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Birth Name :

Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson

Birth Date :

April 15, 1990

Birth Place :

Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

Claim to fame :

As Hermione Granger in "Harry Potter" series

'Harry Potter' Stars Go to New York for 'Half-Blood Prince' U.S. Premiere

July 10, 2009 03:07:10

Two days after a stormy world premiere in London, "" stopped by the famed Ziegfeld Theatre in New York City for a U.S. premiere. Attending the special screening event held specifically on Thursday, July 9, its cast and crew were greeted by blue skies and rabid fans.

, , and all came out for the star-studded premiere. But, they weren't the only cast members coming. , , , Warwick Davis and Freddie Stroma were also spotted joining the celebration.

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'Harry Potter' Returns to London for 'Half-Blood Prince' World Premiere

July 08, 2009 10:07:31

Ending a two-year wait for its July release, "" finally held its world premiere on Tuesday, July 7, in the United Kingdom. The red carpet event took place at Odeon Leicester Square, London, and despite the heavy downpours and hailstorms, it was flocked with thousands of "Harry Potter" fans.

Also undeterred by the bad weather were the film's cast which among whom included the trio of , and . Coming to the special screening, Daniel wore stylish gray suit with pink shirt underneath, Emma was dressed in a vintage dress from '60s designer Ossie Clark, while the recovering from swine-flu Rupert was captured in a traditional black and white suit with a touch of pink in his belt.

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Rupert Grint on Kissing Emma Watson for 'Deathly Hallows'

June 29, 2009 10:06:19

Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger will indeed swap spit in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" as , the actor who portrays Ron in the "Harry Potter" series, stated the scene has been filmed. In an interview with the Daily Mail, the 20-year-old shared on how problematic it was to keep a straight face during the shooting.

"The hardest things for me are intimate scenes," Grint confessed before revealing that the kissing scene with co-star has been done. "Kissing her was always going to be strange. We've known each other for ten years so it was a bit like kissing my sister. We were both determined to get it right the first time, but our first try was a disaster because we both felt so self-conscious we couldn't stop laughing."

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New Hermione and On-Set Photos of 'Half-Blood Prince'

June 13, 2009 02:06:39

Warner Bros. have just released a set of new images from their much awaited "". One of the photos takes a close-up look at one of the major characters in the film, Hermione Granger, while the rest exhibit captures from the set of this sixth installment of the "Harry Potter" series.

Three of the behind-the-scenes pictures display some of the main actors during the filming. Harry and the Weasleys during the Burrow attack, Harry and Professor Slughorn at the party, and Professor Dumbledore and Harry on their way to Slughorn's house are all included. The last one gives out director David Yates in the Hogwarts' library.

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New Harry, Ron and Hermione Picture From 'Half-Blood Prince'

June 03, 2009 09:06:29

A brand new photo of "" has been unraveled by Warner Bros. via Snitch Seeker. It gives out once again the three leading characters in the "Harry Potter" series, 's Harry Potter, 's Hermione Granger and 's Ron Weasley.

This time, the fresh image displays the moment Hermione goes into the boys' dormitory in the Hogwarts' Gryffindor Tower. The picture reportedly captures the three friends gathering around the spot right before Harry heads off to a secret cave to retrieve Slytherin's locket with his mentor and Hogwarts' headmaster, Dumbledore.

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Emma Watson Happy for Robert Pattinson, Already Predicted His Stardom

April 21, 2009 03:04:12

Starring together with in two "Harry Potter" films, says she is happy for the British actor now that he has become a sought-after movie star. "Obviously, I know Rob. I'm just gob-smacked by the level of excitement and hype around '.' I'm very happy for Rob that it's been so successful," she tells MTV Movies Blog about the film that catapulted him to international stardom.

Furthermore admitting that she hasn't watched the vampire drama flick just yet, Emma insists she knew beforehand that Robert will become a famous star. "He is a very, very handsome man, so I'm not too surprised," she states.

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Emma Watson Opens Up About Her Biggest Splurge

April 21, 2009 10:04:55

Gracing the cover of Interview Magazine's May 2009 issue, opens up about her biggest splurge when she received her first ever payment from the filming of "Harry Potter" films. "I got myself a laptop. I took my dad to Tuscany," she recalls. "He works so hard, my dad, so I rang up his secretary and asked when he was free, and I booked us a holiday."

"What else? Oh, I got myself a car ...," she continues. "I got my license last year, and I love the Prius, even if my friends say it's ugly. They say I drive a brick. And, to be fair, it's not the prettiest car on the road, but it's good for the environment. It's sensible and boring - like me."

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Emma Watson Says Her Fame Makes Some Boys Feel Intimidated

March 16, 2009 03:03:23

"Finding someone that you like, or who likes you, is always difficult at my age," says "Harry Potter" leading actress , who then quickly adds that her fame makes it even harder. "Being famous complicates things much more. I suppose that some boys feel a bit intimidated by me and stay on their guard," she explains. Comparing dating to making movie, the 18-year-old British beauty claims, "It's easier to pull on film sets. They are a goldmine!"

Emma Watson experiences her breakthrough in movie industry after starring as Hermione Granger in "Harry Potter" film series. She previously was romantically linked to co-star and was also rumored dating bad boy rocker Johnny Borrell of the band . Both speculations have been proven false though.

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Details of New 'Half-Blood Prince' Footage in MTV's 'Spoilers'

February 19, 2009 09:02:04

MTV has teased on what to expect from the exclusive new looks at "" in its quarterly movie show, "Spoilers". Providing information on the footage to be previewed, the network claimed to bring details about the extra scene added to the movie in an exclusive visit to the U.K. set of "Half-Blood Prince".

The set visit will also unravel director David Yates and three of the movie series' stars, , and , commenting on the film's much darker theme. In addition to that, Jessie Cave, the actress who plays Lavender Brown, will share on her unrehearsed kiss with Grint, and an "important scene at the end on top of the Hogwarts castle ramparts" will also uncovered.

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Emma Watson Takes Turn in Sharing Worries of 'Deathly Hallows' Kissing Scene

February 10, 2009 02:02:00

Apparently, both and share similar worries about their upcoming romantic scene for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows". After Grint revealed his "worries" of the scene earlier, 18-year-old Watson confessed that she is nervous about the impending kissing scene between Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.

"Well I've never had to do it before so I can't say I have any techniques," the winner of Best Leading Young Actress at the 2002 Young Artist Awards told The Telegraph at the 2009 BAFTA Awards ceremony held on Sunday, February 8. "I've never had to kiss anyone on screen so it is all new to me. Of course I am nervous about it."

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2009 BAFTA's Red Carpet Appearances

February 09, 2009 10:02:59

The 2009 Orange British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards, held in London on Sunday, February 8, was a star-studded event despite the heavy rain. Big names in Hollywood movie industry showed up to the gala ceremony, including mega-watt couple, and .

The longtime partners walked the red carpet together and drew huge cheers. Jolie was snapped donning a black silk crepe Giorgio Armani evening gown. She finished off her look with a pair of Christian Louboutin heels and a bracelet and diamond-studded earrings, both from Asprey. Pitt, meanwhile, wore Tom Ford tuxedo.

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'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' to Begin Test Shoots Soon

January 21, 2009 09:01:54

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" is moving closer to its production. On Tuesday, January 20, posted a new blog entry on Emma Watson Official, revealing that the test shoots for "" will be done next Monday, January 26. "On Monday I go in for test shoots for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (part 1)," the blog read.

Noting that she is excited to meet her co-stars, and , the actress who plays Hermione Granger in the series also wrote that she may have few costume fittings, but is unsure about rehearsals. "I am quite excited to be back actually, I don't think I have seen Dan since the summer since he left for NY and Rupert since the Autumn," the 18-year-old shared. "I think I have a couple of costume fittings and a hair appointment to make my hair a bit browner. Not sure whether we have a couple of rehearsals as well."

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Rupert Grint Shares 'Worries' on Kissing Scene With Emma Watson in 'Deathly Hallows'

January 19, 2009 02:01:56

Having had a graphic performance opposite Kimberley Nixon in "" apparently doesn't get the jitters out of for his next romantic scene in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows". In an article posted by The Telegraph, the 20-year-old English actor reveals his "worries" on having to do a romantic scene with co-star for the next "Harry Potter" installment.

"As I've known Emma for so long, I reckon it will be 10 times worse," the actor who plays Harry Potter's best friend, Ron Weasley, shares on what he thinks of the kissing scene he reportedly is expected to film with the 18-year-old sometime in February. He then continues, "I really love the seventh book, but there is no way it will be tame with the Hermione stuff."

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Closer Look at Hermione in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'

December 17, 2008 09:12:45

Another photo from "" has leaked out. This time, it displays 's Hermione. Coming from ScarPotter, the new picture presents Hermione in The Great Hall looking a bit worried with her hands holding on what seems to be the latest issue of The Daily Prophet.

On related news, The Leaky Cauldron has come up with a "Half-Blood Prince" set visit report. In it, Watson gushed that the sixth Harry Potter movie is leaning toward the romantic comedy genre. Providing reason on the movie's tone, she pointed out on some physical humor played by Cormac McLaggen during Slughorn's party and the dynamic between her character and Ron. For the latter, she said, "They're both in denial about their feelings."

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Emma Watson Talks About 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'

December 13, 2008 11:12:57

With "" completed, talks on the next installment of the "Harry Potter" series have been hypened up. Sharing her excitement to work on the two-parts of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" with MTV News, discusses on the romance scene she has to film as well as what part she can't wait to shoot.

Asked whether she has talked about the romance and kissing scene with co-star , who plays Ron Weasley, the 18-year-old is quick to deny, exclaiming, "God no! We haven't discussed it. I think we'll have to cross that bridge when we come to it." Yet, she mentions that she is happy with the fact that her Hermione Granger finally hooks up with Ron. "I was thrilled really," she said. "Ron was the right person for her to be with. I think it was amazing that they had kids. It was perfect."

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Emma Watson Willing to Bare All on Big Screen

December 09, 2008 02:12:43

has shared one interesting news about how far she is willing to do for a movie role. Various reports have claimed that the actress who is widely known for her portrayal of Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" film franchise is willing to strip naked on the big screen if a role requires her to do so.

Admitting her willingness, the 18-year-old further unveils that she would bare all if she has Academy Award-winning Italian filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci behind the lens. "Yes - for him. It depends," so she claims. Still, she adds that she won't strip for the camera in the near future, saying, "I'm not getting my kit off any time soon, but it is part of my job."

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More Photos of 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' Uncovered

September 13, 2008 02:09:01

Harry Potter's Page has posted more photos from "". This time, the new images take a glimpse into Neville Longbottom as he sits near a window in the Gryffindor room, a sneak peek at when he is shooting for a scene on the movie's set as well as Entertainment Weekly's photo shot of the three leading actors, Radcliffe, and .

Dealing with a darker matter than previous "Harry Potter" films, "Half-Blood Prince" follows Harry Potter in his sixth year at Hogwarts. With Voldermort's strength growing stronger and stronger each day, the wizarding world and Potter are preparing for the impending battle as the walls that used to keep him and his friends away from danger may not be a safe haven anymore.

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Emma Watson's 6 Million Dollar Deal with Chanel Just a Rumor

June 17, 2008 09:06:03

In the wake of heavy media coverage on 's two years deal with Chanel, reportedly worth $6 million, a denial was quickly issued by a representative of the perfume giant. Put the false reports to an end, the representative told E! News that widespread Internet reports which claimed the young actress will become the new face of its Coco Mademoiselle fragrance are "just a rumor."

On Sunday, June 15, the celeb-gossip blogosphere was afire with reports that Watson signed a two-year contract with Chanel to replace as brand ambassador for its Coco Mademoiselle fragrance. A source was even quoted as telling British newspaper The Mail on Sunday, "Emma has been excitedly telling friends that she is going to be taking over from Keira."

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Emma Watson Lands 6 Million Dollar Deal as the New Face of Chanel

June 16, 2008 01:06:25

Her young age apparently couldn't stop from piling more dollars. The young actress, famous for her starring role as Hermione Granger in "Harry Potter" films, reportedly has signed a two-year contract with Chanel to replace as brand ambassador for its Coco Mademoiselle fragrance.

The deal Watson signed with the perfume giant, according to reports, worth $6 million. "Emma has been excitedly telling friends that she is going to be taking over from Keira," a source told British newspaper The Mail on Sunday.

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Emma Watson Replacing Scarlett Johansson as 'Betsy'

April 18, 2008 03:04:31

The "Harry Potter" beauty has been rumored to be stepping into the role left by Hollywood starlet . According to Hollywood Reporter, the 18-year-old co-star of is now attached to the romantic drama "".

In the period drama film by Benjamin Ross, the English actress is going to fill the shoes of Betsy Balcombe, a young noble woman who fall in love with Napoleon. Allegedly, Watson gets Balcombe's role because Johansson has to step aside as the character is made to be younger than the original plan. If she is indeed included the cast, She is expected to join the production which is allegedly planned to begin sometime in Fall 2008.

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Harry Potter Actress Emma Watson Dating Admin Worker

March 12, 2008 10:03:40

Has been linked to 's rocker Johnny Borrell as well as her well-known "Harry Potter" co-star , it appears that would rather date non-famous guy. The young actress was spotted kissing an admin worker named Joel at the Empire Awards after-party on Sunday, March 9.

Despite the long persistent rumors of a romance with Radcliffe and Borrell, Emma was seen getting up close and personal with Joel at the trendy London night club Carbon. An onlooker revealed, "He was definitely into Emma. As soon as she got there they took a corner table at the back of the bar and were engrossed in conversation. They clearly wanted to be left alone. Soon after they sat down with friends, his hands were all over her and then they started to kiss."

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Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe Went on a Secret Valentine's Day Date

February 20, 2008 02:02:28

Hot on the heels of her denial over report that claimed she dated notorious rocker Johnny Borrell, has fueled another dating rumor as she's been spotted spending Valentine's Day together with her "Harry Potter" co-star . Rumor has it that the actors were seen going on a secret Valentine's Day date together.

Per the Mirror, Emma was spotted huddling together with Daniel in the garden of the Imperial Arms pub in Fulham, West London with an onlooker claimed Emma appeared to have totally fallen under Daniel's spell. The pair were later that evening seen hugging and laughing.

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Friend Insisted Emma Watson and Johnny Borrell Are Not Dating

February 14, 2008 01:02:46

Dating speculation has hit soon following heavy media report that she's been spotted stepping out with bad boy rocker Johnny Borrell of the band . Rumors on that matter, however, were quashed by a close friend of the British actress.

Emma set tongues wagging when she was seen getting along with Borrell at the Vanity Fair and Burberry Portraits party at the National Portrait Gallery in London England on Monday, February 11. The "Harry Potter" star raised more concern when it was reported that she and Borrell shared a cab to another fashion party, thrown by designers PPQ at the Dolce nightclub, after which they were believed to have gone on to a private event at the Dorchester.

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Harry Potter Star Emma Watson Stepped Out with Razorlight Notorious Rocker Johnny Borrell

February 13, 2008 12:02:17

raised not only eyebrows but also concern when she was seen stepping out with notorious rocker Johnny Borrell at a London fashion party earlier this week.

The "Harry Potter" star reportedly met the frontman at a London fashion party and both of them got on so well that they went on together to two further events.

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Official Harry Potter 6 Cast Lineup Announced

November 17, 2007 01:11:56

No more questions, no more speculations on who to play who in "" anymore as Warner Bros. Pictures has just made the official casting announcement for the project through its President of Production Jeff Robinov.

Almost all of the original lineup are making their returns to this sixth installment of the mega-hit fantasy franchise. , , and are certainly back into their posts and so are David Bradley, Robbie Coltrane, Warwick Davis, , , , Maggie Smith, Julie Walters, Matthew Lewis, , and .

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Harry Potter Star Emma Watson Breaks Up with Boyfriend

October 29, 2007 10:10:22

is back on the market. The "Harry Potter" star has broken up with boyfriend Tom Ducker, it has been reported.

The teenage actress, who plays Hermione Granger in the boy wizard franchise, ended her relationship with her rugby player boyfriend after seeing pictures of him partying with other girls, British newspaper The Sun reported.

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Movie Winners Announced at the 2007 UK Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

October 22, 2007 11:10:48

Collecting more than three million votes, the UK Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards finally named its winners on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at London's ExCel in its first celebration, picking up a hit flick and two famous actors as champions in its film categories.

Deemed the Best Movie was animated picture "" of which original version "The Simpsons" series also snatched the Best Cartoon title. Meanwhile, the Best Actor and Actress prize went to and , respectively, the two beating out the likes of , , , and for the honors.

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The 2007 UK Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards Film Nominees Listed

July 31, 2007 11:07:21

Bringing out the ceremony for the first time in history, organizers of this year's UK Nickelodeon Kid's' Choice Awards have neatly lined up contenders in the film categories for fans to vote from now and pick up their favorites to determine the bests.

In the top slot of Best Movie, film sequels are playing majority here as "", "", and "" are all placed in alongside "", which just took its U.S. debut last Friday, July 27.

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Emma Watson Reads "The Tale of Despereaux"

July 23, 2007 01:07:44

Slated to have another big screen stint besides her only role of Hermione Granger in "Harry Potter" series, has taken part to provide the voice of Princess Pea in the upcoming animated feature "", her official site has claimed.

Based on Kate DiCamillo's best-selling fantasy book of the same name, pic tells about the tale of three unlikely heroes - a misfit mouse who prefers reading books to eating them, an unhappy rat who schemes to leave the darkness of the dungeon, and a bumbling servant girl with cauliflower ears - whose fates are intertwined with that of the castle's princess.

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Harry Potter Trio Leaves Their Prints at Grauman's Chinese Theatre

July 10, 2007 02:07:39

, , and are the latests actors leaving their hand, foot and wand prints at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood Sunday July 8th.

The threesome were introduced to hundreds of fans attending the event by Harry Potter producer David Heyman, who at that time said, "This is amazing. When I first read this first book which wasn't called "The Sorcerer's Stone" it was called "Harry Potter and Philosopher's Stone" in England, I most certainly had no idea that we'd be standing here having made five films and Dan, Rupert and Emma would be honored in this amazing way by putting their hands, feet and, yes, their wands in this place. This tradition goes back to 1929 I believe, and it's an amazing, amazing thing, so we're all really excited."

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Harry Potter's Hermione Graces the Cover of Tatler Magazine's July Issue

June 12, 2007 11:06:23

Modeling is another first for Harry Potter's Hermione Granger besides acting. The young, beautiful and talented actress graces the cover of Tatler magazine's July 2007 issue for her first professional modeling photo-shoot.

Looks much more mature than her first appearance on screen, is pictured modeling pieces from Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel. All grown up, the movie beauty shows how much she's changed which is apparent through her pictures inside the publication.

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Teen Movie Star Emma Watson Dating Rugby Ace of Her Age

March 27, 2007 02:03:14

Young age and a bright acting career, has just found her love that makes her life even more complete. The teen movie star is hopping into dating saddle.

Emma, who is 16th, reportedly dating rugby player of her age named Tom Ducker, who is regarded as such a rising star that he has been signed up by the elite Wasps Academy.

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Emma Watson Stays with "Harry Potter" Until the End

March 24, 2007 11:03:58

Everything finally turns out as expected by Warner Bros. Pictures. The company's President of Production Jeff Robinov has officially announced on Friday, March 23 that will indeed continue her role as Hermione Granger for the final two installments of "Harry Potter" series, along with and .

"It would be inconceivable to imagine anyone else in the roles with which they have become so identified, so we are thrilled and proud that Daniel, Rupert and Emma have chosen to complete the arc of their characters in the final two films," so Robinov remarked.

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Emma Watson In or Out of "Potter" Last Two Films?

March 20, 2007 03:03:41

With and being positively signed for the final two installments of the "Harry Potter" franchise, the only big question left now is whether will also return as Hermione Granger in the projects.

Concerning to this matter, U.K's News of the World has shockingly brought in report that the actress has quitted the role and even told the producers she wouldn't change her mind even if they offered to double her pay to nearly $4 million.

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Emma Watson Unsure on Returning for "Half-Blood Prince"

September 27, 2006 03:09:02

The wholeness of "Harry Potter" principal cast is threatened to crack. , who is known to play Hermione Granger in the widely-popular film franchise, shockingly told Newsweek recently that she has not yet committed to star in the upcoming installment of the series, "."

"I don't know yet," the 16-year-old actress admitted earnestly upon being asked about her involvement in the film. "Every film is such a huge production, and it's a long time."

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The Magic Spells of "Harry Potter" for "Phoenix"

June 22, 2006 01:06:59

There is no magic spell needed to make the coming "" get its superb magical 3D-effect.

Following the tremendous box office records for the previous series, "", the coming "Harry Potter" is going to be converted into IMAX's format. The IMAX version is released simultaneously with the conventional theater on July 13, 2007.

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Chad Michael Murray Is #1 on ASB Buzz

May 03, 2006 06:05:53

Securing the very top position is who goes straight to #1 after previously secured at #21. The American actor, model and teen idol has become talk of the town in the past few weeks concerning his being reported engaged to “One Tree Hill” crew member Kenzie Dalton. Rumors are abuzz on that matter that it leads the star to seize the leading position from who by now on slips to #5.

Next on the 2nd position is , one place ahead of new entry at #3. Also make the list is pop diva . The beauty, who has just produced original ring tones for “Pepsi Cool Tones & Motorola Phones” promo, is at the 4th position. Elsewhere, actress who has just become the youngest ever waxwork at the famed Madame Tussaud’s museum in New York City, clings at #6.

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Emma Watson Won't Star in Airborn

December 17, 2005 12:12:49

Recent rumors, first published by IMDB, mentioned that is going to star in a new film called "," proven false. A spokesperson for WB has strengthened this matter, claiming the rumors as "twaddle."

Getting straight to the point, those eyeing the teen actress to star in certain movies have to be patient. They have to wait 'till Emma completes the "Harry Potter" movie that she would then willing to star in other movie projects.

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