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DECEMBER 31, 2004 at 8:31 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
The current issue of Premiere magazine has published the first picture we’ve seen of Miranda Richardson
in costume as Rita Skeeter from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire which is currently filming.
According to the article courtesy of MuggleNet:
Another year at Hogwarts, another director charge. As the first Englishman to direct a Potter flick, Mike Newell brings his own school days to bear as Harry faces not only his own fire-breathing dragons in the Triwizard Tournament but also his greatest challenge yet - the resurrection of Voldemort.
"This story is about the return of the being of evil," says Newell. "Harry is the vital ingredient for the potion which will bring Voldemort back." Like He-Who-Must Not-Be-Named, Daily Prophet hack Rita Skeeter makes her first appearance in this fourth installment of the series.
"She's completely brash and completely hateful," says Richardson, who likens Skeeter to 1930s gossip queen Hedda Hopper. "She's written the deal before she even gets there, really."
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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1392
SiriusFan says:
What a great article and pics. When I first heard Miranda was playing Rita I knew it was a perfect match of actor to character. I can't wait to see her portrayl in GoF. Thanks for the great info!
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 8:33 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3345
Frito says:
I can't wait to see Goblet of Fire. Miranda Richarson is a great choice for Rita Skeeter. Great Article. Yay!! More news for Goblet of Fire. Can't wait.......
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 8:36 PM EST
Mrs. Felton
Points: 4672
Lady Narcissa says:
OH MY GOD I absolutley love that picture I am it is so good! I mean I did picture Rita a little differnly but that is okay.....
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 8:37 PM EST
Student
Points: 221
obliviator_00 says:
Wow, great choice on miranda for playing rita skeeter. Perfect match! I can't wait to see her in GoF
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 8:38 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 339
Mrs.Malfoy_BLack says:
She is so great! I love the hair and the pose is so like snobbish and......rita-ish! that was a great picture and there´s harry and hermione in the back looking liek they are suffering half to death! by the way- happy new year to all! mayb the new year bring ya´ll lots of peace, joy, happiness and HARRY POTTER!!!!!
ACCIO JULY 16!!!!
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 8:41 PM EST
Parselmouth
Points: 29083
Thestral Eyes says:
Finaly some new news since christmas! yay! new year presnet! *laughs*
*looks at the photo*
ooh! perfect! :D Just how i imagined rita! She looks so fake :D great! Cant wait to see her in action, hopefully her acting of the part is as good as her looks for the part :)
another note..i see harry and hermione arent in robes again, more muggle clothing all the time. Emmas polo neck jumper looks like shes got a neck collar on :/ hmm, robes would have ben nice to see.
Still, back to the point, great casting discision! *claps*
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 8:43 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 329
RMG says:
Woohoo, an update! Thats a wicked article and awesome pics. I don't know why, but that is not how I imagined Rita Skeeter looking AT ALL. But hey, its good.
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 8:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 945
The World Is My Own says:
Not how i imagined her at all!
This is how i imagined her:
More a dark red head, which was pulled tightly into a bun, with curls down the back, making her look very flamboyent. Also, her face, well, not as glamourous looking - maybe a bit tired, a bit scruffy, owing to her job and her nature.
She looks too prim and proper. Plus way too reserved!
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 8:43 PM EST
Points: 15101
xeon says:
Actually, thats not bad, she really does fit the spot.
Now...all we need are Mad-Eye, and Voldemort, then Cedric, and Fleur and Vickor, those should be the new characters right?
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 8:48 PM EST
Vader's Veela
Points: 3858
seekerfan says:
Not a bad Rita Skeeter, but I pictured looking a bit more harsh and more masculine. Miranda Richardson is a fabulous actress though, so I'm sure she'll really bring the character to life.
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 8:53 PM EST
Points: 1450
Gopotter2004 says:
Oh! Rita as a bleached blond! Clever, just somehow I never imagined it... I think it fits! Cheers!
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 8:56 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 20
Hufflepuff Princess says:
Wow, thata really cool! Im glad they are getting the movie
done so fast. That funny, beach bonde hair...hehe.
~*NiK*~
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 9:00 PM EST
Ethereal Fairy
Points: 3077
harrypotterfreak_4life says:
Yay more GoF pics can't wait to see the movie. I bet its gonna be awsome. Oh well till November 18th.
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 9:01 PM EST
Student
Points: 227
ObsessedFan says:
Everyone seems to have different interpretations of what Rita Skeeter looks like. But to me, Miranda looks perfect in her part.
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 9:04 PM EST
Squib
Points: 159
moonys_missus says:
Wow! She looks amazing! A lot classier than how I imagined Rita, but still very good!
Can't wait!
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 9:05 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1024
OtterPotter says:
WOW! You can't even imagine how I hate Rita... But to tell you the truth, she looks way better than I thought she would. I can't wait to see that movie. By the way, Happy New Year everyone!!!!
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 9:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 874
Together Forever, H/Hr... says:
Well thats really surprising... I thought she'd have different glasses but It all fits. Its kind of cool to see her in costume! I wonder what her Animagius will look like?
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 9:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 657
siriusluv says:
She looks good. I never pictured Rita Skeeter as a blond, for some reason I pictured her with brown hair with fake looking red highlights. Oh well maybe they let me direct one, there's plenty of movies left.
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 9:18 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
Well, that's not how I pictured her, but I suppose it's impossible to get someone who looks like a Rita Skeeter...
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 9:20 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1881
DarkPhoenixRising says:
That is a pretty cool picture... She is a great actress, I think she's fabulous for that part.
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 9:21 PM EST
True Gryffie
Points: 2581
Harry_Potter_Lover says:
That picture is really good! She looks like the evil one who will scrap all the information that she can! haha!
~*~Grand Poobah~*~
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 9:22 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 374
grrr_sirius* says:
YAY
i really didnt like rita skeeter in the book and its great to see that there putting her in GOF!!!
cant wait to see her *cringe*
sirius rocks...... :)
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 9:22 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 864
emmasboy4ever says:
Ah kool..thats great..we need more ideas on how to make the hp movies better.kool..i miss u emma.....
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 9:25 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 443
Terri6589 says:
I think that she is too pretty to be rita at a tad to old looking if you ask me but yea more gof pics are always good :).
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 9:25 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2046
Lisa Diggory says:
Great Article! It hink she is going to be a great rita skeeter! I cant wait for the movie to com out. any news is great news! I love hearing more and more about the movie! I am sooo excited for the movie :-) Great pictures too. shes what I thought she would look like!
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 9:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1856
Rupert Baby says:
Oh my God! She was in Phantom of the Opera, which is excellent i think you should all go and see it and if its not in theatres where you live well that is sad. She will be really good im sure, i cant wait to see it and did anyone else notice that on Yahoo movies Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is the #1 film of 2004!!! Yipee
Posted Dec 31, 2004 at 9:31 PM EST
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