
MARCH 18, 2004 at 9:38 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: USA Today
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USA Today has some new pictures and a very interesting article
about the subtle differences between the upcoming Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and the previous Potter movies, as well as some tidbits of what we can expect in the film - such as Hermione wearing jeans and holding hands with Ron.

In the article Alfonso Cuarón
discusses the difference from his last movie Y Tu Mamá and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban:
"Obviously the tone of the movies is completely different," says Cuarón. "Y Tu Mamá was very realistic, with social observation. Here it's a magic world, a fantasy, a bigger canvas. But emotionally it's exactly the same thing. It's a journey of a character's seeking his identity and accepting who he is. To step out of the shadow of his father, for instance, is one of the themes."
Emma
says that she enjoyed slugging Malfoy and that she finally got Hermione into jeans:
"It was great fun," Watson says. "We did a couple of takes, and I was saying 'Come on, come on, let's do it again.'"
"It took me three films to get Hermione in jeans. To get out of the robes with the tights and the itchy jumpers. Whoo-hoo!"
David Heyman
had this to say about the movie:
"This is a real girl-power film. Hermione helps and leads Harry on many occasions."
Check out the new photos in the photo gallery
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Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
This movie is going to be soooo soooo sooo good! I cannot absolutely wait for it to come to theaters and I have complete faith in Cuaron. I know he will make this film absolutely right!!
Hufflepuff Pride!
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 11:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 697
kaela987 says:
Ron and Hermione holding hands?! ;-) Can't wait! And I'm so excited to see Hermione smack Draco... its gonna be awesome. tom feltons so cute, he can pull off being evil like no other! I noticed that misprint for caption numero dos as well... made me chuckle...
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 11:31 PM EST
Squib
Points: 177
lupinstonks says:
knickers: I was able to save the pics using the 'print screen' button on the keyboard.
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 11:31 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 945
kingsley11 says:
From all the stuff i have been reading so far, i think im real really gonna like the movie. all this stuff just makes me want to see it even more. i cant waiT! The pics look tight too, especially the one of buckbeak.
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 11:35 PM EST
Squib
Points: 100
Violet says:
The pictures are sooooo cool ! I cant wait for the movie!!
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 11:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2157
HogwartsWitch says:
neoepiphany - I noticed the same thing about the captions - that was a pretty big goof on #2!
I thought the article was great - but the more info that comes out, the harder it is to wait for the release of POA!
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 11:53 PM EST
Veela
Points: 3399
*venus* says:
Those were some really great pictures! I especially love that one of Harry ;) I'm totally looking forward to all of the darker stuff that'll be going on in this movie :) Can't wait!! We're getting closer and closer to June 4th!!
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 12:02 AM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
WoW! These are some awesome pics..
these editors need to read the hp books
more often though..haha Hermione Grainger...
the least they could do is spell the names right..pssh
-sirius-ella-
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 12:07 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 330
padfoot46 says:
Wow.. this is cool.. I love that pic of Harry.. He look so cute!!..Hermione holding hands with Ron? Where did that come from? Anyway, that would be nice to see.. Go Hermione & Ron!! And I can't wait to see Hermione slugging Malfoy...That would be too sweet.. hehe
Can't for the movie!!
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 12:12 AM EST
Witch
Points: 530
malfoys_my_man says:
I wish that June 10th would hurry up and come!!!! These pictures are fantastic and i cant wait to see malfoy get slapped!
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 12:15 AM EST
Points: 651
pattyca says:
Hermione grab (not hold, the magazine wants to create more gossip for readers to buy the article) Ron's hand for less than a second because she was scare of HArry riding the Buckbeak.
I have all the pics I download it, they are all great, I can't wait for the movie.
Actually we can't see them holding hands in this pics (again for about a sec) the pic that everybody is talking about is where Hermione is looking down and Ron is by her side.
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 12:18 AM EST
Witch
Points: 979
Butterbeer says:
I cant wait till this comes out, im just scared its not gonna be what i hope it will be.
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 12:18 AM EST
Transfiguration Professor
Points: 2990
Choralee says:
This is too cool! I am so waiting for this movie to premier! I do think, however, that USA Today needs to let someone on staff who has read the books make the picture captions! What an obvious mistake! Have we all written in about it?
Ron and Hermione holding hands already? Let us hope that it is something small and quick on screen - the tension has to keep building for the Christmas Ball in GoF. Not too much can be given away or stated here.
Harry and Luna? Nope. Harry and Ginny. For sure!
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 12:21 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1122
Immortal Vegemite says:
Its about time they caught up with the times! harry was WAY too innocent in the last 2 films, and the cast seems to look alot more comfortable in jeans...
I also saw the mistake on the site.. Thats shocking! How could you mix that up!?
ANyway.. very excited abou the movie...
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 12:27 AM EST
Points: 651
pattyca says:
If I am not mistaken is Ron who grab hermione's hand, you can see in the pic that Ron has this face and Hermione is looking down because she felt him grabing her.
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 12:50 AM EST
Death Eater
Points: 6201
Voldemort's Heir says:
Haha. I can't wait to see Hermione slap Draco. It will be great. More and more great new news and photos. I love 'em.
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 12:53 AM EST
Werewolf
(Moderator)
Points: 5479
MoonyDawn says:
Sweet! Buckbeak looks so awesome! And the background is so beautiful.
I love seeing all these great clear pictures.
Man, I so cant wait to see this movie!!
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 12:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1246
HPkidd189 says:
is buckbeak supposed to be a see through chrome color.
Or is this an unfinished product of the real thing.
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 1:13 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
ravenbeaut says:
AARGH! June is not coming fast enough! Even though I'm totally enthralled with his character, I can't wait to see Hermione knock the mess outta Draco.
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 1:59 AM EST
Witch
Points: 862
Lilison says:
The guy who wrote it doesn't know anything. He said it was Harry riding away on Buckbeak, a horse that's invisable unless the person has seen death. What a retard!
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 2:02 AM EST
Witch
Points: 817
HermioneSparkles says:
I love the picture with Buckbeak but the one with Harry just makes me laugh so much.
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 2:21 AM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
LOVE the pics, they are awesome. I so can't wait to see Hermione slapping Draco, its gonna rock!!!! I love the fact that Ron and Hermione hold hands, even thou its for like only 2 seconds. Man, PoA is gonna kick-ass and Alfonso has made it so.
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 2:43 AM EST
Witch
Points: 911
bethysmalls says:
Wow, i didn't think i could get much more excited but this is great stuff. Emma Thompson is rockin that outfit. G'on girl.
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 3:42 AM EST
Witch
Points: 540
lexie75 says:
NO way sounds great and the captures look cool!!
bethsbdc it the trestrals that only people can see if they seen death buckbeak is one of the hippogriffs they were studying
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 4:39 AM EST
Witch
Points: 514
amy j says:
WOW. More great photos. Can't take much more. I am sooooo excited. Can't wait to see the trailer now!
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 5:32 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 55
RonMione26 says:
Ron and Hermione Holding hands!!!! *squeals* I'm so excited!! All my dreams have come true. I'm trying to breathe but it just isnt working for me. Hyperventitating now......June come now please!!
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 5:50 AM EST
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