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MARCH 30, 2006 at 3:46 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: News Tip
Harry Potter actors Julie Walters
and Rupert Grint’s film Driving Lessons will be one of the many movies showed at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival in New York. The festival runs from April 5th through May 7th and will showcase over 250 movies from around the world.
The synopsis of the film reads:
Ben (Rupert Grint) is a shy teenager living in London and trying to escape from the clutches of his religious mother (Laura Linney). He finally gets his chance when he meets a retired actress who whisks him off to Edinburgh, where he learns to drive, dance, and pick up girls. Brock's loosely autobiographical coming-of-age tale is a heartwarming treat.
The movie will be showing on April 30th, May 1st and May 6th, with tickets costing $12 each. Please go here to book your tickets or to read additional information about the festival.
Thanks to Natalie for the news.
Also, thanks to Michelle for letting us know that Alan Rickman's film Snowcake will also be shown at the festival on May 4th and 7th.
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Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3090
BlackKatL says:
Well I won´t be able to see it now.....
Just to far away......
But I bet Rupert did a Great Job in this movie!!!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 9:32 PM EST
Mrs. Roonil Wazlib
Points: 2492
weasleyskeepingme says:
WHOA, that sounds cool. Im glad he is doing other work. I'd really like to see it, but I live in California. Does anyone know when the movie is going to premiere in theaters?
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 9:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 818
ElizabethRG says:
Aww that sounds neat. I want to seeeeeeee it! I wish I lived in New York...
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 9:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Where is it showing? I dont live in th UK so I guess I cant go. I hope it comes to show in Canada!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 9:54 PM EST
Witch
Points: 914
hp-luver says:
Wow! That sounds really awesome. Too bad I can't watch it, $12 each. The movie sounds really cool.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 9:57 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 462
DJan says:
Its really good for Rupet but why Hermaiony is not anywhere in news now??
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 10:06 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
Dude, are they not releasing it in theaters?! I would love to see Driving Lessons. Jeez.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 10:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 673
Rupert's Fangirl says:
I desperately wish I could go but I do not even live in America. I hope the New York Potter fans represent and come back with some news!!!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 10:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 592
DracoFanatica says:
That' so cool. I wish i could go see it but i live in California. i totally wouldn't mind paying $12. It's not so bad
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 10:12 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3252
Tenshi says:
Ha! New York! No chance I'm going to be able to go see that! In theatres yeah. Definitely on DVD! :)
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 10:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1272
beexmyxescapee says:
I wish I could go, but I can't go from all the way where I live to NY..oh well..good luck to Rupert and everyone else that is going!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 10:26 PM EST
Azkaban's Most Wanted
(Moderator)
Points: 13598
Lord Zimkel says:
Hmm. It's hard to say if I'll ever see it. I get the feeling it's a movie that won't leave the UK or something. If it's released wide I might see it, if not I won't.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 10:26 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Cool
i would live to see it..
i am a huge fan of julie walters
peace
love
happiness
and lot;s of love
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 10:55 PM EST
Squib
Points: 152
Kathy_Lovegood says:
Is it only out in New York because I really want to see it? I really hope I get the chance because I wanna see Rubert in a movie that isnt Harry Potter.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 11:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1357
phoenixfire_HG says:
That's cool. I've been really wanting to see that movie. do you think that they will ever release Driving Lessons in the U.S.?
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 11:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 917
hermioneadmirer says:
Man,I wish I could go see that.I would love to see him in another movie other than Harry Potter.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 11:28 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
Sounds like a movie I could watch with my gf, SCORE! *laughs*
Posted Mar 31, 2006 at 12:50 AM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
Well there goes another chance for me to see Driving Lessons in the U.S. because I heard that they were only showing in the U.K. but I wish they could show it in the U.S. but then again who knows. At least the Rupert Grint fans will freak out a lot to see it. I wish I could see it but I am in the Midwestern area of the United States which is Wisconsin and I can't travel to New York, it's too far away unless I enter some contest that could get me there which is the only chance I have in other words to see it at all.
Posted Mar 31, 2006 at 12:51 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 319
Krithika_21 says:
Well there is no chance of me travelling from India to New Yoprk,just for one movie ! I will just have to wait for the movie to release !!!
Posted Mar 31, 2006 at 12:59 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3277
merri maven says:
Ooh! I bet you tons of girls are going to be jealous of Rupert during his first on-screen kiss.
Posted Mar 31, 2006 at 1:00 AM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23483
KT Lady says:
Ahhhhh oh my gosh! I had someone OFFERING ME FREE TICKETS to this festival and I turned them down. O-o Makes sense though, I *do* live in Florida. Ahhh, I can't wait to see this movie.
Posted Mar 31, 2006 at 1:11 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4247
gryfgirl says:
Sounds nice, but I live several hundred miles away, as usual. Ah well.
I did click on the link for the Alan Rickman movie and that looks interesting too, not least for the cast combo of him, Sigourney Weaver, and Carrie-Anne Moss.
And... am I the only one who finds it funny that the director's name is *ahem* Marc Evans?! *laugh*
Posted Mar 31, 2006 at 1:21 AM EST
Student
Points: 277
becs_weasley_always says:
I can't wait to see this film and its nice to see that the harry potter actors have started to do other films, just as long as they stay in Harry Potter till the end!
Posted Mar 31, 2006 at 1:21 AM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5169
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
Joy, if it was hear in California then i will watch it, but it in New York, why so far, i really wanted to watch it. and it 12 buck. i have 60 bucks but for a plain is a lot of money. well i wish them all good luck. while i am hear. Know i know why the scarcrow is on Hagrid hut. see if they are doing their O.W.L.S in OotP, then they are doing them during the fall. i hope somebody know what i am talking about.
Posted Mar 31, 2006 at 2:52 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
Sounds like a nice movie, I will look out for it in the cinemas soon.
Posted Mar 31, 2006 at 2:58 AM EST
Squib
Points: 159
red-heads-rule says:
I wish I lived in America... *sob*
Posted Mar 31, 2006 at 3:07 AM EST
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