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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: 225
Magical Angel says:
Interesting... Well, I have never seen any of her movies so I don't really have any good comments on that. It would be cool to have a woman direct though.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 7:50 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
wahnaroo22 says:
Hmm..., a woman! That would be an interesting interpretation. I wonder if they would be any different then the past movies.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 7:54 PM EST
Witch
Points: 851
ConstantVigilance12 says:
Hmm, I've never heard of Mira Nair, but if the rumour is true, she better be up to the challenge!
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 7:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 532
Ronald_Weasley says:
Who the hell is Mira Nair?????????
I never heard of such a woman!!!!!!!!!!
I hate these rumours!!!!!
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 7:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2119
hpchik898 says:
If there is one thing I've learned from Hpana is to not believe rumors until they are confirmed or else you might be terriably dissapionted.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 7:57 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
Ummmm whos Mira Nair??!!
i have never heard of her and i dont like that!! i want someone well known directing any of the HP movies.
and shes a WOMAN!!?? *gasps* lets stick with the males.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 7:59 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
That's strange. I heard a few rumors that they were going to try to get Alfonso back. He did an amazing job. It's just a rumor though. This director directed Vanity Fair? I want to go see that movie 'cause it has Reese Witherspoon in it.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 8:03 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
xoxoJess, Mike Newell is directed the fourth film, but not that fifth. I hope they pick Alfonso cuaron to do the fifth film.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 8:03 PM EST
Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
I have never heard of this person before its good that they are already thinking of the next film.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 8:03 PM EST
Student
Points: 232
TerribleBeautyX says:
What is up with all the updates today? I like it! Anyway, I've never heard of her before but idependant film makers are so much more artistic, so if she doesn't direct it, I hope another one does.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 8:09 PM EST
Magical Music Professor
Points: 4812
MagicalMusicDreamer says:
I don't see why they need a new director for every film. Mira Nair is probably a great person, but looks like she is getting some free publicity. These super movie companies have no loyalty...it's all money with them.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 8:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 741
Auror Tonks says:
I like the new director so i hope they stick with him. :-)
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 8:15 PM EST
The Quibbler Poet
Points: 7054
.:Wicked T:. says:
I seriously don't think it is true I mean they are still doing
the GOF the OOTP is a year away its so not true nah nah.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 8:16 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1390
you_know_who34 says:
I don't really know her work, but I really want to see Vanity Fair... sooo if that turns out good then I might reconsider her. But its just a rumor so who knows... thats cool though, OOTP is pretty far away though, but I still can't wait!!
-Liz-
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 8:18 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8909
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
It interesting idea. I don't know the individual. However, I am not surprised that they want to move forward soon on Book 5. The kids are getting older. It will still be an issue for book 5. Books 6 or 7 the change in age will be less apparent.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 8:26 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
The director of the first two films was great. I forget his name though. Its always great to try new things and whoever directs the 5 film will probably do a good job.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 8:28 PM EST
The Nothering Princess
Points: 2930
SarahDarling says:
Whoever does end up directing Order needs to understand the book entirely! I don't want it to be bright and cheerful like Clombus directs! It has to be very dark and full of emotion!!
~*~Sarah~*~
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 8:33 PM EST
The Nothering Princess
Points: 2930
SarahDarling says:
Sorry for the double post! I just wanted to say that I also think that we will be able to see a great form of fliming when Vanity Fair hits theaters! She directed that as well and I'm already excited!!
~*~Sarah~*~
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 8:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1397
Annacy says:
Shouldn't they finish the forth film befor jumping up for the fifth? If she is chosen the all my luck sent her way
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 8:51 PM EST
Student
Points: 212
TomFeltonsLady005 says:
I wish that they got Alfronso back!!!!!!!! But if Mike Newell or whoever is the new director is better then they should work together.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 9:20 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 391
sliver_arrows_~.^ says:
I really don't care who ever directs the film.
But they better not cut anything good and they must have execllent graphics.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 9:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 556
hpbri says:
Never heard of her (or is it a he?). If she does direct OoP it better be good!
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 9:28 PM EST
Squib
Points: 125
SPhinX cHIcK says:
WOW... they have a new director almost every movie (except 1 & 2)
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 9:30 PM EST
Mage of Celestial Melody
Points: 3324
Telos says:
I wonder if they are going to butcher book 5, it is the longest book....and i heard they are not putting alot in book 4 so i don't know it better be a good director either way. I hated Chris Columbus...he made it so suger coated and too bright the production was bad. PoA look gorgeous.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 9:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 818
ElizabethRG says:
Hmmmm.. oh so many directors.. I kinda wish they stuck with one the whole time. Not that I didn't like the Prisoner of Azkaban, cause it's my favorite so far, but it was so different compared to the first two movies... so I just don't want them all to be so different. I hope Rupert and Dan is in all the rest, along with Emma, Tom, and everyone else!
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 9:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 832
latinabloomlova says:
I seriously think this is a rumor. The filming for GoF just started recently, so I seriously doubt they have even begun writing the script for OotP. Whatever happened to "one film at a time"?
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 9:51 PM EST
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