New Interview: Tom Felton Faces The Two Sides of Draco Malfoy

Life Style: Movie Magic Magazine has just released it’s latest issue featuring dozens of pages on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Included are features on Tom, Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, and Bonnie Wright.

The three page article on the life of Tom Felton includes information about his choir days, his music, his hopes to get out there and fish some more, and why he would love to continue acting.

Some notable quotes from Tom include:

On the comparison of filming and fishing…

“Patience is required heavily in fishing and much the same with the film set. Some days it doesn’t go as fast as you would have hoped or you would have expected. But it’s all about keeping the energy and not only being patient, but just enjoying every minute of it – because sometimes it can be quite easy to slump back if you have an hour or two to wait, and it’s important to make the most of the time with the cast and crew while you’re there.”

On fans confusing him with his character Draco…

“Very early on, some people took very seriously how I was making Harry’s life not pleasant at school and they would plead with me not to pick on him. They seem to associate me with something rather negative which I can only take as a compliment really, I suppose. … I tried to reasure them that nothing was real, and that me and Daniel [Harry] were quite good friends, but it didn’t work.”

And on his hopes for the future…

“I’d love to continue acting. … By the same token, I’m keeping all angles open, really. I’ve been intrigued to do other things. I mean, music has always been a passion of mine, and nature and so forth. I’m not really ruling anything out.”

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To see more scans from the magazine picturing Tom through the ages, click here.

Other articles feature the actors behind Tom Riddle (aka, Voldie-Mort), producer David Heyman, director David Yates, the designs behind the sets, and the fun and games the fans have at conventions. Also included is a sneak peek into the making of Deathly Hallows which features a lovely interview with Tom’s onscreen dad Jason Isaacs as he recounts begging author JK Rowling to “get me out of [Azkaban] prison.” Life Style: Movie Magic Magazine is available for purchase on news stands through the end of the summer.

Just an update: Translation and new pics of Tom Felton from around the web

A few new photos of Tom have found their way to us this weekend via FeltFan Mondengel from Tom’s appearance at Collectormania.

First up is a pic of Tom with fan Joshua, who was at the event with his family.

Next, is a photo of Tom with fan Rob who blogged on CelebHeights.com that Tom confirmed with him his actual height of 5’9″ as opposed to the 6’1″ Tom’s bio on IMDB has him listed as. As Tom’s height has been a bone of contention amongst some fans, hopefully this will clear up the matter. 😉

Also in the news is a translation of the interview Tom did for the 50min Inside French special. Only in the bizarre world of technology can something said in English, dubbed into French, be translated back into English.

This translation is brought to you from the Harry Potter’s Page website. If a cleaner version is available, please send it in.

Tom Felton: It’s very strange for me, someone who is normal to receive this emotion. It is scary sometimes, but I try to separate me from Harry Potter madness.

And from our intrepid reporter Estrella89san, we have screen cap’s from the fanvideo we previously posted of Tom at the Harry Potter truck tour event held in Leicester Square. The caps were found in the Muggle Thai Forums and are now located in our gallery.

Thanks, Estrella89san and Mondengel for the pics!

Tom Felton Tidbits & Clips from Around the Web

It’s been a busy week for Tom related news and videos, and we here at Feltbeats.com strive to keep you up to date with all the latest in Tom related goodness. From tweets to fan videos to interviews, we have it all.

First up, MTV.com featured Tom’s tweets concerning his dye-job for Draco’s new ‘do in their Twitter-wood movie blog. Inquiring minds will be happy to note that the dye process has been completed, and Tom will be making his first on-camera take as Draco in the Deathly Hallow films tomorrow.

From Tom’s Twitter account:

Morning all! So they had to dye it 4 times until it was white enough! My patience was wearing thin! All done now and ready to shoot tomorrow.

In related news, Harry Potter Producer David Heyman had this to say about Tom in a recent interview with Film Journal International.

“Tom has been in all the films,” says Heyman, “and it’s wonderful for him—in this film particularly—to have something to flex his acting muscles. I think it is a more nuanced performance because he has much more to do.”

Speaking of Harry Potter news, upset you won’t be able to make the London premiere on 7 July? No worries! Warner Brothers has announced that they will be streaming the premiere online so all you at home will be able to watch as Tom and the gang walk the red carpet. The live feed will begin at 6pm BST (1pm EST) and can be found via the Livestream website. Planning on making the event live, in person? Want to support Tom and Feltbeats.com? Check out the Feltbeats Forum for information on which Feltbeats Army members will be attending and how you can join in the fun. Planning on attending the premiere in New York on 9 July instead? Contact Feltbeats Admin BSerLori for information on how you, too, can join the Feltbeats Army as they invade New York.

And last, but not least, we have a fan-made video of Tom greeting fans in Leicester Square for the Harry Potter tour event. I think he realizes he was being watched. 😉

Thanks, Estrella89san, for sending in the video.

Tom Felton Narrates Making of “Half-Blood Prince” Videogame

Released today was a five minute video narrated by Tom concerning the making of the new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Videogame. Tom gives a lovely introduction to show us how the game was made, and even introduces us to his videogame CGI persona.

Included in the video are interviews with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Bonnie Wright.

UPDATE: Screen caps by Lilyginny27 now available here!


Note from Misha: Thanks to Sue from The Leaky Cauldron for e-mailing us! You were right, it’s fabulous. We love it!