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NOVEMBER 9, 2003 at 12:19 PM
Posted by EUDAEMONIA
Source: Contact Music via Wizard News
Emma Thompson briefly discusses how art imitates life
. It turns out Professor Trelawney is just as wacky as she is in describing a specific scene in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban:
The British actress jokes, "I have a nervous breakdown in the film and in one scene I get to stand at the top of the stairs waving an empty sherry bottle which is, of course, a typical scene from my daily life, so isn't much of a stretch."
Editor's Note: I can only presume this might be the Christmas feast scene, the rare occasion Professor Trelawney comes down from her tower. Otherwise it sounds as if she's describing a scene in Order of the Phoenix, mixing up the two books together, or the movie-makers are deviating from the book.
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Professor
Points: 1153
tokixjam says:
Hahaha...that's so funny...
I'm really anticipating seeing her as the "wacky" Professor Trelawny!
YAY! First to post!
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 12:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2034
Professor Snape says:
That's hilarious. I can't wait to see her portrayal of Trelawny. Some of the funny parts of the book take place in Divination.
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 12:45 PM EST
Magical Creature
Points: 3064
Phoenix Feather says:
Emma Thompson is a wonderful actress. I think she will be grat as Trelawney.
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 12:46 PM EST
Head House Elf
Points: 2756
Dobby says:
Ha ha! Professor Trelawny will be funny! I can't wait! Trelawny's class is always my favorite class in the books....i love the way Harry and Ron make up predictions about their future! Emma Thompson will be a great Trelawny!
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 12:56 PM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
Me either I can't wait either!
-sirius-ella-
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 12:56 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1105
Sierradragon says:
The lady sounds great. Now if only the scriptwriter wouldn't screw around with the plot then we will have a great movie!!!!
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 1:44 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1826
snapelupinfan says:
I asked myself what she is talking about: book 5, the movie or what? Hope that's not a scene from PoA as I can't imagine Trelawney running around Hogwarts with an empty Sherry bottle in her hand as long as Dolores Umbridge isn't there. I mean, she wasn't portrayed like a crazy alcoholic in all the books. Hope they aren't going to mix up from different books!
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 1:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 833
hplover731 says:
haha--That's funny. I CAN NOT wait for the movie! It's gonna be awesome!
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 2:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 585
Joyce says:
This sounds like she may be a little tipsy at the Christmas party at Hogwarts. I bet this scene will bevery funny.
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 2:09 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
Minnie20 says:
That really does sound like a scene out of OOTP. Steve Kloves is the guy that writes the script, right? He needs to reread the third book, but otherwise it sounds really funny.
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 2:24 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 494
rache says:
I think that she will make a GREAT trelawny!
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 2:25 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3837
hermionefan1 says:
Thats is great. Ha ha ha! I can't wait to see Thompson as "Twelawny". Its gonna kick @$$.
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 2:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 697
kaela987 says:
That sounds like a funny scene. I cannot wait to see the movie. Even if it does end up that the POA movie has "deviations" , I think it will be the best movie yet. So far, I really like everything I've seen, and think Cuaron is doing a fabulous job :)
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 2:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 862
Lilison says:
I can't think of a better person to play the role! She is awesome! Such a talanted lady!
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 3:00 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 40
kani-maki says:
"stand at the top of the stairs waving an empty sherry bottle"?
ooh that makes me even more excited about the movie!
Seems that Alfonso is adding new things into the movie!
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 3:12 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1092
quidditch_queen says:
L-o-l! She's funny. She will do it great!
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 3:18 PM EST
Astro Zombie
Points: 2601
Fallen Bomb says:
Interesting I don't remember that in the book but oh well I wanna see it anyway.
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 3:35 PM EST
Squib
Points: 162
keikoneiko says:
Well, it wasn't in the 3rd book, but certainly this could be a bit of comedic foreshadowing that they decided to put in. Considering that filming for this movie began before the 5th book came out, either the sherry bit was already in the script and it's just a coincidence, or they added it last minute for a little extra fun plus a nod to future events. :)
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 3:40 PM EST
Points: 549
Lady Aya says:
HA i remember that. I cant wate till i see that i likley laugh my head off cus Trlaway is crazy anyways.
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 4:17 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 319
enowonkenobi says:
I'm excited about the film too.
However, even though I'm sure the film will not exactly be like the books, I'm also sure that the film will not deviate too much away from the book either, so dont worry! JK Rowling just wouldn't allow that.
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 5:08 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 99
iMJuzTaGirL says:
Sounds like fun!!! Can't wait to see it..
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 5:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1217
shadowlife says:
That is kinda funny sounds like someone I know too.
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 5:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2391
HPN4eveRon says:
Shes funny. I am sure she will make an awsome Trelawney.
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 5:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2287
Snufflesmom says:
I am going to have to re-read Azkaban again, for the fourth time, because I don't remember Trewalney drinking until book 6.
But Emma sounds like she had a great time, I do hope her daughter is impressed.
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 6:33 PM EST
Editor of the Squibbler
(Moderator)
Points: 2031
eudaemonia says:
If there were any differences or deviations or creative liberties from the original book version, I don't know now if the director is the sole person to blame. I would think the person doing the screenplay, Steven Kloves, have some say in what goes in and out of the film as well -- they do the adaptation from book-to-script, don't they?
Film majors, professionals please enlighten me...
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 6:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 585
harryzbestgurl says:
Emma Thompson sounds like she will be a WONDERFUL Professor Trelawney!! aND, I think that either Thompson mixed up which scenes were in which books, or they added that part to POA cause I don't really remember! Oh well I still CANT WAIT!!!!!
Posted Nov 9, 2003 at 6:59 PM EST
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