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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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Student
Points: 296
h.p. says:
Oh my gosh...I can't go that far! They should show Driving Lessons in every city. I wish I could be able to watch it.
Posted Mar 31, 2006 at 9:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1500
krystle_clear says:
hhmmmm, id like to see it, sometimes i wish i lived in America, id really like to see driving lessons, rupert is so cute!
Posted Mar 31, 2006 at 10:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 534
mrs radcliffe/potter says:
Wicked! I really want to see "Driving Lessons" but I think it wuill be showing where I live and well I certainly do thinlk that $12 for a ticket is way too much I mean I pay live $4 for a regular ticket!! Well I guess that for both reasons Ill see it when its available on DVD!
Posted Apr 1, 2006 at 1:15 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
Oh goodness... I wish I'd be able to watch it here!
Posted Apr 1, 2006 at 4:09 AM EST
Not the Messiah!
Points: 3735
icabarburus says:
Can't wait to hear more about the movie when it's released. The description given sounds interesting, but I'm not sure if I'd go and see it or not.
Sounds like it could be either really good or somewhat cliche and stale.
If its showing in a festival it will probably be very good, it'll be interesting to see what the critics say.
Posted Apr 1, 2006 at 6:37 AM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
I doubt i`m going to fly to america for that! Oh well...I guess like the others I too have to wait for it to come out.It sounds good though,it will be interesting to see Rupert in it!
*Jamie*
Posted Apr 1, 2006 at 8:58 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Hahahahha... If Driving Lessons is on cinema in my place then i'll definitely go and see it. Rupert's first on screen kiss!! :D
~MP~
Posted Apr 1, 2006 at 9:02 AM EST
Take That Tracy Owen
Points: 3558
Diggory Sister !!! says:
These movies sound really good!
Posted Apr 1, 2006 at 9:06 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
gandalfthegray says:
We've been hearing about this for so long and now it's finally out. Not sure if it will make it to Canada, but I think I'll wait to hear some feedback before I decide whether to watch it or not.
Posted Apr 1, 2006 at 9:27 AM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Oh, at the Tribeca festival? So I guess that means they won't be in wide release? I kind of would like to see them... I hope they get released.
Posted Apr 1, 2006 at 12:08 PM EST
Student
Points: 254
Kurben rules your world!! says:
i dont like my mum will let
me go to NY for one film!!
but id love to be there
SAD face!!
Posted Apr 1, 2006 at 2:24 PM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3421
Orchid says:
I really look forward to watching this movie when it is released in England. Hope that will be soon...
Posted Apr 1, 2006 at 3:27 PM EST
Witch
Points: 733
PhantasmKiss says:
Well, if I had the money to go out and see these movies, I most certainly would. In the meantime, I guess I'll just have to hang around reading reviews and whatnot...
Posted Apr 1, 2006 at 4:06 PM EST
Order of the Phoenix
Points: 4073
Eleanor says:
Sounds like an intresting movie. I think that I might go and see it when it's reliesed in the cinemars. Doesn anyone know when that vwould be?
Posted Apr 1, 2006 at 5:25 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 396
EbonyIvory says:
I want to go there! soooooo much but thousands of dollars just to see one movie! nah sorry!
(i live in Australia so it'll cost me $1200 plus to go there puls everything else)
Wish i could go but! Boo hoo :-(
Posted Apr 1, 2006 at 6:44 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 75
Cristinaarg says:
[b]Great!!!!!!!! Hope it gets the very best reviews. The cast is satisfaction guaranteed.
Just hope it has a theatrical release and can be seen nere, I mean Argentina........
Posted Apr 1, 2006 at 7:37 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Well... that's obviously a small film - haven't even seen a trailer of it yet. Ah well, maybe I can get it on DVD if anything, if I really can't get to see it in theatres.
Posted Apr 1, 2006 at 9:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1433
Emily Riddle-Godestrik says:
My Best mate and i thought about gettingplane tickets and flying tos ee it untill we relised that um we can see it in the UK where we live...l0l
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 4:14 AM EST
Whimsical Flautist
Points: 2519
Minstrel in the Gallery says:
I don't know. It's a movie with two of the Weasley's, but it isn't Harry Potter. You know.
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 6:38 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2474
Leina D. says:
Boo! I loved the trailer to the movie! But I can't watch the movie because it's not showing here in Australia! I wish I wish I could see it!
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 8:00 AM EST
Emma's Darkest Secret
Points: 4610
Firestrike212 says:
I live in PA. Close to New York. But I wont go and see it. Hope Rupert does a wicked job though!
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 11:44 AM EST
Lady of Hufflepuff
(Moderator)
Points: 10343
Lady Lee says:
That is really great for Rupert since one of the sad things is that child actors have trouble breaking out of the role that has made them famous. So he'll have something else to show for his talents and hopefully he won't fall into the 'he's Ron Weasley' and will be remembered for more than just the Harry Potter movies. I hope the other actors are doing other things outside of the Harry Potter so they will be known for more than the Harry Potter series.
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 12:13 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
Kuwl! I'll definately watch it!!!!
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 1:07 PM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
Maybe I will actually go see this movie, when it comes out here in Denmark. I don't know yet, but.. yeah, we'll see. It's good to see the Potter actors in other roles, though.
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 2:11 PM EST
Wood's Quidditch Queen
Points: 3036
Princess Pigwidgeon says:
Oh, The Lime, you think it does...? Cool...
Well, I might see it if it does, but I'm not quite sure... Hehe
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 2:14 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
I will be there to see how good Driving lessons is for $12. That is more then, what I paid to see the Goblet of Fire?
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 4:03 PM EST
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