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NOVEMBER 22, 2004 at 8:11 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Various
Alfonso Cuarón, director of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was quoted at the recent DVD launch party as saying that he would love to come back to director another Harry Potter.
From The Leaky Cauldron
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Later on if I could I would love to come back and work on another Harry Potter film. It's a gift, it's a gift. It was one of the best years of my life, doing this film.
A reporter then asked him about his experience working with children:
I don't think they would appreciate you calling them children! They are teenagers, they are young adults, maybe. It's fantastic. They're amazing. It's an amazing group of actors. At this point they are such experienced actors, they are ... interacting with some of the best actors in life.
And on another note Variety is reporting that Cuarón has signed a three-year, first-look production deal with Warner Brothers.
Jeff Robinov from Warner Bros. had this to say:
We had a wonderful experience with Alfonso on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and have been long-time admirers of his work. His deal will give us the opportunity to collaborate with Alfonso on movies that make the most of his artistry and vision and continue to offer him the mainstream worldwide audiences that our studio provides so successfully.
Does that mean we can hope to see Alfonso directing another Potter movie in the near future?
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Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4424
PowerGranger says:
I agree with Phoenix Feather - the movies are adaptations of the books; someone else's vision of the story. I loved Cuaron's vision for PoA. It would be impossible for anyone to create a version that would satisfy everyone. I really liked how Cuaron didn't try to do that. (Still, I think WB will agree that the movie was well-received.) I have long thought it would be awesome for Cuaron to return for OotP, which I think has a similar (dark) tone to PoA, but from the sound of it, that's probably not in the works. Since HBP and #7 will probably be even more dark, he would probably be great for either. I'd love to see him take another one on.
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 4:38 PM EST
St. Mungo's Mental Patient
Points: 41738
Phil_ says:
That is cool, i did thinkhe had a better feel for the books and expressed it better in the film, to bad the scrit and story board for the film were so bad...
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 4:41 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5273
GodricsGirl says:
I want Christopher Columbus back!
I want my Harry movies to follow the books more closely and I don't particularly want the characters to look like they just walked out of a Nirvana concert.
I really liked POA on its on footing, but as far as the movies are concerned, COS has been the best adaptation so far.
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 4:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 684
Malakite says:
I hate to say it, but I didn't like the third movie nearly as much as the first two - and it was because they did not follow the book very closely like GodricsGirl mentioned. I don't know how much of that was Curon's "fault," so I reserve judgement on that aspect. But as for the acting and the nuances of the acting, I think Curon did okay. I think he could do some wonderful things, since he is obviously talented, and yet, I also wouldn't care if he DID direct another Harry Potter movie, as long as HE doesn't cut stuff out.....
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 4:57 PM EST
Student
Points: 271
lost-in-hogwarts says:
Hey this is great news..I just hope that any Harry Potter movie he does does not turn out tobe a carbon copy (style wise) of PoA.
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 5:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 701
yuko says:
It would be great ! I saw the movie on dvd a couple of days ago , and it is even better than on screen.
the director would be perfect to handle and show what Harry goes through in book 5.
Now something to tease you: if looks could kill, both Cùaron and Kloves would be dead by now, you will see what i mean, when you see the interviews...
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 5:03 PM EST
Ron's Love Advisor
Points: 5888
~Sarah~ says:
I hope he does. I loved the POA. Only one more day!! I'm so excited. Alfonso really did do a good jop, sure he left alot out, but I loved it anyway. He just has this directing style about him that I think is great for the hp films.
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 5:23 PM EST
Witch
Points: 642
harrystwin2003 says:
He is a dramatic kind of guy, so I guess since the books get more and more darker, it would be a nice touch. I personally thought POA was a great movie, however compared to the movie, it wasn't the best it could have been. I love the work Alfonso has done though, don't get me wrong, I just think his look on POA wasn't the best.
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 5:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 790
The Flying Ford Anglia says:
I hope he comes back. I think he did a fantastic job with POA.
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 5:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 704
Half Blood Veela says:
i would like to see Chris Colombus come back.
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 5:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 696
quidditch_seeker says:
That would be amazing. He did an incredible job w/PoA. I would love it if he would do another one.
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 5:36 PM EST
The Quibbler Poet
Points: 7054
.:Wicked T:. says:
Hey it would be nice to have Alfonso back he did a really
good job for the 3rd movie so I hope he comes back yay...
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 5:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Woodfan says:
Noooo, no more Alfonso. I want Christopher to come back :(
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 5:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
Yes, well Im not a huge fan of Cuarón myslelf.- BUT- I thought POA was alright. it;s done now & there's nothing the unsatisfied fans can do. so I am really looking forward to the GoF movie & the last 2 books :D
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 5:54 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
I know it must be a ton of work but how could anyone not want to direct a Harry Potter film. I mean really its Harry Potter. It would be great if he did the 5th movie.
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 6:11 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1159
Ron friend says:
Yay i am super happy now! I think POA turned out so much better than the first two movies! Hopefully, he will direct more HP movies!!
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 6:18 PM EST
Celebrity Stalker
Points: 5612
Roni <3 says:
I don't think I'd mind him comming back to do another Potter film but I don't think he did a great job on PoA. So if he did come back for another shot then I'd hope he'd try and improve on what he did last time.
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 6:23 PM EST
Lady of Delusions
Points: 3815
Stargaze3 says:
I hope he does OotP. He really made POA a darker movie than the others and I also dont like the idea of them changing directors every few movies.
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 6:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1524
Doctor Elect says:
I don't think he was any worse than columbus. People just complain about it because they saw columbus first. He was just as accurate as columbus.
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 6:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1524
Doctor Elect says:
Plus it is much harder to traslate into film than the first two because there is more talk and events that you could spend 5 hours on. I hope one day they turn the books into a mini-series so they can spend alot of tim on each book.
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 6:29 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 525
Dementors Shadow says:
Yay thats awsome news! He did such a WAY better job with harry potter than chris columbus did. yipee!
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 7:24 PM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
Oh gosh, I really do hope that he comes back for another Harry Potter movie. As I have said a thousand times before, Prisoner of Azkaban is my favorite movie, and Alfonso did a great job!
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 7:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 685
DANADDICT89 says:
THAT WOULD BE AMAZING! I loved him and the way he directed POA was awesome. The only thing that I didn't like was the fact that they cut too much, other than that, it was GREAT. I liked him WAY better than Chris, I don't care what you people will say to that. Go Alfonso!
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 7:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1217
mahaliah says:
That would be so awesome. I totally want him to come back. He did such an amzing job on POA. He's the best director for these movies. He has to do it. He alone can make these movies great. (ok. i might be exaggerating a bit, but i'm a total fan of his. i loved y tu mama tambien. he has an amazing vision)Ronald_Weasley, I totally didn't appreciate your comment. To use the word screw if too harsh of a word. He has proven many times that he is a good director. And if he "screwed" up like you said, then why did POA make so much in the box office and got excellent reviews?
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 7:54 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 408
miss potter says:
Great I'd love him to come back to the Potter movies! i don't think i knew or seen any of his films before...he sure did a excellent job with POA...HeHe thats funny that Alfanso said not to call the actors kids anymore! kool we will be seeign more of him Wb movies...
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 8:07 PM EST
Ethereal Fairy
Points: 3077
harrypotterfreak_4life says:
Wow that is great I am a big fan of his and I think the PoA movie is the best so far. I think he stayed true to the spirit of the book instead of just photocopying it.
Posted Nov 22, 2004 at 8:10 PM EST
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