The CBS affiliate in Pittsburgh captured some footage during filming of Perks of Being a Wallflower. If you’ve read the book, I think this scene is where Sam (Emma Watson’s character) climbs in the back of the pickup and stands up while Patrick (Ezra Miller) drives very fast through a tunnel. Landslide is playing on the tape player, they burst out of the tunnel and see the downtown lights, and Charlie (Logan Lerman) feels they are all “infinite”.

Empire Magazine’s new issue with the Ultimate Movie Celebration supplement is on sale today. During the photoshoots and interviews with the cast members, Empire asked them to sum up their Harry Potter experience in a single word.

What would your one word be?

British artist Mark Demsteader has created a series of portraits of Emma Watson. The “Emma” collection consists of 34 works in charcoal and gouache, ink, and oils. Emma initially contacted Demsteader to purchase some of his work as a 21st birthday present to herself, and instead he asked if he could paint a series of her.

The collection will be on exhibit at the Panter & Hall Gallery on Bury Street in London, June 15 through July 1. Items are available for purchase now through their website. 10% of the proceeds will be donated to “Emma’s charity of choice, CAMFED International, a charity which supports the education of girls and economic empowerment of young women in Africa.”

“There is a gallery in Oxford that I used to look in after school which exhibited Mark’s work. His paintings were always my favourite. For my 21st birthday I decided to contact Mark to buy some of his work. When he asked if he could paint a series of paintings of me, I was a bit nervous about the idea at first but obviously incredibly flattered – it was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down. I am really excited that Mark said he would support CAMFED International with this exhibition, too. They are a great charity doing an amazing job educating girls in Africa. I am Mark’s biggest fan and I am hugely grateful.” – Emma Watson

“It has been a wonderful privilege to work with Emma on these images. The idea behind them is to make a collection to celebrate Emma’s birthday. I wanted to capture a moment in time, and by making each piece a quick snapshot, I hope to capture Emma as she reaches 21. In some way I hope these works celebrate Emma in what she has achieved already, and in all the many possibilities to come.” – Mark Demsteader

We have previews of the series in our gallery. You can read more about the artist and the collection on Emma’s official site, and larger previews of some of the works can be seen.

If anyone has a chance to go see the exhibit, let us know what you thought about it.

WB has released a new banner for Deathly Hallows: Part 2, featuring Emma as Hermione Granger. This is the second in a series of ‘It All Ends’ posters that are coming out this week. Click the thumb for an HQ image.

Thanks to Vince for sending in our first scans from Empire Magazine’s ultimate celebration issue. Now we have the text that goes along with that new picture of Emma. Harry Potter screenwriter Steve Kloves says of Emma, “Emma is truly brilliant. Emma was always the one who, we thought, might leave, and I always said that if she left, I would leave.”

Emma does admit to having had doubts about continuing to act. “I got the role when I was so young. You know, it wasn’t something I was looking for; it found me. So there are times when I question, ‘Am I any good? Is this the thing I should be doing?’ Doing theatre at university has really helped: I didn’t know if I’d be able to do it, whether people would let me, whether I’d feel comfortable enough, and I totally do, which is the most wonderful feeling. And I do love Hermione. She’s still kept that bookish, goody two-shoes element, but she’s now much more aware. Being around the boys has definitely changed her. She’s loosened up a bit. She’s a woman now, or she’s becoming a woman.”

Three new HQ images of Emma as Hermione from the photoshoot for Deathly Hallows have been released. Thanks to Oclumencia.

The Sun has posted a sneak preview of Empire Magazine’s special Harry Potter issue coming out this Thursday the 26th. Along with new shots of Dan and Rupert, they have this amazing shot of Emma, and a snip from their interview with her. ‘Emma says she has enjoyed growing up with her character. She adds: “I do love Hermione. Being around the boys has definitely changed her – she’s loosened up a bit. She’s becoming a woman.”‘

And a stunning closeup…

Empire has posted previews of the regular and collector edition covers.

The first pictures of Emma in costume as Sam on the set of Perks of Being a Wallflower have appeared. There has been speculation on whether Emma would wear a wig, but it looks like all natural Emma to me.

Empire Magazine has put up a new photo of Emma on their Ultimate Celebration preview page. Strange. Only Emma’s picture has changed, the other cast photos are the same as before. Well, I do think this is a better picture than the last one, more fun. The next issue of Empire Magazine will have a 36 page special feature on Harry Potter, with new photoshoots, on the set images, stories and interviews with all the cast. The issue goes on sale May 26. We’ll try to have scans up as soon as we can.


Speaking of scans, we have a bunch to post. Emma sent us an old scan of Teen People. Kok Yan sent us a couple scans from the Malaysian Cleo, and Tania sent in US Weekly scans.

And from Elmira we have scans of Elle, Glamour, Top Cinema, InStyle, Total DVD, Total Film, Viva Beauty and a hi res scan from Marie Claire.

We have 6 new outtakes from last year’s photoshoot for Marie Claire by the photographer Tesh.  Only MQs unfortuneately. Thanks to IHW.

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