Showing posts with label J.K. Rowling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label J.K. Rowling. Show all posts

24/07/2011

“Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story” (2011)

I just found out that an unauthorized biopic of J.K. Rowling has been made. So don't expect it's a documentary and all here is truth, but the film is dynamic and is very bound with the creation of Harry Potter story. I think it's nothing more than one beautiful feature film, which has a bit of a magic inside. The main part is played by actress Poppy Montgomery.

“Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story” dramatizes the British author’s struggle to bring the beloved wizard fantasy of Harry Potter to life. Starting out as a single mother on welfare, she becomes one of the world’s wealthiest women, with more than 400 million copies of her visionary books sold across the globe, resulting in a billion-dollar film franchise. The film is an inspiring look at a woman’s rise to become one of the most influential writers ever — from her humble beginnings as an imaginative young girl and awkward teenager to the devastating loss of her mother and the genesis of the Harry Potter phenomenon in her early twenties. The rags-to-riches tale also follows Rowling’s tumultuous first marriage, becoming a mother, her divorce and the dark days of living on government assistance while publisher after publisher passed on her first novel … before it became an international best-seller and established Rowling’s rightful place in literary and cultural history. (Official movie site)

Trailer

08/07/2011

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" - London premiere (video)

And here are some of my favorite moments in video. More quotes from London premiere of the 'Deathly Hallows 2' you also can read in this post.

 Daniel Radcliffe's emotional speech at the 'Deathly Hallows 2' London premiere



 Emma Watson's emotional speech at the 'Deathly Hallows 2' London premiere

"Dan, you didn't get lucky, you were and are and will be a perfect Harry forever." Emma Watson



 Rupert Grint's emotional speech at the 'Deathly Hallows 2' London premiere



J.K. Rowling's emotional speech at the 'Deathly Hallows 2' London premiere (some of these quotes you also can read in the very end of this post )

"Maybe, I'll just write another one. That is a joke. But you have no idea I've never come closer than standing up here tonight. Oh, God. Emma's finished me, Rupert crucified me. I love ginger people, this is my favorite ginger person [Rupert] - right behind me." JK Rowling
"The great 7. Dan, Rupert, Emma, Matt, Evanna, Bonnie and Tom." JK Rowling
"Whether you come back by film or by page, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home."  JK Rowling

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" - London premiere

It was amazing watching this premiere live along with making a live coverage on Twitter.

This main show lasted more than three hours, but I was very exited to be a part of it.

Daniel Radcliffe and J.K. Rowling have arrived the last, but the people were incredibly happy to see them finally. But Emma, Rupert, Bonnie, Jason Isaacs, James and Oliver Phelps arrived earlier and were happy to spoke with fans and hosts. I've reposted here some favorite phrases, which are almost chronologically right (the first one was Rupert and the last one was Jo). Also Jo named the 'big seven' (the very last words, which also made me cry, because this magical story will be over soon) and said a very beautiful speech at the end.

"I can't believe it. This is great." - Rupert Grint
"This one [film] was very special." - Rupert Grint
"There is a huge epic battle and love and death. It's amazing." Rupert Grint on "Deathly Hallows 2"

 


Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) has arrived.
Matthew liked his special part in the Deathly Hallows.


"He [Lucius] ends up like an alcoholic... It was a glorious journey." Jason Isaacs
"Yeah, I've seen the film. It's great." Jason Isaacs
"I wanna say thanks, it was amazing ten years." Jason Isaacs


James and Oliver Phelps came!

 

Tom Felton arrived with his girlfriend.
"It's a strange feeling. I'm very exited to be here for the last film." Tom Felton
"I could broken down in tears every moment." - Tom Felton about the last scene filming.



Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore) has arrived. I love his character.
"I'm so shy, but it's wonderful." - Michael Gambon


"She [Luna] was so fun to play. And she was very inspiring." Evanna Lynch
"Today I feel I actually leaving it." Evanna Lynch


Julie Walters (Molly Weasley) joined the premiere.
Everybody loves Julie Walters' line from the last book - "Not my daughter, you bitch!"
"It took a couple of days to recover." - Julie Walters on her scene with Helena Bonham Carter


Clemence Poesy (Fleur Delacour)


"Tom [Felton ] was a delight to meet. He is such a gentleman." Helen McCrory


Domhnall Gleeson (Bill Weasley) came!


Natalia Tena (Tonks) has arrived too.


"All these people love Harry Potter. I can't believe it!" - Warwick Davis


"My first line was 'good luck'." - Bonnie Wright


"My favorite [moment] is the big fight between Harry and Voldemort." David Yates
"It's a very beautiful mix of action." David Yates

"The brilliance in Jo's [Rowling] work is in details." Steven Kloves (screenwriter)

"You're incredible, everybody!" David Barron, producer


Jim Broadbent (Horace Slughorn) and Miriam Margolyes (Pomona Sprout) have arrived.



"Here is Robbie Coltrane. A legend of the British television and cinema."
"It's scary, but very optimistic [ending]." Robbie Coltrane


"We were nervous, we were quit." Emma Watson on the kiss with Rupert
"I'll miss being Hermione." Emma
"Just thank you so much." Emma Watson




"Now it's strange to see myself with the nose." Ralph Fiennes


I like Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge) more, when she's not wearing pink.


David Thewlis (Remus Lupin) has arrived.

"I always wanna play Hermione. And Emma was a big help." Helena Bonham Carter
"She [Bellatrix] is so insane. She's beyond evil." Helena
"We have to take breaks." Helena on the scene with Julie Walters (Molly Weasley)



Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley) was in a good mood.


Maggie Smith (Minerva McGonagall)


"Something's happening." laughs Alan Rickman
"He [Snape] wasn't entirely free in his role [of headmaster]. He had some things to do." Alan Rickman


"This is damn cool!" Daniel Radcliffe
"I've got two pairs [of glasses]. The one from the 1st and the one from the last one movie." Dan
"It is amazing. I'm so proud of this film. We couldn't make a better version of this film." Dan
"He [Voldemort] is pretty terrifying. " Dan



"I love them. I love each and every one of them." JK Rowling about her fans
"I've trusted them. They are amazing." JK Rowling on the film creators
"I always knew I'd stand in the Trafalgar square and people will chanting my name." JK Rowling
"Thank you." - JK Rowling's message to her fans



Timothy Spall (Wormtail) has arrived.


"They've really grown into beautiful young people and beautiful young actors." David Heyman, producer


"It's a celebration of the ten years' story." David Yates, director

"Dan, you didn't get lucky, you were and always be a perfect Harry." Emma

"I love you, I really do." says Rupert to Emma and Jo

"Maybe I'll just write another one. It's a joke. But I never have been closer to write new one than now. Emma just finished me, Rupert crucified me." JK Rowling was so emotional.
"The great 7. Dan, Rupert, Emma, Matt, Evanna, Bonnie and Tom." JK Rowling

For more pictures visit http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/.

23/06/2011

J.K. Rowling Announces 'Pottermore'

Talented writer J.K. Rowling announced what a mysterious project 'Pottermore' would be. Its web-site is finally launched and every fan of the Harry Potter world can join it to get "an exiting online experience". But it all starts in October. I think it's a great girt for fans, because all books are read and all movies will be seen in less than one month (23 days left till premiere of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2").

Official site - http://www.pottermore.com/

Official youtube channel - http://www.youtube.com/user/JKRowlingAnnounces

J.K. Rowling's Announcement -



More about upcoming "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" - http://elenastr.blogspot.com/2011/06/harry-potter-and-deathly-hallows-part-2_17.html

12/11/2010

"Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows" - London premiere

Finally, the First premiere of "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows" Part 1 happened in rainy London on 11th November. Thousands of true fans came to see their favorite stars, who were so confident, shining and happy. However this long part of young stars' lives is now in the past. Emma, Daniel and Rupert said the last day of the movie making was very sad, because till that moment they couldn't believe it's over. But now new part is starting - actors are interested in acting in new movies, except Emma. She doesn't want to be "Hermione", so she is not sure what will come next.

Of course, all actors and Joanne Rowling looked charming (including Emma, because I love her new hairstyle). Shot interviews with them are interesting, especially the part when Joanne Rowling said about continuing story about the boy who lived - she never says never. Also the cast was wearing red flowers as tribute to fallen and injured soldiers every year around Armistice Day on November 11.

Here are some video-interviews from London premiere:
World Premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Mix of star's arrivals
Daniel, Emma and Rupert are talking about epic ending - "Deathly Hallows": London Premiere - Sky News
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows London Premiere 11th Nov 2010
Inside the cinema - London Premiere Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

And Harry Potter cast in London premiere:











More photos here.

And now many millions of other fans are still waiting for the moment they can enjoy watching this movie, which everyone hopes will be great. Also I will write about other premieres of 7th Harry Potter movie. Can't wait for watching it!