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MAY 24, 2009 at 8:20 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
We've received word today that a foreign Warner Bros. distributor has stated the runtime for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to be 153 minutes (2 hours, 33 minutes).
While certainly not confirmed, this would put it in line with previous films in the series and producers' comments over the years about limiting each film to around that length.
It should also be noted that the Potter filmmakers were reportedly tweaking the final version of Order of the Phoenix just weeks before its release, but with Half-Blood Prince in the can for so long following its delay to theatres in 2008, it's doubtful further edits will be made.
UPDATE (5/25): Three additional sources have confirmed what we heard on Saturday: An internal memo
from AMC Theatres in the U.S. and the web site of Pathé Cinemas in the Netherlands have both stated the runtime to be 153 minutes, and HarryPottersPage.com dug up a 2008 interview with producer David Heyman in which he said the movie would be two and a half hours long. Thanks, Alexis and Michelle!
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Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5169
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..i hope it so true..PLEASE!! LET IT BE TRUE..i been waiting..for so long..and really..if i go midnight..umm maby im thier till 2am..YAY!!..i cant wait..im so exited..very exited..let keep those fingers cross..YAY!!
Posted May 26, 2009 at 1:17 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 8
flame-e-o says:
I'm glad that it's going to be two and a half hours long. The book is so long, if the movie was short it would have way too much missing.
Posted May 26, 2009 at 2:04 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 1
[MuchTooMuch] says:
Yay! This is the first film to be 2 and a half hours since CoS!
Posted May 26, 2009 at 3:42 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...But, that is a long running time to be sitting in a theather. It's all HP good and loads of excitement.
Posted May 26, 2009 at 4:01 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 67
Poly Wonka says:
If this is true. GREAT! A longer Harry potter movie than COS!
Posted May 26, 2009 at 11:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 670
draconifors says:
Yuss confirmed ! ! P.S remember to not drink [water ect] before or during movie. you will NOT want to miss anything !
Posted May 27, 2009 at 12:13 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Great! i hope it's true wooooooooooow !
Posted May 27, 2009 at 3:59 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1827
Lady Leo says:
I am kind of glad that the movie is that long because there was a lot of detail in that book that would be hard to cut out. Hopefully it will be the best so far and that Deathly Hallows 1 & 2 will be able to top it.
Posted May 27, 2009 at 5:34 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2470
mar66 says:
PUMPED
I'm working at a summer camp when its released, so I already asked for that day of haha. They looked at me so weird when I asked months in advance :)
Whatever, its not like I can miss the midnight release, i mean come on.
Posted May 27, 2009 at 7:38 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 877
GRED+FORGE says:
So stoked! I'm so glad it's going to be longer than the previous one. I feel like 2 and half hours should be good for this one.
Posted May 28, 2009 at 5:28 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Two and a half hours of pure enjoyment! I see the confirmations. I truly hope it is all true!
Posted May 29, 2009 at 10:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 683
HpRwHgfan says:
Dudes! Hello! You should make it longer, not shorter! Don't cut the book!
Posted May 30, 2009 at 1:34 AM EST
Witch
Points: 683
HpRwHgfan says:
Wait, I just realized that it would be okay at that length. 4 hours would be long!
Posted May 30, 2009 at 1:36 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
The longer the better! I wish it could have been possible for WB to get everything into the films. If they could have only been close to the books.
Posted May 30, 2009 at 10:37 PM EST
Furry Little Problem
Points: 4299
Juicybit says:
I'm wondering if the two DH movies will be shorther because there are two of them... hopefully not! And if you put them together - five hours - wow!
Posted May 31, 2009 at 8:07 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1733
Aura Cooper says:
Well good to hear that they are making it a bit longer this time. Hopefully they use that time wisely. I still don't understand why they never squeezed in an explanation about the marauders in the third movie, but I guess it doesn't matter so long as you read the book. Only the weird people who only watch the movies miss out. HA.
Well can't wait to see how they use the extra time. :D We shall find out when it is finally released! ha ha ha.
Posted May 31, 2009 at 8:59 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
Bright Eyes says:
Oh - wonderful - the last film was far to cut down. :(
Posted Jun 1, 2009 at 6:28 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
That would be sooooo awesome!I wish it would be longer.Can't wait to see the film,I'm sooooo excited!
Posted Jun 2, 2009 at 6:23 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 786
Rudeboy2025 says:
I wouldn't mind a 3 hour HP movie.
Posted Jun 5, 2009 at 7:00 PM EST
Runs with vampires
Points: 2467
Careless Thunder says:
That's good that they are all keeping them to around the same length. Although, I've always believed they should be a lot longer. They all could have had more stuff from the books in them. But that's just me complaining. haha.
Posted Jun 6, 2009 at 2:06 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1054
dracolady says:
153 min sure sounds good!
I'm indeed looking forward to the movie... the trailer also appears quite promising, from my point of view.
Hope it's worth the extra wait and that I won't be disappointed.
Posted Jun 9, 2009 at 11:54 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1521
PhelpsMurry Fan says:
Yay! That sorta makes waiting till July okay, sorta.
Posted Jun 9, 2009 at 3:11 PM EST
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