When I was asked to select new sitters for my Fulham Palace show, my first thought was Daniel Radcliffe. To have fabulous talent, as he undoubtedly is, on your doorstep was enticing
"Why have one toy when you can have many? That's what I figured anyway. And it was that thought process which led to the birth of 'cu-bed'. A very important product which can magically be twisted and re-shaped into many different forms... A den one day, a bed or barricade the next."His creation, a Cu-bed is a kind of a soft rubik's cube that can be transformed into a bed or a barricade or a hiding-place. According to Caroline Cooren-Gleizak, Director of Communications of Habitat.:
"We asked several personalities to design the object or the piece of furniture of which they would have dreamed of as a child Additional personalities asked to participate were Kate Winslet and Buzz Aldrin, the astronaut"source: habitat.net
Interview with Daniel on Australia's A Current Affair in promotion of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and December Boys.
#OTD 2006, @StephenMerchant won a British Comedy Award for his role in Extras. Here he is pictured alongside @rickygervais and Daniel Radcliffe. https://t.co/HzzZSzNuMG #extras pic.twitter.com/Ohr76QMArY
— BBC Genome (@bbcgenome) December 13, 2017
Dear Jenna
As I have now finished on HP5 and am about to take a break, I wanted you to have a copy of my new fan mail photo which will be sent out with a new newsletter from the beginning of next year. It was taken by Emma Hardy who took my photo for the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. As Christmas approaches, I would again urge my loyal fans not to send me presents but make a donation to Demelza House (which always needs support).
It has been a very exciting year for me. I had a great time making 'Order of the Phoenix' and working again with Gary OIdman, and for the first time Imelda Staunton, was simply fantastic. David Yates was an inspired director who I would walk on hot coals to work with again.As many of you know I am going on stage next year, to appear in Equus and the letters of support I have received since the announcment, from many fans have been very exciting to read. Thank you for your words of encouragement.
Later next year I will film MY BOY JACK and again am completely thrilled to be working on this fantastic and very moving script. It is going to be a very full year and I will relish every moment.Thank you Jenna for your honest and straightforward reporting of events this year - leaving the speculation to others. Thank you also for not jumping on the slightest bit of news and reporting it as fact before having it confirmed. I appreciate everything you do and know I can rely on you to present the truth to my fans without sensationalism - that is why we continue to enjoy working with you.
As I embark on projects outside the Potter franchise (DECEMBER BOYS, EXTRAS, EQUUS and MY BOY JACK) I would like to thank my loyal fans for continuing on this journey with me and following my career with interest.I hope everyone has a happy, peaceful and fun Christmas and New Year!
Much love
DAN
"I just wanted to thank all my fans for the tremendous support you have shown me in my forthcoming role of Alan Strang in Peter Shaffer's Equus. As you know, this is an incredibly powerful drama and the decision to play this part was not one taken lightly. This role will stretch me as an actor further than I can possibly imagine and I am so excited to be involved in this production and to be directed in my theatre debut by one of the most talented directors working today, Thea Sharrock. I am also delighted to be starring opposite Richard Griffiths who of course, aside from playing 'my Uncle Vernon' was just recently awarded a Tony for his performance in The History Boys. He is truly a remarkable actor and there is no one I'd rather have guide me through this unique stage experience. Thank you again, your support means the world to me".
“You can’t really think of yourself as the most famous child in the world. I try not to think about it, I just sort of get on with things. I don’t sit down every night and talk to myself to stop myself becoming arrogant. I would never want to be that, because I deplore those values in anyone. It’s just something you have to take in your stride. I’ll never get used to it.
With the films, I am much more aware now of what I’m doing. I think i’t partly a teenage thing, that your’e more aware of how people are seeing you, so you just want to give the best performance possible. In that respect it’s got a bit harder as the years have gone on, but it does balance out slightly, because I am now more comfortable on-set and more comfortable playing harry.
Premieres are strange. If I went to loads of the I may get used to it, but It’s always a Harry Potter premiere and they’re massive. I honestly never want to get used to that feeling of stepping out and having that reception from the crowd, because it’s an amazing thing. I imagine it’s what bands feel when they walk on stage at huge festivals and everyone applauds them before they’ve even done anything. Nobody there has seen the film, but they coome out to clap; it’s really gratifying. Your’e shut away making the film for at least 10 months, probably 11, maybe even 12. I’ts great that people come out and clap and cheer because it makes it feel even more worth while it really does. It’s unbelievable to feel that support.
There are very mild downsides, things that have become difficult to do as Harry Potter’s become more populair. During the summer I wanted to go to the reading festival, but a friend of mine mentioned that people might find out whose tent it was, and then we would be in trouble. I stayed in this local hotel, where I was told all the bands stayed. The fans have changed with the movies. The average age of the fans goes up as the films get darker. In the past couple of years Harry Potter has developed a certain cool. I don’t know quite how it’s happened, but it’s obviously great that it has. It’s an amazing thing to be part of.”
For many people my age, the first world war is just a topic in a history book. But, I've always been fascinated by the subject and think its as relevant today as it ever was with young men all over the world still sacrificing their lives in the name of war."
"I can't even begin to imagine what it must have been like in the trenches, living amongst the stench of death and knowing that at any moment it may be your last. But, I think its important we try to imagine the horrors these young men experienced and to never forget them."
"I am extremely proud to be part of the production of My Boy Jack and only hope I can do justice to the memory of the men who fought and those who died."
Daniel e-mailed a thank you to Page and the readers at danradcliffe.co.uk for raising funds for Demelza House in honour of his birthday. They raised a total of £1,721.83 ($3,228.35) for Dan’s 17th Birthday with their fundraiser Kaleidoscope for Kids which ended on 31st July.
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The message:
Dear Page
Apologies for the delay in sending this but it has been a busy week (as I am sure you know!) A big thank you to you and all my fans who sent me so many kind wishes on my birthday. I had a very quiet day at home and then in the evening traveled to Oxford for a few days filming.
I am once again thrilled that, through your website, so much money has been raised for Demelza House. This is simply fantastic and I thank each and everyone of you for your kindness and generosity. I am delighted that you have decided to make donations to Demelza House rather than sending me
presents. I think the kaleidoscope idea is brilliant and can't wait to see the finished project before it goes to Demelza House.
Thank you once again.
Much love to you all.
DAN
Daniel will star in the play Equus.Website danradcliffe.co.uk shares exclusive details. The play will be performed in London's West End Theatre District next
Spring, 2007. Daniel will portray the role of Alan Strang and he will begin
rehearsing for the role in January 2007.
The production is directed by Thea Sharrock and it will also star fellow actor, Richard Griffiths (Vernon Dursley) as
Psychiatrist, Martin Dysart.
Daniel forwarded them this message:
"I'm really excited to be part of this production. I'm thrilled to be working with Richard Griffiths again. This is obviously a huge departure for me as an actor, but Equus is such an amazing play that this really was an opportunity not to be missed.
Rehearsal starts in January and I'm very much looking forward to working with Thea Sharrock who is an incredibly talented Director and only hope I do the role justice!"
The play was originally performed
in 1973 by the National Theatre in London. It is a story of a psychiatrist
who attempts to treat a young teenage man's pathological fascination with
horses. It was an inspiration born out of a crime involving a teenage
boy's senseless injury to horses which blinded them. The play received
a Tony Award for best play in 1975.
Harry Potter made an appearance after this…sort of. A quick video clip of Daniel Radcliffe (who plays Harry) speaking from the set of “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (Trelawney's classroom) was shown. For fans who are interested, his hair appears to be the shortest it’s ever been for this film. Daniel said the movie is going great, and said that he was sure audiences were curious about the kiss Harry Potter receives in the movie. He then went on to say, “Well, the kiss is…”Via movieweb.com:
Unfortunately, the director, David Yates, then appeared and started talking about the movie as well. He mentioned that Hagrid’s giant brother Grawp will be in the film, as well as Dolores Umbridge, whom the director described as “a cross between Doris Day and Freddy Krueger.”
Yates then addressed the issue of the kiss as well, saying “Oh, the kiss? It’s…” A production assistant interrupted and said they were both needed on the set. They quickly said goodbye and left, smiling as they left the audience wondering about that darn kiss.
Daniel talked about working on this film, “It’s fantastic; it’s such a blast being on set.” David gave out some info about Professor Umbridge, played by Imelda Staunton. “She’s a cross between Doris Day and Freddy Krueger,” he said. They’re also going to add some new creatures for this fifth version of the Harry Potter series; “We’re also bringing in these half-men/half-horse characters to the mix, that are wonderful.”
Daniel has won at Popstar magazine's Poptastic Awards. He received Best Movie Actor and also stole Surge Star
(those who were top vote-getters online). Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
received the Best Movie award.
Here's what Daniel had to say:
"Thank you so much for these awards - it really does mean a lot to me and everyone here at the production. We're all huge fans of Popstar! magazine and truly appreciate how much you and your readers have supported the Harry Potter films over the years. Thank you again. Best Actor and Best Movie... what an honor!"
Jenna from danradcliffe.com received the following message from Daniel regarding his upcoming 17th birthday.
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As my 17th birthday approaches (!), I would like to appeal to my wonderful fans and ask that instead of sending me presents, they might like to make a donation, however small, to Demelza House. It really makes a huge difference to this remarkable place which I have supported for several years and I am very touched that so many fans have already taken such an active interest by donating or fund raising. Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity.
DANIEL RADCLIFFE
Page from danradcliffe.co.uk has announced their annual Demelza House fundraiser in honour of Daniel's 17th Birthday on 23rd July. It's called Kaleidoscope for Kids and you can join! Your contribution will become part of their woven kaleidoscope for kids which will be hung
in Demelza House.
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For more information visit their page. It ends 31st July. When you participate you enter for a chance to win
a an iPod Nano (1GB) which holds 240 songs, and comes engraved with message,
"Courtesy of DanRadcliffe.co.uk."
Special message from Daniel, taken from the page:
"As my 17th birthday approaches (!), I would like to appeal to my wonderful fans and ask that instead of sending me presents, they might like to make a donation, however small, to Demelza House. It really makes a huge difference to this remarkable place which I have supported for several years and I am very touched that so many fans have already taken such an active interest by donating or fund raising. Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity."
DANIEL RADCLIFFE
Update: From his June 2006 newsletter:
"As many of you know, my birthday wish as indicated on the danradcliffe.com and danradcliffe.co.uk websites is that instead of fans sending me a gift (which I do appreciate) they may like to make a donation to Demelza House, the children's hospice I have supported for several years. It really does make a difference to this special place. I am aware that some people like to do both - please don't - it makes me feel bad that you are spending money on me when it could be going to a much worthier place - or treat yourself! It is also impossible for me to acknowledge individual gifts now, due to the sheer volume of fanmail. I do hope you understand."
"I've never sat for a poirtrait and found the whole experience fascinating. And I love the finished result."
I love it. Until recently, I'd seen a peek of it in the catalogue, but not actually seen the real thing. "It was strange seeing myself as I was two years ago, not as I am now.
"If you look at each individual part of my face they look exactly like part of my face. Together it's surreal."
"It's a great honour to be in there among such amazing actors and actresses."
New promotional Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire DVD (US) clips released by Warner Bros.
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe aged 16, bought JK Rowling’s handwritten family tree of The Noble and Most Ancient House of Black last night at Bloomsbury Auctions in central London.source: bloomsburryauctions.com
His mother Marcia Gresham, was bidding on his behalf and for £30,000 finally secured what must be the jewel in any Harry Potter fan’s collection. She then went on to buy two more original handwritten stories, a humorous piece Iain Banks about the difficulties of beginning to write a story for £980 and a short play by Tom Stoppard entitled Murder for £3700.
‘This should put paid to anyone who says that Daniel doesn’t like reading,’ said his mother. ‘Daniel hasn’t stopped since he read the first Harry Potter book and he loves Iain Banks and Tom Stoppard.’
Daniel wrote a thank you message to everyone who donated to danradcliffe.co.uk's Candle for Care fundraiser in December 2005.
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To all fans at Danradcliffe.co.uk,
A huge "thank you" to everyone who contributed to the Demelza House Christmas appeal. I was thrilled to discover how much money had been raised. As you know, every penny counts and makes a huge difference to the lives of these children and their families. It is a fantastic start to 2006! Happy New Year to you all and thank you once again.
Best wishes,
Daniel
