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Here's the news on everything Harry Potter!
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Alan Rickman Was 'Dubious' About Playing Severus Snape
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After receiving the James Joyce Award last month, Alan Rickman (Professor Snape) spoke to a large group of students in Theater P in the Newman Building at University College Dublin. The University Observer interviewed him afterwards.
When asked about his tendency to play villains like "Hans Gruber" in Die Hard, "the Sheriff of Nottingham" in Robin Hood: The Prince of Thieves, as well as "Professor Snape" in the Harry Potter films, Rickman was quoted to have responded:
“WHERE ARE YOU getting this from? I have been acting for 35 years and those five or six roles make such a small part of my career!”
“When selecting roles, you just try and do what you didn’t just do.”
In fact, Alan Rickman had reservations about taking the part of Severus Snape in spite of obtaining J.K. Rowling’s approval.
Click here to read more. |
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Robert Pattinson Nominated For Empire New Comer
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Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory in the Harry Potter films) has been nominated for the category of Best Newcomer for the 2009 Jameson Empire awards.
Some other Harry Potter actors are also up for nominations or are involved with films that are up for nominations. Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) is up for Best Actress for her role in Sweeney Todd. Sweeney Todd's (which also stars Alan Rickman - Snape) soundtrack is up against Julie Walters' (Molly Weasley) Mama Mia for Best Soundtrack. Sweeney Todd is also up for Best Director and Best Horror Film. Bruges, which stars Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort), Brendan Gleeson (Moody), and Clémence Poésy (Fleur), is up for Best Comedy and Best British film.
Registered members can vote for their choice of nominees. Go vote here!
Thanks to TLC. |
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It's Alan Rickman's Birthday!
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Alan Rickman, who portrays Professor Snape in the Harry Potter films, turns 63 today!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ALAN RICKMAN!!! |
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Video: Alan Rickman Interview Answers Fans' Questions
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Alan Rickman (Professor Snape in the Harry Potter films) was recently asked questions by fans submitted via UInterview. In it, he answers questions about his latest film Nobel Son, future projects, playing a villian, and about being in the Harry Potter films. See the video here.
Thanks to UInterview for letting us know! |
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Rickman Begins Filming Deathly Hallows End of 2009
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Alan Rickman (Professor Snape in the Harry Potter films) spoke with SciFi about the film he's currently making, Alice in Wonderland. In the film, he has the role of the Caterpillar, and costars with Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange), who is the Red Queen.
During the interview he mentioned that he won't start filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows until the end of 2009 and that he'll be filming with Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort) at the same time. He also mentioned that Helena will begin filming sometime in June.
You can read the entire article here. |
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Photos: Alan Rickman at Nobel Son Hollywood Premiere
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Alan Rickman (Professor Snape in the Harry Potter films) attended the Hollywood premiere of his latest film Nobel Son last night at the Egyptian Theatre. Some photos of him at the event can be found in our gallery beginning here.
Mr. Rickman stars as Eli Michaelson. The film will be in theatres on December 5th.
Thanks to UHP for letting us know! |
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Rickman Looks Forward to Theatre After Potter
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Alan Rickman (Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films) recently spoke with Boston.com about his upcoming film Nobel Son, which will be in theatres on December 5th. In it he portrays Nobel prize winner Eli Michaelson whose son is kidnapped for a ransom.
During the interview, he was asked if fans recognized him as Snape and what his plans were after the Potter films are finished. He was also asked if he would consider doing another franchise. Read more to see what he had to say. |
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Rickman and Branagh: Evening Standard Award Nominees
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Variety reported that Harry Potter stars Alan Rickman and Kenneth Branagh are on the nominees longlist for London’s Evening Standard Theater Awards. Mr. Rickman, who portrayed Professor Snape in the Harry Potter films, is nominated for his direction of Creditors by August Strindberg at The Donmar Warehouse. Mr. Branagh, who appeared as “Gilderoy Lockhart” in Chamber of Secrets, is nominated for his performance as “Ivanov” in The Donmar Warehouse’s production of the play by Anton Chekhov.
According to the article, the longlist of nominees will be trimmed to a shortlist later this week; and the awards will be presented at a ceremony on November 24. |
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Alan Rickman in Alice in Wonderland, too
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We previously informed you that Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange in the Harry Potter films) would star as the Red Queen in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. Now another Harry Potter star has been cast in the film. Alan Rickman (Snape) will star as the hookah-smoking Caterpillar in the Disney film.
Other stars in the film include Johnny Depp, Mia Wasikowska, Anne Hathaway, Christopher Lee, and many more!
The film is expected to hit theatres on March 5, 2010.
Thanks to SS. |
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Alan Rickman Provides Funds For A Bursary
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According to an article in the Daily Telegraph, Alan Rickman (Professor Snape) chose to fund a bursary at a school he had attended in his childhood. This will give a child from a disadvantaged background the opportunity to attend Latymer Upper in Hammersmith, west London which normally costs £13,470 a year.
Click here to read more. |
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Alan Rickman Is A Favorite With GeekDad
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GeekDad posted their list of 10 favorite actors from geeky movies and TV shows. Alan Rickman was recognized by the site for his role as “Professor Snape” and noted for his other antagonistic roles like “Hans Gruber” in Die Hard. However, it was his appearance in Galaxy Quest, as well as Dogma, that qualified him to be on GeekDad’s list:
"Alan Rickman: The quintessentially droll villain, he make an indelible mark as Hans Gruber in Die Hard, and he's brought Professor Snape to wonderful life in the Harry Potter films, but his best geek cred comes from a little bit of science fiction satire: "By Grabthor's Hammer" indeed! Oh, and let's not forget Dogma!"
Other actors on the list include Ian McKellan and Patrick Stewart.
Click here to read the list. |
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Video: Alec Hopkins Talks OOTP & HBP Young Snape Role
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A video with Alec Hopkins, who portrays young Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, is now online. In the video, he says he was a bit disappointed that so much of his scene in Order of the Phoenix was cut, but that he is in Half-Blood Prince in moving photos. He also jokes about a film that he plans on doing with Alan Rickman...Snapes on a Plane...Ah, come one, it's just a joke!!!  I thought it was funny...anyway, click here to see the video.
Thanks to SS! |
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Alan Rickman Interviews on Current Projects and Harry Potter
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Alan Rickman, who portrays Professor Snape in the Harry Potter films, is making the media rounds to help promote his latest film, Bottle Shock. The film is about the first time a California wine beat the French wines during the blind Paris wine tasting competition in 1976. Rickman, who portrays the character Steven Spurrier, has many interviews currently online to help promote the film. In them, he sometimes mentions his work with Harry Potter, however he has mentioned that he doesn't want to spoil the 7th film for the children who have not yet read the books. He has spoken with The Star and with MovieHole. In a video interview, he does mention that for Half-Blood Prince, he's in it for 'the whole ride'.
We have some photos of him at the Bottle Shock premiere in New York, which you can see in our gallery beginning here (thanks to UHP).
Click here to see the video. |
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Harry Potter Character and Actors Top 10 Villians
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Once again, Harry Potter's nemesis, Lord Voldemort, has made it into the top 10 of most villainous villains, and so have some of the Harry Potter actors as well. This time, Hollywood Reporter has posted their Top 10 All-Time Best Villains, and those who made it on the list include...
10. The Joker (Heath Ledger), The Dark Knight
9. Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman), Die Hard
8. Stansfield (Gary Oldman), The Professional
7. Dr. Evil (Mike Myers), Austin Powers Series
6. Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton), The Wizard of Oz
5. Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes), Harry Potter Series
4. Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem), No Country for Old Men
3. Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher), One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
2. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins), Silence of the Lambs
1. Darth Vader (James Earl Jones), Star Wars Series
Thanks to Blog Hogwarts for letting us know. |
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Alan Rickman at The Point in The Reading Room
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We previously told you that Alan Rickman (Professor Snape) is scheduled to be part of The Reading Room at The Point Eastleigh. Those performances are taking place this weekend. They are performed by Jonathan Lunn Dance Company and includes specially commissioned text by the late Anthony Minghella and will be performed by Alan Rickman. The first performance took place this Friday night. The second takes place Saturday at 7:30pm. Tickets cost £10. Get more information here.
Thanks WN. |
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Thompson and Rickman To Help Launch FilmClub
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UK’s Telegraph reported that Emma Thompson (Professor Trelawney) and director Alan Parker will help to launch FilmClub throughout England. The club is a program to expose school children to films (from Bollywood to Japanese anime) they might not have the opportunity to see.
Alan Rickman (Professor Snape), Sienna Miller and Lord Attenborough have also committed their assistance.
Click here to read more about the club. |
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Rickman and Richardson In Reading Room
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The Independent posted a preview for Reading Room, presented by the London Contemporary Dance Theatre. Alan Rickman (Snape) and Miranda Richardson (Rita Skeeter) are among the actors who will be reading prose and poetry written by Samuel Beckett, Raymond Carver, and Billy Collins while the dancers reflect the mood of the words with choreography by Jonathan Lunn.
The article quoted Ms. Richardson: "The dancers will be doing the majority of the work. I've been at rehearsals and they are amazing to watch."
Reading Room will be seen at Southbank Centre in London on June 5 and 6. There will be various performances across the UK until June 28. |
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Gambon and Rickman Have The Perfect Voice
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According to an article in UK’s The Herald, Post Office Telecoms conducted a research which helped experts to create a formula for the perfect male and female voices. They found that Michael Gambon (Dumbledore), Alan Rickman (Snape), and Jeremy Irons had the most appealing male voices. The voice combination of Dame Judi Dench, Mariella Frostrup, and Honor Blackman is the perfect female voice.
Click here to read more about the research. |
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Alan Rickman, An Ambassador For Charity
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PRWeek posted a release that the first Roundhouse Rock & Roll Charity Gala will be on June 12, 2008. Alan Rickman (“Professor Snape’ in the Harry Potter films) will be one of “a range of ambassasors” who will be hosting the event. Others in that group include Dame Helen Mirren and Ewan McGregor. Click here to read more information |
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