UK papers record Sam Wanamaker's early career Sep 2, 2009
She has a long running part in the British TV series "My Family" and played the part of Madame Hooch in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.". Professor Christopher Andrew, who has written the official history of Britain's security services, said the files on Wanamaker provide a valuable insight into his early career. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
MI5 kept tabs on US actor who fled communist witchhunts Sep 2, 2009
She plays Susan Harper in the sitcom My Family and also starred in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone as Madam Hooch, the teacher who taught the boy wizard to fly a broomstick. As Cold War fever swept the West, MI5 identified Wanamaker as soon as he arrived in Britain in 1951 from the United States, where he had been due to give evidence to the US Senate committee investigating communist activity. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Do your bit and we'll shine Aug 22, 2009
The highest grossing movies of all time: 1 Titanic (1997) $58 million; 2 Shrek 2 (2004) $50m; 3 The Return of the King (2003) $49m; 4 Crocodile Dundee (1986) $48m; 5 Fellowship of the Ring (2001) $47m; 6 The Two Towers (2002) $46m; 7 The Dark Knight (2008) $46m; 8 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) $42m; 9 Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace (1999) $40m. 10 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009) $40m. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The Man Behind The 'Harry Potter' Movies Jul 23, 2009
In late 1997, a copy of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (its title would be tweaked for its U.S. release) came through the office and was quickly banished to the shelf for low-priority prospects. A secretary happened to pluck it from the pile and took it home for a weekend. (FOX59, IN)
Ancient Monoliths, the Monarchy and a Modern Sky-high Ferris Wheel - it's London with Viator.com Jul 16, 2009
Other excursions guarantee small groups or additional visits to important sites like Windsor Castle, Oxford and Lacock, the setting for many movies and television dramas including Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Soar the Skies on - A striking complement to the historic and classic architecture of London is the modern and sleek London Eye that takes its passengers more than 443 off the ground for views of 20 miles of landscape that includes Big Ben, Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral,... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Heart-to-heart with Draco Jul 16, 2009
"We have a few conflicts in the film so it was great fun to finally get physical. "I break his nose and he rips me open, so it was good to release some of the tension that we've been building up over the years," Felton said in an interview with journalists in Paris ahead of Tuesday's world premiere in London. Like Radcliffe and the other young Potter stars, Felton, now 21, has dedicated a substantial chunk of his childhood to the films and done his growing-up on the set. Though still a pupil of... (iAfrica.com)
'I'm too short to be sexy' Jul 14, 2009
The 19-year-old British star who was 11 when he was cast in the first movie in the wizard franchise, 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' also revealed he finds it "torturous" to watch the early movies. He explained: "For me to look back on the old films is an almost entirely destructive thing to do. I just torture myself over it. I mean, I was young. I can't be held accountable for the performance I gave in the first two films I was 11 and 12. I wasn't like Dakota Fanning... who could... (iAfrica.com)
'Harry Potter' late release boils down to money Jul 11, 2009
He's the guy who green-lit every movie in the eight-film series, from "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" in 2001 to the final installment, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," a two-parter in production that will be released in November 2010 and July 2011. The fan animus stems from Horn's decision to delay the release of the sixth film, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," from the late end of last year to Wednesday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
'Harry Potter' Stars, Then and NowDaniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint have grown dramatically. Jul 10, 2009
But the fact remains: The children who debuted in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" in 2001 and went on to appear in all five sequels have grown into characters that don't always jibe with the personalities books gave them. Related. (ABC News)
'Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince' Stars Talk 'Snogging' At NYC Premiere Jul 10, 2009
For the stars, who've been working together since they were young kids on 2001's "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," the need to film "snogging" scenes, as those Brits put it, made for some uncomfortable moments on the set. "I've known Bonnie [Wright, who plays Ginny Weasley] even though she's obviously stunningly beautiful, as you have seen tonight I've known her since she was 9 and I was 11," Radcliffe said. (VHI.com -- Music News)
A history of Harry Jul 3, 2009
Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone (2001). Essentially a variant on the English boarding school story but with extra owls it was duly turned into a rather plodding but lovingly faithful family film by Mrs Doubtfire director Chris Columbus. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
First Edition Harry Potter Sells For $19,120 Mar 10, 2009
"Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was one of only 200 copies from the first printing issued with illustrated wrappers by London publisher Bloomsbury ... "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was one of only 200. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Stay in Touch Feb 8, 2009
Welcome to Sydney Morning Herald Online. Posted by SMH Online in at. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
France knights author J.K. Rowling Feb 7, 2009
The British writer leapt to worldwide fame with the 1997 publication of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," the first of her mega-hit seven-part series. The books have sold more than 400 million copies and been translated into 67 languages, including French. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
