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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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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
Longbottom is My King
Points: 4729
Kelin says:
Limited release in the US? Oh please let it be released on my university's movie theatre. I can't wait to come home for the holiday to see it!
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 11:38 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 35
JonasBrosFan4Life says:
Why is it only a limited realse? That is so not fair! I really hope it comes out around here. But what can you do.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 12:24 PM EST
Student
Points: 200
Axel_of_Light says:
Wow... I thought it was actually driving lessons not a movie.. I am stupid or what.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 12:25 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1068
Ginny511 says:
Oh i can't see it id on't live in Uk......GREAT!!!!!!!
*mad*
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 12:27 PM EST
Witch
Points: 808
Hogwarts babe says:
Ive been hearing so much news about this film Driving Lessons and it looks really good. Ive just always been wantting to know when it is out in the Uk so thanks for letting me know.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 12:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
Coooool beans. Wow it stinks not living in England.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 12:34 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 442
Teacher Herms says:
I hope my citie gets picted to have the movie released here! It would be awesome! I really want to see it!
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 12:36 PM EST
Witch
Points: 737
aloneinpink says:
I am so driving to the nearest movie theatre that's showing it. I can't freaking wait.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 12:36 PM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
Cool. but im only setting my eyes on one film. OoTP of course!
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 12:42 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
October 13th you say? I'm on it. Wow, this is going to be spectacular!
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 12:43 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4400
ILoveHP! says:
Oooohhhh I really hope it would be shown in the Philippines as well... Ooohhh... Please... Or else...!
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 12:45 PM EST
Student
Points: 250
big_chips says:
Wow. It's showing in the US? If it is, then I can't wait to see it!
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 12:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
Sm7 says:
Cool!
To bad I live on the other side of the globe! *sighs*
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 12:48 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 415
øffe-joe687½ says:
Hehe, ill bet that this film would not be a succes if rubert was not in Harry Potter-films.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 12:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
That seems so far away. I can't wait to see it though.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 12:52 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Limited release in the U.S.... I hope it plays near me. It will be fun to see Rupert in something different.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 12:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2469
Fat Lady Sings says:
I hope the limited release is wider than just New York and LA. If it shows in Dallas, then I can probably catch it.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 12:56 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 357
RonlovesHermioneforever says:
I thought they were going to release driving lessons in the theater. I remember reading something like Sony was supposed to get the movie and bring it to certain theaters. I love Rupert though so hopefully we'll get to see it!
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 1:01 PM EST
Half-Blood Princess
Points: 2875
Katie Bloom 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..
Katie Bloom
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 1:02 PM EST
Points: 8028
deemz says:
Ow!
Thats so cool! i really wanna see the movie, hehe, i still didnt see it >.<
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 1:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 804
PadfootsGirl says:
Might go see it - have to see the preview first. Julie Walters is class though! I think she is a legend!
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 1:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
It's good. I hope that they are going to show it in Canada too.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 1:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 657
krissiebear says:
Awwww. How nice. I really really wish it was being previewed in America too. I would totally be in line to see it.
=(
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 1:12 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 678
SirPhil says:
Hmmm, limited release in the U.S. I wonder what that means? I will probably just have to drive up to Minneapolis to see it.
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 1:14 PM EST
Student
Points: 233
mischief~managed says:
It's good to finally see a release date! I thought that they were never going to release it! Although September 8th seems a long time from now.....
Posted Jul 12, 2006 at 1:15 PM EST
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