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APRIL 9, 2006 at 6:23 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: News Tip
Last month we told you that Harry Potter actors Julie Walters
and Rupert Grint's film Driving Lessons would be screened at this year's Tribeca Film Festival in New York, which runs from April 5th through May 7th. You can now see a snippet from the film on the festival's web site.
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 ICM for the link via Regan.
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Student
Points: 273
Dhemlan says:
That's great. It's great the other opportunites that pop up for all the actors from the movies...I hope to see it here in Aus eventually.
Posted Apr 9, 2006 at 10:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 701
Kelly Ann Snape says:
From what I saw it looks good.
Posted Apr 9, 2006 at 10:46 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 93
spitfire007 says:
I don't think this is really relevant to Harry Potter...
Posted Apr 9, 2006 at 10:48 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1827
Lady Leo says:
That movie looks soo cute. im gonna have to wait and find it on DVD. I love Rupert!!
Posted Apr 9, 2006 at 10:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1763
hufflepuff_babe says:
Aww yeah! Finally something for this film. I wish I could go but that won't happen. It looks like a great movie though.
Posted Apr 9, 2006 at 10:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
Horray! I hope I can see the film. I love Rupert =) & Julie Walters is amazing. Weasleys rock!!
Posted Apr 9, 2006 at 11:10 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Wow, that seems really interesting. Thats cool that Rupert gets to act in other films, besides Harry Potter. I wonder what he would be like as a different character.
Posted Apr 9, 2006 at 11:16 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
HAHAHA That was the most awkward poem during that one line erm...I want to see it so bad. I like his suit in that scene.
Posted Apr 9, 2006 at 11:20 PM EST
Charms Mistress
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Points: 5145
Weesa says:
Nice snippet, his character here is definitely different than Ron. Congrats to him and Julie Walters for doing other things. I think it gives them more experience to draw from while filming Harry Potter.
Posted Apr 9, 2006 at 11:22 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 26
osugspaleo says:
I will definitely watch for this on DVD! Way Cool! Good for Rupert that he is expanding and acting in other films!
Posted Apr 9, 2006 at 11:32 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 33
hpfan06 says:
Its nice to see the cast of HP in other movies. Personally, I can see how well they do in each role
Posted Apr 9, 2006 at 11:48 PM EST
Long Way from Happy
Points: 2952
OEHFICE says:
It's great that Rupert is taking on other projects besides the HP films. He is a good actor so it'll be nice to see him on Driving Lessons. The sypnosis makes it sounds interesting....
Posted Apr 9, 2006 at 11:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
Wow that's really good i love how they are doing other acting jos along with HP.
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 12:09 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 6
Radii_13 says:
Man I really, really, really want to see the movie now. If only I didn't have to work, I would be on the first plane to New York.
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 12:10 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
I AM DEFINITELY GOING TO GO! I can't miss it for the world!
Awww man! The "snippet" thingy isn't working! Like I always say, "ARRRRRRRRRG!"
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 12:11 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Remmy4193 says:
That's really cool that Rupurt gets to star in a film that isn't Potter related and get known for someone other than Ron. I can see Ben fitting Rupurt well, but I doubt Rupurt's that shy!
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 12:20 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 450
natural-born-weasley says:
OH my gosh how cute is Rupert????????
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 12:26 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 396
EbonyIvory says:
I really wish that the thing wouldn't take so long and then tell me that I can't do it because of one reason or another!!!
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 12:27 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1008
PhoenixThestral says:
I love Rupert. He is a good actor. Better than Emma, that's for sure.
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 12:53 AM EST
Auror
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Xystus says:
I wonder how Rupert would look doing a different character. I always imagined him being Ron, never pictured him in anything else.
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 1:05 AM EST
Student
Points: 297
Hermione_Harry_Luna says:
That seems very interesting!!.... I might go see it
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 1:06 AM EST
Witch
Points: 529
HPotters_Girl says:
Cool, is the movie "Drivig Lessons" going to the theaters in the USA are just to the New York Film Festival?
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 1:09 AM EST
Witch
Points: 822
I love HP says:
That was hilarious that girl was a &*$#% she was mean it was funny rupert did seem like ron a bit but the surroundings was weird beacuse he wasnt in Hogwarts i think he did good in that clip i wonder how the whole movie is?
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 1:46 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 77
weasleyluver says:
Man I wish I had the money to buy a ticket for the film festival so that I could see Rupert in his new movie. I think it's great that Rupert is doing different types of roles that are different to Ron. I'm sure he did a great job in Driving Lessons. Just wish I cold see myself.
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 1:57 AM EST
Chief Auror
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auror_potter says:
That movie sounds pretty cool, seems like something I would watch with my gf over my friends though. Hmm this gives me an idea.
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 2:07 AM EST
Substitute Chosen One
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Mr Fishbein says:
Wow it will be really wierd seeing Rupert as his non-magical self. You watch the Harry Potter movies so many hundred times, and you just get used to seeing Rupert, as Ron.
Posted Apr 10, 2006 at 2:37 AM EST
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