Rupert Grint is lucky there are millions of Harry Potter fans out there!

The young actor was about to see his newest flick, Cherrybomb, get stepped over and forgotten, as many independent endeavors tend to do. That is, until a group of devoted fans on Facebook used their online social networking skills to start an uproar to get the film a cinematic release.

And it worked!

Producers say they have secured a major distributor in Britain and the flick will be released early next year. The announcement should officially be made this week and Rupert couldn't be more pleased:

“I am backing this campaign wholeheartedly. I’m delighted by the huge support the film has already received on the official Facebook page and other sites on the web and am so grateful to my fans in particular, who have travelled the world to support the film at festivals and preview screenings.”

The power of the Internet once again prevails.

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As we previously mentioned, Harry Potter co-star Rupert Grint has been busy starring in independent films during his off time.

And while filming his role in Cherrybomb, Grint had the opportunity to shoot some shirtless action - and a sex scene as well!

The flick centers around friends Luke, Malachy and a mysterious girl who moves into town. "As she seductively encourages a ruthless competition for her heart, Michelle tests the limits of Luke and Malachy friendship, and how far each of them is willing to go to win her over."

The movie is laced with "drinking, drugs and sex – with potentially fatal consequences."

And although it premiered in February of this year at the Berlin Film Festival, the movie still hasn't made it to the big screen.

But check out the pics above of Rupert looking like a hottie.

He's definitely trying hard to shed that clean-cut, Harry Potter image.

And it's working!

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Tuesday was the World Premiere of the newest Harry Potter flick, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince at the Empire Leicester Square in London. Apparently, our favorite wizards couldn't figure out how to conjure up some better weather.

The rain poured down on the stars of the film, like Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. But, like any true professional, they stuck it out for the fans!

Props to you guys!

We're waiting anxiously for the magic!

[Image via Getty Images.]

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Ron Weasely is fine Potter-heads, calm yourselves down.

The young Brit, as we mentioned previously, had contracted swine flu, which put him out of commission for a few days. Now, Rupert Grint is revealing what it was like living with the virus and how thought he might "die".

Rupert admitted that it was "quite scary" when he heard what was wrong with him, but after a few days, the lad was back on his feet and back to work.

"…it was just like any other flu really. I had a sore throat and I went to bed for a few days."

Um, that doesn't sound that bad. In fact, that sounds like a vacation to us!

But we're glad you are feeling better, Ron Rupert.

[Image via WENN.]

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Well, we've got one!

Our first case of celebrity swine flu!

You just know Speidi are seething at the thought of not being first.

Rupert Grint, more popularly known as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, has found himself with a "mild bout" of swine flu recently, according to actor's publicist!

Eeek!

Thankfully, Grint only had to take a couple of sick days from filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and the production was able to rearrange the shooting schedule to accommodate to Rupert's well being.

His publicist has also confirmed that the young actor is no longer contagious and "he has now recovered and is looking forward to joining his fellow cast members."

Phew!

[Image via WENN.]

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No big surprise: Rupert Grint admits he has a thing for his Harry Potter co-star, Emma Watson. Not Dan Rad!

Maybe he is a method actor.

More likely he is a horny young man!

With the newest flick on its way to theaters, Rupert is being interviewed all over the place. He was asked about his relationship with Emma and how he feels about their upcoming on-screen romance.

His reply: “A lot of people think there’s something going on [between me and Emma Watson] because I have to kiss her on film soon. I’ll be honest with you: it’s not something I’d say I’m dreading. Emma’s a pretty girl. Have Daniel or I ever hit on Emma? Well, she’s quite popular with the cast. As for who has the worst crush on her – me or Radcliffe – I’d rather not say.”

So both Harry and Ron are aiming to get into Hermione's pants? That's something you won't read in any J.K. Rowling novel! But who will win? We've seen what Daniel Radcliffe has to offer, so we won't make any judgements until Rupert does the same.

[Image via WENN.]

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Wow! Talk about ushering in the teenage angst!

These new posters from the upcoming film in the franchise, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, are promoting the shiz out of the love stories! The Ron-Hermione-Lavender love triangle! Harry and Ginny!

Are you geeking out yet?!

Enjoy!

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The sixth film in the Harry Potter saga (Half-Blood Prince) premiered in Paris on Monday and it sure had a big media and fan turn out.

Too bad none of the principal stars thought they should go as well!

Notably absent from the premiere were the film's core trio, Daniel Radcliffe , Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint.

We're guessing they were "busy" shooting the last film in the franchise.

Couldn't they have coordinated things better so the trio got the day off to attend the premiere?

Instead, the Paris premiere got unimportant supporting cast members Tom Felton, Bonnie Wright, and James & Oliver Phelps to attend.

Not a very bewitching premiere, if you ask us. Hope the movie lives up to the hype!

[Image via AP Images.]

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He's trying to bring the secks!

We showed you the cover previously, now check out these inside pics from the new issue of Blag magazine.

Harry Potter star Rupert Grint is all grown up - and flexing his guns!

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