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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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Prefect
Points: 350
Puffskein16 says:
I understand that they have to cut some of the book down. And if JKR says it's "fine," it should be fine. As long as the story does not go way off course, I'm fine with it too. It sounds great, I can't wait! Roll on November 18!
Rock on Dan!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1384
Mosag says:
It didn't say new character, it said another character. I think maybe they'll pass dobby's lines off to a minor character... like colin creevey. His character seems a lot like dobby. I think they'll do a great job on the movie no matter what they decide to cut. I will miss seeing Winky though.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 750
magna says:
to be honest- i didnt Like the whole SPEW thing. i couldnt wait til that part was over to get into the good stuff!! movie sounds terrific and i just cannot wait!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:04 PM EST
Student
Points: 236
HarryPotter_Fan14 says:
Thats really to bad i was looking forward to seeng that part. oh well maybe they will show deleted scenes in the DVD. i hope so.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:14 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
I knew something like this was coming. I just hope they don't make GoF a 2 hour film becaues that wouldn't be goodé
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 911
Ron'sBestGirl says:
I don't think cutting the house elf storyline is that bad, I just hope they keep the fight between Ron and Hermione about Krum. That was a huge part of the story about the Yule Ball and if they remove it, it just won't be the same.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:15 PM EST
Lady of Delusions
Points: 3816
Stargaze3 says:
I can understand why they want to cut that part of the book but I still don't like it when they cut out pieces.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:22 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 444
Dark_Soul says:
This just sucks... Maybe they are cutting Harry and Ron's fight they had in this book also... hope not.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1955
DanFan723 says:
Its said that they took off S.P.E.W. It was kinda funny. Oh wells, I agree with the students wearing the badges as an inside joke for all the fans!As for the Oscars..we still have 4 more chances! :D!! Oh no! I love the fight.. I totally forgot about that!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:40 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 542
Aristotle says:
Thats kinda stupid i mean who cares if its like a 5 hour
movie??????
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:44 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1463
LAURA? says:
I don't mind the fact that SPEW has been cut out. The film is about Harry not Hermione and I would rather that be cut out than something even more important. Also, If JKR is okay with the change, I am okay with it.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 8:52 PM EST
True Gryffie
Points: 2577
Harry_Potter_Lover says:
Well, it sounds like this will be an excellent movie! Better than POA(caps off)! I hope! haha! Cant wait!!!!!
~*~Grand Poobah~*~
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 9:22 PM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
Hmmm ... interesting. I'm glad that this article came before the movie comes out. I'm sad about SPEW though. :( I can't wait for Goblet of Fire to come out!
BTW ... I love your avatar dingbat1
:)
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 9:36 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
I'm not complaining. I think it's unreasonable to expect everything to be included. I'm bummed though abuot some things not being included, but only because I'm fond of those things, not because I think that the director is cheating the story somehow.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 9:52 PM EST
Squib
Points: 131
Tay Seeker says:
I'm depressed that they are cutting stuff out but I guess it has to be that way. I would love to see the entire books in movie form!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1614
hermy-ninny712 says:
I'm not expecting the movie to be anything like the book. I have come to that realization and I think it's helping me to get over the fact that they are cleaving the books into several little pieces. But it's a movie...so I'm okay with that. We'll just see what happens.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:49 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2185
Potterfan5 says:
I am okay with this, I kinda got irratated by the whole SPEW thing in the book, so I'm not gonna miss it in the movie, I wonder if this means that the house-elves won't play a vital role in the war...
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 832
latinabloomlova says:
That doesn't sound too bad. I mean it was only logical that they do some severe editing b/c GoF is really long. If Jo's alright with everything, i trust her judgement. Remember, she made the books, she knows what will work. Oh, btw, maybe this is a british term (i'm american you see, i need everything explained to me), but what is a "Trial Chamber"?
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:17 PM EST
Ethereal Fairy
Points: 3077
harrypotterfreak_4life says:
Well I'm glad that Jo understands that they can't be literal with the story. As to the what sticks thing is pretty good idea, like in PoA that they did that I thought that film was great so I'm sure I will love GoF.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:37 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 405
DracoLover says:
Its all good in my book. Nothing too important is cut out, and SPEW kinda made me mad, sos its cool with me. It'll still be a good movie, and no offence, but I really don't want to be in a theatre watching a movie for 5 hours or some other ridiculous number.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:40 PM EST
Wind Made Solid
Points: 2579
GryffindorGrad99 says:
Well it was to be expected that there would be some things cut since the book is so long. I guess as long as Jo is ok with it we all should be too! From the pictures we've seen so far I think the movie will be really great.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:40 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 339
ShannIAm3888 says:
I am so excited for the movie! I know they'll have to cut out a lot of the book, but I think this will be the best movie in the series yet!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:40 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 76
goc7788 says:
Well, I have to insist, I would prefer a longer movie, but including all the relevant and irelevant things, of course it will be an exellent film.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:45 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1159
Ron friend says:
Ahh i can't wait to see this movie! It's gonna be great. Im not to sad that the SPEW isnt going to be in there, i woudl rather have other stuff! Yay!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1542
Supreme Mugwump says:
Well that just tells us that Dobby and Winky don't play a vital role in the upcoming books. That means a lot of stuff will be cut out of the movie. Oh well nothing can be done about it.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 12:27 AM EST
Blink182's New Member
Points: 2876
Da_BombWiz says:
WEll it's sad to see SPEW go!!! But i guess he is right it does not matter to the story about SPEW!!!
WEll hope the movie is really good!!!
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 12:50 AM EST
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