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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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Witch
Points: 614
padfootblack15 says:
yay!
I wanna see...I wanna see...
Now, I am going to go see.
I should go on the first, cause its my bday!! yay!!!
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 7:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 661
Decembergurl106 says:
What is it rated? I really want to go see it! I think that it's really cool that he's in this movie!
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 7:19 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant and I just bought tickets for two to see driver...
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 7:39 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5155
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
I wish i could go to New York to see it.but i cant, i have the money to see it but not to go.
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 8:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
yes!!! I so wanted to see something related with Driving Lessons. I hope the movie comes out on DVD soon!!!
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 8:25 PM EST
The Bulgarian Seeker
Points: 9809
~KrUmS_gUrL~ says:
Well that is cool. I just wish that I will be able to go see the movie. Hah i wish that I lived in London! :'( It's not cool.
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 9:00 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4464
PowerGranger says:
That was intriguing. I'd like to see the film...but I'll have to wait out a showing in Chicago.
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 9:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 646
~!*Gryffindor Rules*!~ says:
I think its mught be chanllenging to play a diffent charcter if your used to be playing Ron like for a couple of years and then switching to another charcter and then a couple of moths later Rupert has to go back to Ron!
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 9:22 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 38
i<3rupert!! says:
Awesome!! I wish i could see this movie because as you can see....i love rupert!! He's sooooo hot!!! I'm going to marry him one day!!
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 11:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 657
krissiebear says:
I want to watch that now. At first I thought it sounded stupid, but I have since changed my mind.
I think my movie theatre should play it. Right now.
Posted Apr 11, 2006 at 11:51 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2656
Grintster says:
thereturnoftheking, I think you have just paid Rupert the best compliment he can ever receive as an actor =) One that he should be getting a lot of, for a long time now.
I join Tao in suggesting you see Thunderpants -- its a silly movie to most, and even to me has one of the most ridiculous plots -- but if you watch it only to see what Rupert is capable of doing -- you will be amazed. He created a character that will totally NOT remind you of Ron Weasley -- he changed his way of speaking, even the tone of his voice, to bring out one of the most lovable nerds you'll meet onscreen -- he was like a cross between Doc Emmett Brown of the "Back to the Future" movies, and Napoleon Dynamite who's got nothing on him, considering that Rupert was only around 12 years old at that time.
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 12:37 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 7
crazy for HP!!! says:
That is sooo cool for him !!!a long as we get to see him and that he dosent leave harry potter then keep going!!!i want to see it soo bad !!!!!!!yay
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 2:32 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1327
Draco_sgirl says:
Awww gi Rupert!! i really want to see it! when is it out in England?
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 4:58 AM EST
The Extra Terrestrial
Points: 2771
THE GREEN FLAME says:
It fells strange not in a bad way but still strange to see rupert act in another film!! It's cool and all actually awsome but When i watched it i watched him as Ron :p
Really for a moment i thought where is Harry and Hermione??And Whats ron doing out side hogwarts??who is that girl why is he reading a poem to her.No no i will not alow this hermione hit him with the habd bag **hehe**
Like it alot!Wonder if i will be able to go for the film when it is out that is.I really wish i could it seems a really good one!
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 6:46 AM EST
Squib
Points: 133
xXfred_luverXx says:
oh my god! i won't be able to see it, i live in singapore! hope it comes out on DVD soon
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 9:07 AM EST
The Slytherin Slayer
Points: 9551
Mr. Big Shot says:
Uum . . . him . . . yeah . . . right . . . well you see . . . I hope his film is good, cause he's always overshadowed by Dan or Emma . . . which makes sense . . . Dan is Harry Potter and Emma is . . . well Emma
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 9:32 AM EST
Student
Points: 247
RioWeasley12 says:
Poor Ben(rupert)... well don't i'm still here for him cause i love him so much!!!
i'll wait for this movie to come in theaters here in the philippines...
Oh... i love Rupert Grint so much!!!
Your always rock Rupert
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 10:44 AM EST
Points: 81
Almost a man says:
like . . .are you like . . serious. . . like for real, for real for real? No . . . I wouldn't watch that . . . it just looks . . .cheesy
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 11:01 AM EST
Squib
Points: 132
SmartyGrl1824 says:
Wow! I wish I could see it. I think it would be fun to watch him be a different character.
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 11:30 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 5
ThunderlorD says:
IT is good for Rupert to act in other films.But for me he"RON WEASLY"
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 12:19 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 45
MWeasley09 says:
No body answered my question. does this movie come out in the US of A?? well ok. i hope it does because i wanna see it.
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 12:28 PM EST
Overqualified Jester
Points: 2783
jurassicfatt says:
I can't wait until this movie is available on DVD because I plan on owning it, as I cannot get myself to the film festival due to work. You can bet your buttons i'll be checking out that link, though.
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 12:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2855
HarriPotter says:
I really want to see this movie. He's really a terrific actor...I think out of all the potter actors, he's proabably the one that will be able to cross-over the easiest.
MWeasley09 the answer to your question is that it will be showing exclusively at the Tribeca Film Festival (NYC). I'm sure the full-length movie will be released afterward, or it will be posted full-length on the producer's website.
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 1:33 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
I would love to see it too.
After seeing the preview (Thank you HPANA for providing it), even after numerous time of failed access, I finally have seen it and I was pleased.
Sure it would please me more if I can go and watch the festival, but unfortunately, I can't.
So, HPANA, I shall rely on you for further news. Thank you very much.
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 2:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1345
Dracos_Gurl13 says:
I really wish I could go... but (you all knew that was coming) I live too far away to go and see it. It would cost more to go there than to see it in the first place.
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 3:04 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1085
Tao says:
MWeasley09, and anyone else wondering, the deal is this. Most films that are not released by major movie companies like the WB have to go this route to get distributors. When it played in Dublin, it got one for the UK and Ireland. I've been in contact with the person handling the press for the film and he believes that once it plays in Tribeca it will have one for the US. Once it plays at The Cannes, I'm sure it will get other distributors for other countries, so many of us should be lucky enough to see it. And currently the thought process is that the UK (and the US) should have it in theatres later this year.
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 3:25 PM EST
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