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December 18:
Driving Lessons debuted on the UK Television network - ITV1 - @ 9pm last night! Let's hope it got great ratings!!
December 8:
Rupert is featured in Radio Times magazine, in their Dec.16-22 issue, in honor of Driving Lessons debuting on ITV1 Sunday, December 17th.
You can read the full article, HERE.
December 6:
Rupert, along with his good friend and cast mate Emma Watson, gave an interview to 'ONE' magazine, a french publication for their December 06/January 07 issue.
You can read it in full, HERE.
Scans: Page 1 & Page 2
Thanks go to Clélia, an RG.N staffer, for the translation
December 1:
While doing his US promotional tour for DL last month, he sat down with The Sacramento Bee for an interview.
You can read it in full, HERE.
Thanks go to Jenn for bringing it to our attention
November 27:
Rupert, along with James & Oliver Phelps, attended the Kids BAFTA Awards last night, as Goblet of Fire was nominated for two Children's Votes and it won for the 'BAFTA Kids Vote'. Rupert and the Phelps brothers were there to accept the award.
RG.N exclusive pictures: 1, 2 and 3
Additional pictures: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
Thanks go to Regina for bringing them to our attention
RG.N exclusive clips: 1 and 2
November 22:
A couple of months ago Rupert was featured and interviewed in Parade Magazine's October issue and several pics were published. However, the complete photoshoot finally surfaced yesterday.
Pictures: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21
November 21:
MTV's Total Request Live aired a special behind-the-scenes look at Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix yesterday, In it the reporter interviews a lot of the cast and crew of the movie, and of course, it includes a brief interview with Rupert.
You can check it out, HERE.
Thanks go to Regina for bringing it to our attention
Screen Caps: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10
Thanks to R-G.us
Rupert is interviewed and featured in the HBO On Demand's sneak peak of Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix airing today, which shows a lot of the footage and behind-the-scenes action from the movie!
You can check it out, HERE.
Courtesy of HPANA
Screen Caps: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
November 12:
Rupert was interviewed by CW2 in Denver via satelitte while he was in L.A. a couple of weeks ago for the promotion of Driving Lessons.
You can view the video clip, HERE
November 10:
Driving Lessons is being released in Canada today! It will be shown in both Toronto and Vancouver. Check the first post of his Driving Lessons Appreciation Thread for details.
A new video interview has now surfaced. Rupert was interviewed while in San Francisco a couple of weeks ago for his promotional tour for Driving Lessons. He appeared on the CBS Morning Show there, on channel 13 in Sacramento.
You can view it, HERE.
November 7:
Rupert will be appearing live tonight on HDNET's 'Higher Definition Show' at 10:00 pm, EST. He'll be there to talk about Driving Lessons. This of course is for those who have HD television and are able to tune in. Hopefully, a downloadable version will be available soon.
November 3:
The Washington Post conducted an over-the-phone interview with Rupert and they posted it on their Website today.
You can read it in full, HERE.
November 2:
While in Chicago a couple of weeks ago, you may remember him sitting down for a televised interview on the CW's WGN-Chicago Morning Show. Well, he apparently also went in for an interview with their radio affiliate WGN-Radio as the audio clip has now just been made available.
You can listen to the 14 minute interview, HERE.
Pictures: (with the interviewer) 1
Info and picture courtesy of R-G.us
November 1:
Google Video posted an interview ANS Entertainment conducted with Rupert in promotion of Driving Lessons.
You can listen to it, HERE, please right click and save as*
Video clip courtesy of R-G.us
Rupert 'appeared' on another radio program which aired on the weekend. He was interviewed by Stephen Schaefer of WSP1-Art Radio.
You can listen to it, HERE, please right click and save as*
Audio clip is thanks to R-G.us
 Please refer to the post below for older news
October 30:
Fox News' Dallas Morning Show aired a pre-recorded interview of Rupert with Maria Sotolongo.
You can watch part 1, Maria Talks with Rupert Grint and part 2, Maria at the Movies: Driving Lessons.
October 26:
Reporter David Lamble of the Bay Area Reporter has written a new and wonderful article featuring Rupert. It's one of the best and most intimate articles ever written so far.
You may read it in full, HERE.
Another fun and cute featured article has just popped up! Rupert spent some time with Rick Press, a reporter for the Dallas Star-Telegram, last week on his US promotional tour for Driving Lessons. Rick took Rupert bowling and they had their interview right in the middle of the bowling alley!
You can read it, HERE.
Clip: HERE
Pictures: 1, 2 and 3
October 24:
Teen Hollywood interviewed Rupert when he was in Beverly Hills last week during his Driving Lessons press tour.
You can read it, HERE
Pictures: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Rupert was interviewed on Celluloid Dreams Radio Show, KSJS-90.5 FM in San Jose, CA. (I believe this was recorded last week when he was on the California leg of his press tour, but only aired yesterday)
You can listen to the audio clip, HERE - 9.02MB.
October 23:
Part 2 of Rupert's interview on Reelz Channel is now available. He sat down with Leonard Maltin for his 'Secret's Out' program.
You can view it, HERE.
He also sat down with Groucho Reviews for a written interview. You can read it in full, HERE.
He was interviewed by Rebecca Murray of About.com. You can read his complete interview, HERE.
October 20:
More Rupert video interviews!
First off, you can see his interview on Fox News Chicago, HERE.
We then have his appearance on CW Chicago WGN-9.
You can watch it, HERE.
Lastly, he was in Dallas-Forthworth yesterday and appeared on WFAA-Channel 8's 'Good Morning Texas' program.
The video clip can be seen, HERE.
He also did a written interview with Moviehole.net ~ Interview: Rupert Grint.
October 19:
More stuff from his press tour!
He was interviewed by IGN while in L.A., during his promotion for Driving Lessons.
You can watch it, HERE.
Thanks to Geordie, ICM reader
He appeared on San Francisco's View from the Bay talk show program earlier this week.
Clips: Part 1 and Part 2.
VH-1 did a short interview with him, where they ask him about Driving Lessons, Ron & Hermione, etc.
You can read it in full, Rupert Grint - 5 Questions.
He then appeared on E!Online's Top Ten.
You can view the clip, HERE.
He also sat down for an interview with Mike Richards of ReelzChannel.com.
You can view the clip, HERE; it should start playing as soon as the page finishes loading.
October 17:
Some follow-ups to Rupert's press tour yesterday!
He appeared on KTLA's Morning Show in a very relaxed and laidback atmosphere. It's a fun and easy-going interview.
You can view it, HERE.
courtesy of Marcie, Sparkling Illusions
He then did an online interview on JewReview.net.
You can view it through this link.
R-G.us was lucky to take part in a press interview that was done with Rupert sometime yesterday.
An audio clip is up on their site. You can listen to it, HERE.
Pictures: 1 and 2
October 16:
As previously announced, Rupert is currently in Los Angeles today doing some tv and radio interviews for the promotion of Driving Lessons.
He appeared on Indie 103.1 Radio early this morning. You can listen to it, HERE, but please right click and save as.
Thanks go to ICM for capturing the audio
Pictures: 1, 2 and 3
More audio and video interviews to come... as soon as we get some links and/or downloadable versions. So stay tuned!!
A new online interview has surfaced today... Rupert sat down for an interview with the Newsday Newspaper while he was in NYC last week.
You can read it in full, HERE.
October 13:
Driving Lessons finally hits US theaters TODAY!! It will be showing in a limited number of theaters in the NYC and L.A. areas! For anyone living near those areas, be sure to go and see it! Rupert deserves our support!
Rupert was interviewed on 'Clips & Quips' while he was in NY. You can see it, HERE.
He was also interviewed on CW11's (NY) morning show.
You can watch it, HERE.
Rupert is now in Los Angeles to, of course, promote DL. It's been announced today that he will be interviewed on the L.A. Morning Show on KTLA. He should appear around 9:30 am (PDT).
He'll also be doing a radio interview on Indie 103.1 FM on Monday, at about 8:07 am, again Pacific time.
You'll be able to listen to it live on this page. Hopefully, a downloadable version will become available.
He'll be doing another radio interview, Monday, on Super Estrella National Radio Show, at 7:00 am (PDT). The link will give you the list of stations which will carry the program in your area.
Rupert did another interview with MTV Overdrive at Dave and Busters in NYC. He was interviewed by SuChin Pak. [Unfortunately, those of us living outside the U.S. cannot watch the video  it is available only to U.S. residents]
You can watch it, HERE, under "Flick'd: Driving Lessons".
Thankfully, the interview's been put up on YouTube for the non U.S. residents! You can watch it at the following links:
Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3
Thanks to Stephanie at RG.N for uploading them
October 12:
3 new interviews to share with you!
First of all, Rupert was interviewed by AM New York where he talks about both Driving Lessons and Order of the Phoenix.
You can read it HERE, as the first posted interview.
The second comes to us from BlackFilm.com, where he's joined by Jeremy Brock.
You may read it also in the same post, HERE, as the second posted interview.
And last but not least, MTV.com has posted today an interview they did with Rupert.
You can read the complete interview, HERE. He talks mostly of Driving Lessons in this one.
October 11:
Rupert was in New York City last night for the Sony Pictures Classics Premiere of Driving Lessons. It took place at the Chelsea Clearview West Cinemas, he was accompanied by Jeremy Brock and Laura Linney.
You can see pictures of him at GettyImages, WireImage, as well as ICM.
Watermarked Pictures (gettyimages): 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
He gave a new televised interview on CW11 New York yesterday. In it he speaks of course of Driving Lessons and Order of the Phoenix as well as happily admitting to having finally passed his driver's test!! 
The link to the interview can be found, HERE, simply by clicking 'Rupert Grint LIVE' found on the top right hand corner of the page.
There's a downloadable version of the interview at RG-us, thanks to Karrie!
Thanks go to both ICM and RG.N for the above info and details
He was also pictured out and about near Central Park yesterday.
Pictures: 1 and 2.
Courtesy of gettyimages.com
October 9:
Rupert was interviewed by Parade Magazine in their October 2006 issue which came out on the weekend.
You can see the scan and read the article, HERE.
Thanks to Amy for letting us know
Parade Magazine have put up their full interview plus a picture slideshow on their website. You can see it, HERE.
October 2:
Rupert was interviewed by 'The Ticket', a UK entertainment newspaper, when he was in Edinburgh last month for the promotion of Driving Lessons at a tea party and which has now just surfaced.
You can read the article and newspaper scan, HERE.
Source: ICM
September 21:
Last weekend, The Times featured an interview they did with Rupert in their "Knowledge" section. Rupert talks about music and some of his favorite bands.
You can see the scan and read the article, HERE.
Thanks to Regina for bringing it to our attention and to RG.N for the scan
He also gave an interview to You Magazine recently.
You can see the full scan and read the article, HERE.
Thanks to Sandrinha for bringing it over for us
September 19:
A new video interview that Rupert made with STV.tv has surfaced today. He made it while he was in Edinburgh on August 26th for that day's screening of 'Driving Lessons' at the Edinburgh Film Festival.
You can view it, HERE.
Thanks go to RG.N for the video
September 13:
Rupert gave a wonderful and lengthy interview to Showbiz very recently.
The article can be read, HERE (as the link to the actual article does not work).
Info and article link are thanks to ICM
September 11:
Rupert gave a short interview to Total Film Magazine this week, again to promote 'Driving Lessons'.
You can see the scan and read the article in full, HERE
Info courtesy of ICM
September 9:
Rupert was interviewed earlier on today on BBC4 Radio's Francine Stock's The Final Programme.
You can listen to it, HERE
Audio is courtesy of Dustin at The Daily Prophet
September 8:
Driving Lessons is being released in the U.K. today!
Rupert and Jeremy Brock will be interviewed on today's BBC Radio 4 Show, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm today!!! You can listen to it via this link. Real Player is required.
September 7:
Rupert was interviewed on BBC1's Edith Bowman Radio Show today.
Audio clips are available for download as mp3s, rupert radio 1 pt1.mp3 - 4.71MB and rupert radio 1 pt2.mp3 - 4.27MB
September 5:
Rupert was interviewed on GM.TV this morning to promote the release of 'Driving Lessons' set for Friday.
You can watch the video of it, HERE.
Screen caps are available, HERE.
courtesy of ICM
He appeared on Five News as well this morning (but this was obviously recorded at or around the time of the photocall yesterday), this time sharing the interview with his co-star, Julie Walters, again to promote the upcoming release of their film 'Driving Lessons'.
You can view the video interview, HERE.
Screen caps can be seen, HERE.
courtesy of ICM
September 4:
A lot has happened today!
It was the 'Driving Lessons' Premiere in London at the Curzon Theater in Mayfair!
Rupert and Julie, along with Jeremy Brock were at a photocall this morning for the movie.
You can see pictures of them, HERE.
Thanks to RG.N
You can see pictures of him, along with some of his co-stars, at the actual Premiere, HERE.
courtesy of RG.N
There are more which you can see, HERE
These are courtesy of ICM
More Premiere pictures: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
There are pictures from the After Party that you can see, HERE.
courtesy of Getty Images
Rupert and Julie gave an interview to Film Focus today, but to talk about OotP. You can read it, HERE.
September 2:
Apple Trailers have put up the High Definition trailer for 'Driving Lessons'!
You must have Quicktime 7 in order to view it
Rupert will be appearing on Live On GMTV Today, Tuesday September 5th between 7:00-8:35 AM!
A video will be up shortly after his appearance... it has been guaranteed by RG.N!
Additionally, it has been confirmed that Rupert will be on BBC1's Edith Bowman Radio Show on Thursday September 7th between 1:00-4:00 PM.
Also, it's been announced that on September 8th, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM, Rupert and Jeremy Brock will be interviewed on BBC Radio 4.
You will need Real Player in order to listen to the broadcast
August 28:
Rupert was interviewed by the ladies of RupertGrint.Net, Claire and Kelle, while promoting 'Driving Lessons' in Edinburgh on Saturday (Aug. 26th).
You can read the full interview, HERE.
August 26:
Rupert is in Edinburgh for today's screening of Driving Lessons at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. He'll also take part in a Q&A session afterward, along with co-star Julie Walters and director, Jeremy Brock.
Hopefully, pics and reports should be available soon. So, keep your eyes peeled!
August 24:
Rupert turns 18 today!!  Happy birthday, dear Rupe!!  Many happy returns!
A new trailer for 'Driving Lessons' is now out, and this one focuses more on Rupert's character, Ben, and his journey!
You can view it, HERE!!
He gave an exclusive interview to the Daily Record, I'm a man now --- but I'd rather be a schoolboy.
Thanks to Amy for letting us know
Results are finally in!! You can see the list of the winning nominees in the first post of The Gingers Thread.
August 21:
A bit late with the news... but the official theatrical trailer for Rupert's movie Driving Lessons is now available online for everyone to watch!
You can view it HERE
Thanks to Laura for letting us know and hunter4ever for putting it up on YouTube
August 15:
Rupert gave a "five minute interview" to the The Independent.
You can read it in full HERE.
Thanks to Laura for bringing the news to our attention, courtesy of RG.N
August 14:
You may now vote for The Gingers! These are in honor of Rupert's upcoming 18th birthday and showcases his work in the last year. Jen & I thought it would be a fun way to show our admiration for everything he has accomplished over the past 12 months. Please read the first post for the details on the voting procedure, it's very easy.
Voting will be open until August 22nd, 2006... and the 'winners' should be announced August 24th. Have fun!
August 9:
Rupert has apparently signed on to do a forthcoming but as yet unspecified television project for ITV.
The network wants to 'revitalise' its main channel ITV1, by bringing in some big-name stars, of which include Robbie Coltraine, Julie Walters and Rupert.
You can read the article, HERE. More information as it becomes available.
Info source courtesy of RG.N
August 3:
It isn't a major award... but Rupert has been nominated as Favorite Male Movie Star (category #12) at the Australian Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards! For once, he's nominated alongside Dan and Emma. So, let's all show him, and the world, our appreciation and support of him by voting for him and hopefully help him win!
The start of the voting process can be found HERE - you must 'register' with a nickname and the address fields may be a bit confusing but it's easy once you work your way around. So, come on... let's vote for Rupert!!
The voting is open until September 20th and the winners will be announced in October.
Also take note that Goblet of Fire is also nominated for Favorite Movie.
August 2:
Rupert did another interview with yet another Portuguese magazine, TV7 Dias.
You can see the scans and read the article, HERE
Thanks go to Mia (an RG.N reader) for the translation
July 28:
Rupert is featured in a Portuguese-based magazine titled Flash!
You can see the scan of it, as well as a translation of the article, HERE.
Thanks to Sandi for the scan and Mia (an ICM reader) for the translation
July 20:
It was reported today that on July 18th, Rupert attended 'The George Benson Live Show' at the "Tennis Court", Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy, Vale do Lobo in Almancil, Portugal. George Benson is a famous jazz singer/musician. Rupert has been/was vacationing in the area before going back to work on the Order of the Phoenix set in August.
Pictures: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Info and pics courtesy of ICM
July 19:
First of all, my apologies for putting this up so late but it's due to circumstances beyond my control! *sigh* Don't ask! 
On Saturday July 15th, Rupert was a mystery guest on the BBC's 'A Question of Sport' show, where a contestant/viewer had to guess who he was. He performed a scene from The Color of Money and while looking at the camera shot a pool ball into a corner pocket!
You can view the video clip at RG.N, in their July 15th News Section.
You can also view screencaps, HERE ~ courtesy of ICM
Great news! It was confirmed today to RG.N that Rupert will indeed be present at the second Driving Lessons screening at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, August 26th at 4:00 pm, at the Dominion Cinema!! The first screening is already completely sold out but tickets are still available for the one Rupert is attending -- you can book tickets HERE, you just need to register in order to do so.
For more information on the festival, you may check out their Official Website, as well as their Driving Lessons Page.
July 11:
HotPress.com is giving a number of pairs of tickets to a special screening of 'Driving Lessons' as part of the Galway Film Fleadh. The screening is taking place TOMORROW (7/12) at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall Main Theater!
News courtesy of RG.N
Also, it was confirmed today by HotPress.com that 'Driving Lessons' will be released in the U.K. on September 15th 8th!. As for North America, it was reported by TLC that it will be in limited release in select cities and venues on October 13th!
July 5:
'Backstage', another Brazilian publication, have featured Rupert in their magazine with a one page spread. The pictures used aren't new but it's still great publicity and shows the recognition of his talent and worldwide appeal!
The scan can be seen HERE.
Scan is courtesy of rupertgrint.com.br
The translation of the one-page spread is now available. You can read it, HERE.
Translation is thanks to Laura, an RG.N reader
July 3:
Rupert is now featured in a new and wonderful magazine spread in 'Smack', a Brazilian-based publication.
Scans were made by rupertgrint.com.br: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8
The translation of the first four scans are now ready. You can read parts 1-4, HERE.
Scans 5-8 have been translated. You may read them, HERE.
Translations are thanks to Marianne, reader at RG.N
The award winners were announced today for the competing films at the Moscow International Film Festival and Driving Lessons has won an amazing 4 awards!
- Russian Guild of Film Critics for Best Film in Competition
- Audience Award, Best Film in Main Competition (exit poll vote)
- Special Prize, Golden St. George Film (Grand Jury)
- Best Actress, Silver St. George awarded to Julie Walters
Please refer to the post below for older news
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