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JULY 30, 2004 at 5:57 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Tip
According to a local resident near Berkhamsted, England
, filming for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has been going on in the area for the past few days.
Russell Brown, a resident of nearby Beacon Hill, came across a "large film crew" and found that it was in fact Warner Bros., filming what appeared to be the scene where Harry, the Weasleys and the Diggorys meet at a certain portkey to get themselves to the Quidditch World Cup:
On Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th July 2004 I was happy to come across a large film crew on one of the hills just outside my village (Beacon Hill which is located in the Ivinghoe hills near Berkhamsted). On further inspection I quickly found out that it was in fact Warner Brothers productions, and they were filming the 4th installment of Harry Potter.
From where I was standing I was able to see the characters of Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Mr. Weasley, George and Fred Weasley, and what I have come to believe to be Amos and Cedric Diggory. It looked like they were filming the scene where they are travelling to the portkey, as at the top of the hill stood one large boot which all the characters were walking towards and all looked rather exhausted after the sixth take.
The main actors Dan [Radcliffe], Emma [Watson], Rupert [Grint], and Bonnie Wright all left the set at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and doubles stepped in and continued working till 8:30 p.m.
The Leaky Cauldron has confirmed this account through their usual reliable sources. The report exactly matches the book version of events:
"Well, have a lovely time," said Mrs. Weasley, "and behave yourselves," she called after the twins' retreating backs, but they did not look back or answer. "I'll send Bill, Charlie, and Percy along around midday," Mrs. Weasley said to Mr. Weasley, as he, Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny set off across the dark yard after Fred and George.
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They didn't have breath to spare for talking as they began to climb Stoatshead Hill, stumbling occasionally in hidden rabbit holes, slipping on thick black tuffets of grass. Each breath Harry took was sharp in his chest and his legs were starting to seize up when, at last, his feet found level ground.
Check out this collection of photos of Beacon Hill.
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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1614
hermy-ninny712 says:
Well that's pretty good to know. I wonder if this person got any pictures. And was the boot supposed to be big, because I recall it's just supposed to be a regular sized boot.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 10:56 AM EST
Witch
Points: 599
wanabee weasley says:
Cool!!!! The filming sounds like it is coming along nicely!!!!!!! I can't wait for GoF (even if I know it ages away). That person is so lucky to just have seen some of the cast!!!! If they were filming around where I live I might run on to the set with a bit of paper and a pen and start getting autographs.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 11:05 AM EST
The Nothering Princess
Points: 2930
SarahDarling says:
YAY FILMING! I am so excited that the filming crew has been spotted! Now all we have to do is find them, and torutre them until the movie is out... (I guess we won't torture them... Just glare!)
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 11:06 AM EST
Witch
Points: 587
Kathy Weezly says:
Thats one of my favourite parts!
Go portkey scene! Im back from Spain and by the way...
Happy b-day to Jo and Harry!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 11:09 AM EST
Obliviator
(Moderator)
Points: 8471
Prof. Dish says:
That's so very cool! I wish we knew if it were true or not, I mean, anyone can just make up stuff like that, but hopefully they are telling the truth! Wow, November 2005 seems so far away!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 11:13 AM EST
Student
Points: 227
mister_moony says:
Excellent, this film will be finished in no time (hopefully).
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 11:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 597
bambee says:
I can't wait until they really get going on HP&GoF. I hope HPANA gets pics soon!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 12:13 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 68
LibatiusBorage says:
Sweet, that means that they're progressing nicely with GoF. I just hope Newell is going a good job with the movie. I really liked Cuaron to be director of this movie.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 12:30 PM EST
Student
Points: 218
giant_squid says:
There are a lot of Beacon Hills because there is one in Seattle too and I thought that was where it was! I wish I was in England. I thought they weren't going to do the world cup scene but I'm glad they are.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 12:36 PM EST
Transfiguration Professor
Points: 2990
Choralee says:
Great! I have always enjoyed reading about the trek to the hill to catch the portkey. And what a way to introduce Cedric and his father!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 12:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 617
*_Johnny 4 EveR_* says:
Awww! He's so lucky to have seen them. I have no idea where any of thos places are except that their in England because i live like all the way on the other side of the ocean. It's great that continue to film the fourth one already though.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 12:55 PM EST
Hogwarts Matron
Points: 6285
potterpotty says:
Yey!!! At least we know that they have definatly started filming now!!!
Where is this place in Englnad< anyway?!?!
Why can they come and film near me!! Theres lots of hills where I live!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 12:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 905
Quibblerkid81 says:
YAY!!! It's moving along quite nicely then. Sounds great
Wonder if it'll come out on my brithday...
That would be the best.
<3s
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 1:02 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
melita33 says:
oh
that's awesome.
yay
MELITA
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 1:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 704
Muggleborn22 says:
Alright! I hope they get some sneak peaks of the World Quiditch Cup soon! Also I hope they get a behind the scenes look on TV. God Nov 2005 seems like such a long time!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 1:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 832
latinabloomlova says:
Whoa! Amazing! So there WILL be Quidditch scenes in GoF!!!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 1:56 PM EST
Legilimens
Points: 3016
Extendable Ears says:
Wow! That is so cool! What a lucky woman. I probably would have hyperventilated if I had come across such a scene. Luckily there will be no filming in America. It is so crazy to me that everyone is already hard at work at number four while Jo is working on six and movie three just came out. Good on you Mike Newell for keeping the portkey scene in. We do need to know what that is, after all.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 2:00 PM EST
Celebrity Stalker
Points: 5612
Roni <3 says:
Oh wow! That's really wicked!! I am so excited and I can't wait for The Goblet of Fire to come out!!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 2:02 PM EST
Squib
Points: 178
Pansy_Malfoy says:
Finally! Some news about the filming! That is so cool! I wish I could be so lucky...
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 2:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 762
bewitched_gal says:
Woooooooow.Thats so kool,i wish i wass there but .....
But its nice to hear that they are working fast,so maybe the
movies will release before november.But hee my birthday is
in november.That person was indeed lucky.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 2:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1909
Hermione5 says:
Oh gosh! I think I'll go mad!!
I want to see the film right now!!!! It's going to be awesome!
I wish I could have a look at the crew while filming...
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 2:22 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 7
Gabrielle Granger says:
Hummmm... I don't believe it.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 2:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 733
PotterHoney says:
I know I've said this about a million times, but I wish I could watch the filming!!! Well, maybe I'll be lucky one day...oh:
Happy Birthday Harry! Happy Birthday Jo!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 3:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 518
tonks06 says:
That is so cool! I wish I lived there!!! I'm glad to hear they are making progress on the movie. I can't wait...but I guess I have to!:( November 2005 right? or is it 2006?? If its 2006 I think I will cry!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 3:48 PM EST
Points: 2203
Disillusioned78 says:
I hope that this new installment to the Harry Potter movies will be more than 2 and a half hrs long, cause there is way more information in book four than the other three books.
And I feel that it is cool that at least we know of some scenes that are going to be in the movie.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 3:55 PM EST
Points: 77
blossom897 says:
This is so cool! I can't wait to see it since it's going to be a a hard movie to make!!! I just really can't wait to see it! I'm going crazy here just thinking about it!!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 4:27 PM EST
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