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John Hurt Returns as Olivander in Deathly Hallows

John Hurt, who portrayed Olivander the wandmaker in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, has confirmed he'll return to the role for the last Harry Potter film.

In an interview with AMC while at the premiere of Englishman, he was asked about Deathly Hallows. He stated, "Yes, that's up this year." When asked if he looks forward to resuming the role, he responded, "Oh, yes, I do," he said with a smile. "It was great doing it the first time, and it's quite like revisiting Quentin Crisp, except not quite 33 years in between!"

He said that Olivander's part in the last book is an important one. "It's a very crucial part of the last [book], if you think about the implications of it," Hurt said.

Thanks to Ashley from AMCTV for letting us know!

John Hurt's Return As Ollivander For DH Is a Possibility

John Hurt who appeared as the wizard wandmaker "Ollivander" in the first Harry Potter film is currently planning to attend a fund-raising dinner on March 27 for the Derby Quads Arts Centre in South Derbyshire, England. He became the Centre's patron last September.

In an interview with this is derbyshire.co.uk, Mr. Hurt discusses his childhood in South Derbyshire as well as his career. Of course, he mentions his Harry Potter role and the possibility of reprising it for Deathly Hallows. Here is what he was quoted to have said:

"I'm in negotiations at the minute because Ollivander comes back into the books," he says. "My son was 12 when it all first started and he was thrilled at the time that I was in it. And all things being equal I will be back."

My fingers are crossed, Mr. Hurt. smile

Click here to read the complete article. It is very informative about the actor's career. smile

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Helena Bonham Carter Gives A Kiss For Charity

According to an article posted on UK’s The Journal website, Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) “puckered up” for a kiss to imprint her lips on a card with her autograph. In April, MediCinema will auction the card along with other cards “kissed” by Harry Potter stars (per MediCinema) Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), Zoe Wanamaker (Madame Hooch), John Hurt (Olivander), Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockhart), and Jim Broadbent (Professor Slughorn). Other celebrities like Kate Winslet and John Travolta have also donated their "kisses" for the auction.

MediCare is a charitable organization that brings “the big screen” to patients, even the ones who are bed-ridden and in wheelchairs. Proceeds from The Healed With A Kiss Auction Party will be used for a 50-seat cinema in the new children’s hospital at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary.

Meanwhile, selected copies of the cards will be displayed in the windows of Newcastle’s Fenwick store and Fenwick Bond Street.

Copies can also be seen here on MediCinema's website.

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John Hurt Receives Lipa Honor

Harrow Times reported John Hurt was to be honored by the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts at the graduation ceremony led by Sir Paul McCartney who founded the school. The ceremony took place today in England. Mr. Hurt, recognized by Harry Potter movie fans as the wand maker Ollivander, was given the award and named a Lipa Companion for his contribution to the arts and entertainment world.

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Harry Potter Stars Appear At Cannes

Cl�mence Po�sy (Fleur Delacour) appeared at the Cannes Festival with Jim Sturgess to promote their previously reported movie Heartless. Click here to see their pictures.

Jim Broadbent (Professor Slughorn) and John Hurt (Mr. Ollivander) were also see in Cannes, attending the pre-world premiere of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Click here to see their pictures.

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