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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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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
Muggle
Points: 11
Ravenclawgurl02202 says:
I'm getting so excited about the new movie... I hope they hurry up and put it out soon...
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 3:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
SeamusFinnigan says:
Man thats soo awesome, hes very lucky, that would have been some sight to see, I would like start running up there, well I don't know about that but I would still be very very very exci....very excited.
~Zack~
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 6:26 PM EST
Student
Points: 282
Clever Miss Granger says:
im so excited its underway. Cant wait till we start getting pictures!
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 4:58 AM EST
Squib
Points: 128
Mrs.Tom Felton says:
Thats really cool!but the part about Doubles? who are the doubles?
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 11:18 AM EST
Student
Points: 246
Pandora82000 says:
That's a really cool thing to a have witnessed I wish I lived in an area that I could just happen upon movies being made like that. It had to have been so exciting for the person.
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 3:01 PM EST
Student
Points: 216
Zhenya says:
And in other news, a great rumbling noise could be heard across the country: a noise that sounded uncannily like the frenzied running of crazed Harry Potter fans.
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 3:42 PM EST
Student
Points: 216
Zhenya says:
And in other news, a great rumbling noise could be heard across the country: a noise that sounded uncannily like the frenzied running of crazed Harry Potter fans.
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 4:15 PM EST
Student
Points: 216
Zhenya says:
Damn. I clicked 'back' and then forgot and posted again. The shame *_*
I suppose no-one looks on the 123456789 10th page anyway...
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 4:17 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 603
Padfoot7 says:
How exciting! People who live in GB are so lucky they may just walk upon a filming of the HP movies! All we get in the states are filmings of stupid Am-made movies...
Posted Aug 7, 2004 at 2:03 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
YYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS! Bring on the pictures! I'm glad to see that they are already making progress!
Posted Aug 7, 2004 at 5:56 PM EST
Points: 3
Outside My Window... says:
OHH my god, i cant wait until the movie comes out next november!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 12:06 AM EST
Squib
Points: 178
Pansy_Malfoy says:
That's awsome! My site is called The Portkey so I've been waiting on this scene for quite some time! I can't wait for Hi-Res shots...
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 5:19 PM EST
Student
Points: 225
Magical Angel says:
AWWWWWWWW, that is a pretty hill. It looks perfect for that particular scene. Is anyone dissappointed that the Dursleys have been cut?
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 5:21 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 313
hockey_loser says:
Sweet! only a couple more monthes and the movie will be in theaters!
Posted Aug 9, 2004 at 6:07 PM EST
Squib
Points: 179
Mr. Lestrange says:
I can't wait to see the Dragon's and the rest of the Weasley clang... Wahoooo! It's sooo coool just to see it i would imagine... Waw!
Posted Aug 13, 2004 at 8:46 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 46
She who must not be named says:
Thats great news! The sooner filming started the better. It can't be long till the goblet of fire is out now.
I am really happy at the amount of progress that is being made on this movie!
Posted Aug 13, 2004 at 10:34 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 46
She who must not be named says:
I wonder what the new characters look like? I have seen pictures of the new additons to the weasley family and I have seen Cedric Diggory and Fleur Delacour but noone else seems to have a picture. If this movie is anything like the book I am pre-booking tickets!
Posted Aug 13, 2004 at 10:46 AM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
That is so lucky for the brits or just the english being able to go on set and stuff. I wonder what order they are filming everything.
Posted Aug 17, 2004 at 9:20 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 3
hedwig200 says:
I can't wait intill it comes out . I wonder if they will skip a lot of stuff from the book . I hope not. They had a lot of important stuff in boook 4 .
Posted Aug 20, 2004 at 1:58 AM EST
Witch
Points: 908
siriusly_in_denial says:
i cant wait till it comes out
HE DIDNT DIE!!!
Posted Aug 23, 2004 at 12:53 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2046
Lisa Diggory says:
Ack I am soooo excited!!! GoF is one of my fav books!!!!! YAY!!! :-)
Posted Aug 24, 2004 at 11:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1247
Matt12 says:
I hope the movie is out really really soon. I wonder how reliable this person is?
Posted Sep 2, 2004 at 6:04 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2424
bonniewrightrulz says:
Lucky guys,getting to see filming.I would have loved to see the cast filming for the movie too but too bad i dont live in the UK.
Posted Jul 21, 2008 at 2:28 PM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
The guy was lucky enough to come across the filming unit! Not many get such chances!
Oh and I went through the pictures of Beacon Hill -- looks exactly like ... well, a hill. :D
Posted Dec 22, 2008 at 12:20 AM EST
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