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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, 4th Class
Points: 1392
SiriusFan says:
I love to hear about the movie's progress but man it just makes me more anxious for the film and it's a year away. My friends and family think I'm absolutely mad to talk daily of the details I hear about from this site and then tell them GoF is only about 15 months away. I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets laughed at :D My sister is the worst. When I told her I was going to see PoA in the theaters she said "Oh there's another one. How many are they going to make?" Obviously I was completly insulted by her lack of information on this subject (we both work at a video store and movie geeks) but I filled her in. She says she's going to have to hurry up and watch the first three so she can go see the fourth in the theater. I told her she should read the books first then she'd appreciate the movies more. I bet she never thought we'd both be in our 20s (one of us late 20s) and excited about Harry Potter. She laughed at me the other day because I was rambling on again about GoF, its release date and the release of PoA on DVD. I asked what? She just shook her head and said nothing. I don't care. I love Harry Potter (in book and film) and I'm counting the days until GoF. Keep these great little tidbits coming!
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 10:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1269
Leira the Hobbit says:
Oh cool! I love to hear reports of such things going on. I wish I could work on a set from the movies. :-) If not HP 4, then other movies, it would be great!
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 10:05 PM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
That is certainly some good news and certainly very nice that they are staying faithful to the books. I am glad they are including the portkey scene. I think it is a good scene where they meet up with Amos and Cedric. Nice hill too, good view. Now why can't I live in the UK and stumble upon where they are filming?
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 10:06 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2787
PunkyDunky says:
Yay, filming has indeed begun!!! I like that scene, it's cool. I wish I lived there and was that guy so that I could have seen the actors in action. Oh well, maybe one day I will. Until then, I'll keep dreaming.
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 10:06 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 548
alfonso llama says:
Glad to hear they're at least doing SOMETHING, but still rather upset over their omission of the Dursleys. Now we'll never see for ourselves the exact effects of ton-tongue toffee!
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 10:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1390
you_know_who34 says:
NO kidding! That is so awesome... I can't believe he got to see them filming, I wish I lived in the UK I would be tracking them down... haha just jokin, but I am so glad they are coming along on the film. It must get tiring for them to keep doing retakes, but it is all worth it in the end... and I really appreciate them tons. I love to here updates on what is happening.
-Liz-
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 10:12 PM EST
Honeydukes Sweetie Pie
(Moderator)
Points: 4710
Keng says:
Great! I so can't wait for GoF to come out. It's my fave book!
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 10:15 PM EST
Squib
Points: 193
Eirene says:
That's so cool! That's exactly what I pictured for Stoatstead Hill. Was that what it was called?
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 10:17 PM EST
Student
Points: 255
dans_gurl says:
AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH... Oh, wow, i wish i could have seen that. there would have been no way i would have stood from afar and watched. first i would have gotten my camera, then got as close as i could to the set, and took as many pictures i could. i would love a chance to be on the set or just close enough to see it.
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 10:22 PM EST
True Gryffie
Points: 2581
Harry_Potter_Lover says:
That is awesome! To bad I live in the US and cant just stumble across the set! AHHHHHHHHHHH! That must be really tiring to do that over and over again! (the scene)
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 10:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 818
ElizabethRG says:
Ahh awesome! I can hardly wait for that movie!
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 11:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
wahnaroo22 says:
Great! I was wondering when we'd finally get some set pictures. Sounds like things are going on nicely.
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 11:24 PM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
*dies* oh my gosh!! AHHHHHHHH I can't believe they're already filming!! Soon we'll be saying "MY how they've grown" haha
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 11:27 PM EST
Witch
Points: 577
SiriusLupinGirl says:
That's AWESOME!!!! Wish I could have been there to see the filming. Anyway, that mean the film is getting closer and closer as we speak and I'm just plain ecstatic about that. It'd also be cool to be able to watch the progress of book 6, but we just have to take JK's word that it's "coming along." : )
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 11:41 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 77
Jtlatina says:
When I heard this I thought Boston! Because we have a Beacon Hill over here then I foud out that our Beacon Hill was named after theirs since we are in NEW ENGLAND N-E ways knowing that they are in progress is very Kool to know
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 11:56 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1068
Penumbra says:
I'm happy to hear they are filming it so quickly. That means they are still planning to release it in novemeber 2005!
Posted Jul 30, 2004 at 11:58 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
AHHHHHHHHHH i wish i spotted them there!!
yays they are doing stuff for GOF and its making me HAPPY *jumps up and down* but i cant wait to see the new people!!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 12:08 AM EST
Student
Points: 253
greeneyes says:
Whoa! that's so cool because I live on a Beacon Hill also, but it is in Seattle, Washington..... im so excited for this movie because it's my fav book and they definitely can't leave out the quidditch like movie 3!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 12:09 AM EST
Professor of Astronomy
Points: 3288
Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
That's awesome!!!! At least we know the quidditch world cup will be in the movie. It's a great relief too after thinking they were going to cut that whole bit out for a while.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 12:14 AM EST
Astro Zombie
Points: 2577
Fallen Bomb says:
Cool I hope it's true. If they've already started filming then I expect this one to be a long one.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 12:16 AM EST
Witch
Points: 913
Molly the Destroyer says:
Oh, that's so cool! It's so excting to hear about the 4th film. I can't wait till it comes out! Yay November 2005!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 12:21 AM EST
Squib
Points: 185
Matchbox20 says:
Lucky lucky person he got to see dan,emma,and rupert.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 12:23 AM EST
Slytherin Green Fairy
Points: 3210
The Slytherin says:
No matter what happened,,,
I willl wait for GoF movie,,,
but next November? It's too long,,,
I become impatient to wait this movie,,
can the movie release tommorow?
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 12:29 AM EST
Student
Points: 235
BertieBott says:
I was one of the U.S. fans who thought that the headline was talking about Boston too! I wish!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 12:55 AM EST
Witch
Points: 707
i_love_tom says:
Cool. wish someone got some pictures of them actaully filming part of the movie.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 1:09 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 460
Miss Mooney says:
Ah to be at Beacon Hill! I love all the location filming they do, it makes it all seem so much more authentic. Very cool news, can't wait to hear more!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 1:12 AM EST
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