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Today was the big premiere of "The Chronicles of Narnia" in London. Lany guests were invited including Prince Charles and his new wife Camilla. Many photos of this event will soon be available in our galleries, so stay tuned !

"The Next Orlando Bloom"

William Moseley is among the short list of raising stars. TEEN PEOPLE even gave him the following nickname : " the next Orlando Bloom" !

Here is a transcript from the article with the picture.

THE NEXT ORLANDO BLOOM

During the filming of this December's The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe WIlliam did a lot of growing up. “I was living in New Zealand by myself doing my own washing, cooking and burning everything, making my socks pink in the wash and stuff,� But the domestic drama was worth it. “I feel like I worked on an amazing thing,� says William, 18. “My life has totally changed."

In The Daily Telegraph

William Moseley and Anna Popplewell briefly chat about phobias, careers, and their relationship as onscreen brother and sister.

"Why I needed a body double by the Narnia star aged 16"

Like most professional actresses, Anna Popplewell insisted on the use of a body double for certain film scenes. Unlike most actresses, it wasn't because of insecurities about her appearance. The truth was far more prosaic: she's scared of mice.

"I'm absolutely terrified of rodents," she says. "I thought the director was winding me up. I don't think he understood just how much of a phobia it was. He called me over one day and had a mouse in his hand and I just burst into tears."


Anna Popplewell
She can be forgiven her timidity - Anna is, after all, only 16. But despite her young age, she stars in a film tipped to be one of the biggest box office hits of the year: the £110 million film adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, released on December 9.

The film, directed by Andrew Adamson, has taken four years to make and features a host of British acting talent, including Jim Broadbent, Liam Neeson and Tilda Swinton as the White Witch, who has cast a spell over Narnia condemning it to eternal winter.

Anna plays Susan Pevensie, the second-eldest of four siblings sent away from home during the Second World War who stumble upon a wardrobe that gives them access to the magical world of Narnia.

Her elder brother, Peter, is played by an 18-year-old A-Level student, William Moseley. The foursome is completed by Georgie Henley, 10, as Lucy and Skandar Keynes, 14, as Edmund.

"It can be bizarre," says Anna. "Today I had a normal day at school, then I went to Armani Couture and spent three hours looking for a dress to wear to the premiere, then I went home to do my essays.

"If my friends are jealous, they don't show it. I'm at an all girls school [North London Collegiate School in Edgware] which could be quite catty but I've been very lucky. I had mock GCSEs on the day I got back to school after six months filming so there were 20 minutes of screaming 'Oh my god, you're here' and then it was straight back to 'Have you done your biology?' "

Anna, who like all the young actors had a tutor on set, sat her GCSEs after filming ended in April and got 10 A*s - much to the chagrin of her co-star, Moseley.

"I mean, who gets that?" he asks during their first interview, looking at her disgustedly across the sofa through a mop of unkempt fair hair. "She'll be world leader soon."

In addition to being a talented young actress - her previous films include Girl with a Pearl Earring and Mansfield Park - Anna is the granddaughter of the former High Court judge Sir Oliver Popplewell.

Her father, Andrew, is a barrister and her mother, Debra, an immunologist. She has two younger siblings, Lulu, 12, and Freddie, nine, who have both also acted in films. But has she ever been tempted by a career in law? "I love my grandfather, he's hilarious, especially his bushy eyebrows," she says giggling. "The idea had occurred to me but at the moment, I'm not sure what I want to do."

Moseley, on the other hand, is determined to pursue a life in acting. He definitely has the pedigree - he is the son of the British cinematographer Peter Moseley.

Both actors endured an 18-month audition process to be selected from more than 2,000 hopefuls and spent six months filming in New Zealand and three weeks in Prague. Despite working together intensively, they insist that there was no romance.

"I love little Anna, but we've got so much respect for each other and we really quickly fell into the roles of brother and sister as soon as we started filming," says Moseley. "I'm naturally protective of her." He pauses. "I don't think I'm going to reveal if I have a girlfriend."

He might only be 18, but Moseley has already mastered the perfect film star response.

IGN Entertainment

IGN ENTERTAINMENT website has put online a new video interview of William and Anna Popplewell. Be sure to check it out IGN VIDEO INTERVIEW !

William talks about how he got the role and how he sees his character, Peter. We also learn that William's favourite character in Narnia is Aslan ! At the end of the interview, Will & Anna say that they would both love to return in a Narnia sequel but they just don't know yet if there will be another one.

Will's favorite actress ? Jessica Alba

The four British kids who play the Pevensie children in "The Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" are experts at make-believe.

Not only did they have to pretend a tennis ball was a talking lion named Aslan, but they also engaged in long, on-screen conversations with the toys that stood in for talking beavers and centaurs.

While making the film, they've also traveled the world, from New Zealand to California, learning to ride horses, brandish swords and shoot arrows.

We caught up with three of them - Georgie Henley, 10; Skandar Keynes, 14; and William Moseley, 18 (who play, respectively, Lucy, Edmund and Peter) in Manhattan. Here's what they told us - once they quit teasing one another.

What was the coolest thing about shooting "Narnia"?

Georgie: We were in the Czech Republic in this huge studio with a 30-foot tank, and there was a slide going into it. Tons of water would come swishing down the slide, and it would hit us on this [fake] iceberg and we'd go up and up and up on this huge wave.

William: Mine was horseback riding. We got to gallop on a white unicorn across the fields, with snow-capped mountains in the background and a full suit of armor and a sword and shield.

Skandar: The last time I went horse-riding, Will starts galloping full speed. My horse was very competitive, so he went for it. And I whupped Will.

William: Yea, Skandar. Well done. Sure.

Ever get scared?

Georgie: I was very scared of horses. Now I really like them. I also overcame my fear of the dark. Once all the lights went out on the set and Andrew [Adamson, the director] held my hand and he was like, "Don't worry, Georgie." And then your eyes get adjusted to it and you think, "Oh, it's not that bad."

What's your favorite Narnia creature?

William: My favorite is Aslan. I wasn't sure how realistic he would look and how much I would believe it.

Since Aslan was a tennis ball, how'd you pet his fur?

William: We'd just use our imaginations.

Skandar: With the Beavers, Andrew would get into a green fox suit and squat down and come into the scene.

What's it like being a teen heartthrob?

Skandar: [Laughing] After school, I was hanging out with these girls and there's one I've never seen before. So she runs up to me and tells me I'm in Teen Vogue. And I'm like, "Yeah, that's me." I'm thinking, this is the way to live. And she goes, "So you must know Will."

William: That's a little harsh.

Skandar: Will loves it.

William: I don't think we can prepare ourselves. We take every minute as it comes. Skandar will ground me.

Who's your favorite actress?

Georgie: Kate Winslet, Natalie Portman and Julia Roberts.

William: Jessica Alba.

Skandar: Judi Dench.

[William laughs]

Skandar: The question isn't, which actress do you have a crush on, Will. It's which actress is your favorite? Judi Dench. What's wrong with that?

"Skandar reminds me that I look very ugly"

Exuberant and eloquent, William and Anna impressed me when I spoke to them on the phone ever the summer. Meeting them in person, I got the feeling I was talking to two potential big screen heavyweights. A pre-collegiate Colin Firth and young Rachel Weisz? You never know.

After eighteen months of nerve-wracking auditions, William Moseley and Anna Popplewell left the comfortable world of British home life for the New Zealand sets and overwhelming expectations of Andrew Adamson’s “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.� Now the teenaged actors, who play Peter and Susan Pevensie, have been branded into happy meal action figures and scanned into Narnia video games.

Q: Did you grow up reading the Narnia books?

ANNA: Yeah. I read the books when I was about seven, and reread them when I was 14, during the casting process.

WILLIAM: I used to listen to the stories when I was about seven years old. I always loved them. I used to listen to the story tape. Then when I was 15 I was auditioning for the part and I wasn’t sure if the stories would still relate to me, because I was a little bit cool. I’m a teenager! Then I read the stories and I still loved them. The issues still relate to me, if not even more so. I loved them and they confirmed my thoughts of being in the film.

Q: What was the audition process like for you?

WILLIAM: It was very, very long. It was 18 months long. Actually Anna and I met each other at one of the first auditions. Then we went through and met Georgie (Henley) and Skandar (Keynes). It was a lot of hard work. They auditioned something like 2500 kids.

ANNA: When you go in for an audition you put yourself up for rejection. You accept that you might be too tall, too short, not good enough. I think at first you try to not too emotionally involved, but when you get to the end of an 18 month process it’s very nerve-wracking.

Q: Did you guys get a lot of weapons training?

ANNA: I got to do some archery, which is fun.

WILLIAM: I had a stunt trainer who would teach me kick boxing, and then I would learn the choreographed moves in sword practice. He would say to use the sword as an extension of your arm. I would learn the special awareness between two stunt people. I also learned horse riding; I learned stunt riding for seven and a half months. I got to a stage where I could gallop this white horse bareback in full armor, with a sword and shield.

Q: You didn’t have a stunt double to do that stuff?

WILLIAM: I did, but they spent most of the say sitting around, because I really wanted to do that stuff myself. I didn’t want someone to do my stunts, they’re my stunts, and I wanted to do them. I said to Mark Johnson, the producer, “Mark, please, just one more stunt.� “OK, this is the last one!�

ANNA: I think Mark adapted the phrase, ‘You can do it, but you can’t fall off.’

Q: What was the most surprising thing about making this film?

ANNA: The most surprising thing to me was the scale of the movie. I loved the books and of course read the script, but when I got to New Zealand I was surprised by the size of the sets and the number of the crew. I had never been on such a big production. I’m continuing to be surprised by the amount of press it’s receiving, the amount of attention.

Q: You were acting against a lot of creatures and landscapes that were added later. What was that like?

WILLIAM: I think it was really down to what our Aslan looks like. What our Beaver looks like, what our werewolf looks like. We had read the stories so we already had an image in our minds of what it looked like to us. So we would take that picture, take that image and put it out there. That, I suppose, is what’s interesting about seeing the final version – we’re seeing Andrew’s vision, Andrew’s imagination, Andrew’s personal lion, werewolf and beaver. I don’t think it was ever a problem, I think it was a bonus.

Q: What was harder- imagining what was around you or what animal you were talking to?

ANNA: I think what was around us because imagining something in front of you, it’s just one interaction. Whereas the backgrounds are more subtle. For instance when we were shooting most of the snow scenes we were indoors, in heavy coats and lots of layers, and it was sometimes difficult to remember to be cold.

WILLIAM: The backgrounds were – the sets, I mean, were amazing. The detail that went into each set was probably as much to bring us into a scene as it was to bring the audience into the scene. There were tiny little details you would never see as an audience, you know, miniscule things inside Mrs. Beaver’s hut. Little things for her children.

ANNA: Knitting needles.

WILLIAM: Little sleds for them to go out on. It was absolutely amazing. How could we not feel like we were in Narnia on these snow sets and these water sets?

Q: How difficult was it to leave that when shooting was all over?

ANNA: It was quite weird. It was like coming out of the wardrobe, I suppose. We were part of this amazing adventure and had to come back to reality. I was nervous about coming back from New Zealand and going to regular school. I hadn’t been to school with my teenage friends in six months. But actually it went swimmingly and was made easy for me.

WILLIAM: For me, because it was about my progression to adulthood I suppose, the weekends I would hang out with the adults. Some of the assistant directors were 20 or something, and I would spend time with them. It was bizarre because I was at this stage of independence and my friends were all at school. Now having to go back to school and having to repeat a year, because I’ve almost taken a gap year through this whole process, I find that very, very bizarre. I’ve already had that feel, that understanding of living by myself and knowing how hard it can be without mum doing all the washing.

Q: Where do you go from here?

WILLIAM: I really want to finish school – who doesn’t finish high school? I really want to finish high school and then I would love to get into the world and learn as much as I can. I’m the kind of person who learns from doing things; if I’m out there experiencing things I’m much better.

Q: Peter is sort of the dad of the group. Sometimes he can seem a little stiff. How do you approach him?

WILLIAM: I suppose I’m very similar. I’m the eldest of my family, and my family would remind me of how bossy I am.

ANNA: Leadership skills!

WILLIAM: I thought of myself in that role. I thought about his moral dilemmas and the choices he has to make, and how difficult that is for him. So I sort of felt that I was going on the same journey as Peter; I was stepping on a set for the first time, I was slightly insecure about my actions, I was not so full with everything I was doing. But my confidence grew, and as we went through Narnia and everything developed.

Q: Susan is very sensible. Anna, are you like that?

ANNA: I think it’s interesting. Susan is the least developed of the four characters in the book. When people asked me who I was going off to New Zealand to play and I said Susan, they said, “Oh yeah, the boring one.� I thought it was OK that she was boring but I wanted people to understand why she was that way. It was important for me to build on CS Lewis’ writing, which Ann (Peacock, the screenwriter) really did, and to make people understand why she felt to skeptical about Narnia. Being forced into a maternal role while being evacuated- and yet Peter is the one with the authority. She feels frustrated because while she feels responsible she can’t really make the decisions. She can’t call the shots. She has to grow up rather quickly, and the lesson she learns from Narnia is that it’s OK to be a child. It’s OK to be a kid.

Q: You have toys and video games featuring you now. That must be strange.

ANNA: My brother bought the video game and walked me into the lamppost about eight times. I think it’s very weird to see your face on stuff in public places. I was confronted by a cereal box the other day, which took me by surprise. Most of it’s going straight over my head.

WILLIAM: As long as one child isn’t above everybody else. It’s four children stepping forward as a family. We experienced Narnia and New Zealand together for the first time, and we’re experiencing all this publicity together for the first time. If anyone does step on the platform we’re very brutally honest in bringing them back down to Earth. Skandar reminds me that I have a picture in a magazine and that I look very ugly! We’re very quick to bring each other down. And our siblings are brutally honest with us.

Q: You react very realistically to the wolves jumping out at you. What were you really reacting to?

ANNA: I was amazed when I finally saw the film because but I was worried about us looking real next to these animated characters. But it was really just Andrew’s direction, telling us what was in the scene or coming down on the floor and prowling around like a wolf. He really did everything to make it real and help us.

Q: Were they all CGI wolves or were there real wolves?

ANNA: There were some real wolves on set. Actually, one of the shots, where we’re running away from Father Christmas, when we think he’s the White Witch, there were these real wolves around the set. They weren’t allowed on the set when we were filming. Andrew told me he let one into the studio, so I was running really fast. I thought he was joking, but a little bit of me believed him.

Q: You seem to have taken this experience- filming in the movie and handling publicity- in stride. What, if anything, has prepared you for this experience?

WILLIAM: You can’t really cope with it. You can’t sit down and say you’re going to cope with it all. You end up giving miserable interviews and not being yourself. You take every minute as it comes. It’s the only way to do it. Each question you take as just that question. You can’t look at the overview, you can’t look down. It’s funny, once you get to the top you can smile and sit back and laugh.

ANNA: I think that taking on the responsibility of these roles, moving to New Zealand for six months and now doing this, I think it’s a big deal. I was very apprehensive at first about taking it on. It’s really the support I’ve had from my family. My family is great. My younger brother and sister also act but my parents aren’t in any way pushy about it. My mother is a doctor and my dad is a lawyer and they think we’re mad. But they’ve been so supportive and really wonderful. Also my school – I’m at an all girls school and it could have been very catty and difficult for me, but it hasn’t been. They’ve been wonderful and I’m really grateful.

Q: What did you think of the actors they hired to play you as grown ups at the end of the film?

ANNA: That was the weirdest thing, knowing they were going to cast those people. I actually walked into Sophie (Winkleman) in London and she said, “I’m sorry, are you Susan?� I was so freaked out because she spoke like me. I think she went to an all girls London school as well, and it was a very similar setting. It was very weird. (But) I thought they looked really great. Rachel Henley plays the older Lucy, and she’s Georgie’s older sister, which I think was great.

WILLIAM: I actually met Noah (Huntley) at a wig fitting because he was getting his hair like me. It was totally bizarre. But then we actually met up for tea and I really, really found him interesting. Whether that’s because I find myself interesting… but he gave me some really great advice, some of the best advice I got throughout the film. He was really nice and really pleasant and it was nice to have that support. It was totally bizarre, but you have to take it like it comes.

Q: Anna, I heard you had a problem with some mice on set.

ANNA: Luckily we all had doubles on the film. Andrew asked me what I was most afraid of, and I said “mice.� I’m absolutely petrified of them. He thought that was funny because I had to do a scene with mice at the Stone Table. Silly me, I thought these mice would be computer generated. We have a lot of animals in the film, and apart from the wolves they pretty much are all computer generated. But Andrew said, ‘Nope, these mice will be real.’ I don’t think I believed him until the day of shooting when he held a real mouse up to me and I screamed. I chickened out, and none of the shots with the mice have my face in them since it’s a double.

Q: William, was there anything on set that scared you?

WILLIAM: Anna!

ANNA: Actually all the scenes with me where you don’t see his face, that’s a double, too!

Appearance on The Early Show

There's a video online of The Early Show on CBSNews.com.

William Moseley and Skandar Keynes spoke to The Early Show co-anchor Rene Syler about their roles.

Skandar, while playing Edmund, grew 6 1/2 inches while making the movie, so he had to have his armor adjusted weekly. The young actor also can play the cornet and flute. He also studies tae kwon do. He was 9 years old when he began his acting career with a role in the Royal Shakespeare Company production of "Macbeth" for British television.

He also can ride a horse but he is not an expert. He and William told Syler that in one scene, when he was riding a horse, he actually tried to tell the horse to go left. Instead, the horse took a right and then jumped. "I ended up sitting on his neck," Skandar said, as William chimed in, "I was laughing so much!"

In "The Chronicles of Narnia," Edmund Pevensie is the most boisterous and mischievous of the family and, once in Narnia, finds himself dangerously tempted to join forces with the White Witch. Is Skandar like that in real life? "In ways, I am," the young actor replied. "I can be like him in ways.

Not entirely like him. I'm not as evil."

William Moseley, as Peter Pevensie, is making his movie debut in "The Chronicles of Narnia." His father is English cinematographer Peter Moseley. A native of Gloucestershire in the Cotswolds area of England, William was first spotted by casting director Pippa Hall seven years ago when she was casting a British TV movie. She kept her eye on him over the years that followed, which led to his first audition for "The Chronicles of Narnia."

The eldest of the Pevensie kids, Peter leaves London a child yet becomes a brave, grown-up leader fighting for the forces of good while in Narnia.

There are seven "Narnia" books. Are the boys looking forward to continuing in their roles, perhaps in a movie sequel?

William says they have not thought that far ahead. "We just enjoy everything so much. We just tried to relish each moment that we have together as a family and as individuals," he says. "The experience we've been given is, without question, the greatest experience of our life. It's just appreciating those things."

"I do have someone special"

GIRLS LIFE posted an exclusive interview with the Boys of Narnia, William Moseley and Skandar Keynes, in its latest issue (December/January). They both speak about the filming of Narnia, their girlfriends and their hidden talents.

As if you don't know, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe , a tale of four sibs who enter an icy, magical world through a closet, in theaters now. The film's two hotties, William Moseley, 18, and Skandar Keynes, 15, phoned us from their homes near London. And, yes, their English accents make them just as dreamy to talk to as they are to look at.

What was the most exciting part about being in this film?

Skandar Keynes: The free food!

William Moseley: The battle scene, definitely. I had to gallop a white Spanish horse across the battlefield toward New Zealand's white snow-capped mountains. That was wonderful.

SK: At first, I was really bad at riding the horse and wondered why he didn't listen. But then I gained confidence and did some cool rearing stunts on the horses. Sword fighting was cool too. I had wanted to do sword fighting--I saw it on Star Wars and wanted to do it.

You did this in full suits of armor, right?

SK: Yeah. I kept having to get mine refitted because I grew 6-and-a-half inches in the six to seven months we filmed. I'm now rather taller than most people.

WM: It was kinda difficult to do my schoolwork in the armor. To think now that I was once sitting down, doing my English literature in full armor. You didn't take it off during tutoring because it took such a long time to put it on and off.

What's your favorite creature from the film?

WM: The Cyclops. They were amazing. They were quite simple but had independent moving eyes that were so realistic, it was amazing. It was a rubbery plastic sort of thing, with one person in it. A really good mask. I had to battle the Cyclops.

SK: The wolves were really cool. There were about 12 wolves, and they were real. There was one they would let us touch, and I petted it.

Were there any on-set romances?

SK: Will liked the producer's niece. She was really nice and really cute, which was sort of, "Oooh, tension." She was told not to come on set for a bit 'cause he was really distracted. They kept saying I had a crush on Tilda [Swinton, who plays the White Witch], and it was really embarrassing. I don't have a crush on her, but she is really cool.

Do you guys have girlfriends?

WM: I do have someone special, but I'm not going to reveal who it is. We've been together for a while.

SK: I recently split up with a girl after about two months. I'm not sad. I'm over it now. It's cool.

Are you prepared for having female fans flock to you?

WM: I don't know--it's really bizarre. I will just take things as they come. I have to take it in my stride and take a few deep breaths and manage it in the most mature way I can. I think that's probably the best way to deal with it.
SK: This one girl said she saw me in a magazine, and she was asking me all these questions about Will. I told her, "You know, Will has a girlfriend." She was really disappointed.

Do you have any hidden talents?

WM: I love juggling every now and again. I can juggle sort of anything, really. Anything that needs juggling, I can pretty much get it going. Much to my mother's objection, I always juggle the fruit in the house. Whenever I see it, I pick it up and juggle it. But I try to be too elaborate or better at it than I am, so I drop it and my mom gets pretty angry with me.

SK: I can do different things with my tongue, like make it go into four parts. And I can crack my neck and my fingers. When I was young, I fell off a swing, so I have a massive bump on my middle finger that looks weird. I can bend my finger all the way back. The first time, it really hurt, but you sort of get used to it.

We'll take your word on it!

And here is a scan of another magazine.

"Call me Mr Teacup"

mtv: Welcome to TRL! And Congratulations!

william: Wow! Thank you so much!

mtv: How amazing! Your new movie The Chronicles of Narnia; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, opened at number one at the box office, taking in over 67 million dollars! When did you first find out, that it was such a huge-, that it was at number one and what did you do to celebrate?

william: Um, well, I think we found out, yesterday, um, at the Casanova premiere, which I was fortunately invited to. And um, Sienna was there, and Jude was there, so it was nice, little, celebration.

mtv: Very nice, that's a good way to celebrate. Like the star you are, will all the rest of the stars, right?!

william: Well, I was like, totally awkward with those guys, like I mean, seriously, I'm not a star, I assure you, so I was just as nervous as anyone else would have been.

mtv: Really? Did you talk to Jude Law?

william: I did indeed, um, he was, very interesting, and he said his kids loved the film, so that meant alot.

mtv: Very good that's really sweet of him to say, that's really nice. And, recently you attended the premiere in  London , with the entire Royal Family, now, what is that like? Did anyone have to coach you on how to behave around them, what you're supposed to do? Because, that's pretty huge for someone being from England .

william: Yeah, I mean, It was kind of funny just because, you're mean to say to, His Royal Highness, "Good evening, your royal highness", and you're meant to bow, and shake his hand. Unfortunately, to my right I had Skandar, who basically played Edmund, and he just stuck his hand out, and was like "Hey," And I mean, you don't really address the Prince of Wales with just "Hey," you know, it was a little weird.

mtv: So what did you do? Did you have to like...kiss the hand?

william: No you do not kiss the hand! I mean, you don't know where it's been! I mean, please.

mtv: That's true, good point, good point!

william: You just bow, and you know, they're very nice, and they speak to you, and it's all very nice.

mtv: Well that's cool. Now this is your first feature film, and you have literally blown up overnight, I mean, William Moose-everyone is going to know who you are now, with the number one film in the country. So, do your friends treat you any differently, now that you're a superstar?

william: Um, not really. They're just, they've been kind of on this roller coaster ride as I have, I mean it was eighteen months for auditions, and then seven months in New Zealand, and they've just sort of followed me the whole way. And have been so good, and so close, and you know, my brother, my family are brutally honest when my brother plays the video game, he tends to kill me 950 times the first ten minutes he's on the game.

mtv: My gosh, brutal, give him a break over here! Next we're going to see if this guy is ready for stardom, but first lets get back into the countdown

[after video]

mtv: At number eight that was Shakira with "Don't Bother". I'm here with William Moseley, star of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Now you do realize, you are, your life is never going to be the same. You're a star, you have the number one film in the country. So right now, we wanna learn how celebrity life will be for you, and how you'll react to it in the future. So we're gonna play a game called "Big Willie Style"

william: [laughs] Okey-Dokey.

mtv: Which famous actress are you going to ask out?

william: well, I would like to ask out Jessica Alba, but I have a strange feeling she's gonna say "No!". A very very strange feeling.

mtv: You might wanna start out with somebody who's single first.

william: Exactly!

mtv: What kind of car will you buy, and how will you pimp it out?

william: I know it's a crazy thing to say, but I would love a 1950's Mercedes. Just because, yeah, I used to know someone who had one, and the doors fold out, and its silver, red leather interior, just a beautiful car.

mtv: So that's going to be you first gift to yourself?

william: Well, maybe not my first gift, more like in ten years time.

mtv: Very nice, Okay. Now what name will you use when you check into hotels?  

william: Um...well, 

mtv: I'm not sure if he wants to tell us this, but tell us anyway! 

william: Well, the thing is, I love tea. I know it's a weird thing to say, but I just love a good cup of tea. So it'll probably be something along the lines of Mr. Teacup, or something.... so if anyone wants to phone up, ask for Mr. Teacup.[laughs]
 
mtv: [laughs] Ask for Mr. Teacup, that's really funny! Now what do you think will be the first tabloid rumor about you?

william: um, yeah, probably out with Lindsay, having a crazy time in LA. No...it should probably be.. 

mtv: dancin', drinkin'... 

william: I should think, ODing on a cup of tea..again! Falling down the steps somewhere, you know, or looking very stupid I should imagine.  

mtv: that's very English of you William, you love tea. Now, actors always branch out into other businesses, such as restaurants, fashion, music. What do you think you'll be into? 

william: Well, I would love to direct. But I mean, its so easy to say that,  I think it's really interesting, but we'll just have to wait and see, and hope for the best.  

mtv: Very good. Well thank you so much! 

william: Thank you so much! Thanks you guys!    

mtv: The Chronicles of Narnia is in theaters now, and take it from me, it's an excellent film. William, thank you so much. 

william: Thank you very much.

Thanks to William Moseley Fan for this MTV TRL Transcript, written by Ellen.

"I love the cyclops"

Here is a new interview of William Moseley from the latest issue of the NICKLODEON MAGAZINE.

Like Peter, you are the oldest in your family. Are you naturally good at bossing around your siblings?

William: I'm sure both my siblings would agree that I'm pretty good at it.

Peter fights with a sword and a shield. How heavy was the sword?

William: There were different kinds: steel, aluminum, and rubber. During the battle scenes, I'd use the aluminum ones because they were light and easy to maneuver and they didn't bounce like rubber swords.

What was the hardest scene for you to film?

William: When I had to give a great smile at the end of the film. I was really awkward and self-conscious. I had to ask one of the make-up girls to recite funny lines from the TV show The Office.

What's your favorite creature from the movie?

William: The Cyclops

Were the Cyclops played by people or were they computer-generated?

William: People – these great, big guys, each wearing a mask that had one eye, which could move. It was amazing. And on breaks, they'd be reading their books and chatting about what they did over the weekend.

Have you seen yourself in the video game version of the movie?

William: Yes, I did the voice-over for it. And it does look a lot like me, which is really weird. I'm sure the first thing my brother will do is just start killing me over and over again. He'll see how many times he can kill me in an hour.

"Deep Thoughts, By William Moseley."

Alloy.com posted an interesting article about William's playlist. You'll learn a lot about William's current music tastes.

"I love these songs because all of them bring back a memory to me," says William. "They are like photos, stirring my emotions whenever I listen to them."

Among the list are :

- "Where Do The Children Play?" Cat Stevens
- "Father and Son" Cat Stevens
- "Lover I Don't Have to Love" Bright Eyes
- "Banquet" Bloc Party
- "Twist and Shout" Ima Robot
- "I Could Have Lied" Red Hot Chili Peppers
- "Adam's Song" Blink 182
- "Romeo & Juliet" Dire Straits
- "It's Like That" Run DMC
- "Should I Stay or Should I Go" The Clash

"I try not to listen to [my favorite songs] too much because I feel their impact will lessen if I [listen over and over]."

William Moseley also recently attended the Christmas Parade in Walt Disney World with Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes and Georgie Henley. A few other stars were attending like Hayden Christensen, Vanessa Williams, Tiger Woods and Julie Andrews. The following picture shows the 4 actors in Orlando but it's not a picture from the Parade. It was taken when they opened the Narnia's new attraction (picture from the Narniafans.com forums).

"Have a great Christmas and a great New Year !"

MSN ENTERTAINMENT posted a new video from the London Wolrd Premiere of NARNIA. It features interviews of James McAvoy, Tilda Swinton, William Moseley, Georgie Henley, Anna Popplewell and Skandar Keynes.

Here is a transcript of what William says (it may be inacurrate so don't hesitate to email us if there is a mistake). Thanks to Lemondedenarnia.com for the video.

Hello MSN, I'm William Moseley, I play Peter Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia : The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Have a great Christmas and a great New Year !

We talked in New York about....

Yea, yea, I remember that.

...this transition about manhood years. This is another step for that transition for you tonight ?

A very very small step in my personal manhood [giggles]. Just because um...maturing to New Zealand takes longer than for everyone else but um...[giggles] it's something I could never take back, I could never have again and at 18 years old, I feel so, so lucky.

"Tilda is an amazing actress"

You probably all noticed the great friendship between William Moseley and his co-star Anna Popplewell [Susan]. But did you notice the one he has with Tilda Swinton[the White Witch] ? Needless to say, Tilda is very effective and literally, chilling, as the White Witch. Even the kids whom she terrorizes in NARNIA love her.

William Moseley, the oldest of the four sibling protagonists in the movie, concurred: "Yes, Tilda was an amazing actress. What struck me about Tilda in our battle scenes was that I thought I was fighting a girl and I didn't really want to hit her too hard. But when Tilda wielded that sword at me for the first time, it shattered against my shield (laughing). I didn't think she wanted to be patronized. We had this mutual understanding. When she steps onto the set, there's something awe-inspiring about her and grabs your energy and attention. I think that's what makes the action great !"

Here are some pictures of Will and Tilda at the NARNIA World Premiere in London and at the British Independent Film Awards 2005. Don't hesitate to post your comments on the forum : WILLIAM AND TILDA SWINTON !

"I really want to see King Kong"

It is now official : Darkhorizons.com reported that a representative of Walden Media, revealed that director Andrew Adamson and the four children - Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley and Anna Popplewell - have signed on again for the sequel - "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian".

Scholastic News posted a great Q&A interview with William.

WILLIAM'S STATS AND FAVES
Full Name: William Moseley
Birth Date: September 19, 1987
Siblings: younger sister, Daisy, and younger brother, Ben
Hair: brown
Actor: Morgan Freeman
Movies: The Professional and Leon
TV Show: 24
Musicians: Bloc Party, Cat Stevens
Drink: tea
Candy: Cadbury chocolate
Dessert: steamed pudding
Food: tuna sandwich
Designer: Marc Jacobs
Can't Live Without: iPod
Book: Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
School Subject: English

What did you know about The Chronicles of Narnia before you joined the cast?

I used to listen to the story tape as a way to get to sleep. I remember I could recite the first 15 minutes. After that, I would just fall asleep.

When did you read The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe? What was your favorite scene?

I first read the book when I was auditioning. The more I read it, the more I loved it and would read chapter after chapter. My favorite scene is when Lucy first meets Tumnus.

What do you think was C.S. Lewis's message to kids? Why are his books still relevant?

I think his message to children is that you should feel happy to be a child. The issues tackled are timeless and will be relevant to children in 200 years time.

What did you like most about playing your character?

I loved my character because he wields a sword, rides a unicorn and becomes a king, but also because I relate to him. He is honest and tries to do what's morally right.

How are you like your character? How are you different?

I feel I'm like my character because I try to do what's right and try to make the most of situations. I'm the eldest in my family, so I understand Peter's judgment and decision making.

What or who is your favorite character in the film?

My favorite character is the white witch. When Tilda [Swinton] would enter the scene, she was intimidating and awe-inspiring.

What movie are you most looking forward to see—besides Narnia?

I really want to see King Kong. It looks amazing.

French magazine

In the latest issue of French magazine ONE, you'll find some interviews of William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes, Georgie Henley, Tilda Swinton and James McAvoy but also postcards and huge posters !

William-Moseley.net got the magazine so here are some scans from it. Enjoy !

"I auditionned for Harry Potter"

Thanks to William Moseley Fans for the scans of German magazine BRAVO. There was 2 different issues so here is a transcript from the first interview (with Anna Popplewell).

It seems like you are good friends. For how long do you know each other?

ANNA: We first met 3 years ago when we were on an audition for Narnia.

WILLIAM: We are really good friends since this audition – and also with the others from the Movie – Georgie Henley who plays Lucy and Skandar Keynes who plays Edmund…

BRAVO: When did you notice that you wanted to be an actor?

WILLIAM: I went to my first audition when I was 10 years old. It was so much fun that I knew: I want to do that in my future!

For which other Movies did you do auditions?

WILLIAM: You don't know them – except for Harry Potter! Before they began to shoot the first Movie I auditioned for the part of Harry Potter. That was about 6 years ago…

ANNA: I think almost every boy from Great Britain auditioned for Harry Potter!

WILLIAM: Yeah – maybe Skandar too – and he was just 7 years old… (laughs)

You celebrated your 18th Birthday this year. What was the first thing you did on your Birthday?

WILLIAM: On the afternoon I went to a pub with a couple of friends and ordered my first “real� drink! An important moment in my life… (laughs)

Are you excited for your 18th Birthday, Anna?

ANNA: Sure, who isn't?! But my 16th Birthday was also something very special for me. My Birthday was in the last production week for “Narnia� and the crew and the producers made a big party for me. We celebrated my Birthday in a lodge – with an amazing view – and they served sushi – my favourite food!

WILLIAM: It was insane: The next city was one and a half hour away and they flew in a Sushi – cook!

How does your private life look like?

ANNA: My family is very british. I'm living in London with my parents. My father works as a lawyer and my mother is a doctor. And I have a younger brother and a younger sister.

WILLIAM: We live in an old house which is about one and a half hour away from London. Sometimes it's very loud in our house, you know, we're 3 kinds and our parents. And the one who wants to say something has to be louder than the others. But it's also very relaxed sometimes: We're sitting in front of the open fireplace and drink tea.

What would you do if you would really be the king of Narnia?

WILLIAM: What does “really� mean? We ARE the kings of Narnia! (laughs). But seriously: I would celebrate the biggest party Narnia has ever seen! They would celebrate in the whole country. And the whole party has to last at least 3 days – but it would be the best if it would last 1 week…

"I was 11 when I first kissed someone"

As promised, here is the transcript from the second interview of BRAVO magazine. Thanks to William Moseley Fan for the interview and the scans.

He brandish his sword, balances on dangerous erratic ice floes and rides without tacks the wildest horses. Since "the chronicles of nania" is William Moseley (18) the new hero of cinema. Millions of Fans dote on him. Bravo explains his secrets :

HIS LOOK
On the first look he seems perhaps like an totally normal 18 years old boy: 1.80 meter tall and 63 kg ( "But this always balance a little bit"). His hairs are ash blond, but for the movie they were a little brightened. But then this eyes. They make William to something especial- they blaze magical. You are never sure: Are they blue or grey?

HIS CHARACTER
It takes awhile till he lets look behind his pretty storefront. Then he tells how important the family is for him and how he loves to sit in front of the chimney and drinking tea with his parents Julie and Peter, his sister Daisy (16) and his brother Ben (13). His movie sister Anna Popplewell (17) only knows to tell good things about him, too: "If you've got problems, he's always there for you and listen. A friend like him everyone can only wish."

HIS HUMOR
There are people, who can make you laugh in nearly every situation. William is one of these! His trick: He laughs in person as often as possible, and he can smile about himself. For example, when he speaks about the shooting programmes of "Narnia": " As I sat the first time on a horse, I looked like an idiot. I slung and I couldn't adhere me."

HIS DOGGEDNESS
With ten years William went to his first casting: although he has to wait till "Narnia" to get his first star role. But he never gaves up! Nor, as he choses out not until 18 months between thousands of candidates. "It was very stressful, but I always knew, that I would get the role ", tells William and, needless to say, laughs.

HIS HOBBIES
he enjoys to do something with his friends: make parties or do sport, William is always present. Particulary if it's about Rugby or football. Thereby is football the only controversial issue, he argues with his dad: William is Newcastle-United-Fan, his dad likes Chelsea.

HIS LOVE OF ANIMALS
Besides the two Moseley pets, a goldfish an a cat, he likes since narnia mainly horses: "The Andalusian horses at the set were frenzy!"

HIS INSECURITY
Instead of to boast about , that the girls are at his feets, he started to be shy when it's about girls. On his first kiss he remembers this way:" I was eleven years old, we've played truth or obligation. There it happens..." Brave, anyway he chose obligation...

HIS QUIRKS
Fortunately William isn't perfect : Although he's 18 years old since april, he still haven't got his driver's license. "Please don't recall me about this! I always get guilty conscience, because I payed no attention to the driving school." tells william and blushs a little bit.

THE CONCLUSION
William have all a superstar needs! No wonder, that in Great Britain he compares to Orlando Bloom. Also he don't have to worry about his career: In "Narnia 2" he will be at present, too.

+ Narnia DVD Artwork

William Moseley Fan has just put online the TRL video.

You can download it here : MTV TRL VIDEO. Don't hesitate to check out the screencaps in our gallery and read the transcript here : Interview TRL.

Buena Vista Home Entertainment has revealed the DVD cover artwork for Narnia, which will be available in both a Special Two-Disc Collector's Edition and a single disc version on April 4.

"I wanted to carry on with my school work"

18 year old William Moseley plays Peter in the big screen adaptation of the CS Lewis classic. BBC Gloucestershire's David Bailey was granted an exclusive interview with him - at his home in Sheepscombe near Stroud in Gloucestershire.



Listen to the full interview with William:
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How did you get the role in a major feature film like the Chronicles of Narnia?

I think it was really a lucky mistake if anything. It's very, very fortunate that Cider With Rosie was filmed around here [in Gloucestershire] about eight years ago and the casting director for that auditioned me. I was very enthusiastic, very happy, and I think she saw something in me. Unfortunately I couldn't have the part in Cider With Rosie but she got me an agency and then five years later she came casting for The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, and remembered me.

So you must have been quite young when you went for Cider With Rosie?

They came to me and put me through these auditions [for Cider With Rosie]. I came down to the final stages and unfortunately I couldn't have the role because of age differences. But almost as a compensatory present I got the agency, which was pretty amazing. I think that at ten years old and going through that audition process - that was when it clicked in my mind that I wanted to do acting. It was a conscious decision at age ten because I enjoyed it so much.

What's your background in acting? Did you go to stage school?

No, I just went to Sheepscombe Primary School! Drama was never really in the curriculum to be honest. I suppose when [the audition] came along, I was just very much myself. That was pretty cool.

Did they approach you for the role of Peter?

They did approach me. The thing was my agency didn't actually put me up for it, it was this casting director who remembered me. She asked me and I went through 18 months of auditioning for the part. I think they saw around 3,000 kids. It came down to a screen test and I finally got it. I was 15 when I started and 17 when I got the part so it was quite a long auditioning process!

Filming must have taken quite while ...

Filming was seven months in New Zealand, then there were two weeks in Prague and both were amazing places. What I got to see of Prague was really, really beautiful but New Zealand just stands out in my mind. The people were so welcoming and the cultural diversity - of the Maori and the white people living together - was fantastic. The scenery and just being outside, because for a lot of the shoot we were in studios but then finally when we got down to the South Island we were outside. We were amongst the mountains, amongst the hills. A fantastic, beautiful place.

What was the filming process like because you hear stories about actors waiting around for several hours just to shoot a few minutes of film ...

I wanted to carry on with my school work just because, as you probably know, an actor's career is not one of the most stable careers. It was definitely something I wanted to do but I really wanted to finish my school work as well. It was a very, very full day and because we were in quite a few of the shots throughout the day, they would keep going.

So what was a typical day like?

A typical day would range from getting up at about 6:30 or 7, getting to the set at 8 o'clock and finishing at about eight or nine in the evening. I was over the age of 16 so I could work these adult hours and I was working 12-14 hours every day.

There's a lot of computer graphics in the film, did you find yourself having to act in front of a blue screen? If so, was it difficult?


I don't really think it's that difficult. It became a basic expectation from the beginning that we were going to have to imagine these characters. When people read the story for themselves they have created their own individual lion, their own individual beaver and their own individual werewolf. I basically took my individual interpretation of what they should look like and threw them into the scene with me. The bizarre thing was that when I came out of the scene, what I was looking at lost its sense of being a beaver and became a tennis ball again. It was all down to the imagination, I think.

Had it been a favourite book of yours as a child or did you have to read it when you knew you had the part?

I used to listen to the story tapes every night before bed and it used to send my imagination crazy. I used to love The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and I can still remember listening to them before I would fall asleep. I can remember the first ten minutes of the book perfectly but whether I knew the rest of it was slightly more dicey.

In a nutshell, for those who haven't read it, what is the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe about?

It's about four normal kids thrown into a magical land and having to deal with their problems and the problems of Narnia. It's a fantastic story and I really hope people enjoy it.

I know it's difficult because you're in it but is it a good film?

I think that's a really an interesting point. When I first saw it, I was seeing what I was like in it - whether I looked weird or what. I've been an extra in things before and you just try to watch that tiny bit of yourself. When I watched it there were so many scenes that I loved that I hadn't actually seen. There was one on the stone table with Lucy and Susan, and it's very sad. It shook me up. I think there's something for everyone in this film. There's a unicorn, a battle scene and one hell of a big witch - what more do you want!

So what's next for you? Will there be a sequel?


I can only hope there'll be a sequel made just because I had such an amazing time on this one. It was beyond every experience imaginable, it was basically a dream come true. For that dream to come true a second time would be quite amazing. Unfortunately I don't have the say.

And possibly not one more - maybe another six or seven in the Chronicles of Narnia series?

Unfortunately I'm not in most of them. I'm in Prince Caspian, which would be chronologically the next one. I'm also in the last battle, which would be the last one. I would probably be 35 when they get around to that one!

So you're in definitely line for the next one then?

If there is one then I hope I am, yeah.

You're holding something back aren't you? You know there's going to be another one, don't you ...

I hope there's another one. They just have to wait until this one's done. It's like we haven't got over this hill to get a better vision of what's ahead of us.

I suppose a lot will depend on what the audience thinks of it ...

Exactly. If this is a success then hopefully we will do another one. I don't like to say it is going to happen or I am going to be in it because I'm just not sure. I would like to be!

Beyond the Chronicles of Narnia, is this it for you now - are you going to be an actor for the rest of your life?

When I was aged ten, like I was saying before with the auditions for Cider With Rosie, that's when it really struck me how much I wanted to act. How much I wanted to be part of having fun with my career. I can only wish to take myself forward with this. I've had an amazing opportunity.

Any parts you've auditioned for in future films?

There have been little things every now and again but it's mainly getting through Narnia because there is so much going on. Once that's done we will be able to take a deep breath, look at some other things and see what's going on.

It is one of the big films of the year, especially as it's coming out before Christmas. Has it sunk in yet that you're in this film?

I don't think it can sink in. I don't think it really stuck me when I first got the part what it was like. I'm fortunate, I'm lucky that it hasn't hit me yet. The weird thing is when you see yourself, as you're driving by, on a poster or you see yourself on a washing up box or something - it's so bizarre. It's just momentary, it's only within those brief few seconds when you see it then you move on with your day. I have a very good family, very good friends and I'm lucky that everyone has been so supportive and kind to me.

What do they think about the whole thing?

I think they've been with me the whole way so it's as much an emotional trip and achievement for them as it is for me. They've almost been at a parallel with me the whole way, and I just very lucky that I have a strong family and great friends who've always stuck by my side. The best thing about having brothers and sisters is that they're brutally honest. My brother just got the Narnia game and first thing he does is kill me in it! Six times, over and over again! It's really grounding to be back at home. They're really pleased for me and it's going really well at the moment.

So it's all been worthwhile then?

I'm enjoying it and that's the best way to look at these things. If you don't enjoy it then it's not worth doing. It is hard work at the end of the day, they're working you for every mile you fly so it's worth enjoying, it's worth relishing every moment you get.

Will graced the city with his presence !

Dozens of smiles were raised when Glouce- stershire's home-grown film star William Moseley graced the city with his presence.

The actor, who starred as Peter Pevensey in the film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, was in Gloucester on Saturday to help the Pied Piper Appeal launch its latest campaign.

The actor, who starred as Peter Pevensey in the film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, was in Gloucester on Saturday to help the Pied Piper Appeal launch its latest campaign.

Hordes of fans queued up in Debenhams to get the autograph of the 18-year-old, from Sheepscombe, who shot to fame following the Narnia film's box office success.

Among the fans was nine-year-old leukaemia sufferer Aaron Osborne.

His mum Heidi, from Matson, said it was a "dream come true" for her son to meet William.

"He had an operation only last week and has been struggling quite a lot. But to come and meet his idol is amazing," she said. "He has watched the film twice and simply loves it."

Speaking exclusively to The Citizen, William said it was a pleasure for him to be supporting the county-based Pied Piper Appeal.

He said: "This appeal is all about the children. Being almost a child myself, I know how important happiness is.

"I have had the amazing opportunity of travelling the world and I want to be able to help other children realise their dreams."

William spent more than two hours in Debenhams signing autographs and talking to people about the Pied Piper's Raise a Smile campaign.

It encourages people to hold an event, volunteer their time or take part in various events during 2006.

And throughout the year, the Narnia star will be giving the campaign a boost by offering his support.

He said: "I have already signed up for a couple of events, including a sponsored one whereby you have to get yourself across Gloucestershire but without using a car.

"I really want to help the Pied Piper Appeal as it is a good, solid local charity which really helps children."

The actor's visit comes just days after he learnt he will be starring in a second Narnia film. He will be playing Peter in an adaptation of the C. S. Lewis book Prince Caspian.

William said he was delighted to be asked back to film the next production.

"I only found out about four days ago but ever since filming the last film I always hoped there would be more. I am really pleased and can't wait to get back into it all," he said.

He will be relaxing at home for the next few days after returning from a action-packed visit to New York last week. But it will not last for long - he is destined to jet off to Japan soon to promote The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe before its release in Asia.

For thaht special day, let's see a special photoshoot !

To celebrate the Valentines, we're happy to bring you (thanks to photobox) a very special and exclusive photoshoot !

Actually, we have had a complete photoshoot made of 12 colorful pictures of William and Anna !

Jump to our gallery now !

And nominated for an award !

You'll be delighted to hear that William Moseley has been nominated for a Saturn Award in the category of "Best performance for a young actor". Also nominated are Daniel Radcliffe, Alex Etel, Dakota Fanning and Josh Hutcherson. Congratulations, William ! We're all supporting you and we wish you'll get the award you deserve.

William is currently in Tokyo, Japan where the Chronicles of Narnia will open on March 4. He attended a press conference on February 15th. The Japanese Premiere was yesterday with Andrew Adamson, Tilda Swinton, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes and Georgie Henley.

Be sure to check out the pictures in our gallery !

+ MTV video

The website SCANKY CHOPS has put online a splendid picture of William with a few other actors from THE DAILY TELEGRAPH (February 18th issue). You can see the picture here : Scan from "The Daily Telegraph". Bigger picture of Will : William in"The Daily Telegraph".

Additionnal pictures from Japan have also been added : JAPAN PHOTO GALLERY.

German magazine BRAVO has also posted a new article about William in its latest issue. Here is a small picture of it :

Finally, be sure to check out this new MTV video. It's an interview of William and Anna for NARNIA. On this page "MTV VIDEO INTERVIEW", go on the menu on the left, and click on "LO" or "HI" below William's picture (depending on your speed connection).

With Rupert Grint

Narnia star William Moseley presented an award at last night's Baftas. The Sheepscombe actor, who played Peter in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, teamed up with Harry Potter star Rupert Grint to present the award for Best Editing.

You can download and view the clip here : RUPERT GRINT AND WILLIAM AT THE BAFTAS thanks to RupertGrint.net. You can see the captures in our TV gallery.

According to THE SUN, Jude Law was in a fatherly mood at the swanky Orange Bafta dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel. He was offering his well polished pearls of wisdom to William Moseley, who told them afterwards: "Jude was incredibly encouraging and really enthusiastic about a career in film. We also discussed earthquakes and landslides in the Far East and other matters like that. I think he is a wonderful actor and a lovely man."

William, 18, is studying for his A-levels at Wycliffe College in Stonehouse.

Check out more pictures of the ceremony in our "events gallery" !

Bravo Magazine give us fun facts. Thanks to Annie1290 !

Thanks a lot to Annie1290 for the translation of the Spanish magazine BRAVO.

It was written in his destiny, he has gone to several castings since he was really small, when he was six years old he tried out for Harry Potter, as we all know he wasn’t selected, some years later he tried out for Billy Elliot, but Jamie Bell had the role. But he won the third time when he went to the casting for Chronicles of Narnia…the casting was 18 months long, but he finally got the role. “It was really stressing, but I always knew that I would get the role� he said smiling.

Dressed as a knight and with the courage of one also. William Moseley has transformed in the hero of our most romantic dreams, a charming prince conquering our hearts riding his white horse.

BRAVO: Hi William, can you tell us how difficult it was for you to make the Peter Pevensie role?

Well it was hard, I had to learn kick boxing, horse back riding and how to fight with a sword. I trained like for seven months and a half, until I got to a point where I could ride the horse bareback, but that just wasn’t enough for me so, so I kept on training until I could jump off the horse in the middle of the battle and land on the floor.

BRAVO: Besides your fisical appearance and your age what other things do you think you had in common with Peter Pevensie?

Well, when Peter gets into Narnia he is just a child, but when he comes out he is a man, I think I also grew up in that way while doing the movie, and besides I’m the oldest of my siblings also, and I like fighting for what I think is right.

BRAVO: What would be the first thing that you would do if you where king of Narnia?

I would do this huge party and I would invite people of every country and there would be music and food and it would last three days..no wait… make it a week. (He laughs)

BRAVO: What was your favorite part of the movie?

It would definitely be the battle scene where I ride the white unicorn in full armor.

BRAVO: It that armor looked like it weighted a lot..right?

Yeah it was really heavy, and it would take me a long time to get it off so I had to study with my armor and be with my armor during the brakes we had.


Was it hard to talk to characters that weren’t really there?

It was really weird when we where starting to film, but then you got used to it and Andrew helped us a lot.

BRAVO: What’s harder, to fight monsters or to ask a girl out?

It is definitely harder to ask a girl out, I get really nervous, and I like taking things slow, I like being his friend first, that way I won’t get that nervous when I ask her out.

BRAVO: And what is your strategy?

I try to act natural, the best love stories are when you aren’t hiding or pretending you don’t like someone, I also try having a great time and just being myself.

BRAVO: After the Chronicles of Narnia, are girls always after you?

I really don’t think that the fact that I’m an actor influences the girls to like me. (He laughs) I would really like for them to date me for who I am, not just because I was in a movie.

so he can revise for his A-levels !

He may be regarded as an A-list celebrity, but Narnia star William Moseley is not ready to jet off to all these glittering award ceremonies just yet - he'd rather concentrate on his A-levels!

The 18-year-old, from Sheepscombe, Stroud, will not be going to the Oscars this weekend and is unlikely to attend the Saturn Awards in Los Angeles in May.

He is nominated for Best Performance by a Younger Actor for The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe, at the Saturn Awards, the academy for sci fi, fantasy and horror films.

He is up against War of the Worlds child star Dakota Fanning and Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe.

"It is a long way to go and I don't think I'll win," said William. "I need to concentrate on my A-levels which I am taking this summer at Downfield sixth form."

He confessed he had terrible nerves at the Baftas earlier this month, where he presented an award.

"It was as bad as when I used to run cross country for Wycliffe and for Gloucestershire. I was just trying not to fall over! The most famous I have felt is when I watched the Baftas back and heard Stephen Fry announcing my name.

"I don't get massively star struck because they are just normal, everyday people doing their jobs. But I would probably get massively star struck if I met Ricky Gervais because I love The Office."

The actor is supporting The Pied Piper Appeal to raise funds for the children's ward at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

And yesterday he handed over the keys to a new car won by William Martin Powell, a childcare lawyer at Shire Hall, in a Pied Piper Appeal raffle. The Ford Fiesta was donated by Bristol Street Motors in Gloucester and the raffle raised £14,326 for the appeal to provide child-friendly equipment at the hospital.

Mr Powell said: "I nearly fell off my chair when I got a call from the charity to say I'd won the car. I've never won anything like this in my life."

The actor, who is due to start filming the second instalment in the Chronicles of Narnia series in October, added: "I have been so impressed by the appeal and I wanted to be a part of it.

"But I don't feel famous. I just feel like a normal kid from Sheepscombe."

Supporting Georgie and James !

William Moseley was attending the Sony Ericsson Empire Film Awards 2006, the annual awards show voted for by the public, at the Hilton London Metropole on March 13, 2006 in London, England.

He was there to support Georgie Henley and James McAvoy who were both nominated for Best Newcomer Award. Unfortunately, they lost the award to actress Kelly Reilly (Pride & Prejudice).

Anna Popplewell and Skandar Keynes were also attending. Click on the following link to view pictures of William at the event : WILLIAM AT THE EMPIRE AWARDS.

William enters the list !

Great website Justjared posted amazing sexy pictures of William Moseley wearing clothing by Guess. Photographs were taken by Cass Bird.

When William Moseley found out that he'd landed the part of Peter Pevensie in the film adaptation of the book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, he cried, and this is just one of the many reasons we love him. After 18 months and countless auditions, Moseley beat out 3,000 other boys to play the role of the caring and courageous oldest brother, whom he first pictured in his mind's eye while listening to the Narnia books on tape when he was a child.

Growing up in the English countryside in a 400-year-old home located in a town that's "a hundred years in the past," Moseley always had a wild imagination. By the age of 10 he knew he wanted to be in front of the camera. He landed a couple of small TV cameos, but they were nothing compared to the wide-release epic that launched him into worldwide heartthrob status, The Chronicles of Narnia.

After whirlwind press tours around the globe and being propositioned by gaggles of gals (mothers and daughters alike), the 19-year-old has kept his head. He seems to be completely grounded and focused on what's important -- his education, family and friends. "I'm a regular boy," he says. "I go to school, play soccer, drink tea and read scripts." Well, he's sort of regular.

Though he hasn't signed on any dotted lines for future projects just yet, he's been in talks for the upcoming Narnia sequel and has gone on several film auditions. But what was the best part of working on Narnia? "Ah, the fight scene! I can't think about riding into battle without getting excited." Yet another reason we love him.

In the Pied Piper Appeal Forest Fun Run

Chronicles of Narnia star William Moseley is taking part in the Pied Piper Appeal Forest Fun Run in Cinderford next month.

William, who was Peter in the hit children's movie, will be signing autographs before the start of the 10km run at Heywood Leisure Centre on Sunday July 16.

The boy star, pictured, has been supporting the Gloucestershire-based charity throughout the year and is looking forward to doing an event in the Forest.

William said: "I quite like cross-country and it's good to be supporting the Pied Piper Appeal, which helps children from the Forest who face time in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.

"The extras that the charity funds help to dispel children's fears and speed their recovery," added William.

This is the third year the fun run is taking place. The 10-mile run has been reduced to a 10km (6.2-mile) challenge event. There is a 3km fun run and a run for a 400m Tiddlies dash for small children.

For details and an entry form, ring 08454 226119.

In London with Anna

William attended yesterday evening in London the "Pirates of the Carribean 2" Premiere with Narnia co-star Anna Popplewell.

You can check out the pics in our gallery.

"The Citizen" also reported last week that fairytales came true when Narnia film star William Moseley officially opened a county school's dream playground. Teenager William took time out from his A-Level exams to delight pupils at Horsley Primary School near Stroud by first hiding in their new play building.

The boys and girls then trooped out to the special spot in their revamped grounds before William opened a window to reveal himself and say out loud some lines from his famous The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe movie.

"It was fantastic. He then moved to the main stage and officially opened the play area," said Horsley headteacher Martin Fry.

William, 18,whose home is at Sheepscombe on the other side of Stroud, was helped to perform the ceremony by Horsley's youngest boy Milo Herbert, four, and oldest girl Tessa Moseley-Roberts, 11.

Mr Fry added: "William was really nice. He told the children about filming in New Zealand and stayed to sign autographs. It was wonderful. Quite magical."

Mr Fry said the £80,000 new grounds project had taken four years of hard work and fund raising to complete.

Originally just a grassy slope with a very small tarmac play area, the Horsley School grounds now boasted four distinct and special areas including spaces for ball play, climbing frames, a shelter and stage, and an outdoor classroom.

"We talked to the children about their dreams to make a fairy tale playground for them," Mr Fry said.

Celebrations during William's visit included the unveiling of a 20-metre long painted mural of the Cotswolds landscape on the back of the play building, story telling, a treasure hunt and conjuror.

Owls and falcons flew, a giant cake was cut and there was even a mass balloon launch.

The Friends of Horsley School contributed hugely to the project and the pupils themselves raised £1,000 with a sponsored skip.

Athletes of all abilities united to join Narnia star William Moseley in putting their best foot forward for charity.

A fun run in the Forest of Dean on Sunday saw hundreds of willing 'soles' take to the streets to raise money for children's charity the Pied Piper Appeal.

From toddlers to experienced marathon runners, more than 200 people took on the 10-kilometer trek in Cinderford.

Among them was Stroud teenager William, who achieved worldwide success as Peter in the Narnia movie The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

The appeal is his chosen charity and he continued his support by turning out in the race.

"It's great to be able to do it to help the charity," he said. "And it's great that so many people are here to support it as it helps so many people."

Young film star William Moseley showed he still retained some of his running talent in the Pied Piper Challenge.

The Sheepscombe actor, who has represented Gloucestershire Schools at cross-country, started the runners in the charity race then finished a creditable seventh in 45 minutes.

Moseley shot to fame when he starred in The Chronicles of Narnia (The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe).

But he was beaten to the spotlight in the 10 kilometre event by Steven Harperson. The Cardiff-based Pegasus runner won in an impressive 38:20 with Lee Watkins second in 39:40.

Source : The Citizen

Let's gather to create the most beautiful gift for William !

If you're not a fan of William, you probably wouldn't be reading these few lines.

Many of you recently sent letters, messages, or asked for pictures and autographs. He's trying to do his best to answer to everyone but it would probably be easier for him if we made something TOGETHER.

Therefore, Pyxidis decided to launch a new project called "Mosaïka 2006". The objective is simple : create a mosaic composed of YOUR pictures in order to represent HIM, William Moseley. This mosaic will then be framed by our team and sent to him.

The best would be to finish this before Christmas. We have so many fans here (French and English sections combined) that we can hope for an answer in the following weeks.

If you want to participate to this project, there's nothing easier. You simply have to send us your photos (5 maximum) before October 15th, 2006 - midnight thanks to the following formula : "official Mosaïka project page".

Now, rush to your cameras and be sure to be creative !

The search is about to start for the Great Gloucestershire treasure.

For the next five weeks, "The Citizen" is teaming up with the Pied Piper Appeal to launch a county-wide treasure hunt.

As well as being a fun way to spend the end of the summer holidays, the challenge will raise vital funds for the appeal, which pays for children's equipment at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham's Battledown ward.

The Great Gloucestershire Treasure Hunt will start on Monday and there is a pure solid silver block and a bottle of bubbly to be found.

The Chronicles of Narnia star William Moseley is backing the event as patron of the appeal.

William, 18 of Sheepscombe, near Stroud, said: "By supporting this event people will be helping to provide an environment that helps children recover faster from illness.

"The treasure hunt has something for everyone. All you need is a map, then get together with your friends, family or colleagues and get guessing, you could discover treasure hidden somewhere in Gloucestershire.

"It's a great way to support the charity and have fun at the same time."

TEEN VOGUE features a wonderful picture of Will and Rachel Hurd-Wood.

Be sure to check out the latest issue of TEEN VOGUE. It features an amazing picture of British actors William Moseley and Rachel Hurd-Wood.

Click here to view the scan and read the article.

Will join in Stroud Festival

Stroud's fringe festival attracted thousands to the town at the weekend and has been hailed a success.Changes this year meant that the three-day festival on Friday, Saturday and yesterday was free, when in the past people have had to shell out up to £12 for a pass.

The festival, which is run by volunteers, is now the largest free music and dance festival in Britain. There has also been a return to having local artists, which has brought the festival back to its origins.

The acts were playing on five stages around the town, with attractions for old and young alike. Music included jazz, blues, samba, folk, indie and rock. There was also Irish, tap, salsa and Egyptian dancing.

Stroud town councillor John Marjoram, said: "I went along yesterday and the whole town was packed. I think the most positive thing about it is first that it is all free and second that it is all local artists which is back to the old-style fringe festival. There are lots of types of music and also special acts for the children."

This year's fringe had a mix of more stalls, places to eat, street artists and performers. The fringe was also used as a platform for people to campaign in support of closure-threatened Stroud Maternity Hospital. Ruth Royal sang in support of Stroud Maternity Matters' campaign, to launch their CD at the festival. Ruth's song, All the People, is on the CD.

Actor William Moseley from the film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe also joined in and became a member of the"Midwives of Melody" singing along on stage with John Dougherty to support Stroud Maternity Matters CD launch.

Source : The Citizen

The 19th Annual Virginia Film Festival Announces Lineup for 'Revelations: Finding God at the Movies.

The hour of revelation is at hand, as the Virginia Film Festival has unveiled the program of its 19th annual event, scheduled for October 26-29. Over fifty special guests, including actors Robert Duvall and Liev Schreiber, will assemble in Charlottesville for the program of over seventy films, art exhibits and musical performances addressing this year's theme of "Revelations: Finding God at the Movies."

"Our programming this year is taking a multi-dimensional look at spirituality, religion and the movies," Festival Director Richard Herskowitz stated. "The potential of film to create spiritual experiences for viewers will be explored through classics such as 'Ordet,' 'The Seventh Seal' and 'The Sacrifice.' The growing tensions between and within secular and religious cultures are tackled in such independent films as 'Jesus Camp,' 'Camp Out,' 'Iraq in Fragments,' and 'With God on Our Side.' Other selections will explore a multiplicity of faiths -- Islam, Hindu,

Buddhist, Christian, Jewish and others, as well as irreverent perspectives on religious belief, from the video art game 'Waco Resurrection' to 'Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny.'"

A highlight will come Friday evening, October 27, when the Festival honors Academy-Award-winner (and longtime Virginia resident) Robert Duvall with The Virginia Film Award. Herskowitz noted: "Robert Duvall's film 'The Apostle,' for which he won best film, actor, and director at the 1997 Independent Spirit Awards, has been requested more than any other title since we announced our theme last winter. We are thrilled that he will join us for a conversation with New York Magazine critic David Edelstein after the screening, and that we will have a chance to honor Duvall for his extraordinary contributions as an actor and director."

While the theme will be heavily featured throughout the weekend, this year's event will rely on more than faith alone to engage, entertain and delight. Festival goers will enjoy a series of outstanding musical events and art exhibitions, have the opportunity to view classics of Scandinavian cinema and then travel abroad to experience Scandinavian culture first-hand, and join in celebrating the booming Charlottesville arts community and its growing concentration of talented musicians, filmmakers and artists.

The complete schedule for the 2006 Virginia Film Festival will appear online beginning Thursday, September 28, and tickets go on sale on Friday, September 29 at 9am at www.vafilm.com . For more information, call 1-800-VAFILM.

OTHER SPECIAL GUESTS

o Actor Liev Schreiber, who will present "Everything is Illuminated," which he adapted for the screen and filmed as his directorial debut.

o Child actor William Moseley (Peter Pevensie in "The Chronicles of Narnia"), who will accompany a special family screening of the film on Saturday morning.

o Famed novelist and screenwriter Michael Tolkin with his film "The Rapture." Tolkin, perhaps best known for "The Player," will also autograph copies of his latest book, "Return of the Player," as well as of a recently-released collection of his screenplays.

o Guest directors Brad Siberling ("10 Items or Less"), Carl Colpaert ("GI Jesus"), and Paul Fitzgerald ("Forgiven") will accompany the regional premieres of their feature films.

o Actress January Jones and director Derek Sieg open this year's Film Festival with the critically acclaimed "Swedish Auto," filmed in Charlottesville (10/26, 7pm, Paramount)

o Punk preacher Jay Bakker, the son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, with an advance screening of the first episode of the Sundance Channel series, "One Punk Under God."

o Documentary filmmakers Lisa Leeman, Randy Olson and Calvin Skaggs will join the Center for Social Media's Pat Aufderheide on a panel on Religion, Media and Politics.

o Black Maria Film Festival director John Columbus will present a 25th anniversary program from his festival emphasizing experimental films that aim for a sublime and transcendental vision.

Source : Ascribe News

They're sticking to the January start date

The Hook talked to William Moseley, who played Peter in Disney's The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. The actor says that shooting on The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian will still start in January.

A sequel, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, is in the works, but its producers are keeping details under wraps. "We're going to shoot in January, and that's going ahead," Moseley says, and shooting is slated to continue through the summer. "I haven't seen a completed script yet," he says. "They're keeping it really hush-hush. Whether it's even finished, I don't know."

The follow-up is scheduled for a summer 2008 release.

Source : Comingsoon