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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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Witch
Points: 552
Constance Vigilance says:
That would be a really good place to start the movie. I think that's going to be the opening scene-with them getting ready to leave in the dark early morning with Mrs. Weaseley waving at them.
I can't wait either!
Posted Aug 2, 2004 at 10:17 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1149
Weird Sister says:
Wow, sounds good to me, not least because all the characters who should be involved were mentioned in this article. I wonder what the portkey-travelling will look like.
Posted Aug 2, 2004 at 10:45 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1333
Madame Crouton says:
YAY!!! filming!!! that is great!
Posted Aug 2, 2004 at 10:52 AM EST
Witch
Points: 579
CurlyHermione says:
That is so not fair! I want to "accidentally" stumble upon a filming of a scene for a Harry Potter film....ahhhhhh!
Great to find out someone has. Now we know that at least that scene hasn't been taken out, which means the Quiditch World Cup won't be crossed off the list of scenes either.
I can't wait to see the movie.
Posted Aug 2, 2004 at 11:14 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
melita33 says:
It's good to know the filming is going on well. And also now I think we can be sure that they are not going to cut out the World Cup. Ohh...........that's such a relief.
MELITA
Posted Aug 2, 2004 at 11:32 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 82
6288_Sizzle says:
The site looks just like it did in my head. That awesome!! I hope they do a good job with the movie. I don't know which I'm more excieted for, the HBP book or the GoF movie.
Posted Aug 2, 2004 at 12:15 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 82
that70switch says:
LUCKY! I wish I stumbled upon the filming of it. Darn.
Posted Aug 2, 2004 at 4:30 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 469
Dumbledore the Great says:
This is just wonderful! I'm really excited for the new movie. The third was a lot better than I thought it would be, so I just can't wait for this one!
Posted Aug 3, 2004 at 2:25 AM EST
Student
Points: 220
Albus Dumbledore says:
Wow, awesome! I'm sure this will be the best HPmovie so far. Even better than PoA! Can't wait until 2005 November!
Posted Aug 3, 2004 at 6:08 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2218
annealicious says:
How cool would it be if you just happened to walk onto the set of HP. I'm so jealous! Why can't I live in England? The closest I've ever been to a movie scene is when they filmed Grey Owl here a number of years ago... and I've never seen that movie (although Pierce Brosnan... mmm :P).
Posted Aug 3, 2004 at 7:25 AM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
I am already counting down the the days!
it is good to get a report of what they are doing and what they have already done.
Posted Aug 3, 2004 at 7:57 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 487
RickyRicardo says:
Well at least we know that Quidditch will be in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire for sure. I can't wait! It's going to be wicked awesome!
Posted Aug 3, 2004 at 12:20 PM EST
Squib
Points: 161
Itarillë says:
Personally i hope they will show all those tents at the campsite before the start of the quidditch world cup... that will be a great scene if they do...
Posted Aug 3, 2004 at 1:21 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 439
mrs_r.weasley says:
Very exciting news! I wish we could see pictures of what's going on!
Posted Aug 3, 2004 at 3:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1752
Miss Granger says:
Maybe they can start filming something in Mansfield Ohio just so I can stumble across it!! That would be awesome!! I would have started running up the hill and screaming at them to get their attention!!!
Posted Aug 3, 2004 at 4:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1217
mahaliah says:
Awesome! I wish I had been there to spot them filming. I can imagine they were all exhausted. I know how that feels. I mean just a week and a half ago I was still helping shoot a film at midnight.
Posted Aug 3, 2004 at 6:41 PM EST
Student
Points: 239
D.A.and Dobby says:
Ya that is awsome but its sad because its going to be a long time before the movie comes out though.
Posted Aug 3, 2004 at 11:10 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8780
JaDa Radcliffe says:
Wow!!! That is totally awesome!!! That person is so to see some bits of the scenes of GoF!! Now i really, really wanna see the movie now!! I bet it's gonna be another hit coming..
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 3:04 AM EST
Squib
Points: 149
estel-pippin says:
Ah lovely - so we'll get to see the drama and excitement of the world cup. I'd love to see how they show the portkey - the actual journey from Stoatshead Hill to the QWC site. It'd be funny, as Harry notes in the books, to see 2 adults and 7 teenagers flying around with a little finger attached to an old boot.
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 2:39 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 547
ivanlo says:
Wouldn't that be something to see the Harry Potter crew filming outside your home. I'm living in the wrong hemisphere.
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 5:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1217
mahaliah says:
I know I said this before, but that is awesome. I was dreamung about seeing them film Gof. Weird. Maybe someday, I'll see them filming one of the HP movies...
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 6:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1240
HpDH6786 says:
I am so exited to see gof the Quidditch world cup scean will be very cool.
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 7:40 PM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
Points: 2447
Enisnitch Baggins says:
Pictures! I can hardly wait for the pictures of GOF! So excited!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 3:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 761
MrsKatzz says:
Thats kinda spiffy, I mean if I was walking to the market or something like that and oops, fell on a major motion picture film set...I'd consider it a plus. =P
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 11:16 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1217
shadowlife says:
Now this is the type of thing that makes me wish I lived in England, HA HA. I would so be sneaking on the set.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 2:06 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
FABULOUS! I just hope they get the production of this moving along so they can start pre-production of OOTP. I want to keep the cast!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 2:39 PM EST
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