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Here is the latest news on Maggie Smith,
the actress who portrays Professor Minerva
McGonagall
in the Harry Potter movies.
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Carter and Smith: ‘Best British Film Actresses Of All Time’
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TimesOnline posted a list of ‘The Best British Film Actresses Of All Time’. Harry Potter stars Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) and Dame Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall) were featured on the list:
"Helena Bonham Carter: she carried all before her when Merchant Ivory were in their pomp. Bonham Carter illuminated the best of modern period films with her intelligence and ethereal beauty."
"Maggie Smith: has found her second with as the kindly and matronly Minerva McGongonagall in the Harry Potter franchise. Smith has always been an absolutely brilliant comic actress on the big screen."
Other actresses on the list include Julie Andrews, Helen Mirren, and Dame Judi Dench.
Click here to read the complete list.
Thanks to helena-world.com |
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It's Maggie Smith's Birthday!
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Today is Dame Maggie Smith's (Professor Minerva McGongall in the Harry Potter films) birthday!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAME MAGGIE SMITH!! |
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Maggie Smith and Timothy Spall Doing Children's Fantasy
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Dame Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter films) and Timothy Spall (Wormtail/Peter Pettigrew) are currently in in Dorset filming a new children's fantasy called From Time to Time. The film, which is based off of Lucy Bonnet's series of books, The Children of Green Knowe, is being directed by Julian Fellowes. The actual filming will take place beginning today at Athelhampton House near Dorchester and will last for nearly three-and-a-half weeks. Other areas scheduled for filming include St Mary's Church in Puddletown and the square, the stables at Came House, and Julian's home at Stafford House.
There had been some delays in shooting due to Dame Smith's recent battle with breast cancer, however, everything is back on track now that she's is doing better. |
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Dame Maggie Smith Fights Breast Cancer
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According to the Daily Telegraph, Dame Maggie Smith, who is known to Harry Potter fans as the strict but fair Minerva McGonagall, was diagnosed with breast cancer. According to that same article, she underwent surgery and chemotherapy as a precaution. "The prognosis looks good," said a friend. "The last thing she wants to do is to make a fuss about it." |
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Dan Radcliffe and Maggie Smith Win WOS Awards
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Dan Radcliffe won two Theatregoers' Choice Awards from Whatsonstage.com for his stage role in Equus. The first was the DEWYNTERS London Newcomer of the Year and the second for the AKA Theatre Event of the Year for his publicity shots with the play. When accepting, Dan described his role in Equus as one of the greatest experiences of his life. "I'm truly delighted and thank everyone so much for voting for me," He said. "'Equus' is a tremendous and thought-provoking play and I'm so proud and honoured to have been a part of this incredible production."
Dame Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall) also won the FRANCO’S Best Actress in a Play award for her stage role in The Lady from Dubuque at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
You can also see a video of many of the stars who received their awards, including Dan (where he receives a huge kiss on the lips from James Corden) here! |
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See
HPP's exclusive Matt Lewis (Neville Longbottom) interview here,
and see what he has to say to HPP visitor's here! |
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