Daniel Radcliffe is facing extreme pressure for his first lead film role since the ending of the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise, but he completely immersed himself in his character in ‘The Woman in Black,’ MTV is reporting. Of the actor’s portrayal of lawyer Arthur Kipps in ‘The Woman in Black,’ the horror-thriller film’s screenwriter, Jane Goldman, said she believes he successfully transformed from child star to adult actor. Goldman, who is known for writing such hit comic book film adaptations as ‘Kick-Ass’ and ‘X-Men: First Class,’ as well the spy thriller ‘The Debt,’ said Radcliffe’s performance “is an extraordinary achievement. I think we were all blown away by his performance. I…

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe will host Saturday Night Live this coming New Year. Recently seen in Broadway’s How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying, a role he will wrap up soon, the English actor is now moving on to headline the comedy show this coming January 14th 2012. Radcliffe will be joined by musical guest star Lana Del Ray. The twenty-two year old, who is slated to show up next in his big post Potter feature, The Woman in Black, should easily woo the crowd. It’s not often fans have had the chance to see his more comical side, since his roles have mainly been on the more…

Know where you’ll find a considerable lack of integrity, dignity, etiquette, and a work ethic? At Hollywood press events. Call me old-fashioned (or just smart), but when a journalist covers an event, they should probably have prepared some inquires to ask the people either going up to the podium and/or walking the red gauntlet (carpet); that are prepared to answer the obvious and obscure. Or at the very least, know who the bloody hell they are! I believe that’s called doing your job – or a good job. Recently, I attended a major press junket & red-carpeted event for the DVD release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part…

Sienna Miller and ‘Harry Potter’ writer J.K. Rowling testified in a London courtroom on November 23, saying living under the scrutiny of the British tabloid media leaves them anxious, angry and fearful, the Detroit Free Press is reporting. They added that the constant watch by the media makes them feel like prisoners in their own homes. While Rowling said that when you’re famous, you in essence ask for the attention. But she told the media ethics inquiry that having journalists on her doorstep makes her feel like she’s under siege. Rowling also said that no one prepared her for the media attention she received after her first book, ‘Harry Potter…

ShockYa’s Joe Belcastro was on the scene in Orlando, Florida for the press event held at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, celebrating the newly released “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2″ on Warner Bros. home video platform (DVD, Blu-Ray, Digital Download, Ultraviolet Digital Download). About twenty members from the cast & crew – including director David Yates, Rupert Grint, producers David Barron and David Heyman along with an assortment of other cast members – all descended upon the red carpeted spectacle this past weekend. Below are red carpet snippets along with photos from the festive three-day event. And you’ll even notice a blooper or two as you’ll…

Bummed there’s no basketball this season? (Thus far, at least.) Why not bring a new sport into your life? Quidditch! No, seriously. The sport made famous by the Harry Potter series is as real as ever and it’s incredibly physical, too. Think a combination of dodgeball, rugby and tag plus some brooms, hoops, four balls and, of course, a golden snitch. So, what do you say? Want to check it out? Well, if you’ll be in New York on the weekend of November 12th you’re in luck because the World Quidditch Cup is coming to Randall’s Island. The two-day event will feature 100 teams from 27 different states and four…

Homesick for Harry Potter? Not only does the film franchise live on via the source material, J.K. Rowling’s upcoming site Pottermore and all of the hardcore fans that’ll never let go, but through Quidditch, too – real Quidditch. The International Quidditch Association brings you a combination of dodgeball, rugby and tag, a co-ed game that ultimately resembles the wizard sport Quidditch. There are brooms, hoops, four balls, a human snitch and full contact. On Saturday, November 12th, Quidditch comes to New York for the World Quidditch Cup, a two-day event involving 100 teams from 27 different states and four nations, amounting to over 2,000 players. As per the description provided…

I think everyone thought even though “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” had come and gone, they’d still be able to pick up their copies of any one of the “Harry Potter” films from their local movie store. Warner Bros. is basically telling everyone to think again, since after December 29, the films will be gone from the shelves for good. According to Entertainment Weekly, there will be no “Harry Potter” films shipped to stores. This includes the humongous “Harry Potter: The Complete 8-Film Collection. According to the site, WB might be trying to make a move like Disney, who has put into place a lucrative home entertainment model which…

Spike TV’s SCREAM Awards 2011 will be on your TV October 18 at 9 p.m.-11 p.m. ET/PT, but instead of finding out who will be performing the day of, you can know right now! Firstly, there will be several special awards and tributes going on — Nicolas Cage will receive the Maverick Award in honor of his “fearless and intriguing body of work” due to his appearance in over 60 films including “National Treasure,” “Kick-Ass” and “Ghost Rider.” Cage will also premiere new footage from “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.” Robert Downey Jr. will accept the Hero Award for his work in “Sherlock Holmes” and “Iron Man,” and a special…

The box office results for the weekend of July 29th – 31st sees the “Crazy, Stupid, Love” for “Cowboys & Aliens” possibly getting Smurfed out of the top spot by fam-friendly 3D. The little blue guys beat the odds all while “Harry Potter” crosses another financial milestone. Here are the studio estimates: 1. The Smurfs ($36.2 million) 2. Cowboys & Aliens ($36.2 million) 3. Captain America: The First Avenger ($24.9 million) 4. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 ($21.9 million) 5. Crazy, Stupid Love ($19.3 million) 6. Friends with Benefits ($9.3 million) 7. Horrible Bosses ($7.1 million) 8. Transformers: Dark of the Moon ($5.9 million) 9. Zookeeper ($4.2…