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APRIL 21, 2004 at 8:28 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Entertainment Weekly via ComingSoon.net
Entertainment Weekly
have counted down the most anticipated movies of the summer and on the list of 10 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban lands at number 2, ahead of Shrek and behind Spiderman.
According to EW here are the reasons we can't wait to see the movie:
WHY WE CAN'T WAIT: We've had to endure more than 18 months without a new "Potter" picture. Plus, we're intrigued by the choice of Alfonso Cuarón (Y Tu Mama Tambien) as director.
THE PREMISE: Renegade wizard Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) escapes from Azkaban prison and comes looking for Harry now in his third year of study at Hogwarts.
SOURCE: The third book in J.K. Rowling's projected series of seven "Harry Potter" novels
THE BACK STORY: Chris Columbus, who directed the first two "Potter" movies, stepped back and took a producer's title this time. Successor Cuarón may be best known for his racier recent work, but he also directed the underrated 1995 kids' film A Little Princess.
BURNING QUESTION: Will Cuarón's vision, darker and more freewheeling than that of Columbus, scare the kiddies and alienate the fiercely protective "Potter" purists? And will fans embrace a new Dumbledore (Michael Gambon, taking over from the late Richard Harris)?
COME FOR: A streetwear-clad, angry, "punk rock" Harry, (in Radcliffe's words)
STAY FOR: New additions to the Hogwarts bestiary -- Dementors and hippogriffs, oh my!
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Head Girl
Points: 489
HogsmeadeHunny says:
kay YEAH uh, we all KNOW we can't wait to see PoA!!! ITS ONLY GONNA BE THE BEST MOVIE EVER!!!!!!!!! woooohoooo! hehehehehehehehhe
Posted Apr 21, 2004 at 9:52 PM EST
Pixie Liaison
Points: 11797
carina says:
I don't think I can stand waiting anymore!!! 43 more days!!!Harry Potter should have been # 1 on the list.. obviously.. :)
Posted Apr 21, 2004 at 10:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1856
Rupert Baby says:
Yes well let's see what are my reson's for wanting to see it. Or to make it a bit more specific the top 5 cause really i could name about a million things, here we go...
1) RUPERT
2) Hermione punches Draco
3) Tom is HOT in this one!
4) RUPERT (again cause he's just so darn cute!)
5) THE WHOLE FRIGGIN THING!!!
Yea and just for the record i can't wait to see a beautifully gorgeous more mature sexy red headed RUPERT on the big screen!!! Oh my, i'm feeling faint just thining about it...
Posted Apr 21, 2004 at 10:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 722
lotusblossom75 says:
of course we can't wait. POA is like the turning point in the harry potter seris. It is a very important book in the plot.
Posted Apr 21, 2004 at 10:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1772
MelancholyMarie says:
Number 2?! Spiderman's great and all, but I think it should have been number one.
Anyway, they're absolutely right. We can't wait!
Posted Apr 21, 2004 at 10:36 PM EST
Student
Points: 279
MionePotter87 says:
I need that magazine to add to my collection! :D
Posted Apr 21, 2004 at 10:39 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
DarkMagic13 says:
I want to see PoA so bad right now. I think I'll die of waiting another month. I've been waiting for a year a 3 months for this movie to come out. I CANNOT WAIT!
Posted Apr 21, 2004 at 10:44 PM EST
Obliviator
(Moderator)
Points: 8468
Prof. Dish says:
I'm so glad POA was so high on the list! I know it's only #2, but I have to say that I'm pretty hype about Spiderman 2 myself! But not near as excited as I am for HP just for the record!!!
Posted Apr 21, 2004 at 10:47 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1080
hippiejane says:
I sooooo agree with Brittany Radcliffe for the reason for wanting to see PoA. Apart from everything there is, I'm jumping up and down to see DAN. Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan, Dan and of course hermione punch draco, wonderful stuff :) he he he
Posted Apr 21, 2004 at 10:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Mommy of Hermione says:
It should be #1! I'm more excited to see HP than Spiderman!
I'm ready to see Sirius, Sirius, Hermione punch Draco, Sirius, Sirius, Rupert and Dan, Sirius, Sirius, the Dementors, Sirius, Sirius, Sirius, Sirius, Buckbeak, and Sirius!!!!
Posted Apr 21, 2004 at 11:03 PM EST
Head
Points: 422
cho_1214 says:
I can't wait!! i really wanna see it so BAD!! My friends all think i'm crazy because i'm such a big harry potter fan(they dont appreciate it like us).
Posted Apr 21, 2004 at 11:12 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1157
lizzie5987 says:
Yes! it is exactly why want the movie now! i think they gave the exact reasons! ;)
Posted Apr 21, 2004 at 11:16 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 43
Angelina_Granger says:
I can´t wait anymore! I really wanna see it right now. Yes, and I want to see the trio.
Posted Apr 21, 2004 at 11:50 PM EST
Squib
Points: 155
harrypottersis says:
NO can't wait fo harry! nope! nope!
3 reasons y i can't wait.............
1-DAN
2-malfoy
3-DAN
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Posted Apr 21, 2004 at 11:59 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1542
Supreme Mugwump says:
Too true, i sooo can't wait to see the movie. It's been too long. I've read the books so many times waiting for the next movie to come out.
But not long to go now!!!! Yay!!!!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 12:41 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1525
veta says:
Wow, cool! Can't wait! I didn't know that Sherk is that famous, well, maybe I do know, cool.
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 1:59 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 330
padfoot46 says:
The reason for me is that there's Tom....He's becoming hotter..and Sirius...he's my favourite character..and it's the best book...and I want to see the Dementors too...Oh, I hope it will be good...And it's been like 18 months! We need Harry Potter dose right now!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 2:37 AM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
I need to get that mag! I love how they put reasons for wanting to see PoA. I can't wait until it comes out!!!!!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 2:48 AM EST
Student
Points: 287
CoRdUrOy_benji says:
I can't wait to see it because:
1-Sirius Black
2-Lupin
3-Patronus
4-Hermione slaps malfoy
5-The Dementors
6-the Hippogrif
7-The Time Turner
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 6:41 AM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
Being major Harry Potter fans, we have no choice but to see the film. Of course, this comes after the best part of the films -- Emma Watson! I'll gaze at her so much that I barely realize what changes they made in the adaptation, such as changing the last two Hogsmeade visits into one...
My reason for seeing the film are:
1. Emma Watson
2. Being obligated to see it as a fan.
3. Cuaron's additions to the franchise
4. The dementors
5. More Severus Snape. Who could resist having more of that deep character?
6. All of the new actors in this film
7. The enire climax, which is the best in the series by far
8. Lupin as a werewolf -- I hope they fixed it for the film...
9. Buckbeak
10. How Daniel portrays Harry after he learns the truth about Sirius.
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 7:29 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 819
Prof.Rolandus says:
1, i want to see the differents with the book,
2, i Want to see the new rooms and places from Hogwards
3, i want to see how draco get a slam from Hermoine
4, Hogsmeade is new
5, new Actors
6, it will be vey exited to see the ney actions, FIREBOLT
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 7:43 AM EST
Witch
Points: 826
SigillumDiaboli says:
Ih. I hope this film'll be great. I can't wait to see how Gary Oldman plays Sirius. He is one of my fave characters in the books and Oldman is one of my fave actors, so it should be good. And ofcourse, I can't wait to see the Dementors, and Hippogriffs and all those new creatures.
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 7:54 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1126
holtasaurus says:
EVERY REASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tom for the main one! Hes so fine! and Harry, hermione, ron and ginny! Dementers, Buckbeak, The new DD, Sirius of cource! Aunt Marge!!! HERMIONE SLAPPING DRACO!! whoo hoo! The shreaking shack....umm well since its my favorite HP book, that might be a reason
oh yah
HOGSMEADE~!!!!, The marturers map!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 7:56 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
This is going to be great! You need someone with a more darker view directing this book since this is a more creepy someone's watching you film!
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 8:33 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1071
alan's my man says:
The reason why I can't wait is this:I CAN'T WAIT!But,honestly, I would have placed it above Spiderman,but that's just me not the whole world
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 8:38 AM EST
Witch
Points: 635
JaBean1234 says:
Book three was probably my favorite so that is why I am so excited for the movies. That and the first two movies were so good. I hope the directing style is not too different but I'm sure it is going to be great either way.
Posted Apr 22, 2004 at 8:41 AM EST
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