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MARCH 18, 2004 at 9:38 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: USA Today
Embedded pictures in this article are courtesy DigiCasey
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 (Flash required).
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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
Auror
Points: 2119
hpchik898 says:
Wicked! Man HERMIONE & RON HOLDING HANDS ! Tralawney looks to young for me sorry! But I don't like the idea of Hermione in jeans! I maen this is about the book right? Not on what Emma thinks look better on her!
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 6:49 AM EST
Witch
Points: 622
Becky Moody says:
Totally cool. I love how Professor Trewlawney looks! Not how I'd imagine her, but cool just the same. (Who's the person she's 'meditating' over? That's not Harry is it? His hair isn't that...poofy) But I'm glad to hear that Hermione is a girl-power idol type person. Hehe, kick butt. I hope she hexes Malfoy in this one...
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 7:24 AM EST
Witch
Points: 622
Becky Moody says:
What?? Hermione and Ron holding hands? I think I missed that picture... I've got to look again! But Emma wearing jeans...I definetly pictured Hermione wearing skirts, knee-socks and sweaters.
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 7:30 AM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2874
Chogiiiirl says:
I have been looking at these pictures with my students, and we all enjoyed seeing the pictures from the movie!
One thing that USA Today got wrong was that they said Buckbeak is a horse that cannot be seen by anyone who hasn't seen death. This is wrong, because Buckbeak is a hippogriff, not a thesteral.
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 8:05 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1368
Danzer says:
Wow that is so cool!,we have got hermione out of robes and into trousers and maybe a skirt,hehehe,what's with hermione and ron holding hands ?
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 8:27 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 472
hermionee says:
If it wasn't in the book, don't put it in!!!!! Its an adaptaion, not a movie! I love pictures though!! *Gasps - Buck - beak!!!!!!!!!*
HARRY POTTER FOR LIFE
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 8:29 AM EST
Witch
Points: 765
Toy aka Toozet says:
in the photo gallery it says that Harry is flying on a horse that only wizards who have seen death can see and that it's named Buckbeak... Isn't that very wrong... Well the pictures was cool and I can't wait to see POA!!! =)
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 8:35 AM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
I noticed the mistake of confusing thestrals with Buckbeak in the Photo Gallery of stills at USA Today, though Buckbeak does look like one upon closer inspection as she has a silver-black glow about her, which fits the description from the novel of thestrals. The editor, who possibly may not have been as big a Potter fan as us, may have just been given these photos from Warner Bros. without much discussion on what was within them.
I would not call these differences in the third film "subtle" since we have been aware of them for quite some time now, especially the one about Cuaron giving the film more camera movement, though I have not read about the lighting before. As long as the lighting manages to add to the tension of the story, I will have no problem with it. Speaking of which, why is the climatic scene with the dementors not as dark as it ought to be. I suppose the scene was filmed in a studio; it is still in the editing room and will look darker in theaters. I love the wig on Trelawney.
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 8:53 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 25
Ariet says:
Very, very interesting article. I already like this director's approach, and completely agree with him about this film needing to approach the "teen-angst" of the trio in a realistic, and "raw" way. Not to mention, I am a big sucker for shots that have a whole bunch of little "throw-away" details. And, to my way of thinking, that kind of approach is *very much* in keeping with the style of Rowling's books. I mean, how many of us have re-read the books looking for that one small clue we missed before?
On-screen, of course, this means that Hagrid's hut is going to be cooler than ever. I thought I was anxious for June to get here before, but now... AGH! Being strung up in the dungeons by my thumbs would seem like a holiday!
And on another note, I can't wait to see more of this "love-hate" relationship between Ron and Hermione. *grin*
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 8:53 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 819
Prof.Rolandus says:
Aunt Marge rules....great pictures, now i can`t wait anymore.... were can we download the film??? And yes i will look him in the cinema too....greetings
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 9:28 AM EST
Pesky Pixie Presidente
Points: 4359
Firebolt_909 says:
I definatly agree with emma. skirts and junpers itch! i hate wearing them. refusal = scold from dear mom.
yeah, a definate girl power film! even though it's not a slap, a punch is just as good!
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 9:35 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1071
alan's my man says:
ah,can't wait to see it!what about Ron and Hrmione huggin' and holding hands?Just amazing
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 9:46 AM EST
Gryffindor Chaser
Points: 3637
Angelina Johnson says:
Cool pics! I can't see the one with Ron and Hermione either, i don't know where it is!
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 9:50 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8909
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Absolutely amazing pictures. The movie should really bring the book to life. Looking at the kids, it looks like they made this picture just in time. If they had waited a little longer they would have looked out of place.
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 9:50 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 478
Kayore says:
Stocco: I agree with you I would love to see Ron & Hermione together !even if it is just holding hands, and I am pretty sure at the end Ginny will get her man... and, in addition I love that the director puts his own "personal" touches to the story like the attention to detail, like for example, all the objects at the school and various little animals running around in Hagrid’s house, and the part in the article where it mentioned that the director uses the element of light or the lack of to emphasis’s part of the movie's "mood" I know when I read the books I picture all this , and he’s putting in his artistic interpretation to the movie!, I mean wouldn’t you?. And obviously JK Rolling approved, so it’s going to be good!
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 10:07 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
Erika Potter says:
I can't wait any more for the third movie, I jus getting crazy every single piece of something new is the best, I'm sure this is going to be the best movie of the year and the best harry potter movie.
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 10:31 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1990
HarrysGran says:
Hm, Ron and Hermione holding hands? Far too early...
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 11:27 AM EST
Witch
Points: 587
Kathy Weezly says:
I wanna hold Ron´s hands and hug him too!! :(((
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 11:35 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 301
Professor Snuggle Bunny says:
I just finished reading the PoA for a second time and I had forgotten that Cho Chang was in this book. Obviously if they're trying to cast her now for the next movie, they don't have her in this one.
Anyway -- I think it's a great job casting choice for Trellaway. :-)
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 11:59 AM EST
Witch
Points: 988
Yami-Tenshi says:
Cool! I like the pictures! And Hermione slaps Draco! Yes! I love that part! but the info says that Hermion and ROn hold hands? When does this happen? COnfused! Oh well I can't wait! And another thing the pictures on that link have side notes, and the one about Buckbeack is off! Every one can see him can't they. But the note says you can only see him if you have witnessed death. That is the creature from teh 5th book not a hypogriph. Oh well.
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 12:25 PM EST
Student
Points: 255
Emma Granger says:
Whoa. That is beyond cool. Does Emma rule all or does Emma rule all? Hey, HarrysGran, (and the rest of you people, too) in an interveiw with JKR she said that the films were speeding the hormones between the trio up, but that was okay because it was going to happen anyways. (Personally, I think that Hermione shouldn't go with Ron because he's a jerk to her ALL THE FREAKIN' TIME, but that's just me.)
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 1:20 PM EST
Quidditch Captain
Points: 6166
Alex Seeker says:
Oh these pictures are amazing but I'm finding it strange that a version of the trailer hasn't been online yet seeing as all these images are being released and leaked!
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 1:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 660
Draco's little secrete says:
The pictures look so great and its cool that are showing more of a relationship between Hermione and ron it will be cool to see them together more.
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 1:38 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 478
Kayore says:
Alex Seeker:
I think that's a lil strange too but then again...WB might be thinking that all the die hard Harry Potter fans are gonna wanna see it therefore pay for the darn Scooby Crap movie....but im sure as soon as it gets on the net well be able to see it here!
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 1:41 PM EST
Squib
Points: 177
loony luna look-a-like says:
Well i imagined professor trelawny to be a little more bright and younger...isnt she suppoesed to wear bright green shwls and colourful beads? meh whatever. i am rooting for hermy and harry, but i think it will be ron and her.....just a thought
Posted Mar 19, 2004 at 1:56 PM EST
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