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JULY 12, 2006 at 8:04 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Edinburgh Evening News via Yahoo! News
Rupert Grint and Julie Walters, from the Harry Potter movies, will have their latest movie Driving Lessons previewed
at this years Edinburgh International Film Festival, which takes place from August 14th through the 27th.
Also scheduled to appear at the festival is Sean Connery from the James Bond movies.
UPDATE: Thanks to Andrew for letting us know that Alan Rickman's latest movie Snow Cake will also be shown at the festival. You can read a full list of movies that will be screened at the festival here.
In other news, Driving Lessons will be released in the UK on September 8th and in the U.S. it will be in limited release starting October 13th.
Thanks to The Snitch and TLC for the release dates of the movie.
UPDATE II: The film's stars are expected to make an appearance when it is aired at the festival on August 26, ahead of its September 8 release.
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Malfoy by Nature
Points: 12529
WickeDraco says:
Oh my god! And all along, I thought thye meant an actual driving lesson. I had no idea it was a movie. *slaps self*
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 8:23 AM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
Points: 7720
dominor says:
Oh thats nice ! :D I am sure that the movie will be great,Rupert is a very talented actor..And i remember i have seen some scenes from the movie and i liked them..
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 8:32 AM EST
Witch
Points: 506
JenniferS says:
I loved him in the HP movies-I wonder what he'll be like in more recent projects.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 8:34 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1029
Magic Dancer K says:
I really hope Rupert Grint plays someone other than Ron in this movie. It's hard to just play the same character with a different name, especially when you have the same actress for a mother (which is pretty awesome).
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 8:38 AM EST
Witch
Points: 937
thy_future_is_bright1 says:
Yay. I can't believe that Driving Lessons is finally going to be released. I want to see it badly. I hope that it is really good and that everyone who sees it will enjoy it. It's also really close to my b-day, so I can see it with friends!
I hope all the stars have fun at the Film Festival.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 8:38 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 334
~hp Roxx~ says:
Oh that's great!!I hope the movie does well.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 8:38 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5256
juliebug04 says:
I really hope it is released near me! I would love to see it. Julie Walters is one of my favorites and I would love to see how Rupert does with a character that is not Ron. :o)
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 8:39 AM EST
Ravenclaw Ambassador
Points: 3243
Nevar says:
I wonder what that means, limited release in the US.
I'm sure some HPANA member will have some footage of Mr. Connery and Mr. Grint & Ms. Walters from the festival.
Can't wait to see it!
N
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 8:46 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1011
Fflewddur Fflam says:
Who does Julie Walters play in the Harry Potter movies? I have no idea who that is. Obviously, Rupert is Ron, but I don't know who this lady is.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 8:53 AM EST
Queen of the Yarn Ball
Points: 3844
red&gold says:
I don't know what to expect of it! I am so used to seeing RG in Harry Potter, it will be a little out of place for him.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 9:09 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 462
DJan says:
WOW thats an awsome news , I cant wait to see rupet in some other movie, Congratulaions rupet.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 9:19 AM EST
Witch
Points: 844
~Silver Potion~ says:
Oh no! I probably won't even be able to see it if it is only on limited release. I wish I could go to that festival, I mean Ron and James Bond? How sweet is that?
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 9:23 AM EST
Witch
Points: 651
Therin Ennui says:
Hooray for Julie Walters! (Um. I won't commit to a hooray for Rupert Grint until I see him as something other than Ron. Sorry.)
It's weird how the Edinburgh news is equally excited about Rupert Grint and Sean Connery. I mean, Sean Connery is SEAN. CONNERY. Haha.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 9:35 AM EST
Grillows Girl
Points: 2785
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
Ahahaha 8th September! I can't wait... I thought they were NEVER going to release it!
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 9:58 AM EST
Witch
Points: 673
Rupert's Fangirl says:
REally excellent news. Can't wait to see it!
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 10:23 AM EST
Witch
Points: 869
kat_snowyowl says:
Good for the US and UK. Now... when's it going to be released in Australia?
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 10:24 AM EST
Witch
Points: 673
Rupert's Fangirl says:
Fflewddur Fflam, Julie Walters plays Molly Weasley in the Harry Potter movies. Rupert's mom!
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 10:25 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1437
allilau says:
That's very funny, Rupert Grint and Julie Walters... I wonder when it will come out in Aust. Might be a little odd seeing Ron Weasley and his (mother) Molly Weasley on screen!!!
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 10:28 AM EST
Witch
Points: 917
hermioneadmirer says:
I can't wait to see that movie.I am just curious how they will play out other roles.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 10:42 AM EST
Witch
Points: 558
purplerose39 says:
oh gosh it's too bad I wouldn't be able to see it. Oh well, I'm happy they have other movies coming up. Good Luck!
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 10:47 AM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Wonder if it will play in the states
i would like to see it
:)
smiles
peace
love
happiness
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 10:57 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 341
**Miss Hermione Granger** says:
Can't wait to see it!! It'll be cool to see how they do in another movie. If it's limited though..I dont know if i'll be able to see it
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 11:00 AM EST
Witch
Points: 845
hermione624 says:
oh! i really hope i can see it! I cant wait to watch rupert in something else!
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 11:06 AM EST
Witch
Points: 642
Fairy Foozle says:
I really really want to see it!!! I'll probably have to beg my parents to let me go to the nearest theatre that holds it though because of the limited release...
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 11:08 AM EST
Witch
Points: 936
Lilium says:
Oh!!!! That's very good!!! I really want to see that movie but I probably won't... : (
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 11:21 AM EST
Ron's Faerie Godmother
Points: 7687
AJ says:
To comment on some of the other comments that I've read...
- Rupert in the pics that were shown this week was actually taking Driving Lessons, however, he is also in a film called Driving Lessons.
-Julie Walters (who for the person who didn't know, plays Mrs. Weasley) will NOT be playing his mother in this movie. (Laura Linney plays his mother.) She plays his employer, turned friend/mentor.
- Ben is not like Ron. He's a completely different character and I didn't see a trace of Ron in Ben. Well, except for the fact that they are both funny, adorable, and endearing (to me at least.) However, unlike Ron, Ben comic elements are more subdued and covert. He reminds me just a tad bit of Cameron from Ferris Bueller's Day Off; somewhat uptight, but not nearly as neurotic (except when he's convinced he's going to get in trouble with his mother.)
- No, he didn't seem out of place. More like a breath of fresh air, because I got excited about little things like seeing him outside on a normal street (minus the bluescreens, etc.)
- I can't speak for everyone, but I really just saw the character of Ben. I don't wish to keep Rupert, Dan, or Emma in a box. I want to give them an opportunity to stretch out and not automatically keep them boxed in by (without having seen them in other stuff,....which for Rupert I have) refusing to at least try to see them as anything other than their HP characters.
- I have to say that the other characters in this movie have small parts, but are very interesting. There's one character who more than a bit O-F-F. So, yeah this (at least I feel) is very enjoyable, and I really liked the soundtrack...:)
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 11:28 AM EST
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