Billy's Birthday and GOF news
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afufleI guess it's Billy Boyd's B-day today. ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
nuregwen posted a bit of a picspam, and gave a link to DomBilly fanfic that isn't slashy for a change. :) It's quite funny, lol funny & and a quick read, so here's the link:Movie Magic magazine transcript:
Fair Game byglasgow_blue
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Also, this about the next HP movie, from veritaserum
A Toast to the Goblet of Fire
HARRY AND HIS FRIENDS RETURN FOR A FOURTH FILM FILLED WITH WONDEROUS WIZARDRY, DARK DEMONS AND INTERNATIONAL QUIDDITCH
Like most Harry Potter-philes, you're probably anxiously awaiting the release of the DVD version of Prisoner of Azkaban. But the cast and crew of the Harry Potter film series are back at work, preparing for what may be the most magical film of them all, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, which is due to reach movie theaters around the world in November of 2005.
Principal photography for the big-screen epic is well underway at England's Leavesden Studios, with director Mike Newell - famed for films such as Mona Lisa Smile and Four Weddings and a Funeral - at the helm. David Heyman is producing the movie and the script has been written by Steve Kloves, who's already penned the first three masterful Potter adaptations. Newell, a master storyteller, is thrilled to be directing Goblet, although he's also more then a tad apprehensive. "The films definitely have a dark, frightening feel to them," he says. "There's romance and magic in the story, but its mixed with this fear, this overwhelming dread. I want to be sure to capture the right mood, the right feeling. It's important to capture all the aspects of the story in the film, and that's my challenge. It's an honor to follow directors Chris Columbus and Alfonso Cuarón, who have done so much to establish the tradition of Harry Potter on film."
Director Chris Columbus, who brought the first two Harry Potter films to life, believes that Newell has absolutely nothing to worry about. "It's a great gig for a director to walk into," he muses. "You've got your cast, you've got your sets, you've got all your elements in place. All the initial groundwork is there, and you can have a field day bringing your vision to the screen."
And producer David Heyman is delighted with the addition of Newell, the first British director to take the reins of this very British story. "These are British books, and there's something to be said for that," he says with a laugh. "There's a sense of humor and a sense of nervousness that J.K. Rowling brought to her work, and I think Mike will be able to really capture that spirit. Plus, he's made films with young people before."
While the first three films (and the books that inspired them) created a world of wonderful wizardry and mystical adventures, the fourth movie will take a decidedly darker turn, with our three teenage heroes maturing and developing the awkwardness and paranoia that can accompany one's 15th birthday. Harry, Ron Weasly, and Hermione Granger will face challenges to their friendship as well as dangers to their lives. The plot of the Goblet tale centers around the Triwizard tournament, a competition that pits champions from three different magical schools against each other. The contestants must test their individual abilities, and contests are perilous, and in some cases, even life-threatening. While the competition is normally only open to 7th year students, the Goblet of Fire - the tool that selects the worthy contestants - surprisingly chooses Harry as a participant. This choice puts a strain on Harry's relationship with his close friends, as the three deal with feelings of envy and anger. Most of the school thinks that Harry entered himself as a bid for glory and attention, and all the students, including Ron and Hermione, start to wear "Anti-Potter" buttons to express their anger and jealousy. [VTM edit: this is inaccurate. Hermione and Ron never sported Anti-Harry buttons in the book.] But the tournament does more then inspire rage between friends - it also puts Harry right in the path of Lord Voldemort, who's using the Triwizard event for his own sinister gains.
In addition, there's plenty of Quidditch in this fourth film - in fact, one of Harry's dreams is to participate in the International Quidditch Cup with his close friends. That means viewers will get plenty of action as the Quidditch crew competes in an awesome battle at the World Cup. "Harry Potter wouldn't be the same without a serious Quidditch tournament," says director Mike Newell. "And that's another truly challenging scene to film."
The Goblet of Fire is a rich, complex and vibrant story filled with new, exciting characters and nerve-wracking plot twists. In fact, the book was so rich (and so lengthy) that many Harry fans thought moviemakers might split the story into two films, releasing one at the end of 2005 and the second at the beginning of 2006. But Warner Brothers insisted that it will not split the movie, and instead will bring the entire story together in one unforgettable saga. Director Newell says, "It's absolutely possible to do justice to the story in one film. You have a story where, in the beginning, the powers of evil have a plan. Harry just wanders into another year of school, and then this huge notion of the competition surprises him. But of course there is a malignant intelligence manipulating things, so he gets more and more suspicious until there's a 'shoot out' between the good guy and the bad guy. There's a really good, strong thriller storyline that can be built into one powerful movie."
Of course, with all the action, adventure, wizardry, and wonder of the Goblet tale - rumors have begun circulating that this film will run a whopping four hours long, with an intermission. This is great news for Harry fans, who naturally don't want the majestic story to be butchered to fit into a two hour time slot. "We're going to be true to the book," says Newell. "We want fans of the book to be thrilled with this movie. We aren't cutting any corners - this is a story that's going to be told."
NEW FACES TO BE FOUND IN THE HOGWARTS WORLD!
As usual, a new Harry Potter film means plenty of new characters in addition to all your old friends. Of course, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson will return as the trio of talented and crafty young magicians. "The actors are just the right ages for their roles," says producer Heyman. "Perhaps there will come a time when we need to part ways, but I like to deal with what's happening now, Daniel, Rupert and Emma are perfect for the parts they play."
Tom Felton returns as Harry's nemesis Draco Malfoy, Robbie Coltrane reprises his role of Hagrid and Michael Gambon (who replaced the late Richard Harris) and Maggie Smith will still be in charge of Hogwarts as Professor Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall. Gary Oldman, who made such a creepy impression as Sirius Black in Azkaban, will be back, as well as Alan Rickman, who plays the always-surprising Professor Snape. But in addition to these friendly, familiar (and sometimes fiendish) faces, we will meet a slew of new heroes and villains who'll bring excitement to Harry's world. There's a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher called Mad-Eye Moody, who'll be played by Brendan Gleeson (you may have seen him in the film Troy, where he co-stars with Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom). There is also a new rival for Harry to battle in the form of Cedric Diggory, portrayed by Robert Pattinson, so good in the horror film The Ring, and a new love interest for Harry to pursue in the lovely Cho Chang, played by newcomer Katie Leung.
But first and foremost on everyone's mind is the eternal question - who will portray the dastardly and deadly Lord Voldemort, the wizarding world's ultimate practitioner of the dark arts, and Harry's arch enemy who finally reveals himself in Goblet of Fire? As of press time, the role seems to belong to the red-haired British actor Ralph Fiennes (pronounced Rafe Fines), who has appeared in such films as Maid in Manhatten, Red Dragon and Schneider's List. Although the talented Mr. Fiennes would be picture-perfect for the role, he is apparently concerned about the time commitment involved in playing Voldy - after all, the villainous Lord is featured prominently in the next three Potter installments, and Fiennes would have to appear in all three. Still, if all goes well, he will be the man who torments young Harry and whips up plenty of mayhem and dark magic in the process.
HIDDEN IN THE SCOTTISH MOORS...
Although the majority of the film will be shot in England, the cast and crew took a mysterious trip to Scotland to film shots in front of the Black Rock Gorge, a 21,000-acre estate. The gorgeous and gothic setting will serve as a backdrop to a pivotal scene where Harry chases a dragon through a maze. The estate manager, Cameron Ross, was on hand to witness the filming. "The crew spent ten days here setting up, filming, then tidying up," he spied. "We were delighted to be involved. I'm glad to say the Black Rock Gorge seemed to fit what the filmmakers were looking for, in terms of dramatic landscape. It was also very accessible, and people could come and go quietly and quickly." The trip was shrouded in secrecy so that the English newspapers and magazines - always hungry for any Harry Potter news - would not be alerted and wouldn't follow to snap pictures.
THE NEXT CHAPTER
At the end of The Goblet of Fire, we are left in a frightening world where Lord Voldemort and the forces battling against him are perched on a perilous cliff. There is no happy ending, no really climax - the story keeps the viewer on the edge of that cliff, terrified of falling into the unknown world of J.K. Rowling's creation. In that sense, The Goblet of Fire really is a beginning - a beginning of a new and dark chapter in the Harry Potter saga. There is no doubt that Potter's devoted fans will be following him, his friends, and his enemies, into that world - every step of the way.
Source: Seramela
-08/24/04
nuregwen posted a bit of a picspam, and gave a link to DomBilly fanfic that isn't slashy for a change. :) It's quite funny, lol funny & and a quick read, so here's the link:Movie Magic magazine transcript:Fair Game by
glasgow_blueAlso, this about the next HP movie, from veritaserum
A Toast to the Goblet of Fire
HARRY AND HIS FRIENDS RETURN FOR A FOURTH FILM FILLED WITH WONDEROUS WIZARDRY, DARK DEMONS AND INTERNATIONAL QUIDDITCH
Like most Harry Potter-philes, you're probably anxiously awaiting the release of the DVD version of Prisoner of Azkaban. But the cast and crew of the Harry Potter film series are back at work, preparing for what may be the most magical film of them all, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, which is due to reach movie theaters around the world in November of 2005.
Principal photography for the big-screen epic is well underway at England's Leavesden Studios, with director Mike Newell - famed for films such as Mona Lisa Smile and Four Weddings and a Funeral - at the helm. David Heyman is producing the movie and the script has been written by Steve Kloves, who's already penned the first three masterful Potter adaptations. Newell, a master storyteller, is thrilled to be directing Goblet, although he's also more then a tad apprehensive. "The films definitely have a dark, frightening feel to them," he says. "There's romance and magic in the story, but its mixed with this fear, this overwhelming dread. I want to be sure to capture the right mood, the right feeling. It's important to capture all the aspects of the story in the film, and that's my challenge. It's an honor to follow directors Chris Columbus and Alfonso Cuarón, who have done so much to establish the tradition of Harry Potter on film."
Director Chris Columbus, who brought the first two Harry Potter films to life, believes that Newell has absolutely nothing to worry about. "It's a great gig for a director to walk into," he muses. "You've got your cast, you've got your sets, you've got all your elements in place. All the initial groundwork is there, and you can have a field day bringing your vision to the screen."
And producer David Heyman is delighted with the addition of Newell, the first British director to take the reins of this very British story. "These are British books, and there's something to be said for that," he says with a laugh. "There's a sense of humor and a sense of nervousness that J.K. Rowling brought to her work, and I think Mike will be able to really capture that spirit. Plus, he's made films with young people before."
While the first three films (and the books that inspired them) created a world of wonderful wizardry and mystical adventures, the fourth movie will take a decidedly darker turn, with our three teenage heroes maturing and developing the awkwardness and paranoia that can accompany one's 15th birthday. Harry, Ron Weasly, and Hermione Granger will face challenges to their friendship as well as dangers to their lives. The plot of the Goblet tale centers around the Triwizard tournament, a competition that pits champions from three different magical schools against each other. The contestants must test their individual abilities, and contests are perilous, and in some cases, even life-threatening. While the competition is normally only open to 7th year students, the Goblet of Fire - the tool that selects the worthy contestants - surprisingly chooses Harry as a participant. This choice puts a strain on Harry's relationship with his close friends, as the three deal with feelings of envy and anger. Most of the school thinks that Harry entered himself as a bid for glory and attention, and all the students, including Ron and Hermione, start to wear "Anti-Potter" buttons to express their anger and jealousy. [VTM edit: this is inaccurate. Hermione and Ron never sported Anti-Harry buttons in the book.] But the tournament does more then inspire rage between friends - it also puts Harry right in the path of Lord Voldemort, who's using the Triwizard event for his own sinister gains.
In addition, there's plenty of Quidditch in this fourth film - in fact, one of Harry's dreams is to participate in the International Quidditch Cup with his close friends. That means viewers will get plenty of action as the Quidditch crew competes in an awesome battle at the World Cup. "Harry Potter wouldn't be the same without a serious Quidditch tournament," says director Mike Newell. "And that's another truly challenging scene to film."
The Goblet of Fire is a rich, complex and vibrant story filled with new, exciting characters and nerve-wracking plot twists. In fact, the book was so rich (and so lengthy) that many Harry fans thought moviemakers might split the story into two films, releasing one at the end of 2005 and the second at the beginning of 2006. But Warner Brothers insisted that it will not split the movie, and instead will bring the entire story together in one unforgettable saga. Director Newell says, "It's absolutely possible to do justice to the story in one film. You have a story where, in the beginning, the powers of evil have a plan. Harry just wanders into another year of school, and then this huge notion of the competition surprises him. But of course there is a malignant intelligence manipulating things, so he gets more and more suspicious until there's a 'shoot out' between the good guy and the bad guy. There's a really good, strong thriller storyline that can be built into one powerful movie."
Of course, with all the action, adventure, wizardry, and wonder of the Goblet tale - rumors have begun circulating that this film will run a whopping four hours long, with an intermission. This is great news for Harry fans, who naturally don't want the majestic story to be butchered to fit into a two hour time slot. "We're going to be true to the book," says Newell. "We want fans of the book to be thrilled with this movie. We aren't cutting any corners - this is a story that's going to be told."
NEW FACES TO BE FOUND IN THE HOGWARTS WORLD!
As usual, a new Harry Potter film means plenty of new characters in addition to all your old friends. Of course, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson will return as the trio of talented and crafty young magicians. "The actors are just the right ages for their roles," says producer Heyman. "Perhaps there will come a time when we need to part ways, but I like to deal with what's happening now, Daniel, Rupert and Emma are perfect for the parts they play."
Tom Felton returns as Harry's nemesis Draco Malfoy, Robbie Coltrane reprises his role of Hagrid and Michael Gambon (who replaced the late Richard Harris) and Maggie Smith will still be in charge of Hogwarts as Professor Dumbledore and Professor McGonagall. Gary Oldman, who made such a creepy impression as Sirius Black in Azkaban, will be back, as well as Alan Rickman, who plays the always-surprising Professor Snape. But in addition to these friendly, familiar (and sometimes fiendish) faces, we will meet a slew of new heroes and villains who'll bring excitement to Harry's world. There's a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher called Mad-Eye Moody, who'll be played by Brendan Gleeson (you may have seen him in the film Troy, where he co-stars with Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom). There is also a new rival for Harry to battle in the form of Cedric Diggory, portrayed by Robert Pattinson, so good in the horror film The Ring, and a new love interest for Harry to pursue in the lovely Cho Chang, played by newcomer Katie Leung.
But first and foremost on everyone's mind is the eternal question - who will portray the dastardly and deadly Lord Voldemort, the wizarding world's ultimate practitioner of the dark arts, and Harry's arch enemy who finally reveals himself in Goblet of Fire? As of press time, the role seems to belong to the red-haired British actor Ralph Fiennes (pronounced Rafe Fines), who has appeared in such films as Maid in Manhatten, Red Dragon and Schneider's List. Although the talented Mr. Fiennes would be picture-perfect for the role, he is apparently concerned about the time commitment involved in playing Voldy - after all, the villainous Lord is featured prominently in the next three Potter installments, and Fiennes would have to appear in all three. Still, if all goes well, he will be the man who torments young Harry and whips up plenty of mayhem and dark magic in the process.
HIDDEN IN THE SCOTTISH MOORS...
Although the majority of the film will be shot in England, the cast and crew took a mysterious trip to Scotland to film shots in front of the Black Rock Gorge, a 21,000-acre estate. The gorgeous and gothic setting will serve as a backdrop to a pivotal scene where Harry chases a dragon through a maze. The estate manager, Cameron Ross, was on hand to witness the filming. "The crew spent ten days here setting up, filming, then tidying up," he spied. "We were delighted to be involved. I'm glad to say the Black Rock Gorge seemed to fit what the filmmakers were looking for, in terms of dramatic landscape. It was also very accessible, and people could come and go quietly and quickly." The trip was shrouded in secrecy so that the English newspapers and magazines - always hungry for any Harry Potter news - would not be alerted and wouldn't follow to snap pictures.
THE NEXT CHAPTER
At the end of The Goblet of Fire, we are left in a frightening world where Lord Voldemort and the forces battling against him are perched on a perilous cliff. There is no happy ending, no really climax - the story keeps the viewer on the edge of that cliff, terrified of falling into the unknown world of J.K. Rowling's creation. In that sense, The Goblet of Fire really is a beginning - a beginning of a new and dark chapter in the Harry Potter saga. There is no doubt that Potter's devoted fans will be following him, his friends, and his enemies, into that world - every step of the way.
Source: Seramela
-08/24/04
