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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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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
Student
Points: 227
Dark_side says:
damn... i wish i lived even close 2 all this action, but no i live on the other side of the world *crys* can't imagine how cool it must be to see these things, wow, can't wait 4 the movie
^Bianca^
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 1:22 AM EST
Witch
Points: 517
Zimphella says:
Thats very cool. im glad to know that ill be able to recognize it in the movie seeing as how the quidditch world cup is going to be such a big part of the movie.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 1:24 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 61
Mowser says:
Oh wow! How exciting. I so totally can't wait for GOF! And that's about more than a year away! Arrrggghhh!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 1:47 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 95
mr8boy says:
Hey when they want to start my parents are going to buy
a tomb for me.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 1:51 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1525
veta says:
OH MY GOD!!!!!! OH MY GOD!!!!! How cool is that! So they do all those scenes need special effects at the studio then they do the oher scenes! Oh my goodness! Now I know! How stupid I am! Still, cool, I wished I am there to watch them!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 2:28 AM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
I love to hear these kinds of updates from the movies. I am glad that this scene was not cut, thank you very much! I can't wait to see it on film!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 2:33 AM EST
Student
Points: 270
Hannah Radcliffe says:
I love hearing news about filming! It just makes me more excited for it! I CAN'T WAIT!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 2:38 AM EST
Siren of Ravenclaw
Points: 4533
Raven2718 says:
Ooh, brilliant, they have Ginny in it now! =)
Beacon Hill is incredibly beautiful, i'm glad they filmed it there.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 3:07 AM EST
Student
Points: 229
Walcnevar~Erised says:
He's sooo lucky! Can't wait for the next movie!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 4:02 AM EST
The Girl Who Lived
Points: 4219
Tacha says:
Cool! It would be amazing to see the Hp film crew. I wish I could have been there.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 4:10 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 483
Gemmy says:
Excellent - hopefully the next book (which is my most unfavourite) will be better than the third movie, which I didn't really take a liking to. Good that progress is underway! Wish I had been watching them on the hill! Good spotting!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 4:56 AM EST
Night Elf
Points: 4827
diamond dust says:
I really wish they would film something outside britain. but i think this will never happen. i can't wait for the forth movie. it's a so long time until it comes out. i wish i could see them filming!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 5:16 AM EST
Witch
Points: 794
*Celandine* says:
Very cool, wish they were shooting it near me :( I live near a hill!!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 5:37 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 401
munnii says:
Well at least Mike Newell knows what he's doing, unlike that fool Cauron. I have a feeling that this film will the best yet.
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.
Doubles? Why would they need doubles?
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 6:24 AM EST
Witch
Points: 507
o-chan says:
oh man.. that's really cool!
Exactly how i pictured that scene actually!!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 7:22 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1917
Rita Marvolo says:
WOW!!!
thats awsome news!!!!
i just can't wait until the next November!!!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 7:26 AM EST
Witch
Points: 502
maggie_and_mags says:
Cool! It's nice being certain that there will be a Quidditch World Cup. That guy who saw them filming is so lucky!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 7:56 AM EST
Squib
Points: 146
beccagreen says:
I think i live near there, not near enough though, oh well. Im glad the movies going well.
Blessed be
becca
xXx
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 8:36 AM EST
Ravenclaw Ghost
Points: 9469
Pearlescent says:
Wow, that is cool! I think if I would've spotted them, I'd pass out. Lucky guy! The scene looks just as I imagined! Yay! :D
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 8:41 AM EST
Student
Points: 247
Brothers says:
Good report. It's good to hear about the filming.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 9:48 AM EST
The Quibbler Poet
Points: 7054
.:Wicked T:. says:
Oh that is ssssoooo great I can't wait.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 9:51 AM EST
Brightest Star in the Sky
Points: 3762
Siriusly Black says:
That is so cool!!!! Glad to see progress is being made. Hopefully this movie will be closer to the book then PoA. Can't wait to see it.
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 10:33 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4040
Dan's no.1 fan 4ever says:
I wish i could see something like this!!!
Somepeople are soooooo lucky!!!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 10:41 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1391
RavieGirlZ says:
Wow, that's so cool! The guy who saw it was really lucky! So now we know there's going to be The Quidditch World Cup! Awesome!
Posted Jul 31, 2004 at 10:45 AM EST
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
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