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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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Slytherin's Ferret
Points: 11875
Miss Azn Malfoy says:
Hehe glad Emma is getting a Hermione kind of thing going on and hehe I would love to see her slugging Malfoy.
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 9:42 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2474
Leina D. says:
They're not at all that subtle. But I still think it's great!!! I can't wait to see the whole movie, I really want to see how far they've come with the whole new grown up look!!
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 9:50 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 319
enowonkenobi says:
I like the new picture. The kids are are showing more genuine expression and heart in their performances and are developing into very good actors.
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 9:51 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
WOW what a great article. i learned a few things from it. hahaha like when Hermione has to hold Rons hand!! yes they are going through some changes of course they are. hahah interesting pic of Dan...hahaha.
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2055
lilbrat says:
Girls kick arse!! but I don't like it when Hermione kicks Draco's arse!!! grrrrr!! she should save her enegery so she can beat up Cho or Pansy!!!! (sorry if any of you like Cho or Pansy)
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:02 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 434
sweetmisery2003 says:
Very cool. I love teen angst. Can't wait to see Hermione hit Malfoy! Come on June!
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1209
sirius4me says:
that's pretty cool! I so cant wait till the movie comes out! every time i see an article about it.
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 552
Gir Vasquez says:
The movie sounds so great! I can't wait to see cauron's take on Hp.
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:05 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 478
Kayore says:
WOW, i cant wait to see this movie i love that the director pays attention to deatil. i hope that he keeps working on the Harry Potter fimls
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:05 PM EST
Unspeakable
Points: 3920
stocco says:
Oh my god, that picture of Harry is AMAZING!!! I LOVE IT!
I can't wait to see how Alfonso interprets HP. It's going to be amazing. I can just feel it.
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1506
Paint Horse says:
It sounds as if this film will be totally different than the first two, while being the same. I will be interested in seeing how Cuaron does it.
The uproar about the clothing, I think is overblown. The characters weren't in robes all the time during the earlier films. But it seems that they will not be in them much at all in this one. This only makes sense, as most of the action take place outside of the classroom.
The updates are great, but the torment of waiting, is becomming unbearable!! Release the movie, already!!!
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:08 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1155
MissMaryPotter says:
sirius4me, oh I agree. I can't wait to see that either!!!! Yeah=! those two new photos were neat and sorta insightful, as well as the article. Good find.
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1445
PotionMaster says:
Hermione and Ron holding hands! How cute. And what's with the hug? Haha, I can't wait to see it. ANd ofcourse I can't wait for Hermione to smack Draco. Love the picture by the way.
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:12 PM EST
Curse Breaker
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Points: 3786
Galilea says:
I loved the stills at USA Today! My favorite is of Harry's Aunt Marge. This movie is going to be terrific, I can just tell. And what is this about Hermione holding Ron's hand? OOOOOOOOOO! Romance is in the air, I tell yeh!
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:18 PM EST
Points: 80
AdrianaTheApe says:
did i read this right?! hermione holds ron's hand?!! COOL.
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:20 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 82
Dobby the elf says:
Oh my god. this is going to be the best harry potter movie so far. it looks very edgy and very scary, alfonso cuaron gave it more flavor and helped to build more the harry potter movies. is very nice of him to show his spanish heritage. he is very proud of being mexican. but apart from that, i'm also very happy that hermione's character is more involved in the story and that she is holding hands with ron. i can't wait to see the movie.
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:25 PM EST
Points: 1248
CalimaCala says:
Hold hands with Ron? I don't remember that from the book.....
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:29 PM EST
Student
Points: 258
dragongirl_58 says:
wow, this looks alot different than the first two, it looks good, although i can't help feeling it will remove some of the British charm to it
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:30 PM EST
Student
Points: 288
Phoenix~gurl says:
That's really cool, I so want to see this movie. Ron and Hermione holding hands!? My dreams have been crushed. Darn Spoilers....
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:34 PM EST
Unspeakable
Points: 3920
stocco says:
CalimaCala: Who cares if that wasn't in the book. It'll be great, because I'm a R/Hr shipper. Haha.
I can't wait!! Hufflepuff pride!
CalimaCala: Haha, okay. Harry/Luna does seem interesting. But I tend to stick with Harry/Ginny. I just think it's cute. I mean, who doesn't want to be with the crush they had when they were younger? Even if it went away for awhile...
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:43 PM EST
Points: 1248
CalimaCala says:
Hey stocco, I'm holding out for R/Hr too (and Harry/Luna, I think...) but I'm still rabidly loyal to the book!
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:50 PM EST
Squib
Points: 177
lupinstonks says:
*facepalms*
USA Today mixed up Buckbeak with the Thestrals.
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:50 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1093
neoepiphany says:
I liked the USA Today photo gallery slide show. It was especially nice that they got someone who has actually read the books to write the captions. Pity that person got books 3 and 5 mixed up, though. (Check out Pic #2) Gave me a bit of a laugh on my sick day, though, and that's always good. It's the best medicine, after all.
I cannot wait to see this move. It looks better and better all the time.
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 10:51 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
Hey that looks really cool and what is with the deal with buckbeak...it described a thestral from the picture... cool though!
Okay hermoine don't slap malfoy... that's my job! Anyways the buckbeak picture has the description of a thestral why??
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 11:01 PM EST
Siren of Ravenclaw
Points: 4533
Raven2718 says:
Yay! New pictures! MEans new avatars! YAy!
Posted Mar 18, 2004 at 11:06 PM EST
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
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