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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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Squib
Points: 189
Cosperous Wendeffle says:
I really like the idea of an independent film director because it'll most likely make the films more artsy. I liked POA for that feeling but that doesn't mean there weren't nits to pick.
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 9:11 AM EST
Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
I think thats exciting that they are already thinking about who they want to direct the OoTP, it's great that they are even considering who they may want to direct, thing are moving right along.
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 9:23 AM EST
Witch
Points: 537
lizzidi says:
This will be interesting...She has such a different style than the other directors thusfar...it's really impressive to me that they have chosen to work with so many different directors for this project either way. Each story has a very different feel to it depending on what each director brings to the mix...I hope she does it! It will be fascinating to see a womans take on the story other than JK Rowling...
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 9:31 AM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
She certainly has a lot of praise and acclaim to follow her around. I am interested to hear what her decision is. I haven't personally seen any of her movies but I would be interested to see what her style is. I think that it would be great if she is a director that is one who pays attention to detail and is able to catch a dark story. Hmn...I don't know what she is going to pick. At least she read the book before she is making a decision and she has seen the movies, its better then Alfonso Cuaron.
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 9:43 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 317
jmafflack says:
I don't think this is true and I have never heard about her before. If it is true and he directs the next film, I hope she does a good job.
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 9:55 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8909
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Sounds promising. I was hoping that Curan would get the go ahead for OOTP, since it is a very dark book. It is much like POA and I would have thought he would be a great match. However, it appears likely that books 6 and 7 are liable to be dark as well so there is always hope. In addition, I think a new director increases the chances that the trio will stay on. They like to expand there experiences working with directors and this is a great way to do it.
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 10:05 AM EST
Celebrity Stalker
Points: 5612
Roni <3 says:
She sounds wicked for OotP. I thought Mike Newell was suppose to do it though? Maybe I'm wrong ... anyway, i'm sure she'll be an awesome director if she takes the job.
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 10:44 AM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
Well at least she is still deciding on whether to do it or not. I think she would do a good job if she did OoTP. I guess we'll have to wait and see.
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 10:56 AM EST
Honeydukes Sweetie Pie
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Points: 4710
Keng says:
I hope we get a new director for each and every movie. I mean, look at the first two: both were done by Columbus, and both weren't as "scary" as they perhaps needed to be. Cuaron brought a lot to the movies... even if he cut a lot and switched the order of events a tad. I hope Newell makes a great GoF, and if this is true, I hope Nair does a good job on OotP, as well.
And RoNi_LuVs_DaN, Mike Newell is directing Goblet of Fire, which is currently filming in Scotland.
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 10:57 AM EST
Student
Points: 236
Tonks! says:
Cool! Don't know if thats true, but I can't say it wouldn't be nice to see an Indian lady direct such a big box office hit's sequel (hopefully).
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 11:07 AM EST
The Nothering Princess
Points: 2930
SarahDarling says:
As long as the person does the book justice in the directing, Kermit the Frog could direct for all I care! I just want to see a great movie produced from the book! I mean, it's one of the 5 best books in the series! (Get my joke?? hehe)
~*~Sarah~*~
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 11:34 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 24
xLiDdLe_MaGiCk says:
well, i didnt see vanity fair but to it seems like it has the kind of direction that OoP should have.
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 11:47 AM EST
Squib
Points: 175
half_blood_royalty says:
Well... I still prefer the first 2 movies directed by Christopher.. I think they're the best... In my opinion, the third movie fell below the expectations... So little of Quidditch... Gryffindor won that Quidditch Cup only that year so far... In GOF, there wasn't any quidditch match in Hogwarts and Harry was banned in OftP... I was really disappointed after watching GOF...
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 11:48 AM EST
Witch
Points: 947
Perry Hotter says:
I loved vanity Fair!(the book) if she does direct, it would be cool... I really liked the look of Alfonso Curion (i didnt spell that right at all) I just didnt like how it was so short, and things were cut, and some of the casting. (which made it a sucky movie with cool backgrounds)
I think Vanity Fair would be a change, but not much.
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 12:07 PM EST
Parselmouth
Points: 29083
Thestral Eyes says:
Well, again im not too happy about her directing, she doesnt seem too good to me, directing films ive never even heard of..why cant they just have the same director do all the films!? *cries* A decent diretor, bring back columbus i say! :)
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 12:08 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 78
phililili23 says:
I think it could be true...I don't think Mike Newell is directing book 5...
"And they changed the Fat Lady AND Cornilius Fudge. I mean, What's up with that?"-the_lost_slytherin. In my opinion Dawn French did an excellent Fat Lady, and it wasn't Alfonso's fault it was a different actress. Cornileus Fudge is played by Robert Hardy in both CoS and PoA. :)
"Well at least we know that the fifth book will be made"- Supreme Mugwump. Ummm... Considering the older actors all have contracts for all 7 movies, I think they're doing all 7. :)
Phili Lili
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 12:12 PM EST
Hogwarts Matron
Points: 6285
potterpotty says:
I am not bothered who directs Order of the Phoenix, as long they are good and dont skip half of the book out!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 12:23 PM EST
Student
Points: 232
TerribleBeautyX says:
Well, I hope she does it, I want a female director. I've really wanted to see Vanity Fair too, now I have another reason to do it; to see how well she directs.
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 12:50 PM EST
Prime Hunter
Points: 4332
Orbster says:
cool..i guess it might happen then....she will be the first lady to direct a HP movie!
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 1:00 PM EST
Blink182's New Member
Points: 2876
Da_BombWiz says:
WEll i hope this is true... This will be the first woman director and it will be good to have a feminine touch and that too she is an Indian!!!!!
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 1:32 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 86
sir_nicholas says:
I'm sure she'll be great... i've seen monsoon wedding... it was amazing... i hope she gets it.
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 1:35 PM EST
Weird Sisters Guitarist
Points: 3573
Prof. Sk8ergirl says:
I really do hope she decides to direct the movie.That indeed would be a great honour for all the Indian HP fans, all over!
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 1:37 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
Well...if she directs it then I hope she does an awesome job!! I guess if she does decide to direct it then I'll have to rent some movies that she did!
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 2:52 PM EST
Points: 15101
xeon says:
Well, i havent seen any of his movies, but i think he can do a good job.
Oh well, its still not offical yet, i personally would love Speilberg!
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 3:23 PM EST
Points: 52
vEeLaDuSt says:
I hope shes doing (not really,but), its better if they have a author now so they could started after the 4th movie, then rather waiting for another author who wants todo it. RIGHT, right am I right!!!!!!!!
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 3:29 PM EST
Points: 52
vEeLaDuSt says:
WAIT IS SHE A SHE OR A HE (I'm confused!).
Posted Aug 30, 2004 at 3:31 PM EST
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