Thanks to Platonic Purple Panda for uploading the video of Tom’s panel to YouTube.
Photos from yesterday in our gallery.
Thanks to Platonic Purple Panda for uploading the video of Tom’s panel to YouTube.
Photos from yesterday in our gallery.
As we reported here, Tom is at the Boston Super MegaFest this weekend.
Here are some photos of him and a summary from his panel.
Katy gave Tom a drawing of Draco:
Thanks to Emertainment Monthly for the summary of his panel:
People all around the world are loyal fans of the Harry Potter franchise and the appearance of Tom Felton in this year’s Super Megafest panels brought the fans back together.
Once the panel began, the fans took charge and bombarded the much loved actor with a variety of questions regarding his experience shooting the films, his reaction to the franchise as well as encounters with fans.
When Harry Potter first began and Tom got cast as the role of Draco Malfoy, he hadn’t realized that it would evolve in the magnitude it has. Looking back, Tom felt that he was really lucky being in the right place at the right time. During the filming process, the franchise had passed through the hands of four different directors, Chris Columbus (1–2), Alfonso Cuarón (3), Mike Newell (4), David Yates (5–8) and it has been a phenomenal experience for Tom with all four of them. While working with Columbus, Tom commented on how it never felt like a chore since Columbus was very good at working with children. Felton himself is very excited about the recently announced ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ that already has received a filming contract with Warner Brothers but sadly remarks that Draco Malfoy won’t make an appearance. When asked by a fan, Tom mentioned that all directors did a spectacular job with the original franchise and he would like to see David Yates direct the spin off.
Felton commented that he is ‘musically inclined’ and he always carries his guitar with him everywhere. Growing up, he took part in choir and musical performances and hence music has been a large part of his life. When asked about what he thought about the re-creation of the franchise ‘A Very Potter Musical’ by StarKid, he joked that Lauren Lopez (actress who plays Draco Malfoy in AVPM) should have played Draco in the movies and he should have played him in the musical. Tom remarked that he was fascinated that Harry Potter has been an inspiration for other people to create their own stories based off of the franchise. He did mention that some of the inspired artwork was ‘whacky’ such as FanFiction. When asked what his favorite pairing of Draco Malfoy was in FanFiction he answered ‘DrApple’ which was a pairing that was prompted from the sixth movie of the franchise where Draco is always carrying an apple with him. He added if there was a further remake of the movies he would love to play the role of Draco’s father, Lucius Malfoy.
According to Tom, being part of the Harry Potter cast is like being part of a large family as cliché as it might sound. There is familiarity that comes with growing up with people on set and he quoted that the filming of Harry Potter was like his school years for him. Even though the actors don’t actively keep in touch, they still share a bond that comes with growing up with their characters.
With the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who being today, Felton commented that it was something he grew up with and had been part of his life forever. Although he loves all the reincarnations of The Doctor, his favorite one is Matt Smith who he mentioned he’s close friends with. Following the ‘English’ themed questions he mentioned that he loves London since it was such a historical country and that he took his tea like ‘builders tea’, strong with a bit of milk.
Felton has recently moved to LA as he prefers the warm weather in comparison to the London cold. He starts shooting his new TV series in February and is attempting to adapt to the Los Angeles life style.
More photos in our gallery. Thanks to all for the photos!
Great news from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter today! A picture of Tom as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will feature on a new set of stamps, created by the United States Postal Service.
Postal News reported:
“The magical world created by J.K. Rowling and brought to life over the course of eight films continues to captivate audiences around the world. We are proud to partner with the U.S. Postal Service to offer fans such a unique and historic way to engage with the beloved characters, creatures and adventures in the series,” said Brad Globe, president of Warner Bros. Consumer Products.
“The U.S. Postal Service is proud to issue the Harry Potter limited-edition Forever stamp collection,” said Postal Service Board of Governors Chairman Mickey Barnett. “From improbable heroes and magical creatures to schoolroom antics and daring battles, the majestic Harry Potter stamps will inspire fans of all ages.”
“We are delighted to work with Warner Bros. on the release of these stamps,” said Postal Service Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Nagisa Manabe. “This has been an excellent partnership as we celebrate this fantastic movie franchise.”
The stamps, which feature many Harry Potter characters, and the Hogwarts School wax seal, go on sale today online at usps.com/stamps, at the Postal Store on eBay at
ebay.com/stamps, or by calling 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724).
The stamps come in a variety of different packages. For more information, visit the Postal News website.
Deadline announced that Roadside Attractions has changed the title of Tom’s film “Therese” .
The film now called “In Secret” and the new release date is 21st February 2014.
Roadside Attractions has made some moves on Therese, the film it acquired at Toronto. The film has been retitled In Secret, and has been set for February 21 release. The romantic thriller stars Elizabeth Olsen, Oscar Isaac, Tom Felton and Jessica Lange and is based on Emile Zola’s scandalous novel Thérèse Raquin. LD Entertainment financed it and Roadside made the deal just before the film’s Toronto premiere. Charlie Stratton made his directing debut, and Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon and William Horberg produced. Set in 1860s Paris, pic is a tale of obsessive love, adultery and revenge. Therese (Olsen) is a sexually repressed beautiful young woman trapped into a loveless marriage to her sickly cousin, Camille (Tom Felton), by her domineering aunt, Madame Raquin (Lange). Her husband’s friend (Isaac) catches her eye and things go all kinds of wrong from there.