the filmmakers behind one of my favorite films of the year.  Over the past few days I posted my interviews with director David Yates, Warwick Davis, and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley).  And up next I’ve got Rupert Grint.

During our brief conversation, Grint talked about being at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and what impressed him, what props he took home from set, what’s on his iPod right now, if he remembers any deleted scenes that have yet to be included on the DVD/Blu-rays, and what other films projects he has coming up.  Hit the jump to watch.

Stephen Mangan, Rupert Grint, Jim Broadbent and David Tennant to Voice POSTMAN PAT: THE MOVIE – YOU KNOW YOU’RE THE ONE

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: September 16th, 2011 at 9:16 am

Beloved British stop-motion animated character Postman Pat is headed for the big screen. The character, a favorite of pre-school children, will be making his feature film debut with Postman Pat: The Movie – You Know You’re the One. The CG 3D animated film will feature Stephen Mangan (Episodes) as the voice of Pat, with Jim Broadbent, Rupert Grint, and David Tennant also lending their vocal talents to the project. The film will find Pat tempted by money and fame after he enters a national TV talent show competition. Production on the film begins this month, on the 30th anniversary of the character, with a release slated for Spring 2013. Hit the jump for the full press release, including a synopsis and the first image.

TOP 5: THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, HARRY POTTER Interviews, JOHN CARTER, FINAL DESTINATION 5 Set Visit, Netflix Price Increase

by Jason Barr    Posted: July 16th, 2011 at 2:35 pm

I’m letting everyone know right out of the gate that I’m cheating a little on this week’s “Top 5.” As you may know by now, every week I do my best to condense all of our weekly coverage into what the editorial staff deems our “Top 5″ stories. This week, I find that we have a plethora of coverage for various titles. As a result, after the jump you’ll find that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2, John Carter, and Final Destination 5 all have multiple links. Also included in this week’s installment is The Dark Knight Rises teaser poster and Matt’s take on Netflix’s announced price increase. Hit the jump for brief recaps and links to each.

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 2 Review

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: July 14th, 2011 at 9:54 am

Splitting J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows was a risky proposition from a narrative standpoint.  Financially, it was an unsurprising move, but if you have one movie that’s all slow, methodical character development and the second movie that’s all fast-paced action, then each movie could be monotonous because they’ve lost the other half of their story.  Both parts of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows managed to avoid that problem.  The first part, while mostly centered on wandering and quiet moments, still managed to work in humor and thrilling set pieces.  By contrast, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 is an almost non-stop epic battle that still finds time for the character development and deeply moving moments the series became known for.  It is the grandest of all of the Harry Potter films in scope, in action, and in heartbreak.

Rupert Grint Exclusive Video Interview HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 2

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: July 13th, 2011 at 10:44 pm

Over the past ten years, we’ve literally watched Rupert Grint grow up before our eyes.  But with the final Harry Potter movie opening this weekend, we’re all about to say goodbye to Harry, Ron, Hermione, and all the other characters we’ve come to know as friends.  Thankfully, director David Yates and everyone involved in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 have crafted a fantastic finale that will enchant audiences around the world and leave fans wishing it wasn’t over.  In addition, you’ll probably shed a tear before the journey is over.  It really is just a perfect ending.

All nostalgia aside, a few days ago I was in New York City for the big press junket and I was able to sit down with Rupert Grint for an extended interview.  He talked about what the past week has been like for him, what props he took home from set, has JK Rowling ever told him a secret about Ron that hasn’t yet been revealed, is he nervous to attach himself to another franchise, reveals what he wished happened to Ron, and so much more.  Hit the jump to watch.

4 More HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 2 Posters

by Matt Goldberg    Posted: July 6th, 2011 at 1:06 pm

I’m too excited for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 to complain that Warner Bros. has produced four more posters for the film.  Also, the posters look good.  I’m also amused that of all the posters they’ve made for the films, they haven’t even bothered slapping on the title.  Half of them simply read “It All Ends” and if you don’t know what’s ending, then you probably don’t care about Harry Potter in the first place.

Hit the jump to check out the new posters.  Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 opens in 3D on July 15th.

9 Clips from HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 2

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: July 5th, 2011 at 6:38 pm

We’ve got 9 clips from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 for you today. As a massive fan of the book series, I cannot wait to see what director David Yates and Co. have in store for us for the final go around. This really is one of the most successful franchises in history—both commercially and critically—and it’s incredibly sad to see it come to an end.

Hit the jump to watch the clips. And if you missed it, check out Steve’s set visit coverage here. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint. It all ends July 15^th in 2D and 3D.

HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS Set Visit and Video Blog

by Steve 'Frosty' Weintraub    Posted: July 5th, 2011 at 10:01 am

I’m standing in the Great Hall at Hogwarts. I see Snape positioned where Dumbledore used to stand at the top of the steps. As the new Headmaster, Snape is addressing a room full of students. He’s telling them that anyone who knows the whereabouts of Harry Potter – whether it be student or faculty – needs to come forward with any information or the punishment will be severe. Snape continues with the news that the school has the best magic protection and Harry Potter will not be able to enter the grounds. The former potions teacher walks among the students, looking at them, his gaze intense and his dialogue slow and methodical. He’s clearly hoping someone will tell him something. As he finishes saying his last line he looks up because he hears the voice of Harry Potter saying, “I don’t think the protection was good enough.” All the students turn, looking shocked. Harry Potter has returned to Hogwarts.

The next day, I’m on a plane, flying back from London. Yesterday was March 23, 2010 and I was standing in a place I’ve only seen in the movies, as I was one of the lucky online journalists invited to Leavesden Studios outside London to visit the set of the last Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. As a huge fan of the books and the movies, getting to stand in the Great Hall and Dumbledore’s office was a huge thrill and something I will remember forever. But while getting to see those sets was amazing, we did so much more. Hit the jump for my report and video blog.

New Clips from HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 2

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: July 1st, 2011 at 3:09 pm

With Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 hitting theaters in just two weeks, the final marketing push is heating up. Earlier today we posted over 30 new images from the film, and now we’ve got a couple of new clips. While staying clear of spoilers, the first clip shows the scene set inside a vault at Gringott’s, while the second takes place in the Chamber of Secrets. If you haven’t read the book and would rather stay relatively spoiler-free, you may want to check out the clips after you’ve seen the film.

Hit the jump to watch the clip. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 opens in 3D on July 15^th. Be sure to check back here Tuesday when Steve’s set visit report for the film will be online.

Over 30 Images from HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 2

by Adam Chitwood    Posted: July 1st, 2011 at 1:50 pm

The end is nigh, as the Harry Potter franchise comes to an end in just two weeks with the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. Warner Bros. has released the full gallery of images from the film. While we’ve seen a few of these before, some are brand new. And for fans who read the book, a couple of these images are fairly heartbreaking.

Hit the jump to see the images. Directed by David Yates and starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Ralph Fiennes, and Tom Felton, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 opens in 3D theaters on July 15.

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