Archive news: Back in 2003 Daniel invited the readers of websites danradcliffe.com and danradcliffe.co.uk to send in their questions for him, to be answered in time for Christmas 2003. The top 100 questions were selected and answered by Daniel on 24th December 2003. 

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Jenna from danradcliffe.com had the opportunity to interview Daniel at Leavesden Studios on 3rd December and she had a tour around the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban set.

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Jenna: What it was like to work with Gary Oldman?
Dan: Gary is a really cool guy, and really fun. He is really focused and it is very interesting to watch him prepare for a scene. Working with Chris Columbus you learned a lot. How did this prepare you for Alfonso and what did he bring to the table? I was able to bring everything I learned whilst working with Chris Columbus and put it into practice in the third film. Alfonso works differently than Chris. The first thing he made me do was to write an essay about my character Harry. Writing the essay was very helpful for me.

What scenes should we look for in POA, and which scene are you the most proud of ?
Definitely look out for the scenes with the hippogriff, and the Quidditch scenes in the rain, but my favourite scene, without actually having seen the film yet, would be the Shrieking Shack scenes at the end of the movie I think.

If there is a film made of the 5th book, and assuming you will still play Harry (and we hope you do!), how do you feel about playing the character as he has more harrowing scenes?
In POA, Harry has already started to evolve into the angry character he will become in the 5th book, and you will see him portrayed that way in the film. Harry is now a teenager, and teenagers, as you know, can be quite angry. Yea, I am looking forward to portraying him that way.

Of all the characters whether book, television, or film ... who would you most like to portray?
Johnny Rotten because he has led an interesting life.

Has your perspective of the Harry Potter changed since you first started portraying the character?
When I read the Harry Potter books now I often think 'Hang on, I might be doing this one day!

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Daniel, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint attended the BAFTA tribute for Julie Walters. Below the only (short) footage available.

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Page Banfield from danradcliffe.co.uk had an interview with Daniel by phone.

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Page: How do you manage your time, given all you do each day regarding filming, studying, rehearsing? What's your daily schedule from the time you get up until the time you go to bed?
Dan: Actually now that filming is done, it's nice to stop shooting, looping & dubbing. After 11 months I can sleep in now, and I'm looking forward to just chilling out, reading, watching films, and listening to music.

Page: Moving beyond the Harry Potter films, if you could choose any two combinations between a genre (i.e. action, fantasy, horror, or drama) and a character type (i.e. villain, or hero) what two would you choose together to act out in a film?
Dan: It doesn't have to be any certain type of film, I will do absolutely anything as long as it has a good script, and interesting character, and a good director.

Page: You've expressed an interest in writing, are you interested in short stories or poetry and have you written anything you'd care to share with us?
Dan: Most of what I've written has been for school. I'm interested in poetry, and I love reading poetry. I've never written any short stories.

Page: I'm coming to London in May and I'm volunteering you to be my tour guide. If you were my tour guide, where would you take me, what important landmarks or historical places would you show me?
Dan: Wow, when you live in the city all your life, it's hard to really say, Camden Market is a very cool place to shop with a lot of good music stores. I think also the Tower of London is a great place to see.

Page: Are you a big fan of Theme Parks, in other words do you like roller coaster rides, or ferris wheels?
Dan: I LOVE roller coasters! I went on a roller coaster that had eight three hundred and sixty degree loops in Barcelona. It was so cool.

Page: Have you ever been on a Hot Air Balloon Ride?
Dan: I would LOVE to go on a hot air balloon ride! I'd like to go bunjee jumping too! (Comment: This was a perfect lead into my next question, which was...)

Page: Would you consider yourself a "risk taker" in other words if a group of your friends were going to take a stab at doing something risky like bunjee jumping, would you go along and participate or would you claim your busy that day?
Dan: Oh I would definitely go!

Page: Is it hard for you and your family to spend time together, let's say you want to go out to eat to a nice restaurant local to your area, can you enjoy the evening in peace or do you get approached often while sitting at the table?
Dan: We do get approached sometimes, but the nice thing about it is that it's usually about the films.

Page: Where's your favorite place to shop for apparel in London, and when choosing them are you particularly interested in any Designer's line for instance Nike, Polo, or Tommy Hilfiger?
Dan: I'm not particularly interested in Designers, however, I love t-shirts! I've got hundreds and hundreds of t-shirts in my cupboard. I like to go to Camden Market, there's a place called the Borough Market which I like and it's also a cool place to shop with a lot of good music stores.

Page: Fans have noticed in some recent pictures that you appear to have been "working out" for instance in a gym, do you have a regular exercise program during the week?
Dan: I don't have like a rigorous workout program, and there have been no changes really to working out other than working with David Holmes, whose one of my stunt doubles.

Page: What's your favorite video game?
Dan: Medal of Honor. I also like the sports related games such as American Football and NBA.

Page: Do you have any special hobbies or something you've recently become interested in that you can share with us? Something we don't know?
Dan: I've been practicing magic in real life such as card tricks for about six or seven months now. I also love doing tricks with magic rings and I love rope tricks. Oh! And I've been playing the bass guitar as well.

Page: Are you taking lessons?
Dan: Yes.

Page: When I go shopping, no matter where it is or what it's for, I can't seem to escape without seeing you somewhere and I smile every time. It varies anywhere from gift wrap to holiday cards. I've actually received two Christmas cards with you on them from fans. When you go out shopping there do you see yourself a lot? How does that make you feel?
Dan: We don't have it as much here really, but I'm quite used to it actually. Recently I saw a "cylindrical head" of myself; there's a cake mix out now and a kitchen roll! (everyone laughs!)

Page: Have you asked for any special Christmas gifts from your family or friends, and if so what did you ask for?
Dan: Hm.. I've asked for a couple of CDs by the Breeders, also the Pixies, their bass player, Kim Deal, I like the way she plays.

Page: Are you going anywhere special for the holidays?
Dan: No, I'm just really, really, just looking forward to chilling out, and relaxing.

In a Q magazine article, Daniel mentions his favorite songs and bands and why he likes them (via danradcliffe.com).

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Top 5:

5 - Hard to Explain by The Strokes
"One of the best songs from a phenominal album. I listen to 'Is this It' whenever I am doing homework."

4 - Time for Heroes by The Libertines
"Probably the most brutally honest song about England since Anarchy in the UK."

3 - San Quentin by Johnny Cash
"I love this live track especially when you hear the applause when he sings, 'San Quentin may you rot in hell'."

2 - Suffer Some by Jane's Addiction
"This is an awesome track. Perry Farrell's vocals are brilliant."

1 - Growing on Me by Darkness
"This for me, is pure rock music. I have to have a daily dose of Permission To Land before I leave for the film set."

Others:

Californication by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Pink Moon by Nick Drake
Broken Face by Pixies
Walk on the Wild Side by Lou Reed
Holidays in the Sun by the Sex Pistols

What does Dan say about his music interests?
"It's not just a phase, I just like the attitude and the way the music sounds. It's one of the things that usually surprises people about me."

Daniel did send the following message to danradcliffe.co.uk and danradcliffe.com requesting to make a donation to Demelza House instead of sending him Christmas presents this year. Both websites are sponsoring a fundraiser.

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Christmas appeal message:

In the past my fans have been truly generous in sending me fantastic presents especially for my birthday and at Christmas. I truly appreciate these and feel very fortunate to have such loyal fans. However, this Christmas, I would like to ask that instead of sending me a gift that they make a donation to DEMELZA HOUSE, a fantastic children’s hospice outside London that I support, which does amazing work for terminally ill children and their families. The focus of the hospice is in their words about, “Adding life to days when days cannot be added to life”. Please visit the website demelzahouse.org to find out more about this incredible place that I feel very proud to support.

Thank you for the kindness you have shown to me throughout 2003 and any help you can give to Demelza House this Christmas will be truly appreciated by me and everyone who is involved with this special place.

DANIEL

Danradcliffe.com and danradcliffe.co.uk both received a preview of Daniel's new fan mail photo plus a letter from his father Alan which includes Daniel's official mailing address.

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Daniel values each and every letter he receives from his fans, loves to hear from them and it is his intention that each letters receives a reply. Unfortunately, many letters arrive without the senders address or the writing is illegible and it is therefore impossible to reply. Sorry!

The only two addresses which should be used for Dan's fanmail are:

ARG Talent
4 Great Portland Street
London W1W 8PA

or
LEAVESDEN STUDIOS
PO Box 3000
Leavesden, Herts, WD25 7LT

Any other addresses being used by fans (and there are many!!) means that the mail takes a much longer time to collect, respond to and many, I fear, may be lost in transit as they are not under our direct control.

What each person receives is as follows - Dan's latest pre-signed photo and a newsletter/message from Dan telling his fans what he has been up to/ watching/ listening to etc. These messages are composed entirely by Dan - not by his agent or anyone associated with Dan - and copies are then made and distributed. We have so far sent out three different newsletters and the fourth due to be distributed from Nov 1, will take the form of answers to the FAQ's he receives in his fanmail. He tries to change this every three months. Unfortunately, what Daniel cannot do is personally sign photos or reply to individual letters, hence the use of the newsletter as an effective means of communication. As you can tell, from the sheer volume of mail he receives, this would be an impossible task for him to fulfill with his filming schedule and academic commitments.

Danradcliffe.com's Jenna received a letter from Alan, Daniel's dad, with a fan picture preview.

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The letter:

Dear Jenna,

Please find enclosed a personally signed photo from Dan, as a small thank you for the terrific work you do on your web site danradcliffe.com.

This is Dan’s latest photo, taken at Leavesden Studios, during the filming of PRISONER OF AZKABAN and will be sent out to his fans over the next few months.

As we have now responded to over 50,000 letters since January, I thought I should take this opportunity to clarify a few points with regards to Daniel’s fanmail, which I would be grateful if you could share with your visitors on danradcliffe.com.

Daniel values each and every letter he receives from his fans, loves to hear from them and it is his intention that each letters receives a reply. Unfortunately, many letters arrive without the senders address or the writing is illegible and it is therefore impossible to reply. Sorry!

The only two addresses which should be used for Dan’s fanmail are: ARG Talent, 4 Great Portland Street, London WI W 8P A or LEA VESDEN STUDIOS, PO Box 3000, Leavesden, Herts, WD25 7L T.

Any other addresses being used by fans (and there are many! !) means that the mail takes a much longer time to collect, respond to and many, I fear, may be lost in transit as they are not under our direct control.

What each person receives is as follows – Dan’s latest pre-signed photo and a newsletter! message from Dan telling his fans what he has been up to/ watching/ listening to etc. These messages are composed entirely by Dan – not by his agent or anyone associated with Dan and copies are then made and distributed We have so far sent out three different newsletters and the fourth due to be distributed from Nov 1, will take the form of answers to the FAQ’ s he receives in his fanmail. He tries to change this every three months.

Unfortunately, what Daniel cannot do is personally sign photos or reply to individual letters, hence the use of the newsletter as an effective means of communication. As you can tell, from the sheer volume of mail he receives, this would be an impossible task for him to fulfill with his filming schedule and academic commitments.

I see many of your visitors want to know if Daniel visits the website and the answer is no. He is, however, aware of the enthusiasm of his fans and of the fantastic work that you, Jenna, do on his behalf. He is quite simply stunned by the time and effort you put into it. He has shown his birthday album to everyone who comes to see him. It is an amazing piece of work which he will treasure forever.

On behalf of my wife and myself, thank you for the care and attention you pay to your website. We value the responsible attitude you show towards our son -. in particular, in respect to his privacy. Furthermore, we appreciate the squashing of idle gossip, insane rumours and wild speculation which abound about his life. His life is so much simpler than people imagine!

Keep up the good work!

With all good wishes”

Interview in promotion of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, posted on the official Harry Potter website, harrypotter.com.

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Q: How does it feel to work with the same group of actors and actresses again?
A: It always feels good working with Emma, Rupert, Tom and Matthew. We have become very good friends and as this is now the third film we have made together our relationships just get stronger.

Q: Are you going to work in anymore Harry Potter films?
A: At the moment I am working on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and I will certainly make Goblet of Fire. After that? Who knows?

Q: I really want to know how you manage to do everything you do.
A: I manage to fit in a lot of things thanks to the brilliant organization on the film set, by my tutors who receive a lot of support from my school and also because I have great friends who I see regularly. I can keep up to date with everything that is going on at my old school via email or text messaging.

Q: Rupert seems to do other movies besides Harry Potter. I wonder if you or Emma have plans to do other movies besides Harry Potter?
A: As I film practically every day on the movie it is pretty impossible to fit in other films between times. However, last year I was able to appear as the "surprise guest" in THE PLAY WHAT I WROTE in the West End directed by Kenneth Branagh. It was great fun and the first time I had been on stage!

Q: have you found that people treat you and your new-found celebrity differently in foreign countries? A: I am always completely overwhelmed by the reception I receive when I visit different countries. People are always extremely kind, warm and generous and I feel very privileged to have visited so many countries and seen some of the most amazing sights in the world.

Q: How does working with the new director (Alfonso Cuaron) compare with your experience with Chris Columbus?
A: First of all, I consider myself very lucky to have worked with two great directors on these films. Chris is without doubt, the most energetic director I have ever met. He was amazing in keeping us motivated and in encouraging us every step of the way. Alfonso on the other hand directs in a more intense way. The scenes in this film are some of the most passionate and emotional I have ever worked on and Alfonso's style has been very helpful to me.

Q: Have you ever felt like you wanted to go back to your normal life, instead of being famous?
A: As far as I am concerned I am a normal person. I go back to school when I am not filming, I go out with my friends, I go to the cinema -- all the normal things that teenagers do. There is an assumption that I cannot leave my house without being hounded -- that is not the case. I am able to do many more things than people think I can.

Q: What did it feel like to talk to Dobby the Computerized House Elf? Is it hard to remember your lines?
A: I loved doing the Dobby scenes. I talked to an orange ball at the end of a stick. It was very detailed work because as he bounced around I had to ensure that my eyeline was in exactly the right position. It was demanding, but when I saw the end result I was really pleased.

Q: What are your favourite things to do during your time off?
A: I am absolutely obsessed with film and music. I am learning the bass guitar and it goes everywhere with me. Also, I have a portable DVD player which travels with me with a large supply of films. These two things occupy most of my spare time.

Q: Are you a football (soccer) fan? If so, of what team?
A: I don't really play football but I support Fulham as I live very close to the ground.

Daniel attended the Richard Harris tribute which took place at the Simpsons on the Strand restaurant in London. Richard Harris died in October 2002 after undergoing treatment for Hodgkins disease.

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Daniel accepted the Best Junior Achiever award on the set of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Each year, Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa, hosts of the syndicated Live! with Regis and Kelly morning talk show, announce the nominees for their Relly Awards, dedicated to the best live moments on the Regis and Kelly show. The audience votes for their favorites online, and the winners take home a special trophy known as the "Golden Stool"

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An appearance on Japanese TV show Quiz Hexagon to promote the Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets DVD (recorded during the DVD launch).

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Daniel attended the DVD launch at the Leavesden Studios for Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Below some photos and a video. Some photos via mugglethai.com.

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🇳🇱 Gemma Glitter bij de launch


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Locks of Daniel's hair have been auctioned off at the Red Nose Day auction, which aired on BBC One, to raise money for Comic Relief. The locks raised a total of £751. The theme this year was The Big Hair Do.

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Daniel attended the Evening Standard British Film Awards at the Savoy in London where he presented The Best Technical Achievment award to Eve Stewart.

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