today blog's: Fans Mob Dan at the Premier of December Boys In Australia

Many media sources are reporting that yesterday's December Boys premier at Camberwell was a bit of a chaos, some childrens had to be plucked to safety from a crushing surge of fans waiting for star Daniel Radcliffe .

Here are a few quotes from different media sources

"It was too much for some, and security guards had to rescue several children from the crush.

Sioban Kingslow, 16, fainted before Radcliffe even arrived.

The Mornington Peninsula student was so overcome by the crowds and the screaming hysteria she collapsed in front of security guards and fell onto the red carpet." (Herald Sun)

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Last night, at the Melbourne premiere of new Australian film December Boys, he won a few more. Several children had to be plucked to safety when fans among the 1000-strong crowd surged to get a glimpse of him. (The Age)

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KIDS GONE WILD: Overwhelmed fans required assistance as Radcliffe walked the red carpet. (Sunday Times)

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Sana, 15, of Clayton, described as an "obsessed fan" by her friends, had been up since 6am yesterday, after months of planning how to get a plum spot outside the Rivoli Cinema in Camberwell. "I'm not just a Harry Potter fan, I'm a Daniel Radcliffe fan," she said. (Sunday Times)

Here are a few quotes from Dan's reaction to what he thought of this frenzy.

"The star appeared shocked by the attention. "Oh my God. Yes, it's a little bit overwhelming," he said.

Asked if he was expecting the turnout, he said: "No, to be honest, I wasn't. This is big. This is bigger than I imagined it was going to be, so it's kind of incredible for me."

A few more bits about yesterday's premier.

Hairspray actres Nikki Blonsky was also there and bought Home and Away stars Drew Curtis Rhys Wakefield as her dates after meeting them at her Jam Factory film premiere last week.

Like Radcliffe the American actor said she had also fallen in love with Melbourne.

Daniel