Gossip Teen

Filming on the final installment of the Harry Potter franchise came to a screeching halt as fire ripped through the set of the seventh film at the Leavesden Studio in Herfordshire, England.

A source tells the publication, “We were shooting the scenes where Hogwarts gets blown up in battle. But fire managed to catch hold of the set and it went up in flames. It was completely out of control at one point.

“The special effects guys involved are devastated. There’s always a risk when there’s shooting involving fire and explosives but this shouldn’t happen.”

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint were not filming scenes for Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows at the time and their are no other injuries reported at this time.

[image: chicagonow]

Actor Daniel Radcliffe is a passionate supporter of The Trevor Project, the national helpline for suicide prevention for LBGTQ (lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender and questioning) youth. Radcliffe was in New York City this week to film a PSA (public service announcement) for the organization.

“I grew up knowing a lot of gay men and it was never something that I even thought twice about — that some men were gay and some weren’t,” the Harry Potter megastar said Friday. “And then I went to school and (for) the first time … I came across homophobia. … I had never encountered it before. It shocked me. I have always hated anybody who is not tolerant of gay men or lesbians or bisexuals,” the British actor added. “Now I am in the very fortunate position where I can actually help or do something about it.”

The Trevor Project has supporters such as Ellen DeGeneres and Neil Patrick Harris and Radcliffe’s commercial will air this spring.

Get more information about The Trevor Project at their website here.

Watch live streaming video from aplive at livestream.com

November 2010 - the beginning of the end of the Harry Potter movie phenomenon. That is the release for part 1 of Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows. This extended trailer is less about the actual 7th installment itself and more about the characters journey to this point. It makes me very nostalgic for the final two movies. It’s quite an amazing cinematic time capsule of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint as they age with their roles. What do you think? Are you ready for the last films?

Logan Lerman is getting used to Daniel Radcliffe comparisons. The actor is the star of Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief due in theaters in February, and the similarities to Radcliffe’s popular role (the title character to a very popular series of hero quest books turned into films,) Lerman is trying to differentiate the two:

“I’m being compared to Daniel Radcliffe a lot these days,” says Lerman. “Honestly, my character doesn’t have much in common with Harry Potter besides the fact that he’s an unlikely hero who’s thrown into a huge situation.”

The actor, who is costarring with some of Hollywood’s biggest talent (Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman)  says he is focused on his character but would be up for the massive fame that is potential with this movie.

“I’ve been studying mythology for months, reading about Perseus, Poseidon, Apollo, Medusa,” Logan says. “I don’t know if the movie will reach Twilight levels of obsession, but if it does, I’m ready for it!”

I hope this movie does well. The books are enjoyable and the trailer looks like it will do justice to the novels by Rick Riordan.

The movie hits theaters February 12, 2010. Anyone else looking forward to this?

[image: Teen Vogue]

Here is the first teaser trailer for the much anticipated upcoming movie of the Harry Potter saga titled “Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part I”. Love it or leave it?

[video via HollywoodDame]

This is the first official picture of the much anticipated seventh movie of Harry Potter, “Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Part 1”, featuring all grown up Harry (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) .

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe vehemently denies he was smoking pot at a party in North London after a photo of the 20 year-actor looking completely high and allegedly smoking a cannabis joint was publish on the British tabloid “The Mirror”.

A spokeswoman for Radcliffe said: “Daniel does smoke the occasional roll-up cigarette, but he was not doing anything more than this. We are considering our position and will be taking all necessary action in relation to such allegations.’

A source claims Daniel was so high that the only thing he could say was “I love weed!” then a girl took advantage of his inebriated state and “pulled him into the toilet and started drawing a huge comedy beard on his face.” Harry Potter co-star Jamie Waylett admitted that he cultivated cannabis plants a few months ago. Is it only a coincidence or the Harry Potter stars need a little help to feel the magic??

[image: TheMirror]

Empire Online launched the debate driven 100 Sexiest Movie Stars and a few GossipTeen faves landed on the list. Emma Watson grabbed the #3 position for the women and Robert Pattinson landed the number 2 spot for the Men.

Others on the list include:

Twilight Saga stars Ashley Greene is number 32 and Kristen Stewart is number 7. Perennial hottie list favorite Megan Fox grabbed the numero uno spot for the women.

For the guys, Shia LaBeouf came in at #49, Harry Potter hero Daniel Radcliffe is number 37, Kellan Lutz hits one higher at 36, Taylor Lautner represents at 35, and Zac Efron is number 15.

Who do you think should be higher or lower? Did they miss anyone?

[images: Zibi/WENN

When you are one of the richest young actors in the world, what do you do with that money? Some party it away and others make smart choices for their future. Daniel Radcliffe is looking ahead and has purchased several properties in New York City as investments. He has an apartment in SoHo, a three bedroom condo with a view of the Hudson river and now he has a townhouse in the Greenwich Village area. The actor is back in the UK filming the final installment in the Harry Potter franchise: Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows. He may eventually end up living in one of these homes when he returns to Broadway next year but for now he is a just a young, talented landlord. The picture below is the interior of his new house. Sweet.

[images: Joseph Marzullo/WENN.com, DailyMailUK]

After his successful turn on Broadway in the play Equus, Daniel Radcliffe may make a return to live theater. This time the actor is the first cast member tapped for a reading of the 1961 musical How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying. The December reading, if it’s well received, may turn into a full-fledged Great White Way show. Now that would be interesting - a musical with Radcliffe as the star.

Getting some practice time in as you learn to drive is difficult if you are as well known as Daniel Radcliffe. Besides being really busy with filming and promotional obligations, actors are usually driven to and from sets so the 20 year-old Harry Potter actor tried to better his driving skills by leaving London and heading to the southern coastal town of Poole for lessons.

The congenial actor also caused a bit of a stir when he popped into a wedding reception at the hotel he stayed at.

Musician Stuart Darling, 24, who performed at the wedding, said: “He seemed very happy and comfortable having photos taken and signing autographs. He was a thoroughly nice chap.

“He said he was down from London taking some driving lessons where it was quieter, and seeing a friend.

“I presume he was on his own - I didn’t see anyone with him. He was probably a bit lonely and came out to socialize”

The Equus star appeared to enjoy himself and spent time dancing with the bride and bridesmaids until 1:30am.

That really is cute. How can you not love Daniel?

[image: WENN.com]

While the talk is all about ‘Twilight/New Moon/Eclipse’ lately, we can’t forget the Harry Potter saga is coming to an end soon and cast and crew are hard at work filming the final installment. ‘Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows’ is book seven in the series and reports are coming in that a new scene, not from the book, is being added to the movie to showcase the continuing battle between good magic and evil wizards. The video above shows the burned out trailers that the Death Eaters have attacked and Hermoine (Emma Watson) and Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) arrive too late to help.

This is a first I believe, completely new content not from any of JK Rowling’s writings or books. Check out the youtube while it lasts, with unauthorized David Bowie music, it will most likely be pulled.

The final book will be made into two movies, part one premieres November 2010 and part two in July 2011.