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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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Prefect
Points: 314
I'm Rad says:
I wanna go! too bad gosh why can't anything exciting happen in chicago! it's soooo boring!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 5:54 PM EST
Student
Points: 244
Brooks Evans Potter says:
I hope I can see the movie. It sounds really good and Rupert is in it.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1578
*sweet_angel_baby* says:
I would so go to the Film Festival in New York, since is actually not too far away from Toronto, problem is though, no parental permission, so theres no transportation, therefore no movie to see :( i wonder when its gonna come to canada, i really wanna see the movie :D
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:06 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 400
chinatown00x says:
I hope the movies are well recieved!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:07 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
Hermione_Harry_Luna says:
$12 for a movie!!!! That's crazy!!!! Do they think we're all rich!!!.... Oh well I'm still going to see it.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:08 PM EST
Student
Points: 299
remember_c says:
I reaaaaaaaly want to see that movie! Everyone complains there is nothing in U.S.A but think about people in canada! We are so close yet so far away!!!!! :(
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:11 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Cool! I won't be going though because my mom wouldnt want me to go myself and she wouldnt want to take me.
Oh well.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 699
Mrs.Draco.Malfoy says:
Both movies shall be quite awesome!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:24 PM EST
Points: 379
danie ruedz says:
I really want to see this movie only to see how Rupert portrays another character.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:26 PM EST
Ginny's Godfather
Points: 4822
JasonD says:
I'm glad Rupert's getting more work, he deserves it. He really came on in PoA.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:32 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
kermittounette says:
I'm gonna wait for sure, I can't really go there, i'm too busy to do something like that, i'll wait until the official release.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:36 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Did that movie already come out? If so was it even released in the US? I like rupert and all but i have no interest in seeing that movie.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:36 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 575
Canis Diris says:
Well that's cool, now we get to see a HP actor doing other movies and see him do some other roles... Yeah!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:43 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Cooly! So that must mean that "Driving Lessons" is coming out pretty soon here right?
~Drish~
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:48 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
What a great way to introduce this film, at the Tribeca festival. I do hope that it, and Snowcake will be available for viewing or relased widly in other states. If if gets to Mass I can get there to catch it.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:49 PM EST
Prince Charming
Points: 8429
Knight and Shining Armor says:
I never know that the Actor who played ron, played in any other movies. I wonder if he will make big in anyother movies?
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
That sounds like a great movie!! But I live to far away to just hop up there and go see it... Boo Hooo!!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1576
ALLI8 says:
Sounds like alot of fun...but i dont think my dad would want me to drive all the way up the NY to see it. so i guess im just not going to see it :(, have fun to all those who are going.
Alli8~
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 6:59 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 449
Emma#1fan says:
Man, the movie sounds interesting. Too bad i live in nashvill, tn. Good luck to Rupert and Juie!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 7:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
I wish it would show world wide i really want to see it.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 7:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 745
Mrs._Sirius says:
Wow, I hope that gets released for us little people soon. Seems like "film Festival movies" dont get out to us that fast. I think it will be a hoot to see "Ron and his Mom" as different characters. He is so cute.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 7:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 622
Hermison says:
It is wonderful that they are working in other films, it helps the actors to perfect their acting for the HP movies!!!!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 7:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 596
SlytherinsPerfectPrefect says:
I would really like to see that movie... I don't think that its playing any where around here though...
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 7:21 PM EST
Ron's Faerie Godmother
Points: 7686
AJ says:
I like when Rupert news makes it to non-Rupert fandom sites, because people are like I didn't know that Rupert did anything other than HP or I didn't know that Rupert gets out. Us Rupert fans find out things way before it hits the non-Rupert fandom sites. The Tribeca info is about 2 weeks or more old. I'm trying to get there, but everyone seems to have plans on the day I want to go. :(
I wonder if the same thing occurs with Dan and Emma fandom when it comes to a non-actor specific site. When Dan news comes on Mugglenet or HPANA, is it old news to the Dan fans by that time. Just curious because it amazing how you just assume that everyone knows about things (actor wise) that you know, until you read that some people didn't know that Rupert was even doing a movie. I've been following the production of this film since about February 2005. *sigh*
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 7:26 PM EST
Ron's Faerie Godmother
Points: 7686
AJ says:
Oh yeah, it's also suppose to be at Cannes. I hope it will be. :)
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 7:28 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
In New York on those dates? I'd love to go... If only I wasn't in school. Its only an... 8 hour drive.
o_O
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 7:30 PM EST
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