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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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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
Witch
Points: 775
char* says:
Oh that sucks! I wanted to see the SPEW stuff! But I'm excited to see the movie anyways.. Thanks for posting the updated info on the movie!
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 1:01 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 475
Slimdoze3316 says:
I think that Spew should definitley be in the movie. Along with Winky and Dobby. They play huge roles in the story, winky with harrys wand, and Dobby helping Harry with the second task. I just hope that they dont make the movie completley different from the book. But then again if jkr has said it was ok, then it is probably going to be fine.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 1:35 AM EST
Witch
Points: 570
ginnypotter2004 says:
Thats ok because personally i don't really like Dobby and the whole SPEW issue (no offense anyone) but i can't wait to see the quidditch world cup and the trophy room it is going to be awesome.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 2:58 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 484
Severin says:
I understand that, some had to go.
It will be interesting to see how they explain how Harry gets the gillyweed, though.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 3:03 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1508
Cute Petil says:
What!! No S.P.E.W?? Ahh i was really looking forward to that, oh well, if it isn't in GOF it must'nt have much importance for future books unless they introduce it in OoTP?? Im glad that their not cutting the Quiddich world cup, im really looking forward to watching that!!
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 3:05 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3277
merri maven says:
Well, we all expected that their were going to be a lot cut out from the text. I liked the SPEW story, but I don't think that it was the main plot of the text.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 3:20 AM EST
Magical Experimentalist
Points: 6699
Preet says:
Not a very bad news. Hope they dont cut out all the scenes in the movie. I'm glad JKR is not doing this to a literral point. But i think it will be the best movie in the series.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 3:40 AM EST
Points: 241
tomriddle says:
it's understandable that things have to be cut from a 700 page book to make a 2 and a half hour movie - but my question is - WHY make a two and a half hour movie?!?! I think i speak for 90% of the fans out here when i say that we'd more than happily sit through a longer film than that - we did for Lord of the Rings!
Obviously it's too late to do anything about it now - but maybe the producers should have considered that people are willing to sit through three hours of film.... Ah Well
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 4:09 AM EST
Witch
Points: 585
MagicAliSomniac says:
Don't hate me. I was secretly hoping SPEW would be cut. I love how Hermione acts in 4 and all, but seeing it on screen would be so overkill and tedious. And the info coming from another character, i believe relates to something the house-elves tell us (gillyweed, perhaps?), not something having to do with Hermy.
Are the house-elves going to appear at all? I can easily see winky being cut... at QWC the MOM or Mr. Weasly would just have to ask why crouch wasnt in his seat. Hmmm... would save some CG money...
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 5:22 AM EST
Witch
Points: 537
em_watson_rox_on says:
SPEW wasn't a major sacrifice obviously. it's just extra stuff. they probably wouldn't even have it in a three hr movie. what's the trial chamber and the trophy room have to do with anything?
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 6:15 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1685
Draco <3 Me says:
Even though SPEW isnt a major part in the whole tory line, I too am worried about what they are going to do about the whole winky-crouch-voldie follower thing! Im also confused about what Jencameby said when they said that the elf liberation wasnt put in any of the other films! How could it have been when it only came into effect in GoF?
As it has been said with the cut of the SPEW storyline - there is more room for more important things ie: Dan, Tom and Rupert! heh heh
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 7:08 AM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
Well a trimmed down version may be alright with her but i want the FULL book made into a FULL length movie.
so far all 3 movies have left stuff out.
i know they cant put EVERYTHING in it but...
AH well those scenes are going to be awesome in the movie!!
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 7:21 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2093
rregan says:
I really dont mind, actually that was probably my least favourite part of the book. I was glad when I find out, and Jo's fine with that so, I don't think its going to adjust the movie to much.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 7:22 AM EST
Ginny's Twin
Points: 3764
~Marie Antoinette~ says:
I would have loved to see S.P.E.W but I understand the cuts. I can't wait to see the scenes that were mentioned.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 8:07 AM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Slave
Points: 9375
Rados says:
That makes me look forward to seeing the finished product! But I forgot... why do they need the faux marble courtroom?
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 8:33 AM EST
Witch
Points: 947
Perry Hotter says:
Rados
It's for the Pensive scene. When Harry travels in it to see Crouch Jr. and Bagman and them all be put to trial. At least I think. It could be in the fifth book, but more than likely its in GOF.
Well anyways
GAHH I CANT WAIT
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 8:48 AM EST
Auror
Points: 7434
More like me says:
If it's ok with JKR, then I'm happy.
I'm looking forward to seeing the Weasleys tent.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 9:00 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 418
amazed3in1 says:
well i wish that they could include it all...it would be a REALLY long movie, but i would watch it all! I do however understand their reasoning, and if JKR is fine with it, who am i to argue.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 9:21 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Yeah thats ok that there is no S.P.E.W The whole thing is not that important and was a little annoying in the books anyways. I wont miss it.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 9:31 AM EST
Witch
Points: 878
Amara Nevena Malfoy says:
Awww, I was hoping for a little SPEW in the movie. I think it would have lightened things up just a little.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 9:56 AM EST
Princess of the Heliopaths
Points: 5276
Ginny Weasly says:
Ya i guess they would have to do that. peter jackson said that when he was editing the lord of the rings...anything that didn't involve the main character...frodo, was cut. so i guess this makes sence too. i cant wait to see the movie!
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 10:12 AM EST
LV Most Loyal DE
Points: 11454
Sinjin Of Montecore says:
It is true it has nothing to do with the real plot that the movies are based on, and if JKR is cool with enough said.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 10:36 AM EST
Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
Harry's Honey-Hermione's plight to free the house elves from there slavery actually started in the CoS with the introduction of Dobby' this is when Hermione realized their was a problem she was concerned about, and they didn't put that in the film.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 10:58 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 9
luvya says:
I think this looks good!! Can't wait to see the quidditch world cup!!!
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 12:30 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 9
luvya says:
Also I want to see how they do the triwizard tournament, oh and you know how Harry is very moody and scary in a way in the 5th book I want to see if they act that out in the film. I am a bit annoyed about them cutting bits of but if J.K likes it, its got to be good!!
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 12:39 PM EST
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