by Stone Marshall | Jan 31, 2015 | Awesome Book News |
Life after Harry Potter for actress Emma Watson has become a juggling act. From taking a stand for women in her new role at the United Nations to graduating from Hogwarts to mature movies, Watson is making it clear that she’s determined to make a name for herself, reported the Hollywood Reporter. Emma first gained attention by launching the HeForShe campaign in New York City, which is designed to encourage men to support feminism. She revealed that the response to her speech overwhelmed her.
“I’ve been stunned by the amount of men in my life that have contacted me since my speech to tell me to keep going, and that they want to make sure that their daughters will still be alive to see a world where women have power and equality, economically and politically.”
In addition, the actress has taken on a wide range of film roles. In the Bling Ring, for example, Watson played one of a group of teens obsessed with celebrities who rob stars’ homes.She also will be appearing in the yet-to-be-released film Regression with Ethan Hawke, reported Stack News. The suspense movie features Hawke as a detective tracking a father whose daughter, played by Watson, accuses him of committing a crime he cannot remember.
As a psychologist works with the father, a mystery that has impacted the entire nation is revealed. In addition to Emma and Ethan, Regression stars David Dencik as the father and David Thewlis as the psychologist.
As for Watson’s personal life? She recently broke up with boyfriend
Matthew Janey, according to
Us Weekly.
“It was a mutual decision,” said an insider. “[Emma has] moved on and is currently busy with work and her lining up some philanthropic pushes.”
Emma has dated both British lads and American boys. She explained the difference to Ellen DeGeneres, below.
She also currently is filming a drama Colonia Dignidad. Based on a true story, the film reveals how a German wife played by Emma hunts desperately for her kidnapped husband.
And although Watson is too busy to talk Harry Potter sequels, the film and books franchise is still going strong as the Inquisitr reported.
From an exhibit and lectures at Yale Medical School to Harry Potter chocolate and engagement rings, the lure of the boy wizard remains. Also showing the power of Potter is the net worth of the author and actors.
Rowling has become the world’s first author to have a net worth of $1 billion. Surpassing his co-actors, Daniel Radcliffe’s net worth is $110 million. Watson, who played Hermione Granger, is worth $60 million. And Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley, has a net worth of $50 million.
Harry Potter attractions in London will include the Hogwarts Express.
And for those who want to celebrate Harry Potter, “Warner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter” is expanding to re-create the Hogwarts Express and Platform 9 ¾, reported Digital Spy. Visitors can view the results on March 19, which is scheduled to coincide with the attraction’s third anniversary.
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by Stone Marshall | Jan 31, 2015 | Awesome Book News |
We know and love Joseph Morgan as the villainous Klaus Mikaelson from The Vampire Diaries and The Originals, but his first big audition was for another one of our favorite franchises: Harry Potter. Can you imagine JoMo in the films? The actor dished to Just Jared about the auditioning process.
“I was just in drama school and I just signed with my agent in the UK,” Joseph recalls. “I was 21, and I heard about them making the Chamber of Secrets, which was the second film. There was this part, Tom Riddle, and this woman called me, who was interested in being my agent. It came through on an anonymous number, and I thought it was one of my friends pretending like, ‘Hello, is Joseph there please? Yes, I have an audition for him.’”
We can totally imagine Joseph as Lord Voldemort’s younger self. As we know from his time as Klaus, he knows how to play a compelling villain. Of course, this was before the actor had such experience playing a bad guy.
Joseph remembers the steps he took to prepare for the audition: “So I read the book, watched the first Harry Potter film, bought a Harry Potter poster and put it on my wall. I absorbed it all as much as I could. Then I went in and I got a call back but I didn’t end up getting it. It sort of set the standard for me. Like, I knew I should be doing film and television.”
Though we’re sad for 21-year-old Joseph that he didn’t end up getting the part, we can’t say we’re upset that his career ended up the way it did. Can you imagine The Vampire Diaries without him as Klaus? Yeah, us either.
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by Stone Marshall | Jan 30, 2015 | Minecraft News |
Emma Watson’s new role as Belle in Beauty and the Beast has more in common with Hermione Granger than just being bookish
Emma Watson, best known for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies, has been cast in Disney’s live-action version of Beauty and the Beast and thus is stepping into another role as a beloved nerdy girl. Hermione and Belle are probably the two most well-known bookworms in pop culture — and it turns out they have a lot more in common than their mutual love for the written word:
1. They’re both bookworms
Obviously, the casting directors for Beauty and the Beast wondered, “What other female character spends all her time with her nose in a book?” The best they could come up with was Hermione.
2. Everyone thinks they’re strange
Because Belle and Hermione are both beautiful women who love to read, everyone thinks they’re weird — obviously. Hermione is ostracized by her peers (including her future husband Ron Weasley) in J.K. Rowling’s first Harry Potter book for being a know-it-all, while the townspeople sing about Belle in the opening scene of Beauty and the Beast, “Look there she goes that girl is strange, no question. / Dazed and distracted, can’t you tell?” People are the worst.
3. They love beastly things
While Belle shows her affection for the Beast, a creature who repels most, Hermione is kind to the gentle giant Grawp, half-brother of Hagrid, the Hogwarts gamekeeper. Grawp, however, never turns into a handsome prince.
4. They are humans that enter a magical world
When Belle comes to Beast’s castle, she finds an enchanted world where teacups and candelabras can sing and dance. Hermione is a muggle whose first major introduction to the magic is at Hogwarts where the ceiling can change from night to day and ghosts wander the halls.
5. They both live in castles
The Beast’s home and Hogwarts? They’re both massive, old and awesome magical castles. Emma Watson will feel right at home on the Beauty and the Beast set.
6. They both have major dress moments
Remember when Belle appears at the top of the stairs in a billowing yellow dress before her dance with the Beast? Remember when the exact same thing happens on top of another staircase as Hermione shows up in that gorgeous dress to the Yule Ball? They even have the same hairstyle! Here’s a reminder:
7. They’re friendly to all creatures
Belle defends her beloved horse, while Hermione is always a helper to the house elves (RIP Dobby). She even launched a Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare.
8. They both get hit on by terrible men
Gaston, a detestable human being, is relentless as he hits on Belle. Hermione, too, must suffer through the amorous advances of Cormac McLaggen at Potions Professor Slughorn’s holiday party. Both are smart enough, of course, to run away from their loathsome suitors.
9. They love wandering into restricted places
Don’t tell these ladies where they can and cannot go. Belle wanders into the forbidden west wing of the castle even though the Beast warns her not to do so. Hermione passes off an autograph from Professor Gilderoy Lockhart as a note that allows her to enter the restricted section of the library in Hogwarts.
10. They’re judgey about table manners
Hermione makes fun of Ron for eating like a slob, just like Belle throws shade at the Beast for eating his oatmeal like, well, a beast.
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by Stone Marshall | Jan 30, 2015 | Awesome Book News |
HARRY Potter fans are in for a treat next month with a day of Hogwarts themed activates planned at libraries across the district.
Craft workshops, storytelling, Quidditch matches, Diagon Alley hunts, biscuit decorating and competitions are planned for Thursday, February 5.
Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Employment, Skills and Culture, said: “These events will be great for the many Harry Potter fans out there. There is something to inspire everyone and encourage children and their families to visit our libraries.”
There is also a Harry Potter competition for anyone who knows the names of the four houses of Hogwarts.
Answers should be written on a postcard with your name, age, school and telephone number in capital letters. Postcards need to be marked for the attention of Christinea Donnelly DO:YP Ilkley Library and handed to a member of staff at one of the Harry Potter events.
Events and times are: Baildon Library – Reading of Harry Potter extracts and making wands followed by a Diagon Alley hunt and activity sheets and online access – 3.45pm; Bingley Library – Reading of Harry Potter extracts and making wands followed by a Diagon Alley hunt and activity sheets and online access – 3.45pm; Burley Library – Quick draw challenge and Diagon Alley hunt among other activities – 3.30pm; City – Harry Potter wand making and magicians hats – 4.30pm-5.30pm; Clayton – Colouring competition, crafts and decorating biscuit – 3.30pm-4.30pm; Girlington – Making Harry Potter mini wizards with children who have hearing impairments – 11.30am-noon; Haworth Road – Making a Harry Potter collage and wands – 3pm-4pm; Holme Wood – Quidditch event with prizes for the top scorers and making Harry’s owl Hedwig – 3.30pm-4.30pm; Idle – Making Hedwigs and Hogwarts acceptance letters, along with Hogwarts Crest Collage, plus Harry Potter quiz – 3pm; Ilkley – Staff will be dressing up and are inviting children to do the same and will be reading extracts and running a craft session. There will also be “potions” to sample – 3.30pm; Keighley – Making Pygmy Puffs and Hedwigs – 3.30pm; Laisterdyke – Making magical wands and Harry Potter glasses – 5pm; Manningham – Making mini wizards – 4pm-5.30pm; Menston – Quick draw challenge and Diagon Alley hunt among other activities – 3.30pm; St. Augustine’s – Creating broomsticks and bookmarks – 4pm-5pm; Shipley – Reading Harry Potter extracts and making wands followed by a Diagon Alley hunt and activity sheets and online access – 3.45pm; Wibsey – Making sorting hats, broomsticks and marauders map – 3.45pm; Wyke – Creating Hedwigs and Harry Potter treasure (book in advance) – 4pm-5pm.
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by Stone Marshall | Jan 29, 2015 | parent-news |
When you’re grocery shopping with kids, it can sometimes be tough to keep them under control. Instead of just distracting them, you can keep them occupied by making them part of the shopping process.
Kids can have a short attention span and grocery trips aren’t exactly their idea of fun. Catherine McCord at the Food Network Blog suggests getting them involved in the shopping to keep them entertained. You can ask them what they want before the trip and add it to your list. When you get to the store make it their goal to find those things as you move through the store. Or even have them find a portion of the list on their own if they’re old enough. The store is even a great place to start teaching kids about money. Lastly, have your kids read item packaging as you shop. It helps them get better reading and will probably increase their vocabulary. Check out the link below for more ideas. What kind of tips do you have for handling kids in the store?
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