name blogs: January 2008

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

News about Dan

Thanks to dr.com, we know that Daniel came in 3rd place in TV Guide Network's Top 10 Teen Idol Countdown. (I'll try to ge the video)

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On another news, The Guardian has an interview with veteran film producer and script writer, a star of London's West End musical theatre, an award-winning writer and an accomplished landscape painter, Barry Humphries, most known for voicing character Bruce (shark) on Finding Nemo (2003) and for his famous character Edna Everage, that brought him international renown, in this interview he was asked who he would like to play him on a film about his life:

Who would play you in the film of your life

Daniel Radcliffe.

I'm pretty sure Dan is going to be very honor when he reads this interview ....

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Lastly, I been reading a lot of news on Dan, no so much important news, but one thing in particular that I have been noticing lately is that most if not all of those news for the past 4 to 5 months, have been using on their articles "Daniel Radcliffe" and not "Harry Potter," I think this means a lot for Dan as an actor; finally writers are talking about him as an actor and not as someone who plays a famous character, and this only means that his projects outside Harry Potter have been the right choice, starting from a co-starring role in December Boys to starring roles in My Boy Jack and his most successful project as of now in "Equus." And having the production of "Equus" in Broadway will bring more recognition to him in the US, people will get to see the great actor of his generation he is....I cannot wait!!

Congrats to Emma for Passing her Driving Test

Emma has updated her website letting us know that she has passed her driving test, which will make her a bit more independent.
CONGRATS!!!

Emma shhhh but get a sport convertible car like mine :)

Monday, January 28, 2008

New Daniel Pictures

Thanks to justjared, we have brand new pictures of Daniel arriving to his house in London.

Love the natural look on Dan, he does looks very handsome!

My Boy Jack Wins FIPA Award

My Boy Jack won a Golden FIPA Grand Prize for best screenplay. The award was presented at the International Festival of Audiovisual Programs in Biarritz, France to actor and writer David Haig.

Congratulation to the entire production of My Boy Jack!

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throughout life of hermione Pictures, originally uploaded by soaringangel95.

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Dan on Ace of Cakes

Here is the video of Dan in the television show Ace of Cake from the Food Network, sadly no Emma, but nonetheless Dan was as always charming, polite and eloquent!!

Here is a beter quality screencap, Dan as always looking very dapper

My Boy Jack Nominated for Irish Film and Televion Awards

IFTA has awarded My Boy ack with 4 nominations for Best Drama, Costume Design, Sound and Hair & Make-up categories.
This award show will take place in Dublin on Sunday 17th February 2008.

Good luck to the production of My Boy Jack!!!!!

My Boy Jack as Competitive Selections by FIPA

FIPA (Festival International de Programmes Audiovisuels), has listed My Boy Jack as one of the competitive selections being shown at the 21st FIPA Festival at Biarritz, France.

If you plan on checking this movie, this will be shown on Thursday January 24, and Friday January 25.

Congrats to Dan and the entire production of My Boy Jack

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Dan Talks about "Journey"

In a recent interview by Empire Online, Dan talks about his upcoming project "Journey," his involvement in it, and how he’s preparing to take on Dan Elton’s life.

"There's a lot of stuff flying around about this at the moment," ... "I am absolutely attached to it and it would be amazing to play that part. But people are making assumptions about when it's going to happen and it won't happen – if indeed it does happen – for a while yet. But basically...Eldon grew up in Africa and discovered a gift and a passion for photography. Eventually he got too caught up in something that lead to his death".

To prepare for the role Dan spoke at length with Eldon's family about his life:

"They showed me some of his diaries, which the film will be based on mostly," ... "They're incredible. There have got to be 20 books and they're all inches thick, with things sellotaped into them and with wires coming out and everything. He was someone who died very young, but seemed to live as full a life as much as anyone who lived to be a ripe old age. It'll be incredible to play him".

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Dan to Play Cricket in LA??

The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting a celebrity match of cricket this Monday on the community sports field in the Los Angeles San Fernando Valley. (very close were I live!)

This match is to celebrate The G'day USA Australia week in the US, which shows awareness of Australian companies in fields such as food, wine and films, and encouraging Americans to visit Australia.

THE cricket will be played on a modest oval in suburban Los Angeles, but the players in this Ashes contest are anything but ordinary.

Russell Crowe as wicketkeeper, Mel Gibson in first slip, Steve Waugh directing the action, and Mike Whitney shaking up England openers Mick Jagger and Rod Stewart. To add to the magic, England's boy wizard Daniel "Harry Potter" Radcliffe will be there too.

Waugh thinks Radcliffe, with or without his magic wand, could be the dark horse.

"I know Robbie Williams is a big soccer fan and I'm not sure about Jude Law, but I know Daniel Radcliffe loves his cricket so I'd say he'd be the danger man," Waugh said.

(Take this as a rumor since nothing has been confirmed from Dan's rep)

Thursday, January 10, 2008

New Movie for Dan as Dan Eldon

I really don't know why I haven't post this GREAT news about Dan's future projects, but as you probably know already Dan is going to be really busy this and next year, not only he will finish filming the 6th Harry Potter movie and perform as Alan in Equus for a few months in New York, but he will also start in "Journey" a film about Dan Eldon, a young 22-year-old photographer and his journey in the civil war in Somalia.

The New York Times was the first source reporting this news and later on it was confirmed by dr.uk.

MTV has a more complete report about this film which is set to be directed by Bronwen Hughes and scripted by "Shine" writer Jan Sardi, here is a quote from Dan Eldon's mother Kathy about Dan Radcliffe:

"He has portrayed a magician for years, and my Dan was a different kind of magician," ... "There are parallels in the two Dans' lives. Daniel Radcliffe is a poet, he keeps journals and he's half-Jewish. He has a puckishness, sense of humour and energy inside him, which remind me of Dan."

According to the Guardian, Kathy turned down other actors for the role, including Heath Ledger, Orlando Bloom and Joaquin Phoenix.

"A lot of older actors wanted to play this character, but we resisted because Dan was a boy emerging into manhood. If you're an established leading actor then you're too old for this role," ... "Daniel Radcliffe is the first time we've found a young enough actor with a global following. We love the way he's a global soul. He's traveled the world and feels comfortable in the world and hasn't been corrupted by Hollywood."

Way to go!!! I guess Dan is going to be super busy with projects other than the Harry Potter movies, and that's always a good thing!!

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

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Emma-Watson, originally uploaded by hien.nguyen97.

Saturday, January 5, 2008

Dan and Emma Made IMDb's List "Top 25 Stars for 2007"

..... mmm what else is new about this news!!

Dan and Emma are on the IMDb's List "Top 25 Stars for 2007," these STARmeter rankings were based on actual search behavior of over 42 million users of IMDb.com. These results are an aggregate of weekly STARmeter rankings from IMDbPro.com, IMDb.com's professional subscription service designed specifically for people in the entertainment industry.

#22. Emma Watson
(Last year: #16)
Hermione Granger was back with a vengeance in this summer's Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, and the young actress weathered a tabloid tempest that said she might quit the franchise (no worries -- she won't).

#17. Daniel Radcliffe
(Last year: #22)
The boy wizard grew up fast with the dark and thrilling Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, while Radcliffe ventured out of Potter territory with December Boys and the London stage revival of Equus, coming soon to Broadway.

To check the complete list click on IMDB

Thanks Aderyn for the info!

Daniel News

Yahoo News is reporting Daniel has donated the first pair of glasses he wore as a child to an exhibition marking the horrors of the Holocaust.

"The exhibition in Liverpool will open Jan. 21. The port city in northwest England will host Britain's Holocaust Day commemorative service on Jan. 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz."

Good job Dan!

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On another news, there are reports of Daniel buying a $4.3 million flat in a glass-walled condo in New York City's trendy SoHo.

The building, which has amenities like a 50-foot swimming pool, a steam room and concierge service. The fifth-floor apartment has two bedrooms, two and a half baths and 1,843 square feet of space visible through floor-to-ceiling windows.

"Ballet Shoes" Ratings

Yes...I'm finally back after some wonderful vacations...

Emma's new TV production "Ballet Shoes" score some good ratings on boxing day, here are the numbers:

"Over on BBC1, family drama Ballet Shoes picked up an average of 5.2 million and 22% between 8.30pm and 9.55pm."

Thanks to the Guardian