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MAY 15, 2004 at 10:17 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Fantasy World via MuggleNet
The latest issue of Fantasy Worlds magazine has some interesting quotes from Cuarón & Columbus in which they discusses the process of working on a film this size, the DVD version of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, working with the kids and the changes that have been made.
Cuarón on the film:
“For me, the whole thing that comes into terms with everything - the feel and spirit of the film - is the Time-Turner. In a way, it condenses the entire theme of the movie, and [represents] the emotional and thematic resolution. It’s almost like a little movie inside the movie. It captures all the different elements: the humor, scares, emotions and mystery. Everything is pulled together, and what I love is not only do Harry and Hermione learn from the experience of reliving what they went through, but so does the audience. They’ll learn how everything makes sense, and ultimately, that everything always makes sense.”
"This film is emotionally charged, that even if you already know the truth, you’ll still enjoy the moments in which the big information is revealed. I think the important this is that it creates a whole new twist: ‘Even though we know the Titanic is going to sink, let’s see how they carry on.’ And we still have the Time-Turner, which creates a whole other dynamic and relationship to that information. Whether you know [the secret] or not, the Time-Turner is going to blow every-bodies mind.”
Columbus on Cuarón:
“I realized that Alfonso was the first of several directors who are going to be dealing with this, and I want to make absolutely certain that the directors are respectful of the fans and the world. As a director myself, I know what’s annoying to me. If I have a producer over my shoulder constantly needling me, telling me what I should or shouldn’t be doing, that doesn’t help me work. It just makes me tense and anxious, and it doesn’t create a good working environment. I felt Alfonso need the freedom to make his movie. Everything else was in motion. Everything else was set."
Columbus has already seen the movie 3 times:
“I love it. That’s why I mentioned the costumes before, because people are always talking about the wrong things. This picture is edgier and darker, but it’s in the same vein as the other Harry Potters. Since we came out with Chamber of Secrets, there has been Pirates of the Caribbean, which was very intense, but every five-year-old in American saw it. And you have to take into account the last Lord of the Rings picture. A few years ago, that would have been an R-rated film, and every kid in American saw that. Azkaban is a little less aggressive in its violence and darkness than either of those movies, so I don’t think we’re in any danger of losing our audience. I believe we’re actually going to gain a bit of a bigger audience with the 13- and 14-year-olds, because our fans are getting older. This material is more accessible and exciting to teenagers.”
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Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
Oh yay, am I 1st? That was a great interview! I am so excited! Go hp! :)
Posted May 15, 2004 at 10:18 AM EST
Pixie Liaison
Points: 11797
carina says:
Wow, that's a really great interview.. and it's 11 pages..!! I don't think I can read it all right now!! AHH I can't wait for POA any longer.. less than 3 weeks to go!!
Posted May 15, 2004 at 10:22 AM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
I am really interested to see how he handles the Time-Turner. It seems like it is going to be very interesting and important in the film though.
Posted May 15, 2004 at 10:23 AM EST
Student
Points: 243
Japonica says:
Oh I'm so excited about this film, from all the screen caps that I've seen it looks superb, and as Columbus has seen it three times already it should be awesome!
Posted May 15, 2004 at 10:24 AM EST
Points: 136
buffywill07 says:
Well Im excited bot the movie, Many hhr scenes
Posted May 15, 2004 at 10:32 AM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
YIPIII!! Ya' Great!
I'm excited...
Posted May 15, 2004 at 10:33 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1068
Penumbra says:
Good interview really. The thing is that Columbus will never say if he disagree with Cuaron as they work as a team and beacuse he's his producer. Was Cuaron asked to do the 4th movie? Why isn't Columbus doing it again? I'm worried about them changing directors and styles..
Posted May 15, 2004 at 10:46 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 401
munnii says:
Well I'm glad Columbus think it's all right, I guess he's right about the fact that we fans are growing up, and the need for the trio growing faster makes sense. . .
Posted May 15, 2004 at 10:46 AM EST
Witch
Points: 722
lotusblossom75 says:
I am glad to see tha Columbus has every faith in Cuarons work. I know it will be different, but I also think that change is not always a bad thin. In essence I think Cuaron will do a marvolous job and this may be the best Harry Potter movie yet.
Posted May 15, 2004 at 10:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1368
Danzer says:
Hey that is a cool interview it is nice to see both of them interviewed from Columbus me and the rest of the tenneagers will love it.GO HP.
Posted May 15, 2004 at 10:57 AM EST
Unspeakable
Points: 3920
stocco says:
I'm so unbelievably excited for this movie. It's insane. Only 19 more days until it's released! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkkKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!
Posted May 15, 2004 at 11:03 AM EST
Half-Blood Prince
(Moderator)
Points: 945
Professor Scoots says:
I like the article very much and it is interesting to hear from the 2 directors about the films. I can't wait to read the entire article when I have more time. But what I have read is very interesting.
Posted May 15, 2004 at 11:10 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 335
Black Angell says:
I want to see the film sooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted May 15, 2004 at 11:17 AM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
Yeah, Yeah..we know he got to see the mmmmmmovie 3 times the lucky blighter. Great interview. I think I've seen this one in my new Fantasy Worlds mag.
Posted May 15, 2004 at 11:32 AM EST
Curse Breaker
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Points: 3786
Galilea says:
Some good questions in this interview. We will just have to wait to see the movie to tell just how dark and heavy it is. Is it June 4, yet?
Posted May 15, 2004 at 12:24 PM EST
Obliviator
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Points: 8471
Prof. Dish says:
I don't exactly have all the time right now to read all of the article, but I'm glad they gave us a little overview here! I cant' wait to see the time-turner scene, it shoudl be great!
Posted May 15, 2004 at 12:38 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
OOO good article.
ill add this to my list of magazines that i have to get cause of POA stuff in it.
but we've seen all those pics before.
i want some NEW ones.
Posted May 15, 2004 at 12:47 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9045
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
It is really interesting to see the two directors' views. It shows how different they are in thought and approach. Interesting to compare when the movie comes out.
Posted May 15, 2004 at 12:48 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 311
nightgoddess says:
Waiting for June 4th is SO tormenting...I swear.
Posted May 15, 2004 at 12:48 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
I'm really glad cuaron is doing this movei and its scarier! I wished he would do the fourth one because its sounding like he did a great job.
Posted May 15, 2004 at 1:20 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3837
hermionefan1 says:
I love the interview from the two directors. Columbus is freaking lucky!!! I wish i could've seen the film 3 times already, L0L.
Posted May 15, 2004 at 1:20 PM EST
Squib
Points: 195
lornamalfoy says:
I think Cauron is an amzing director n i think he has done a great job with this film. I cant wait 4 June 4th wen it comes out. Im rlly excited!!!!!!!
Its going 2 b so much betta than the 1st 2 :)
Posted May 15, 2004 at 1:23 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 472
hermionee says:
Fantastic, I'll be sure to check this out! June 4th is in less than 20 days, how is that possible?!?! YES..YEAH! HP for life!
Posted May 15, 2004 at 1:37 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
Minnie20 says:
The interview sounds good, but I'll read it later, 11 pages? wow, yeah I'll read when I get the time.
Posted May 15, 2004 at 2:15 PM EST
Student
Points: 205
Hermione!!! says:
Cool!!! it seem that they are great guy!!! I can't wait till June 4th
Posted May 15, 2004 at 2:16 PM EST
Professor of Astronomy
Points: 3288
Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
Great article!!!!
Of course we know the film is going to be great!!
It's good to know that the film is going to be geared towards everyone in the audience....
I can't wait to see it.
Posted May 15, 2004 at 2:29 PM EST
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