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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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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
Muggle
Points: 57
Longbottomismyhero says:
Sounds like fun, can't wait to get my hands on it..
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 4:08 PM EST
Magickal Mead Wench
Points: 2505
SnapesSorceress says:
I've been to the Tribeca Film Fest in the past, and it's pretty well-respected so I hope Driving Lessons does well. I'm just afraid that it will remain a little independent film and won't make it to the US in wide release or on DVD. I just wish I could make it to NYC this year...grrrr....
SnapesSorceress
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 4:30 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1077
ymn11 says:
I hope that the movie of rupert grints will be good. I hope everyone enjoys the film festival. I know I know I would defintely enjoy it if I were going there.
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 5:23 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
ahhhhhhhhh! I'll have to wait for the DVD . I'm so interested in seeing the movie , it sounds so great...the kind of movie I'll like. Dang!
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 5:37 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2538
magiclover13 says:
That sounds cool. Except I don't think I can fly all the way to NY just to see a movie...
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 7:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
When is Driving Lessons going to be released nationwide? I can't get to NY, so I'd like to see it in theaters soon!
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 8:44 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Wicked!This is so sool.To see rupert playing another role,other than being Ron.This should be interesting.I just wish I could see it though.I would really love to see it.Too bad I can't.I don't have the money,not to mention I don't live in the US.It sucks!Ah...well might as well get over it.HP RULES!
Posted Apr 2, 2006 at 11:54 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 77
Ana Flipa says:
I am sure that I will see it!
It will be fantastic!
Posted Apr 3, 2006 at 3:01 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
Points: 5601
A&Agang says:
Huh. That would be an interesting movie. Although I think that I've read a story or watched a movie that is kind of something like that. Anyway, I'm sure the movie will be amazing. Another movie for the Rupert fans to watch.
Posted Apr 3, 2006 at 4:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 640
RMSginnay says:
I want to see this movie sooo badly!! Rupert is my favorite
Posted Apr 3, 2006 at 6:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1562
lbaylor says:
Really looking forward of watching it when it's officially released. I am curious to see how Rupert will do it will be odd seeing him as someone other than Ron. I hope the film will be worth it
Posted Apr 3, 2006 at 6:42 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 6
harrypottercanlove says:
I can't wait for the movie to come out! It sounds so fantastic!
Posted Apr 3, 2006 at 7:32 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 65
Vinny The Chin says:
If I had the money, I'd go.. but I don't have the money.
Oh well, it sounds great and I can't wait to get my hands on it!
Posted Apr 3, 2006 at 7:35 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 303
Draco'sGirl2121 says:
Aww...that is so cool I love Rupert. But it sucks that I don't live anywhere near New York. Still, i would love to see it!
Posted Apr 3, 2006 at 10:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
padfootblack15 says:
Well, I cant see it, sadly.
I think?
Oh well, good luck to them!!
Posted Apr 4, 2006 at 1:54 AM EST
Head
Points: 401
bristish_sunshine=creepy says:
Wow, the potter actors are doing great. Watching Rupert and Daniel in outside films will be very interesting , and it must be good for their careers.
Posted Apr 4, 2006 at 5:34 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 8
Simply Loony says:
Im so proud, that atlast! rupert had change his image from a ron who is quite funny to a ben who is kind of serious
and how I wish his movie "driving lessons" would be shown at any philippine cinema coz im gonna watch it!
well well well all I can say is "you go RUPERT!"
Posted Apr 4, 2006 at 5:38 AM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Heh, I'd go see those movies if I could. Wow $12 is an awful lot of money for just one ticket. Why so much?
Posted Apr 4, 2006 at 6:07 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
12 dollars a ticket? That isn't a lot. I want to see it so bad, and going to the film festival is the only way that anyone can in the US. They aren't even going to show it in the cinema's in the US. I hope I can get the DVD, I am definatley going to get that if I can. Rupert sounds brilliant in the movie. His acting has greatly improved from the first Harry Potter movie, he is amazing.
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 1:44 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 45
gryffindorgirl13 says:
I really hope I can go!!!
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 8:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 874
Together Forever, H/Hr... says:
That sounds like a really cool festival. To bad I live in the states. I can't wait to hear more on the movie though.
*%* Susanna *%*
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 12:31 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3041
ThePhoenix'sSong says:
Sounds interestin, but I can't see it.
Posted Apr 8, 2006 at 9:38 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 320
ElectricRoses says:
Oooo it's good to know Rupert is out there doing other films other than HP, he is obviously the most talented actor out of the 3, he doesn't over-act like the others do. Hope it does well for him in the future!
Posted Apr 9, 2006 at 10:48 AM EST
Mage of Celestial Melody
Points: 3324
Telos says:
That is cool...he is doing more than hp ...these kids are going to be so successful even after harry potter...i am happy for them
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 8:21 PM EST
Squib
Points: 128
snoggee says:
Is this film going to be distributed for general release or is it going to shown in limited theaters? I'm hoping to see it.
Posted Apr 14, 2006 at 12:07 PM EST
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