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2nd Harry Potter star BANNED from driving minutes after Emma Watson had her licence pulled for 4th offence in 2 years
HARRY Potter actress Zoe Wanamaker has been disqualified from driving – minutes after her co-star Emma Watson got the same sentence. The 77-year-old, who featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, totted up 12 points on her licence after being flashed by speed cameras four times in 11 months. Advertisement 6 Zoe Wannamaker as Madame Hooch in Harry Potter, 2001 Credit: Alamy 6 Zoe Wanamaker, who featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, totted up 12 points on her licence Credit: Warner Bros 6 Zoe Wanamaker attends AUDI sponsored performance of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Ballet' at The Royal Opera House on March 10, 2011 Credit: Getty 6 Emma admitted going 38mph in a 30mph zone on July 31 last year, court records show Credit: Getty Her hearing at High Wycombe magistrates' court today came minutes after Zoe, who also featured in Bergerac and Dr Who, drove at 46 miles per hour in a section of the M4 motorway which was under a 40mph speed restriction. She must pay a £660 fine and £364 in costs and surcharges. Her solicitor, Duncan Jones, told the court: 'She's not seeking any special treatment. Advertisement Read more 'She accepts she will be disqualified from driving.' District Judge Arvind Sharma said: 'Ms Wanamaker is disqualified as of today for six months.' The fine must be paid within 28 days. Ms Wanamaker played flying broom instructor Madam Rolanda Hooch – who featured in the JK Rowling-inspired series' first film. Advertisement Most read in Showbiz The actress featured in 114 episodes of the BBC sitcom My Family as Susan Harper, alongside Kris Marshall. Her sentencing came only moments after Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the Hogwarts film franchise, was given the exact same penalty for speeding in her £30,000 Audi S3. It comes after the actress, 35, did not attend a short hearing at High Wycombe magistrates' court this morning but accepted a £1,000 fine. We first revealed how the actress had requested the hearing after Advertisement The court heard today how Watson had three previous offences on her record with a total of nine points. She triggered the flash late at night on July 31 last year on the busy Banbury Road in Oxford. Watson had been The three added points mean she is now banned from driving until January next year after totting up too many tickets. Advertisement Prosecutor Adrian Wilson said: 'The offence occurred at 22.44 on the 31st July 2024. 'There was a recorded speed of 38 miles per hour. 'Ms Watson had nine points on her licence for three previous speeding offences on 8/10/23, 26/11/23 and 29/1/24.' The star's lawyer, Mark Haslam, said the Hollywood star, said to be worth £60million, was not earning a salary but was 'in a position to pay' the fine. Advertisement He added the film star would not try and mitigate the fine despite her applying for a sentencing hearing. 6 Harry Potter actress Zoe Wanamaker has been disqualified from driving Credit: Getty - Contributor 6 Emma Watson, 35, was handed an identical sentence for the same driving offence Credit: Getty
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2nd Harry Potter star BANNED from driving minutes after Emma Watson had her licence pulled for 4th offence in 2 years
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HARRY Potter actress Zoe Wanamaker has been disqualified from driving – minutes after her co-star Emma Watson got the same sentence. The 77-year-old, who featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, totted up 12 points on her licence after being flashed by speed cameras four times in 11 months. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Zoe Wannamaker as Madame Hooch in Harry Potter, 2001 Credit: Alamy 6 Zoe Wanamaker, who featured in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, totted up 12 points on her licence Credit: Warner Bros 6 Zoe Wanamaker attends AUDI sponsored performance of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Ballet' at The Royal Opera House on March 10, 2011 Credit: Getty 6 Emma admitted going 38mph in a 30mph zone on July 31 last year, court records show Credit: Getty Her hearing at High Wycombe magistrates' court today came minutes after Emma Watson, 35, was handed an identical sentence for the same driving offence. Zoe, who also featured in Bergerac and Dr Who, drove at 46 miles per hour in a section of the M4 motorway which was under a 40mph speed restriction. She must pay a £660 fine and £364 in costs and surcharges. Her solicitor, Duncan Jones, told the court: 'She's not seeking any special treatment. 'She accepts she will be disqualified from driving.' District Judge Arvind Sharma said: 'Ms Wanamaker is disqualified as of today for six months.' The fine must be paid within 28 days. Ms Wanamaker played flying broom instructor Madam Rolanda Hooch – who featured in the JK Rowling-inspired series' first film. The actress featured in 114 episodes of the BBC sitcom My Family as Susan Harper, alongside Kris Marshall. Her sentencing came only moments after Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the Hogwarts film franchise, was given the exact same penalty for speeding in her £30,000 Audi S3. It comes after the Hermione Granger actress, 35, did not attend a short hearing at High Wycombe magistrates' court this morning but accepted a £1,000 fine. We first revealed how the actress had requested the hearing after speeding through a 30-mile-per-hour automatic camera in her £30,000 Audi S3 at 38 mph. The court heard today how Watson had three previous offences on her record with a total of nine points. She triggered the flash late at night on July 31 last year on the busy Banbury Road in Oxford. Watson had been studying creative writing at the city's university. The three added points mean she is now banned from driving until January next year after totting up too many tickets. Prosecutor Adrian Wilson said: 'The offence occurred at 22.44 on the 31st July 2024. 'There was a recorded speed of 38 miles per hour. 'Ms Watson had nine points on her licence for three previous speeding offences on 8/10/23, 26/11/23 and 29/1/24.' The star's lawyer, Mark Haslam, said the Hollywood star, said to be worth £60million, was not earning a salary but was 'in a position to pay' the fine. He added the film star would not try and mitigate the fine despite her applying for a sentencing hearing. 6 Harry Potter actress Zoe Wanamaker has been disqualified from driving Credit: Getty - Contributor
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Indian film board cuts 'Superman 'kissing scenes after deeming them too 'sensual'
If you go to see Superman in India, you won't be seeing the exact same film viewers in other parts of the world boosted to become this past weekend's top global earner. The nation's Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cut two scenes from the flagship DC Universe film, which was directed by James Gunn and stars David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan as the man in tights and his reporter love interest, Lois Lane. Though the CBFC asked for several curse words to be muted or cut from the film, the main cuts which attracted attention depict Corenswet and Brosnahan kissing. The first takes place early in the film, when Clark Kent/Superman leans in for a peck in Lois' kitchen. The second, a memorable, 33-second shot depicts Superman lifting Lois off her feet inside a shopping arcade as they kiss. In both instances, the film cuts away from all or part of the kiss as the characters lean in, picking back up after they've already parted ways, and in both scenes the actors are fully clothed. By way of justifying the cuts, the CBFC characterized each scene as a "sensual visual." Entertainment Weekly has reached out to representatives for CBFC, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Discovery for comment. CBFC records indicate that Superman was granted the proper certificate on July 7, four days before Superman's global release. The film obtained a UA 13+ certificate, meaning it was cleared for unrestricted public exhibition, but parental guidance was advised for viewers under 13 years old - roughly equivalent to an American PG-13 rating. Discovery of the cuts angered some viewers in India, who pointed out seeming discrepancies in discretion. The violent thriller Jaat, for instance, released in India in April, was allowed to keep scenes of beheadings and violent torture, and there were no issues with several gory murder scenes in Haneef Adeni's 2024 neo-noir Marco. But "Superman kissing Lois Lane is where we draw the line," wrote Indian content creator Anmol Jamwal in a Friday X post. Actress Shreya Dhanwanthary deemed the cuts "ridiculous" in her own X post from Friday, adding, "Sure this is the least of our worries but is something done about anything else? There is some crap every day. Every. Damn. Day." The anger over the Superman cuts builds on previous backlash to cuts from F1: The Movie and Thunderbolts*. The CBFC ordered a shot which depicted star Brad Pitt looking at his phone to see an incoming text featuring a middle finger emoji changed to a fist emoji. In the latter case, the CBFC asked for certain swear words to be removed or muted from the theatrical cut of the film. Censorship like this isn't unheard of stateside, it should be said, as streaming giants like Disney+ have been found to have instituted a sweeping round of cuts to films like Toy Story 2 and series like Hannah Montana on its viewers are certainly missing out on Corenswet and Brosnahan's chemistry, however, which the stars showed off in an exclusive recent video for EW that you can view below. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
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I Just Found Out Ariana Grande And Wicked: For Good's Jon M. Chu Set Their Next Film, And There's Frozen Talent Involved
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. There's no way around the fact that the 2025 movie schedule has a hell of a hit in store with Wicked: For Good's November release. Part of the magic making that possible is, of course, the rockstar efforts of director Jon M. Chu and co-lead Ariana Grande, both of whom are well-regarded musical vets. So what could possibly make their reteaming on another song filled adventure even more exciting? How about a Frozen co-star, and the 2017 Oscar winning songwriters behind La La Land? Hyping Chu's 2028's adaptation of Oh, The Places You'll Go, Warner Bros has doubled down on the Dr. Seuss of it all on social media. Announcing Grande's casting, alongside Josh 'Olaf the Snowman' Gad and the inclusion of musical duo Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, you can see the good news about Oh, The Places You'll Go in the post below: Now if that isn't a team for the ages, I don't know what is. The Ariana Grande/Josh Gad team should go a long way towards selling audiences on Oh, The Places You'll Go, and for one big reason. Unlike previous Dr. Seuss adaptations like How The Grinch Stole Christmas, The Cat in the Hat, or Horton Hears a Who, there isn't really a rigid narrative in play. The 1990 children's book is one that has more of a message than a plotline, which sees its protagonist go on a journey that teaches them to be curious and open to wherever one can go next in life. A staple for graduation gifts of all ages, it's a positive journey that could very easily involve quirky supporting characters, Oscar-nominated songs, and a colorful landscape of adventure. Of course, it's hard to call who'd be the protagonist and who'd be the sidekick here, as Ariana Grande and Josh Gad are equally fit for both roles. We don't know much about the story, although we do know there will be singing; for all we know, Jon M. Chu is encouraging his leads to warm up their voices as we speak. I know 2028 feels like a long time out, but considering the recent teaser for The Cat in the Hat, Warner Bros. has picked a pretty smart time to hype its Seussian Cinematic Universe. Oh, and the fact that the Bill Hader-led reel of footage is running in the same Superman pre-show package that includes Wicked: For Good's first trailer probably helps boost this move's powers as well. Oh, The Places You'll Go will arrive at its final cinematic destination on March 17, 2028. Two much closer pictures to look forward to are The Cat in the Hat, which opens on February 27 as part of the 2026 movie calendar, and of course Wicked: For Good – which is set for a much closer release date of November 21.
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Ariana Grande, Josh Gad to Lead "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" Animated Movie
Yara Sameh Ariana Grande and Josh Gad will lend their voices to the film adaptation of 'Oh, The Places You'll Go.' Based on the Dr. Seuss classic, the animated musical will be directed by 'Wicked' filmmaker Jon M. Chu and Jill Culton. Warner Bros. will release the movie on March 17, 2028. Plot details haven't been revealed, so it's unclear how the film will take inspiration from the beloved picture book. 'Oh, The Places You'll Go!' revolves around a young adventurer navigating the ups and downs of life and offers inspirational messages to readers like, 'You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.' With those platitudes, the book has become a popular gift for graduates or anyone at an inflection point. Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the duo behind 'Dear Evan Hansen' and 'The Greatest Showman,' are writing original songs for the big-screen adaptation. Additional cast members — likely many of whom can also carry a tune — will be announced at a later date. This project reunites Chu with Grande, the star of 'Wicked: Part One.' She'll reprise her role as Glinda the Good, alongside Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba, in 'Wicked: For Good' on November 21. The Grammy winner and Oscar nominee was also recently cast in 'Meet the Parents 4' opposite Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro. Gad is best known for voicing Olaf in the 'Frozen' franchise and originating the role of Elder Cunningham in Broadway's enduring hit 'The Book of Mormon.' He also played LeFou in Disney's live-action 'Beauty and the Beast' remake. Chu has previously teamed with Warner Bros. on 'Crazy Rich Asians' and 'In the Heights.' The director has attached his name to dozens of film projects at the moment, including a 'Hot Wheels' live-action adventure, a Play Doh animated feature, a Britney Spears biopic and another stage-to-screen musical in 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream
