It seems Tom wasn’t the only shutterbug this past week at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, Florida. In a recent tweet to fellow Potter cast member Warwick Davis, Tom shared a photo he had taken with Warwick’s son.
@warwickadavis my favourite photo from the whole week! got loads more i’ll send over to you my friend. hope you got home safely! http://twitpic.com/1yq92m
Universal Orlando released news today of two scheduled LIVE FEEDS this week from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter opening events to appease those of us unable to make the opening of the park *coughlikemecough*.
According to their newsletter:
WHAT: Universal Orlando Resort invites viewers to watch the official grand opening events for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter live on www.UniversalOrlando.com/HarryPotterNews.
Viewers will be treated to highly-visual and entertaining events commemorating the opening of the world’s most anticipated entertainment experience. Viewers may even get a glimpse of stars from the “Harry Potter” films who will be in attendance at the events.
Live updates from the grand opening events will also be shared on Universal Orlando Resort’s Twitter page – www.twitter.com/UORnews.
More than five years in the making, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is the most highly anticipated entertainment experience of 2010. The 20-acre area inspired by J.K. Rowling’s compelling stories and characters features multiple themed attractions, shops and a restaurant and brings the magic of Harry Potter to life.
WHEN:
Celebrity Preview* — Wednesday, June 16 from 9:30 – 10:00 PM EDT
Official Public Grand Opening — Friday, June 18 from 9:00 – 9:30 AM EDT
NOTES: Go to www.UniversalOrlando.com/HarryPotterNews and click on the LIVE FEED button at the top left of the home page (next to the RSS feeds button)
MEDIA CONTACT: Universal Orlando Resort Public Relations, (407) 363-8220, www.UniversalOrlando.com/HarryPotterNews
Tom is scheduled to attend both the Celebrity Preview and the Official Public Grand Opening events. He is to be joined by co-star’s Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Matt Lewis, Bonnie Wright, James Phelps, Warwick Davis, Michael Gambon, and Oliver Phelps. No word yet on whether co-star Emma Watson will be in attendance. Hopefully we’ll be able to catch all of them on the live feeds available.
In addition to the live feeds, NBC’s Today Show will be sending Al Roker and Ann Curry to interview the cast about the park and the end of the era at the Official Public Grand Opening Ceremony. So set those DVR’s to record for possible Tom-related goodness.
In the latest little snidbit of Tom’s interview with the Press Association, Tom remarks on the splitting of the final two “Harry Potter” films and his future need to seek a therapist.
The Harry Potter cast haven’t been told where the split will come and the final story divided into two movies.
Actor Tom Felton, who plays Draco Malfoy, says despite the shoot now coming to an end, nobody has been told exactly where the break will happen.
“We don’t know where the cut’s going to be. Everyone keeps asking us ‘where is the cut?’ but they’ve shot it kind of all as one and I think they’re going to wait and see whatever feels right,” he explained.
He added: “I’m very excited to see what comes out of it!”
The young star says it did come as a relief to the cast when they first learned that filmmakers weren’t going to try and cram the book’s big ending into one film.
“It was nothing but a sigh of relief for us as there was so much in the book we thought ‘oh my God, they’re going to cut characters out, they’ll leave bits out’.
“It’s the most important chapter of the whole story really so it was important to go into it in as much detail as possible so we were all thrilled about it,” he said.
Tom admitted he had mixed feelings about finally saying goodbye to his character Draco.
“I kind of use him as therapy in a way. I get to build up these angers and frustrations and then vent it through this evil little Hitler child. Without it I may have to go to therapy – maybe it’s time to vent that way!” he laughed.
Remember way back in early 2009 when Tom filmed the horror flick “13Hrs?” While we have previously reported the film was to be released in the summer of 2010, we had no idea exactly when. A recent article about film co-star Isabella Calthorpe featured in the Daily Mail states we should expect the film to hit theatres in August of this year.
Finally! One step closer to seeing why Tom looked like this on his last day of filming for the production.
The cast of “13Hrs” includes Isabella Calthorpe, Gemma Atkinson, and Tom Felton. Tom plays Gary, the best friend of the main character’s brother. The film is courtesy of Eyeline Entertainment.
