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FEBRUARY 28, 2005 at 7:47 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Sci-fi.com via Yahoo! News
that they had to trim the 700-plus-page book by following a simple principle: "Anything that doesn't really relate to Harry and Harry's journey is less relevant."
One example: The film will not deal with the subplot involving Winky and Dobby, two house elves, and the issue of SPEW.
According to Heyman:
It's Hermione's issue. Not to say Hermione's [not important]. Hermione's a vitally important character. But you have to make some choices. ... One piece of information ... we've put into another character, which feels perfectly organic [and] works. ... The story works perfectly without [the elf story]. And we consulted with Jo [Potter author J.K. Rowling] about it, and she was fine [with it].
Other things that we can expect to see in the movie:
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Queen of Posts, H.W.C.
Points: 6780
dingbat1 says:
That isn't so bad. It seems we will be seeing the pensieve scene because we have forfeited the Spew storyline, which is funny but as was said, not relevant to the central plot.I'm so excited about this movie, it seems to be going the right direction!!! November isn't that far off!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 7:54 AM EST
Squib
Points: 193
Eirene says:
Yes! More room for other stuff! xD
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 7:56 AM EST
Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
Well, I'm not suprised that they would cut out the elf liberation, it wasn't put in any of the other films either. But I am wondering how are they going to handle the point when Winky loses Crouch at the tournament and so worth.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 7:59 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1079
Invisible Touch says:
As long as Jo is ok with it, I'm too!!!
and it's true that a 700-page-book must be cut somewhere, and i can read the complete story in jo's wonderful books!!!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:01 AM EST
Student
Points: 218
i<3malfoy says:
This is good because it isnt a vital part of the story and if they put that part in they would have to cut something else out which is more important!!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:10 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
It's good that were getting the penseive scene. The SPEW scenes aren't that important anyway. It would be a nice touch for some of the students to wear a SPEW badge though. It would be like an in-joke for all of us who have read the books.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:20 AM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
It's sad that Dobby will not be in the new movie, but I can understand why.
It's okay, i guess...
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:33 AM EST
Witch
Points: 843
cauldron_cakes 17 says:
if JKR says it's alright...it's alright...
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:41 AM EST
St. Mungo's Mental Patient
Points: 41834
Phil_ says:
We always knew there would be lots of bits cut, aspecially with this book, so much happens, and there is no way you can fit it into even a 3hour film, i mean i personally along with most avid HP fans would happily sit through a 5 hour (or more) film, but this is not practical, and hence much of the lesser story has to be removed...though it is still very sad to hear...
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:43 AM EST
Witch
Points: 756
MeerzBeerz says:
Still the spew story line does get bigger as the story goes along, but i suppose if its up to them there is not much we can do about it. I quite like dobby, it'll be niuce to see a glimpse of him. This movie better win the oscar next year then!!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:43 AM EST
Witch
Points: 604
Lady Luna says:
cool, good. It doesn't add to the plot anyway, and atleast they are not cutting out a vital scene, such as the third task.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:46 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
Well we knew we would have to sacrifice some things, but i hope we still see dobby because he is the one that gives harry the gillyweed. I think the movie will still be really good, cant wait until november!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 9:06 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2166
Dilian says:
This is well stupid!!! they are cutting everything!!! is getting pathetic, well end up without a film that doesnt have anything to do with the books! first Mrs Weasley and then this!!! whats next??? taking Harry because he appears too much???
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 9:15 AM EST
Vampire
Points: 2940
Dansgirl34 says:
Well thats okay.
It would have been cool to see hermione talk about spew. I thought it was funny.
As long as the movie is good, Im ok.!!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 9:16 AM EST
Student
Points: 242
Max the alpaca says:
I am i little disapointed about spew but I just can't wait to see the cup the flying, the lepricans and of course the vila.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 9:17 AM EST
Duchess of Dork
Points: 6749
Mama.Lala says:
Wow, I like the stuff that's going in the movie. That's cool, I totally understand them cutting things that aren't that important. Everything sounds great, can't wait.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 9:32 AM EST
Witch
Points: 606
PolarisPrewett says:
I suppose they have to cut it down a bit, we'd be in the theater for weeks otherwise, but SPEW is a huge insight into Hermiones character, maybe they should release an extended DVD
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 9:35 AM EST
Witch
Points: 605
Blackbird says:
Well, it's OK, we already know that the story could never be told as it is in only one movie... We will always have the books whenever we want to have the total story
^_^
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 9:37 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 482
HP4Evr says:
The film will not deal with the subplot involving Winky and Dobby, two house elves, and the issue of SPEW.
But SPEW was supposed to be funny!!!
But, really, its a shame they have to cut the fireplace scene. That was supposed to also be hilarious. Oh well, I guess the movie wont be funny...
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 9:41 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9047
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Very interesting insight. It appears that one will be able to use the film as a guide as to what may be important to the future stories. Thus, it may provide some clues for Book 7. Book 6 won't be helped, since it will be out before the movie.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 9:43 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1372
Scarysecrets says:
Thank goodness for no spew!! That stuff always annoyed me, it just made Hermoine whiney anyway! So far the movie is still great for me, YAY!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 9:46 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 364
penguin animagus says:
Poor Hermione! That's one of her major story lines! I can see it's not hugely important to the plot, but Harry needs to find out somehow that Dobby is working at Hogwarts (the lake challenge springs to mind...)
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 9:55 AM EST
Witch
Points: 508
SiriusAboutHp says:
Not that I'm not disappointed about SPEW being cut out. But I kind of expected it would be. It just sucks because I always loved the SPEW plotline.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 9:58 AM EST
Witch
Points: 577
Smeltings_Boy says:
Can't wait for GOF, but i wish i were still longer.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:02 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 485
SallyMcTavish says:
"One piece of information ... we've put into another character, which feels perfectly organic [and] works." Wow. I wonder who or what it is?
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:03 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2773
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
I think we are all going to have to wait and see the movie. It is really easy to complain about what has been cut. But the movie has to meet the time constraints. And it is all about Harry. If Jo is happy with what has been cut then we all need to sit back and wait.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:07 AM EST
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