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JUNE 9, 2004 at 10:11 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Various
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban director Alfonso Cuarón appeared on Fox News's ACCESS today and thanks to The Leaky Cauldron
and Mugglenet for letting us know about the video and transcript of his visit.
The video can be viewed HERE, just scroll down the page to Fox Access (there is short commercial before the video).
From the transcript:
FOX: You know there were certain things, though, that are a little bit different. Is it true that you had to ask, or at least wanted to ask, JK Rowling – you know, for instance, on changing what the kids wore – you know, is it okay if they wear their street clothes –
Cuarón: That was her idea.
FOX: Really? That was her idea? She told you?
Cuarón: Yeah.
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Professor of Astronomy
Points: 3288
Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
Hmmm... Interesting article....
I can't believe that JK would be the one to let the kids wear street clothes especially when it was her work in the first place... Oh well, he did a great job with it.
Posted Jun 9, 2004 at 10:13 PM EST
Squib
Points: 107
Sir Arthur says:
As I remember from SS, the kids changed into their school clothes on the hogwarts express. I thought they had to wear their robes and ties while at school.
Posted Jun 9, 2004 at 10:23 PM EST
Curse Breaker
(Moderator)
Points: 3786
Galilea says:
Nice little interview. I really did enjoy the movie, even with things missing or being passed over. I believe that the 4th movie will touch on things that were omitted and everyone will be happy. And you know, we still have the books to enjoy that contain all the wonderful details that were missing in the movies.
Posted Jun 9, 2004 at 10:24 PM EST
Points: 460
The Lovely Miss Kennedy says:
Interesting interview. I am glad to hear that there are plans to cover the important stuff that was missing in the next movie. Although it makes me wonder how they could do that, the fourth book being so long.
Posted Jun 9, 2004 at 10:25 PM EST
Transfiguration Professor
Points: 2990
Choralee says:
I am so over the muggle versus uniform thing. It really was not a huge difference in my opinion. Of course, the fact that so much of the book was missing might have over shadowed the missing uniforms...
I am surprised that exposition in PoA for GoF was left to be done with the next film. GoF is lengthy enough, and we have read reports that it will be one film. After seeing the adaptation (loosely used here) of PoA I am worried for the real heart of GoF. Will we see it one screen the way it is meant to be? Or wil Mike Newell allow the book to be cut into small peices the way Cuaron did?
It has been said before, and I will say it one more time:
Had 20 minutes worth of relevant dialogue been left in PoA no one would be feeling disappointed in what they saw. And these important details would not have to be written into GoF. At the rate WB is going, we will have to have an eighth film to finish everything up!
Posted Jun 9, 2004 at 10:25 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 95
Ani Tonks says:
Alfonso is so amazing! I loved the movie so much. There's this feeling that you never come to rest in one place. You're just gliding through all these experiences with Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The journey never ends, you're just there for a part of it.
Posted Jun 9, 2004 at 10:29 PM EST
Squib
Points: 154
Whilma Renwick says:
Pretty good interview. I am pleased to hear that they will preface the 4th movie with infomation left out in the third. I wish them all much success with the new movie and I hope Alfonso enjoys his beach and hammock.
Posted Jun 9, 2004 at 10:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 561
zorro says:
That is strang if she wrote that in hougs meet they had ther robes then why did she want the in ther street close in the movie.
Posted Jun 9, 2004 at 10:34 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1022
Peitouche says:
I thought he did a great job on the movie. Wonderfully directed. It's nice to hear his own opinion of things.
Posted Jun 9, 2004 at 10:35 PM EST
Student
Points: 255
dans_gurl says:
I thought he did a wonderful job. I just luved he movie. I might go see it again on sat. If my dad and mom let me. But the interview was pretty darn good. They left out some things from the book though. Well, a lot of things. But I luved it ne ways.
Posted Jun 9, 2004 at 10:45 PM EST
Student
Points: 219
orlib_luvr says:
I read the transcript a couople of hours ago. Im gonna go and watch the video now. I love him as director! I wish he could stay!
Posted Jun 9, 2004 at 11:07 PM EST
Unspeakable
Points: 3920
stocco says:
I frickin' love Cuaron, and what he did for the Harry Potter movie. It's bloody brilliant!
Posted Jun 9, 2004 at 11:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 537
Shenzi says:
Wow, it is odd that it was JKR's idea about the street clothes. I think I know why though.
For one, I think that JKR thought that we would relate to the students more if they were dressed like us. And for two, I think that, well, it would look a little odd for pubescents to be running around in robes. I don't know about that last one. I just pictured them in robes now that they are...lets say "developed"...And it feels odd to me.
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Posted Jun 9, 2004 at 11:46 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 86
Hpliker says:
I Loved the film and the things Alfonso did.I thought it was awsome. I was amazed to hear it was JK rowling's idea for them to wear street clothes.
Posted Jun 9, 2004 at 11:50 PM EST
Squib
Points: 167
foreverpink8706 says:
Very cool interview.I hope there more interviews.
Posted Jun 9, 2004 at 11:58 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
OOOOO yeah i heard about this but i didnt get to watch it.
well ill go watch it now.
i think Alfonso did a brilliant job on POA so i cant wait to see what he has to say.
Posted Jun 10, 2004 at 12:22 AM EST
Squib
Points: 111
vigal says:
nice interview
movie was ok I just think they left out a little to much detail. I guess I like the more literal approche... and people who have read the books and just watched the movies I think are going to have a hard time understanding... ex. not explaining that padfood,moony wormtail and prongs all new each other... just my thoughts. This movie however was alot funnier some great scenes...
Posted Jun 10, 2004 at 12:38 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
wahnaroo22 says:
I don't know. I find it hard to believe JK would've said yes to the street clothes if she knew how often they would be wearing them. It was still a good movie. I noticed that too vigal! They never said a thing about padfoot, moony, wormtail and prongs! They will have to eventually of course. It seems like they would just get it over with in PoA, beings GoF is already going to be long. They just have to add something else in now.
Posted Jun 10, 2004 at 12:59 AM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3837
hermionefan1 says:
Thats wierd i would have thought Alfonso would say yes to street clothes, not JKR. Oh well i like the street clothes and if JKR ok'ed it , its good enough for me, he he!
Posted Jun 10, 2004 at 1:48 AM EST
Witch
Points: 707
i_love_tom says:
Nice interview, Is this the first time where we get to see the trio wear normal clothes at hogwarts?? Cause i can't remember them wearing it in the last 2 movies. Well its finally out in aus. today!!! Planning to watch it on saturday!
Posted Jun 10, 2004 at 2:05 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 547
ivanlo says:
I hope Cuaron comes back for the fifth one. He did such a wonderful job with PoA.
Posted Jun 10, 2004 at 2:16 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Opera Ghost says:
Alfonso, after doing such a great job, enjoy your well deserved break!
Just saw PoA for the third time tonight, it gets better every time I see it, picked up alot more details this time around, especially Lupin! Saw it with my one kid who reads the books grudgingly and didn't like the first 2 movies much, and her friend, who has never read any of the books and only saw the first 2 movies for the second time ever this week, and they both liked PoA, so it can't be that jumpy, hard to follow and incoherent. I am so amazed at how much I like it, I am usually the voice of doom and gloom.
Posted Jun 10, 2004 at 2:27 AM EST
Mad Cow Breeder
Points: 8481
Lord Of The Cows says:
I think he did a great job, Well so much better than what i would have done, im very pleased w9ith his work.
Posted Jun 10, 2004 at 3:52 AM EST
Mad Cow Breeder
Points: 8481
Lord Of The Cows says:
I also agree everytime you watch the movie you pick up more information so its better.
Posted Jun 10, 2004 at 3:59 AM EST
Ron's Robe Designer
Points: 5793
meganwood89 says:
Wow, what a good interview, I think Alfonso is a really good director and did a very good job on PoA.
Posted Jun 10, 2004 at 4:00 AM EST
Mad Cow Breeder
Points: 8481
Lord Of The Cows says:
I also Loved the film and the things Alfonso did.I thought it was awsome. I was amazed to hear it was JK rowling's idea for them to wear street clothes i mena that was really weird.
Posted Jun 10, 2004 at 4:03 AM EST
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