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JULY 29, 2003 at 6:02 PM
Posted by EUDAEMONIA
Source: Irish Examiner via iharrypotter.net
The new director, Alfonso Cuaron, is fitting in
very well, according to Dame Maggie Smith, otherwise known as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter films.
"He’s just enchanting," said the actress, who once again plays the shape-shifting Professor McGonnagall.
"He’s great and the children get on very well with him. He has a very thick accent but they’re all very, very fond of him and he’s like a kid himself. He’s a great joy on the set and Chris Columbus is still there to keep a continuity with the children, because they would have been very lost without him."
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Points: 3950
CowsOJMilkSoil says:
I'm really glad to hear that he is fitting in really well with the cast. I wonder why he doesnt plan to direct the fourth movie though.
Posted Jul 29, 2003 at 10:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 917
Slytherin_Punk says:
I think that Alfonso is going to be the best director for this because it is a book where all of the characthers start to mature.
Posted Jul 29, 2003 at 11:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 643
Hermaninny says:
He probably just doesn't want to limit himself to Harry Potter, as great as a movie series it will be. It takes a huge commitment, as Chris Columbus said several times.
Posted Jul 30, 2003 at 12:09 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 502
Padfoot05 says:
Wow I'm very happy for him I thought that he wasn't going to do a good work after his movie Y Tu Mama Tambien I thought that Harry Potter was going to be not a good movie. I was happy when I heard that Chris Columbus was going to be one of the pruducers. I saw a interview of him taking very good of Alfonso and now I hear this and have no doubt of him.
Posted Jul 30, 2003 at 3:19 AM EST
Witch
Points: 611
Mdm Rosmerta says:
I am really pleased how this is working out for them. It must be such an experience for everyone to make such magical films.
I just want to kiss and hug them all.
Posted Jul 30, 2003 at 5:16 AM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2881
Chogiiiirl says:
I just can't wait for the movie. Stop talking about the director, sending us pictures of it, and just give us the movie!!!!!!!!! LOL
Posted Jul 30, 2003 at 9:44 AM EST
Squib
Points: 175
Magical Me says:
I am happy that he his fitting in well, as long as he puts the kids in their robes at some point.
Posted Jul 30, 2003 at 10:40 AM EST
Lycanthropist for W.S.S.
Points: 3603
Alchemist 530 says:
It's really good that they get along so well- It would probably not make a very good movie if they didn't get along. I can't wait to see the differences between the two directors, I think it will be very interesting. Magical Me- yeah, robes would be nice, all the pictures don't seem to have them in robes.
Posted Jul 30, 2003 at 10:50 AM EST
Student
Points: 233
magic_cat111587 says:
Well, it's good to know that they got a good director for the 3rd movie. That means the movie will probably be really good. I can't wait until movie 3!!!!
Posted Jul 30, 2003 at 11:01 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2303
padfoot5312 says:
Did you see those dogs? Frightening. I’m glad they are getting along. Once they got over the thick accent, I’m sure easier to follow him. Makes it easier for them since he like a kid himself... I’m glad that Chris Columbus is helping with the film. Should be great! Can’t wait until June!
Posted Jul 30, 2003 at 11:17 AM EST
Squib
Points: 147
narcissablack22 says:
Well, i think this movie is gonna be really great under his direction. Since he is like a kid himself, i think he knows exactly how it should appeal to people of all ages. He is definatly putting a new twist to the movie, which is good, its nice to have a change once in a while. I can't wait till June 4th!!!! It's too bad that Cuaron is not staying for the 4th movie too.
Posted Jul 30, 2003 at 12:47 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
Madam Hooch says:
I'm glad to hear that the new director is getting along with the cast. at least, there seems to be a great mood all over the set!
Posted Jul 30, 2003 at 1:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 576
Chandra80D says:
You know what I want more than anything? Directors Commentary - or even JKR commenting during the film...I want that on the next DVD (is there anywhere I can email and request these people think about it?)
Posted Jul 30, 2003 at 11:02 PM EST
Astro Zombie
Points: 2601
Fallen Bomb says:
I bet he's a really nice guy.
Posted Jul 31, 2003 at 12:49 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 993
Muggle Wizard says:
Chandra80D -- oh, that JKR commentary would be awesome! Of course, it would be really cool if she would leak out some juicy details to some of the mysteries of the books!!!
Posted Jul 31, 2003 at 1:06 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1106
Ima Quidditch Fan says:
I think so much of Maggie Smith. She is a great actress! If she says it, then it *must* be true! This can only mean that the movie will be superior. If the filming was fast, and everyone had fun and got along... yada, yada.
Open, open, open.... I can't hang around here all day waiting for the movie. poof!
Posted Jul 31, 2003 at 2:18 AM EST
Healer for all Occasions
Points: 3570
Madam Malkin says:
Well, I'm glad the cast likes him. I have been wondering about him and the writers and such ever since they cut Oliver Wood. I always wondered what else they might cut. I still do. But I know, it's a movie and they have to compress that whole book into like 3 hours. Still... But it's a good sign that he is well liked, I guess. So I hpoe this movie is as good as, or maybe even better than the first two. :)
Posted Jul 31, 2003 at 10:02 AM EST
Points: 326
Ximena says:
Cuaron is great and I'm so happy he is getting along with all the members of the film, he was soo happy when they were asking him how does it felt to be the new Harry Potter directo (I saw this in the latin warner brother channel) and he couldn't speak right, he was too happy that he started to babble, very nice.
I don't know where I read that even though he might not direct book four, he might be up for book five, I'm going to look for it again, I'm sure I read it somewhere.
Posted Jul 31, 2003 at 4:46 PM EST
Squib
Points: 130
CheriK says:
Here is my deal with this Alfonso guy. I don't mean to be rude or anything, but I dont think I like him. I know this is very rude to say, as I have not seen what he is going to do, but he is taking out major characters, and I am afraid he is goign to mess up the plot. Thiis my suspicion, but still. He already took Oliver Wood out, which means, I am assuming, means he is taking quiditch out, becasue you cannot play quiditch with out a keeper. Then he takes Cho out, which solidifies my idea that he is taking quiditch out. Quiditch is a big part, ya know?
Posted Aug 1, 2003 at 7:58 PM EST
Student
Points: 293
jjkhp says:
I am very happy for alfonso cuaron. I am glad that he is fitting in very nicely. I think that cuaron is a great director and is doing a great job with the movie prisoner of azkaban.
Posted Aug 2, 2003 at 3:56 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1012
Imperio says:
It's good that the cast seems to be getting along fine with the director, that is always important to not only have an understanding between them but a connection and common idea.
Posted Aug 3, 2003 at 10:59 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1155
MissMaryPotter says:
The new director is kinda cute too. 304 days and counting till POA is in the theatres!!! (just trying to earn points, I don't like being a muggle).
Posted Aug 4, 2003 at 11:32 PM EST
Squib
Points: 181
stupefy128 says:
I think it's really good that Alfonso gets along well with the cast because when the cast is happier they perform better.
Posted Aug 5, 2003 at 1:24 PM EST
Points: 149
Presy Twt says:
I always knew that they would get along fine. And I'm not too worried about the movie either. Cuaron'll probably do a great job.
Posted Aug 5, 2003 at 1:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 574
Tonks007 says:
Thats soo cool and I agree with Ximena that
Ximena says:
Cuaron is great and I'm so happy he is getting along with all the members of the film, he was soo happy when they were asking him how does it felt to be the new Harry Potter directo (I saw this in the latin warner brother channel) and he couldn't speak right, he was too happy that he started to babble, very nice.
I don't know where I read that even though he might not direct book four, he might be up for book five, I'm going to look for it again, I'm sure I read it somewhere.
It rocks.
Posted Sep 5, 2003 at 6:13 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 954
DaUltimateHP&SportsWiz says:
What exactly is Chris Columbus doing with the children to keep them steady?? And what did Maggie Smith do to become a dame of all things?? Is she that great of an actress??
Posted Jan 20, 2004 at 11:50 PM EST
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