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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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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
Student
Points: 232
Midnight_Amethyst says:
Awww...that's so cute! I REALLY want to see that movie!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 4:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 722
x-Adorkable-x says:
Haha, poor guy! But that was soo sweet! Sure it's a LITTLE bit werid, but I'm also a "little" bit werid too, so it'll even out. Anyways, can't wait to see the movie, they have it in Canada too right?
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 4:24 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 416
twilightlove says:
I want to see it! When is it going to be able to be shown in California?
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 4:38 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 711
Crookshanks the Auror says:
I hope I can see it soon in the U.S.
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 6:02 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 711
Crookshanks the Auror says:
I just got DSL, too.
I am going to watch it.
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 6:04 PM EST
Student
Points: 296
h.p. says:
I just watched the clip. He gets rejected....sad. But I wish I get to watch it. But I can't go to New York. I wanna go!
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 6:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1454
xMAVERICK says:
AHHH I LOVED THE CLIP! I cannot wait for this movie to come out its going to be amazing.
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 6:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1218
hermygrangergirl says:
Too bad I don't live in NY!! And I don't think it'll be coming to where I live....
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 6:54 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Agh... I won't be able to go to that - definitely not. Hmm, I hope they'll have it on DVD soon enough - doesn't really sound like a big film. I really want to see it - Rupert... wand-free.
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 9:43 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2260
ScintillatingStar says:
Ohh I really want to see it!! But I live in Australia. Will it be available on dvd??? I really hope it comes out! It seems kinda independant... little chance of an international release. That's really annoying
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 10:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 902
Potter_Pal says:
Wow, the whole festival looks really cool, I have already beem to NYC twice this year though-I hope the films are out on DVD soon, Driving lessons looks really good! So does Civic Duty.
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 10:34 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 61
lunalovegood254 says:
it is so great! I can't belive what she said to rupe!
Posted Apr 12, 2006 at 10:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 780
Jess the potter fan says:
this is really cool!! i cant wait to see the whole movie!!! the clip is good but there is no sound i think my computer is playing up again!!! Grrr... Anyway GO RUPERT!!!
Posted Apr 13, 2006 at 1:19 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2656
Grintster says:
Here again is DL's screening scheds:
* DRIVING LESSONS *
North American Premiere
Screening schedules:
April 30, Sunday
8:30 PM, PACE
1 Pace Plaza (Spruce b/t Park Row & Gold)
May 1st, Monday
9:30 PM, TC2
54 Varick Street (below Canal Street, at Laight Street) New York, NY 10013
May 6th, Saturday
10:00 PM, AMC
68th Street-01 - 1998 Broadway at 68th Street
A "meet-up" is being planned for the May 6th screening.
Posted Apr 13, 2006 at 2:55 AM EST
Student
Points: 206
~Radish earings~ says:
Aaaw - that was soooo sweet! :D
I can't wait ti see it! Woop woop! :D
Love,
Posted Apr 13, 2006 at 5:23 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 4
Motoki says:
I dont live in the us either, but they have to realise it in other countrys too.... UK anyway...
Posted Apr 13, 2006 at 7:39 AM EST
Squib
Points: 148
thedarklordess says:
That sounds cool. Its going to be good to see him in a different kind of a movie. I am surely going to try and see it.Anyways, its going to be a good experience for him.
Posted Apr 13, 2006 at 7:47 AM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
The preview is very melancholy. I think Rupert is very much the most talented of the trio and he seems to do this movie justice!
Posted Apr 13, 2006 at 9:56 AM EST
Witch
Points: 849
mrs sirius black says:
How strange. I don't think I could see an actor from HP and not think of him/her as the character he/she potrays in those movies. I think it will be a while before I can free any of them from their HP counterparts. Unfortunately for them.
Posted Apr 13, 2006 at 10:00 AM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
Wow i so want to see it. yayayayayayayayayaya
Posted Apr 13, 2006 at 11:08 AM EST
Student
Points: 288
Ronnie's Girl says:
WOAH so cool!!!! I want to see that movie SOOO bad!!!!
~JKR
Posted Apr 13, 2006 at 12:05 PM EST
Points: 14
The Dragon Lord says:
Good. It would be thrilling to watch the promising actor play different charecters, which brings out how talented he is.
Posted Apr 13, 2006 at 12:58 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
Oh that looks so good. I can't wait to see it.
Posted Apr 13, 2006 at 2:06 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 408
randomnessthoughts says:
D'aww...it sounds nice...hope it's coming out in cinemas soon!!
Posted Apr 13, 2006 at 3:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 937
thy_future_is_bright1 says:
That clip is pretty cool. I can't wait to see the movie in theaters if it comes out in the US.
I want to see the movie so bad!
Posted Apr 13, 2006 at 4:56 PM EST
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