Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 5:02 pm | Comments Off on Video: Matt Lewis Takes Part in BBC Radio 2’s 500 Words Live Lesson |
Now in its 7th year, 500 Words is open to every 5-13 year old in the UK and has become one of the most popular story-writing competitions for kids in the world.
Nearly half a million children have been inspired to write stories so far – that’s over 277 MILLION words. Why not get your class involved this year if you’ve not taken part previously, or reignite imaginations if your school is a regular to the competition?
Hosted by Blue Peter’s Barney Harwood and BBC Breakfast’s Naga Munchetty, the lesson features acclaimed authors Malorie Blackman and Frank Cottrell Boyce. We’ll also be joined by some very special guests including Matthew Lewis (Harry Potter), Isaac Hempstead Wright (Revolting Rhymes) and Arthur Parsons, Head of Design at TT Games, who make games such as LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens and LEGO Marvel’s Avengers.
This literacy Live Lesson explores setting, character and plot. Resources are tailored to different levels, but some of the higher-level content would be more appropriate for ages 7 and up.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 1:41 pm | Comments Off on Universal Interviews Matt Lewis Ahead of Celebration of Harry Potter |
Univesal Orlando Resort interviewed Matthew Lewis ahead of his appearance at this year’s Celebration of Harry Potter. This will be Matthew’s third year at the event which is going into it’s 4th annual celebration. We will be on hand to give you the latest news from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
What are you most excited about for this year’s A Celebration of Harry Potter?
I’m looking forward to getting back to Universal Studios and checking out the park. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is an incredibly fun place to spend a weekend, so I’m happy to be back and being able to share that weekend with our fans is just an added bonus.
What are some of your favorite moments from the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley in 2014?
The Diagon Alley opening was fantastic. I’ll never forget the first time I passed through the gates and saw it with my own eyes. It was incredibly overwhelming and completely immersive like nothing I’d even experienced at work.
How does The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando compare to the movie sets?
As I just alluded to, the complete nature of The Wizarding World at Universal Orlando Resort gives it a level of immersion that we never had on set. We had to use a lot of imagination and complete the locations and sets in our own minds but that’s not something necessary in Orlando – it’s all there.
What’s it like to be immortalized in a theme park attraction?
I never thought as a kid that I would ever be part of a theme park or featured on a ride. That’s crazy. I’m so honored by it, especially since it’s one of the best rides in the world at the minute.
What’s your favorite quote from the books or line from the movie scripts?
I think my favorite line is from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban when Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) exclaims “I did my waiting, twelve years of it – in Azkaban!”
What qualities of Neville drew you to that character?
I found Neville’s underdog status a huge draw. Naturally, being British, the plucky underdog is always a character that I want to champion. Neville, however, is also inherently good. He always attempts to do his best and fight the good fight against overwhelming odds. He’s scared and out of his depth but he steps up and fights anyway – that’s courage.
What was one special moment you had during creating the Harry Potter films that you will remember forever?
The one memory that I always place above all others is the final premiere in London. I’d never seen anything like it and I doubt I will ever experience anything on that level again. It was unique and overwhelming. That’s all thanks to the fans that turned out that night. Unforgettable.
Do you keep in contact with the rest of the cast?
We try to stay in contact as much as any old friends. It’s tricky with everybody, including myself, working all around the world. If we find ourselves in the same city we try to catch up and A Celebration of Harry Potter of course is a great opportunity to see each other again.
If you could play another character in the movies, who would it be?
I’m often asked this question and I think I change my answer frequently but the most common is that I’d like to be on the other side. Playing bad guys is so much fun because it’s out of your comfort zone and you get to do and say things you’d never do in real life. So I think I’d be one of the Malfoys. Probably Lucius!
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Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 11:47 am | Comments Off on Matthew Lewis Attending 2017 Celebration of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort |
Matthew Lewis will be attending Universal Orlando’s 20178 Celebration of Harry Potter. This year’s event takes place from January 27 – 29, 2017. This will be Matt’s third time at the event that brings cast and crew to the theme park to discuss the films and have some fun! You can view our past coverage of the event here.
Packages to attend the event are still available on Universal’s website.
Details from the press release are as follows:
For the first time ever –Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick and Griphook) will attend the magical event and participate in festivities throughout the weekend, alongside fellow Harry Potter film star Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom). More talent will be announced on a later date.
Creative talent also set to appear at the event includes Nick Dudman, make-up and creature effects designer for the Harry Potter films; Pierre Bohanna, head prop-maker on all of the Harry Potter films; Paul Harris, the world’s only Wand Combat choreographer; Mary GrandPre, famed illustrator for the Harry Potter books; and designers Eduardo Lima and Miraphora Mina of MinaLima, who established the visual graphic style of the Harry Potter films and of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
This year’s A Celebration of Harry Potter will give guests the opportunity to celebrate J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World with a variety of exclusive experiences and attend the largest Harry Potter Expo in event history, featuring more partners and immersive exhibits than ever before. Expo participants will include: Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Harry Potter: The Exhibition, Pottermore and Audible, MinaLima, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Scholastic, Google Daydream and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.
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This year’s A Celebration of Harry Potter will also include Harry Potter film trivia and, for the first time, a Fan Art Walk where guests can draw Wizarding World-inspired chalk art.
Guests will have access to Universal Orlando’s attractions throughout the weekend, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley.
Access to A Celebration of Harry Potter is included with regular theme park admission or with an annual or seasonal pass. Certain activities are first-come, first-served. Exclusive event vacation packages are also available for purchase and include special benefits and reserved sections for the panels and demonstrations.
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Thursday, August 18, 2016 at 2:28 pm | Comments Off on Matt Lewis Attending Dallas Comic Con |
It was announced today that Matt Lewis will be one of the guests at Dallas Comic Con, also known as Dallas Fan Days, this October. This event comes just on the heels of Matt’s appearance in Unfaithful in London which completes its run on October 6th. Dallas Comic Con will be held from October 14-16 at the Irving Convention Center. You can purchase tickets over on their website.
It is unknown if Matt will be in attendance for all three days but he will be participating in autograph and photo sessions during the convention. We will update you as more information and pricing for those sessions is released.
Dallas Fan Days™ is a twice annual comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event in Texas. It is packed with exciting family-friendly activities, celebrity & comic guests, and much more! The pop culture extravaganza is host to tens of thousands of fans at the Irving Convention Center for the two or three-day event every Spring and Fall.
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Monday, August 8, 2016 at 10:05 pm | Comments Off on Matthew Lewis Attending MegaCon Tampa Bay |
After having to back out of Fan Expo Canada due to performing in Unfaithful, Matthew Lewis will be attending MegaCon Tampa Bay in October. Matt will only be at the conference on Friday October 28th and will be participating in photo ops and autograph sessions.
MegaCon Tampa Bay takes place at the Tampa Convention Center from October 28th – October 30th with tickets available on their website. Tickets for Friday cost $25 in advance or $30 at the door (you can also purchase tickets for the full weekend.) Photos and autographs will be available for an additional fee.