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Videos: J.K. Rowling on seeing Rupert Grint as Ron, Emma Watson's on-screen kisses
After picking up the Outstanding Contribution to Cinema BAFTA award last night, J.K. Rowling, David Heyman, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson spoke to BAFTA about the recognition and what it meant for the Harry Potter series over the years. When asked if she ever pictured the actors while writing her books, Jo Rowling joked that she could imagine Rupert while she put Ron Weasley in embarrassing situations. When Emma once asked her, years ago, if she would have to kiss Rupert down the line, Jo confessed that if the story had gone the way she had it in mind, Emma would have to kiss both Rupert and Daniel Radcliffe. Emma's reacted years ago by falling over laughing. That can be viewed here.
The anecdote between Emma and Jo about the former's on-screen kisses was also mentioned during the press room conference after the cast and crew received the award. That segment, as well as a short interview with Rowling on the red carpet, can be viewed here, via BAFTA.
For a full gallery of images from the BAFTA awards with the cast, crew, and J.K. Rowling, head here. Footage from the awards itself can be viewed here.
UDPATE: J.K. Rowling was asked what she thought of the idea of creating a Harry Potter theme park in the U.K.
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I will be completely candid and say I think the Florida climate is more conducive to it, although it is a little surreal because it's snowy.
If they could do it as well as they have in Florida I would love that.
"She rolled off the couch." Haha, that had to have been quite the funny sight. I would have been mortified as well so there's no need for Emma to be embarrassed.
Seeing Rupert, Emma, and David Heyman together is wonderful as well. I'm glad they all have such a great relationship or else I don't think the franchise would have been as heartwarming and successful as it is. After seeing them together last night, it really hit me that this was it. This was the end and they won't be together like this for in a long time. They might reunite for events but this whole magical thing that happened within these last ten years will never happen again. It was one of a kind.
Last edited by Looneybird; 02-15-2011 at 03:08 AM.