Emma Watson is considering giving up acting. The "Harry Potter" star - who plays brainbox Hermione Granger in the hit movie franchise - would be willing to axe her film career if she can't find other fulfilling roles.

She told America's Teen Vogue magazine: "I don't have a burning passion for acting."

Sir Anthony Hopkins is to play Hannibal Lecter again.

The 71-year-old actor - who starred in 'The Silence of the Lambs', 'Hannibal' and most recently 2002's 'Red Dragon' - will reprise his role as the cannibalistic serial killer for a fourth time in the upcoming horror directed by Sir Ridley Scott.

Emma Watson has been accepted into Yale University. The 18-year-old actress - who plays brainbox Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" franchise - is thrilled by the offer of a place to study at the prestigious American college.

Emma broke the news on her internet blog, excitedly posting: "I got into Yale!"