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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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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
Auror
Points: 2351
Skitch says:
Wow, I really hope the film gets picked up by a distributor. Then maybethe rest of us could watch it withough haveing to fly to NY and shell out $12.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 7:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 627
~DetailedDragon~ says:
Ha Ha! Thats so cool! Wish I could be there...
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 7:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
Hahaha oh rupert grint. He is such a character.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 7:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Remmy4193 says:
That sounds like a good movie, hopefully i'll be able to watch it soon! It will be exciting to see Rupert play another character other than Ron.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 7:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 657
krissiebear says:
Tribeca is so lovely. I wish I was visiting, I would totally be on the lookout for Rupert without a doubt. So adorable.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 7:59 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 427
Padfoots Escape says:
Wow, thats great Rupert is getting to do something else than Harry Potter, too bad Dan and Emma aren't, but im sure they will soon!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:01 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 369
I_love_mormon_girls says:
The HP movies are realy getting the actors places. I mean Daniel Radcliffe was in a movie himself and now Rupert.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:08 PM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 5265
Weesa says:
That's nice I wish them luck. Unfortunately it's to far away for me to go.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:10 PM EST
Ron's Faerie Godmother
Points: 7687
AJ says:
See what I'm talking about. There is someone who didn't even know that Dan was doing a movie.
And someone who wasn't aware that the fact that Rupert was doing a movie was out way before Dan did his. I think I pay way too much attention to these things......*shrugs*
Yet, to me none of this is news......
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:14 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 446
Phoenix Lament <3 says:
I can't wait to see Rupert in another movie without magic stuff....
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 566
lupinsgal24 says:
Too bad I won't be in NY at that time. Sounds like it would be a great movie to see. I'd spend $12.00 anytime!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 822
I love HP says:
I can't wait to see the movie!I know that rupert and julie are marvelous actors but i wanna see how rupert especially can adapt other charachters and how well he could portray a none "magical" person not saying that ron is not a complex totally human and able to relate to charachter because he defiantly he i just wanna see other sides of his acting.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1647
Hermione's younger sister says:
COOL!!! That would be totally fun to go and see that movie. Rubert Grint looks very cute in that picture. It appears as though Ron finally got a much needed hair-cut since the fourth movie!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:27 PM EST
Half-Blood Princess
Points: 2875
Katie Bloom says:
Cool1!!!
I love tath Rup trys nwe things!!!!
I want to watch that moive!!!!!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:38 PM EST
Ron's Faerie Godmother
Points: 7687
AJ says:
Back again...
I've seen Thunderpants, and yes, although it's definitely a little kiddie movie without much depth. I was glad to know that I didn't see Ron in his character in that movie at all.
Therefore, I have no problem dismissing Ron when seeing his character Ben in Driving Lessons.
I'm excited about this movie not only because Rupert's in it, but it seems to have a good script (story) and excellent co-stars, Laura Linney, Julie Walters, etc.
Heck, I want to know about that character that keeps running over women with cars???
Therefore, to me, Rupert in this movie is like sprinkles on a already good ice cream. I'm interested in the actually movie and Rupert is just an added bonus and I like it that way. I don't feel like I want to watch this film just because Rupert's in it. After for what has been a year of waiting, I'm interested in seeing the movie itself...:)
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:38 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 452
veelagirl17 says:
So does that mean it's not gonna show in all the New York theaters?
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:38 PM EST
Ron's Faerie Godmother
Points: 7687
AJ says:
Right now, it's just going to the film festivals. It was at on in Ireland and now it's at Tribeca and it is suppose to be at Cannes.
Hopefully, it will have a good showing at Tribeca and US distributors will want to buy this film and release it in the States. This is why I want to go to New York to see it, because I don't know if that will be the only opportunity for me to see it before it comes out on DVD.
Shaun of the Dead was brought to the States because it had such a good showing at film festivals. I hope the same happens for Driving Lessons.
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:41 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4497
PowerGranger says:
Driving Lessons sounds like the kind of movie I'd like, Rupert and Julie notwithstanding, so I hope I'm able to catch it sometime. Alas, I no longer live in NY and have no plans to be there at the time of the festival. I'm interested to hear what other HP/Rupert/Julie fans have to say about the film after they see it though, so don't forget to give us a review if you go!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:47 PM EST
Student
Points: 266
Ishvote4pedro says:
oh that's so kool!!!! But i don't think i'm going I have to see!!!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:49 PM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2606
krisie says:
Both those movies sound really good. I wish i could go, but I live in Australia so i can't.
It's really good to see Rupert Grint play someon other than Ron. It just shows he is developing as an actor
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:50 PM EST
Student
Points: 275
Macabre Wizard says:
Ahhhh! I have to see that movie! I hope it comes out on DVD in the US though...
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:52 PM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3264
MadamDumbledore says:
I'm not even vaguely interested in seeing this movie. Can't even say that I'm a big fan of Rupert's. He needs a hair cut big time..
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 8:55 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
I haven't seen that yet, anyone? Is it any good? Well that should be nice any how. Hey, is Rupert the only one to star in a different movie than HP since HP started?
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 9:12 PM EST
Squib
Points: 174
lupinismyhero_r/hr4ever!! says:
I can't wait to the movie!
Posted Mar 30, 2006 at 9:21 PM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3094
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
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