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AUGUST 29, 2004 at 10:48 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Cinema em Cena via OdFHP.com
Acclaimed independent film director Mira Nair
has been invited to direct Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, according to Brazilian entertainment site Cinema em Cena.
The site links Warner Bros.' choice of Alfonso Cuarón, a relatively obscure director prior to helming Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, with their report. Nair directed 2001's Monsoon Wedding and the just-released Vanity Fair.
When contacted by HPANA, an intern at Nair's offices in New York said she wasn't aware of any such announcement, but now The Times of India has quotes from the director saying she read the book over the weekend and is "still deciding":
I never let fame go to my head: "I'm getting offers to direct Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I read it over the weekend. I'm still deciding... I'm not letting all this go to my head. I'm grounded. I practise detachment, it helps me keep my balance. I'm a Dilliwalli [someone from Delhi], only an asana [a position in Yoga] gets me on my head! My son Zoharan's excited. I've seen all the Harry Potter movies with him."
Thanks to OdFHP.com and our own Geri for the tips.
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Student
Points: 273
sourapplekicker says:
A woman director would be neat... But like they said, it's entirely too early to be thinking about directors.
♥
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 9:59 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 62
Ash D says:
Yeah I know Mira Nair...
She makes kinda....alternative types of movies. Not so commersial ones. She made that Hysterical Blindness for HBO(for which Uma Thurman got an Emmy). She is O.K. for making uhm, "adult" movies(most of her movies are R-Rated). But a movie for HP series?
Nope, I dont think so. Though I know she is a very good director.
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 9:59 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1269
Leira the Hobbit says:
Wow, I hope this possible director is really good. I just watched one of Alfonso Cuarón's movies yesterday (Y Tu Mama Tambien), and I was blown away at how he'd ever been asked to direct POA! Really, it's a miracle that his name ever came up!
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 10:04 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 62
Ash D says:
Then again for a woman's perspective....she is goin to be nice because....she does make "Women Movies".
P.S.- Commercial NOT "commersial".....I am still in a bit of a hurry....gotta go to a friend's party.
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 10:07 AM EST
Pesky Pixie Presidente
Points: 4359
Firebolt_909 says:
Mira Nair?
hurmm...i haven't seen any of her movies yet, except for the trailerof monsoon wedding.....does that count?
ah well....just as long as the director is good, i really don't mind.
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 10:23 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2022
Lac_Ov_Imajinashun says:
Oh, well I've never heard of her before! I really wanted Alfonso Cuaron to direct the fifth one, I like his directing.
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 10:24 AM EST
Witch
Points: 836
jade19357 says:
I am glad that we have started hearing things about the 5th movie. It will be better when we get facts and not just rumors!
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 10:28 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 62
Ash D says:
O.K.
So I cancelled my party trip.
But to tell the truth i would love somebody like Cameron Crowe to direct HP movies.....yeah i AM being biased.
Columbus isnt a bad choice for a director either....he IS still the producer aint he...?
I'll throw up if he isnt the still the producer coz most of the film's basic things ARE approved by the producer.
After makin up my mind....I VOTE FOR Cameron Crowe.....it doesnt matter if my vote counts or not....but still....Crowe is very good in makin cool teen-movies.....look at "Almost Famous".
If my VOTE counts and we end up having Crowe....trust me....there will be a lot of rather cool stuff in the movie.....but i wouldnt want important stuffs to be cut off from the movie and weird stuffs to be added either....for example.....wat the hell was up with the talkin head in the "Night Bus" sequence?
I dont think it is dramatically or artistically a big step towards making a good movie.
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 10:38 AM EST
Witch
Points: 833
Purplelicious Star says:
It's surprising that you guys don't know who Mira is... maybe Vanity Fair will ring a bell??? well, she did a real good job on Vanity Fair... i think she is a great director... but so far. i still like Alfonso better. i mean his films are just so wonderful, the Little Princess was really touching and PoA was awesome... he should keep on working on HP films... i think he is great!!!
It'll be interesting to see how Mike is doing... hee hee. it's always interesting to see how different directors are, when they are working on the same series...
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 10:49 AM EST
Points: 6760
Zarry Sotter says:
Mmm, interesting rumor... Not likely, but interesting all the same...
All I know is I want anyone but Chris Columbus...
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 11:08 AM EST
Witch
Points: 947
Perry Hotter says:
Hmmm... Well i wouldnt mind a womans point of view now. Mira.... Thats a girls name right? well what ever. i just hated POA and OotP is my all time Favorite so i swear if they screw it up, HEADS WILL ROLL!!!!!!!! BROUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
ok im done
but really. alfonso did a good job with his other movies, i just hope that he does a good job with GOF.
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 11:44 AM EST
Honeydukes Princess
Points: 6925
Wakko says:
WEll I guess I cant say much about Mike Newell until I watch the Prisoner of Azkaban but if this guy does a REALLY good job as GoF is my favorite of the series, I'd want him to do it!!!
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 11:57 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1188
sirius'doll says:
I still think they shuld give the kiddies a break. In a way I'm glad that their already thinking about OotP, shows some orginisation, but a break is really in order (thats really not saying that I want to wait a whole extra year.)
Also, I have said it before, and I'll say it again. I pity the poor soul that gets stuck directing OotP. If people are worried about scenes being butchered from GoF...well need I say more?
As for the director...not very familiar with her works, I have heard of Vanity Fair but not watched it. I'm getting more and more hesistant where directors are concerned. It is getting to the most important part of the books, and to me atleast, it seems awfully risky bringing in a new director...I was iffy about Mike and GoF but so far its sounds promising. I really would mind Cuaron doing the fifth, I loved his rendition of PoA.
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 12:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 762
bewitched_gal says:
WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.Are they MAD.What do they think they are doing by telling her to direct.I think if she directs then the movie will be a disaster.
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 12:09 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23477
KT Lady says:
Well...it would be awesome to know (for sure) who is directing the fifth film..*gets excited* But hey..a rumor is good enough for me! haha
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 12:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 969
Tirinwe says:
I really wanted Mike Newell to direct it! Darn it! Just as long as the setting stays the same from in PoA im happy.
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 12:28 PM EST
Lady Padfoot
Points: 2688
Animagus Black says:
Well, I don't know who she is. I am sure this is just a rumor for now. As long as the director stays close to the book, I'm sure it will be good. I didn't think that the script had even been written, although I do think they need to start thinking about OoTP. The time to start filming is going to come fast. If this does end up being true, I hope she does a great job. That book is one of my favorites in the series.
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 1:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1208
danradcliffelovr says:
Mira Nair? Never heard of her. But if she is invited to direct OOTP, I hope she is a good driector.
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 1:15 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 576
Reducto says:
No way.... She's indian. The last thing we need is songs after every scene where Hermionne and Ron are dancing on the swiss alps. PLEASE!! Gimme a break. That woman is going to spoil everything big time. I mean what is WB thinking. First Cuoron then Her. SHEEEESH
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 1:29 PM EST
Prime Hunter
Points: 4332
Orbster says:
ferretgirl why not?????????????..he is a great director!!...ALfonoso is good..but I do was Chris Colombus to come back and Direct the fifth..I miss his style :D...
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 1:44 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
Yea. thats certianly sounds like a rumor.I havnt even seen any of her movies...Whoever they get had better be an excellent director. :D
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 2:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 599
wanabee weasley says:
I am almost sure this is a rumor. Order of the Phoenix is too far away yet I think. We aren't even sure if Dan, Emma and Rupert are doing it yet. I really hope they are. They are brilliant
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 2:44 PM EST
Points: 3723
emma'shockeyplayer says:
I highly doubt that they would pick a director one year before the movie starts filming and before they even have a script ready... so im just taking it as a rumor.
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 2:54 PM EST
Student
Points: 267
silver_potter says:
Im pretty sure that its just a rumor, because there all busy filming GoF, so most of their attention must be focused on the task at hand. I havet heard of Mira Nair, so it really wouldnt be fit for me to form an opinion. however, now that her name has popped up on the Harry Potter radar, i would be intrested to see her direct. Does anyone know what movies she has done?
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 3:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
Well, I don't know who this is. But, I'm more concerned with the fourth movie right now, so I won't worry about the director of the fifth one. Although, I saw somewhere that Mike Newell was thinking about maybe directing the fifth one too. Also, I think they mentioned Chris Columubus too. Oh well!!! I guess we'll find out soon enough!
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 3:11 PM EST
Ron's Love Advisor
Points: 5895
~Sarah~ says:
If this rumor is true I hope she's good. I think I heard about Vanity Fair, it's doesn't sound bad.
Posted Aug 27, 2004 at 3:30 PM EST
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