he's 37-year-old, a little person and actor who has been in the harry potter films. he's facing the rest of his life in a wheelchair because he was attacked. he believes he's been a victim of dwarf tossing. >> no. >> yes. he was out for his birthday back in the fall and was picked up and thrown randomly by somebody outside of a bar. when he handed, his back and leg went numb and he's not walked properly since that time. there's more to this story. martin believes this whole thing comes after news was made about mike tindall, a famous rugby player in england. news broke he was at an event where there was dwarf tossing at a bar. martin believes this person was like a fan and trying to emulate him and do dwarf tossing of his own. if you look around on the internet, you go on youtube and look up dwarf tossing or midget tossing and there's all sorts of events, all sorts of people where they are doing this thing. and the little people are willingly doing it, participating in these sort of almost competitions you see all over the place, just throwing these guys around. >> s

we'll talk about "harry potter" later. to the other side? number one it's kind of cool you're playing a dad, number one, and it is a horror film? did you decide you wanted to do something totally different than what you have done? >> i think that's the case. for any actor coming out of a franchise, for any actor, you look for as much diversity and variation as you can. i wanted to do something different that people haven't seen and show another side of me. i look different in this film, a lot older. people haven't seen me in something like this before, so i think, you know, i'm excited for people to see that. >> you were really concerned about the connection of playing a father, about the connection you would have with the actor who played your son. so a little bit of creative maneuvering on your part. >> yes, exactly. i did kind of cheat there and help myself out with that. i was -- i was -- people have seen me in a school boy outfit for ten years so it seems like a little bit of a leap for them to immediately accept me a

and believe me, i'm glad you're done talking about harry potter. we've got a real football game to talk about here, diane. i'm talking about the 49ers defense that had to come up big. but if the same could be said for their offense. boy, did we get a good, good game today. one of the best in the history of nfl playoffs. take a look at vernon davis. he is a star. all your highlights next. >> reporter: welcome back. i'm henry wilford. you don't need a sports fan to tell you what's the hottest ticket in the state. playoff football is back in the bay. 49ers and saints, my goodness. it was definitely worth the price of admission this afternoon. one of the most exciting playoff games in nfl history. both teams came to play for sure. jim harbaugh and alex smith fired up before the game. first quarter it was scoreless. alex smith goes to his key man, vernon davis. keep running until you cross the goal line. 49-yard touchdown, 7-049ers and he dunks the ball over the goal post. later in the first, smith to michael crabtree. another easy six points on the boa

and -- >> woo. >> as a harry potter fan, this is like sacrilegious? grown-up i find it amusing. i keep thinking at the very end of the movie, of the last movie, he breaks the most powerful willie in the world! >> i didn't think -- >> he throw it is over a cliff. >> when you came to work today, you probably didn't think you were going to say that. >> this is so smack for all wizard kind. >> zach, our tech expert, is probably number two. gayle is going to operate this willie and, i've got the perfect spell for this. >> apeariamos. >> that's a good spell. >> i made it up myself. >> you are a harry potter fan as well. what do you think about replacing "wand" with "willie." >> i think it's funny. >> it seems only yesterday your mother was in here, buying her first willie. >> the willie chooses the wizard. >> right. >> that is true. >>> there's a brand-new mission impossible movie and it's not tom cruise that's starring in it. it's kimbo the bulldog. his impossible mission? is to get to one of his favorite tree houses in the rain forest in costa rica in a c

, the lady who writes all the booklets for the school in the harry potter school is madam wiggli. i thought it might be good to contact her to get some additional support for this workshop and then i find there's no need for it because we have tall resources here. you could look at the dutch team and all the professionals here in san francisco to work on the three projects in the next few days, and as you, mr. mayor, i'm looking forward to the results. it's an honor for me to introduce to you hillie talens, who is a great professional in the netherlands about biking, biking infrastructure, the safety of biking. a lot of experience. i would like to give you the floor. hillie! [applause] >> ok, good morning. thank you for the introduction and -- i'll be leading this think bike workshop and for all of you to get an understanding of cycling in the nether land i've prepared a presentation for you all and then we work things out in detail in the three groups i'll introduce to you later. cycling in the nether land, that's what this is all about and i'm not here to you -- we netherlands y

. >> harry potter. >> the final harry potter film exploded into theaters, conjuring up more than $380ng to box office mojo. >> it was kind of sweet. it was a nice movie. >> putting an exclamation point on one of the most successful literary and cinematic series of all time. >> it's mr. whosiwitsit and they're riding on their turducken and i need a guide book. great movies this year? trying to think what my choices are. ♪ >> my three favorite movies will tell you a lot about me. number three, "panda 2." number two "winnie the pooh." and number one "puss and boots." worst movie of the year for me "hangover 2." >> cheers. >> it was the same movie! >> you're going to freak out but it's going to be okay. >> how do -- okay, how are you going to make the same movie twice? >> check your pockets. there might be clues. >> come on! >> you're going to freak out but it's going to be okay. >> you know, come up with a new plot. it was still at a wedding. >> i want to interview you about what it's like to work as a maid. >> "the help" turned heads "brides maids" turned stomach and the continuing "twi

harry potter won four times the stars of the movie were not there either.man was on hand to accept a big honor he became the first ever person to be crowned america's favorite movie icon . hank you very much represent something here is what i hope it is. for all of you kind enough to vote for me i hope i represent a working actor who is so incredibly proud to be in this business, humbled and honored to be mentioned in the same company as my fellow nominees, and forever grateful, for this honor. thank you so much. >>> that is a great honor for him but, not one but two biggest winnersover the night don't show up to the awards show you want to reevaluate the awards show. >> who could expect katy perry would be going through a difficult and public divorce. >> she could be comforted by friends. >> she wants time for herself i am not sure what happened to harry potter and his deathly hallows people. >> hollywood needs more awards shows. >>> i think at least two or three a week would be good. >> i enjoy them. >> do you? is >> i do though i did not see that one las

. >>> he's the mythic hero who rivals harry potter in the minds of millions of young readers. the percy jackson creator, to help his own son. >>> george clooney proving why it's good to be george clooney these days coming off two films this year and heading into awards season. >> my job is to try to make films that last longer than an opening week general. >> that and more as "rock center" gets under way. captions paid for by nbc-universal television >>> good evening. the voting in new hampshire begins in a matter of hours. the front-runner is mitt romney, considered the favorite. owns a house in the state and he was governor of neighboring massachusetts. the people of new hampshire decide if they're giant killers or help propel the next nominee of the gop. romney is taking fire from fellow candidates today talking about health care insurance providers. he said he likes firing people, and then his people spent the rest of the day explaining what he meant. whatever the primary outcome, romney is cemented now as the national figure, and we're going to learn something else about

. >> harry potter.x office mojo. >> it was kind of sweet. it was a nice movie. >> putting an exclamation point on one of the most successful, literary and cinematic series of all time. ♪ ♪ >> it's mr. who's wits it and mrs. grumble hower and riding on their turducken, and i -- i need a guide book. great movies this year. trying to think what my choices are. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ >> my three favorite movies will tell you a lot about me. number three, "kung fu panda 2," number two, "winnie-the-pooh," and number one "pus in boots." >> worst movie of the year for me. "hangover 2." >> cheers. >> cheers. >> it was the same movie! >> you'll frek out, but it's going to be okay. >> okay, how are you going to make the same movie twice? >> check your pockets. >> come on! >> you'll freak out, but it's going to be okay. >> you know? come up with the new plot! it was even during a wedding. >> "the help" turned heads. >> this is some classy -- "bridesmaids turned stomachs. >> and the continuing "twilight" saga turned nasty while al

harry potter won four. >> new york officials have dismissed two complaints made by patients at a newiewing the case. patients claim they were mistreated that at lenox hill hospital. there were reports beyonce and her husband paid more than $1 million takeover a full. and that their security guards for blocking parents from neonatal units. the hospital denies the reports saying that the couple paid for an executive suite only. "one life to live" is ending tomorrow after 44 years on air. >> today there's a twist. some of the characters will live on. four moving to a general hospital and will still be there same characters. abc announced roger,, kassie michael, adn kristen will make the move. that will happen later this year. you can watch the final episode of "one life to live" tomorrow at 2:00 on abc 7 right here. >> the big finale. it is 45 degrees this morning. >> still ahead losing weight is a popular new year's resolution for human beings. can a big cat and portland loosen weight as well? >> montgomery county residents attacks in the places they thought they would be saved, their

. >> harry potter's grand finale topped the box office. >> i have to come up with the questions, too? >> the help made the best transition from book to movie. >> i don't know what to say. >> bridesmaids got the year's best laughs. the descendants give george clooney a plum. >> you can help decide which of us is right. >> woody allen had his best in midnight in paris. >> there are rich teams and poor teams. >> brad pitt looks oscar bound in money ball. >> michelle williams looked ols car bound in my week with marilyn. >> you look like marcy may. >> elizabeth olsen wins most disturbing for marcy marcy may marlene. >> i don't carry a gun. >> ryan gosling defines cool in drive. and best picture without words, the artist. arch campbell, abc 7 news. >> we disagree on drive. speaking of movies, mission impossible is tops at the box office. it earned about $31 million over the weekend. sherlock homes a game of shadows was second with nearly $22 million. alvin and the chipmunks, war horse and girl with the dragon tattoo round out the top man: my electric bill was breaking the bank. so to save

. >>> the people's choice awards last night winners were "harry potter." and katy perry.our favorite, bill. halle berry is going third go at the atary. 66-year-old rocker brian ferry married his son's 29-year-old form area girlfriend. his son's former girlfriend. finally a suddenly clean-cut ashton kutcher tells tv writers he wants to stay with "know of t -- "two and a half men" beyond this season. >>> in florida, a nearby punta gorda has helped lower the price tag on his owner's golf outings. his dog is known to find golf balls in their backyard. they haven't brought a ball home since they brought him home. the dog gives a break to his owner's wallet in the tough economic times. i'm veronica de la cruz. this is "early today." just your first stop of today on your nbc station. look at those clouds. are things changed? good morning to you. >> i'm aaron gilchrist. welcome to "news 4 today" on this thursday, january 12. today family and friends will gather to remember ronald waldred jr., killed by a roadside bomb. they turned o it to honor him as his casket was brought back

>> harry potter and the deathy hallows part 2 earned a screen actors guild award for best big- screene. the win was announced hours ago as celebrities made their way across the reside carpet. hbo's "game of owns this" was announced a winner for best ensemble. >> we have highlight of the australian open final. >> also the oakland a's open their doors to fans and we'll hear from the new-look a's. sportswrap is next [people chatting] everyone, it's $37 a piece. paying with your smart phone instead of cash. that's a step forward. with chase person-to-person quickpay, you can send money directly to your friend's checking account. all you need is their email address or mobile number. don't worry honey, i'll show you. thanks everyone. so take a step forward... and chase what matters. hey, two tickets just opened up on the 50. ...yup, about to go pick them up from will call. so 46 seconds ago. did you guys hear that chapman rolled his ankle? done. get out there. so 12 seconds ago. you guys know how to post videos to facebook? you guys know how to post videos to facebook? you guys hear, someon

>> harry potter over here. think one thing you hear so much that the gop establishment -- or the gop elites isn't really behind mitt romney. but when we hear this talk about someone else beating mitt romney, we saw john mccain a couple of days ago endorsing mitt romney, so many folks in that elite are behind mitt romney now. for somebody else to kind of gain in on the ground mitt romney's occupied a the this point, it's hard to conceive that happening. >> patrick gavin, a weekend from hell. >> no, let's focus on the weekend. >> focus on the weekend. >> patrick, thanks so much. >>> still ahead, david gregory who is preparing for sunday's republican debate on "meet the press." >>> also, penn state moves on, a couple of months after the allegations that led to the firing of joe paterno. the litany lie yours are looking at a new head coach. sports is next. >>> time for a little sports. >> oh, good. >> get some predictions around the table. >> get it over with. >> this weekend, we've got the lions playing -- >> that

'cause voldemort doesn't have a nose in the "harry potter" movies, alan? get it?"" [ laughter ] and i'm like, "the kardashians, they're sort of our -- >> jimmy: "leave me alone." >> --william and kate? they're like -- >> jimmy: trying to make him laugh? >> lamar, khloe? do you watch the kardashians?" he said, "i have no idea what you're talking about." [ laughter ] >> jimmy: you can't talk reality with alan rickman. >> i did not do that. please, that's a joke. [ talking over each other ] >> jimmy: what is "seminar" about though, my friend. >> "seminar" is about a group of young writers who have a professor, alan rickman. and he's sort of, a literary genius, and he's very rude, and very mean, and it's very funny. >> jimmy: yeah, it's getting crazy reviews. congratulations on that, man. i can't wait to go see this. we always like to play games and stuff on our show. would you like to stick around and play a game? >> i would love to. >> jimmy: it involves free beer. >> i understand that. [ cheers and applause ] >> jimmy: jerry o'connell and i are playing bar shuffle b

. >>> actor daniel radcliffe takes a big step away from harry potter. look at entertainment. >> reporter: the star of the harry potter films is moving his career forward with a very different role. daniel radcliffe walked the red carpet in new york city last night for a special jeaning of the movie "the woman in black." radcliffe plays a widowed lawyer still grieving. he's sent to a remote village to sort out the affairs of an eccentric resident who recently died but quickly realizes some natural dangers lurk in the house. >> it is an extremely scary film. people need to take me seriously when i say that. they're still coming out going, this is really scary. it really is. >> reporter: it opens nationwide this weekend. actress halle berry was back here in a los angeles county courthouse for an ongoing custody battle. she wants a judge to take away visitation privileges from gabriel aubrey, the father of her 3-year-old daughter. her nanny has accused aubrey of pushing her into a door while she was holding their little girl. the wikileaks founder is making

. >> reporter: harry potter really worked his magic in 2011.ranchise's conclusion "harry potter and the deathly hallows" brought in an incredible $381 million in the u.s. in fact, all of this year's top five moneymakers were sequels. the third transformers made $352 million. behind that was the second to the last twilight installment with $261 million. the forgetful funny man of "the hangover part 2" brought in millions. pirates of the caribbean rounds out the top with $241 million. while "bridesmaids" didn't make the top five, it raked in an impressive $169 million in the u.s., making it the top "r" rated female comedy ever. mike wilbur, nbc news. >>> an all new "meet the press" is moments ago. here's david gregory with a look at what's in store. >> good morning. coming up, we are live from des moines, iowa, on this new year's day. just two days before the official start of the presidential election campaign, the iowa caucuses. joining me this morning, republican presidential candidate rick santorum. he's currently third but seems to be on the

the film "harry parcher -- harry potter." it looks like three times is the charm for actress halle berry. there are reports she is engaged to oliver martinez. she has been married twice before to baseball player david justice and to singer eric benet and she has a daughter with a model. a new kind of barbie, a bald and beautiful barbie. a facebook page was recently launched. nearly 40,000 people already like the page. the idea was created for children battling cancer who lose their hair. mattel has not publicly commented. >> someone going the wrong way on and washington state highway prompted strong reactors. >> you almost hit me head on -- this 60-year-old woman drove in the wrong lane for 18 miles before she was stopped. police said when they talk to her she did not know where she was. officers blamed a combination of alcohol and prescription medication. not a good combination. we have a very special event on our facebook page. we are donating $1 to the washington humane society for the first 3000 new abc 7 facebook friends

i have to say, right off the bat, we forget about you playing harry potter.me on those films. i never want to be one of those people to turn my back on the thing that got me where i am today. but it was very exciting. so far, that seems to be the general kind of reaction, you know, people are thinking harry too much when they go into it. >> i love how you said that, you're very respectful of what got you here. and i love that. >> i wouldn't be sitting here now. you know, it's opened up so many opportunities for me. >> but you're immensely talented. >> thank you. >> we know what you've done. it couldn't be any different from what we've seen. >> no, it is very different. one of the things people note is i'm much older in this film. having seen me in a schoolboy outfit for ten years, it may be a little jump for someone to see me as a dad. and and my son in the movie, having that natural chemistry with a young kid. >> i bet he loved it, too. to set it up, your character, you lost your wife. >> yes. >> giving birth to your son. >> through childbirth. yes. i've bec

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. >>> radcliff takes a big step away from harry potter. >>> and hall hall lee berry goes back to -- halle barry goes back to court. >> reporter: daniel radcliffe walked the red carpet in new york city last night for a special screening of the movie "the woman in black." radcliff plays a widowed lawyer who's still grieving. he's sent to a remote village to sort out the affairs of a resident who recently died but quickly realizes some natural dangers lurk in the house. >> it's an extremely scary film. people should take me seriously because they're still coming out saying, this is really scary. it really is. >> reporter: it opens nationwide this weekend. actress halle berry was here for an ongoing custody battle. she wants the judge to take away visitation privileges from the father of her 3-year-old daughter. her nanny has accused the father of pushing her into a door while holding the little girl. the wikileaks founder is making an unlikely appearance of the 500th episode of the simpsons. he will play himself in a guest spot recorded over the summer. the episode airs february 19. and that

well, the big winners were harry potter and also katie perry. bill is definitely a fan.to the alter. brian ferry married his son's 29-year-old former girlfriend. his son's 29-year-old former girlfriend. finally, ashton kucher in told tv writers he would like to stay with "2 1/2 men" beyond the season. cbs is working on it. i think he looks good with short hair. >> i wouldn't know who it was if i saw him in the hallway. >> i would know who he was. feel better. this is "first look" on msnbc. stay tuned. "way too early with willy geist" starts right now. >> on to south carolina. the republican presidential field loads up for one last attack on mitt romney with gingrich and perry looking to paint the front-runner as a boss that takes pleasure in throwing people out on the street as he lafdz while lighting a cigar with a $100 bill. the question is, is it too late to stop mitt romney? president obama meanwhile expects fully to face romney in the general election and probably preshz gingrich and perry making the case for him. he focuses again on creating jobs in this economy. t

harry potter. it will go find them. part of natural user interface is working with the technology that makes the most sense to you and breaking down the barriers between you and technology. maybe it is gesture. maybe it is touched. maybe it is voice. we want to make it as easy as possible. >> i have to move on because i have to go find the next microsoft, the guy who came here in his car with a fold of beers. i want to see who is going to be ooth.uys -- fold up busines i want to see who is going to be you guys in 20 years. >> when you find him, let us know. >> tell us about your dual role as a policy maker and a tech guide. >> i came out of the consumer electronics industry. the electronics world is something i have had a small role in but continue to stay in touch with. this is my 30th return to the show. the first time i came to the consumer electronics show i came in a dodge with a fold up booth in the back. the guy said, you cannot part here. i said, i am unloading. the company grew because of the ability to reach b

. >>> coming up after your local news on "cbs this morning," "harry potter's" daniel radcliffe will bes. i'm betty nguyen. this is the "cbs morning news." daniel radcliffe will be joining us. i'm betty nguyen. this is the "cbs morning news." feel the power my young friend. mmm! [ male announcer ] for excellent fruit and veggie nutrition... v8 v-fusion, also refreshing plus tea. could've had a v8. what a bargain! [ female announcer ] sometimes a good deal turns out to be not such a good deal. but new bounty gives you value you can see. in this lab demo, one sheet of new bounty leaves this surface cleaner than two sheets of the leading ordinary brand. so you can clean this mess with half as many sheets. bounty has trap and lock technology to soak up big spills and lock them in. why use more when you can use less? >>> it is the last day of january. >>> it will be mild. >>> that's what we're going to talk about. 62 business lunch. in the mid-60s this afternoon. pleasant this morning. way above normal. >>> this is what we have our eyes on. >>> a marine is headed to jail and punching and kic

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each though it is harry potter breaking for us, you can imagine what the folks inside are feeling today. we will talk to folks and find out what happened this morning. we do know a young baby has lost her life. she was left on the steps outside here in the cold. >> police are looking for a motive in the first homicide in fairfax county of the year. 22-year-old rea leslie was killed inside her home along gunther court. her roommate 22-year-old benjamin walker -s charged with murder. >>> another plea deal involving harry thomas jr. an attorney james garvin said his client will sign a plea keel. the can southern california resulted in thomas' resignation and he could face prison time. >>> the ticket amnesty program in the district may not be bringing in the district the city would hope for. the goal $6 million right now it has only brought in $3 million. you have until january 27th to pay unpaid tickets without a penalty. the martin luther king holiday has turned into a nationwide day of service. there was a replaying yesterday on the memorial on the national mall and dr. consol energy cen