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NOVEMBER 2, 2005 at 7:00 PM
Posted by EUDAEMONIA
Source: News Tip
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire director Mike Newell recently conducted an interview with UK's Telegraph, which he reveals his approach on making the movie into a thriller, talks about the three leading actors and admits his fears and tribulations on directing such a huge film.
Here's an excerpt from the article
with regard to Mr. Newell's experience on working with author JK Rowling:
Everyone assumes she's some kind of dragon, but she insists the books are the books, and the films are the films. As long as the films don't contradict the spirit of the books, she has no problems. We had to take a couple of liberties with this story, but she was fine with it.
You can read the entire the interview here. Thanks to Jay for the tip!
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Prefect
Points: 341
i_am_hermione says:
Thats cool that he gets along with JK...but I really do wish that the films were closer to the films. Oh well, I suppose that it is best to recognize them as separate entities.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 680
Quidditch_Chaser_USA says:
That's cool. I do wish some things were left in... ie S.P.E.W., Winky, but I understand that you couldn't possibly include everything in the movie and keep it under 12 hours long. Though that would be kinda cool, but so unpracticle. Just as long as the main points get through and they don't 'change' anything, it's alllll goooood.
Peace.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 686
StormbreakerGirl says:
He's a wicked director for creating such a great movie! Dan wants to be a director too i think! Go for it dan!
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
'Arry + Hermy says:
I am happy he got along with J.K. Rowling, or else there would be trouble! I agree with Quidditch_Chaser_USA about leaving out the S.P.E.W. part, I was looking forward to Winky but there is more important parts! Anyways, I can't wait until Goblet of Fire is released, Only 16 more day! Yee Haw!
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:14 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9051
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
I always enjoy hearing about the interactions between the movie and the books. It helps identify little known points that come back to be really important.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:17 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8781
JaDa Radcliffe says:
That's a great interview! And it's really great hearing that JKR has a lot of input to the films.. Way to go!=)
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 686
StormbreakerGirl says:
Is he going to be helping make the 5th movie? Coz I think Alfonso helped make the 4th!
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 686
StormbreakerGirl says:
Hey Jada, how old are you?
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 564
val_the_pyro07 says:
If this movie is as good as its sounding so far, i hope that Newell is the director for the next movie also.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1483
DragonTattoo says:
Wow so many interviews...o_o I'm kinda getting tired of all the hype...remids me of that A-Team quote "it's always darkest just before it goes completely black" Just lets forget all the hype and go to the movie!
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:35 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
That's a cool interview.
I liked how he said he made GoF into a thriller because that's good.
Can't wait for GoF.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:35 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 364
Kimfucious says:
*sigh* I still wish the movie would have been 4 hrs with an intermission... hey, I can dream, can't I?
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:38 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
hpff_#1 says:
Rowling is too easy with the movies. They should be as much like the books as possible! Dumbledore is not a raving lunatic who doesn't know about anything! He's calm and collected with a quick wit and years of experience. That's something important the movies mess up!
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 592
DracoFanatica says:
Even though the movie looks awesome i wish they were more like the books. Some of the characters are not exactly the same and they left out some cool scenes. Ah well.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:43 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1110
UnderTaker says:
Don't understand that one with her being a dragon. Oh well. She right though when she says that it wouldn't be a good idea for the books to coincide with the movies.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:45 PM EST
Slytherin's Golden Locket
Points: 7863
Lady oF Shadows says:
That was a nice interview, Im starting to really like Mike Newell, and it's great how he and Jo get along .. :)
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:56 PM EST
Mrs. Rob Pattinson
Points: 3851
Tonks&Lupin4ever says:
That was a cool interview! I can't wait until the movie comes out! It is so close (yet so far............)
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:56 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 405
dtree1992 says:
I am copying the articles onto my hard drive and looking at them at a later date.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:58 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1111
Phoenix_Patronus says:
Cool! The more news there is about the fourth film of the Harry Potter series, the more I want to see it. I can't wait till November 18th!
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 7:59 PM EST
Squib
Points: 106
dscully35 says:
Very cool, i liked that article.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 8:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2624
ravenmadluna says:
I cant wait to see how this Mike Newell guy has done with the movie, I dont really like that they take so many "liberties" with the movie but oh well.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 8:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1348
~*Veela Grl *~ says:
I hope he did a good job with this movie. Accio November 18!!!
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 8:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
That was a great article! I cant wait for the movie!
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 8:04 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 593
AlmostThere1117 says:
If this movie is as good as its sounding so far, i hope that Newell is the director for the next movie also.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 8:09 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27909
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
As long as the films don't contradict the spirit of the books, she has no problems.
See this is why I don't get why people complain about them changing small things. If J.K. is fine with it we should be too.....heehee
15 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 8:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
Great interview, he has done a fantastic job with this movie.
Posted Nov 2, 2005 at 8:15 PM EST
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