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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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Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe 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 really did like the whole spew thing. it was funny
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 6:00 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 301
DiamondDust718 says:
I'm a little disappointed but I guess I understand the circumstances. If JK is okay with it then I am too. Still can't wait for GOF!
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 6:04 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
I really don't mind at all that we have lost the whole S.P.E.W. thing from the movie. It is pretty funny how Hermione drags it into the ground, but that can get a bit tiresome after a while.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 6:05 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 323
Who, Me? says:
I guess if Ms. Rowling is ok with it, I can be too. I'm going to miss Dobby though.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 6:23 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 418
Tonks85 says:
Well, I wonder now since we can safely say that the whole SPEW, Winky thing has no big role in the over all plot...does anyone think we can rule Dobby out has the half-blood prince, cause I know some people we saying maybe it was him. I don't personally think he is but just throwing that out there for thought.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 6:46 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 418
Tonks85 says:
oh, yeah don't mean to double post but i just had to tell you chogiiiirl I LOVE your pic where did you get it? I love that movie!
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 6:47 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
hpff_#1 says:
how much in the boo was there abou the spew thing anyway? It's better to take that part out than something important like they did with azkaban. Not once did they mention who the mauraders were
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 7:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1383
Lily's Eyes says:
Well... that's okay. I wasn't that crazy about the whole "SPEW" story line anyway. And I guess there are ways of working around Harry losing his wand at the quidditch tournament. They could just find it on the ground after Barty Crouch sends up the dark mark. If Jo's happy, great.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 7:02 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 22
CrystalFire says:
Why do they have to take the good parts out? I mean i know if they did not take anything out then it wil be a very Loooong movie but still it would be funny to see Hermione talk about S.P.E.W. Oh well at least they wont take to ball or the tast out.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 7:06 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 57
Vikki0lvsrg says:
I dont like the fact that they are cutting parts from the book out. THe book was Sooooooooo Great! It isnt very smart how they cut the Winky and Dobby part out. Just like Bloody Brilliant Dani said what are they gonna do about how harrys wand got stolen?
I think it would be funny also if they just had random SPEW pins on people. Sometimes its just funnier for people who read the books.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 7:14 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2682
hplovergurl says:
Eh the SPEW thing wasn't that big of a deal, so it doesn't really bother me, but I have to agree with Vikki0lvsrg, it would be pretty funny if they put random SPEW pins on people.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 7:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
I read that because my aunt saw it. I really can't wait for the movie to come out!!
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 7:50 PM EST
Squib
Points: 148
abyscalkapostrophe_x says:
NO SPEW?!?! YOU KIDDING ME?! That's so crazy. This movie BETTER be worth every stinking penny!!
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 7:51 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 338
Grandson of Dumbledore says:
We couldn't expect much else, could we? I mean, the book is massive - did anyone really want to be sitting in a movie theatre for 11 hours? I heard rumours once that it would be a 4 hour movie with an intermission but even that would be ridiculous. The true joy of Harry Potter comes from reading the books and imagining everything yourself. That's what I think.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 7:58 PM EST
Student
Points: 235
Celedora says:
I almost wish they would quit giving us more information about the GoF movie. It's making me less and less patient about seeing the new movie, and in turn, the new book. I don't like all the anticipation. :)
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 8:03 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 57
Vikki0lvsrg says:
I really wish they would show all the parts of the movie as they are in the movie. Does anyone agree with me? THey should put Spew badges on random people just to give us some laughs
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 8:10 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 15
Missy_girl_4000 says:
I think that S.P.E.W isnt really an important in the movie. And room for the more exciting things, like the graveyard and with the goblet. It would be really awasome to see the movie. I cant wait for the movie or the book to come out. I really hope that they hurry up and get all the final things done.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 8:16 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 12
IwannaBEaHUFFLEPUFF says:
NO.... this dissapoints me, because i Dobby and the other elf are the coolest..!!!! Thought the Spew isnt a big deal, they should just put up some flyers on parts of the school, so u can see it in the background at least....Just my opinion though...Wont be a BIG deal though...
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 8:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 818
ElizabethRG says:
I hate that they're not showing SPEW!!! I think it's such an important part.... oh well. I think that if it was wicked long then they'd make a lot of money anyway so they should just do it. Ohhhhh well.At least they're including the Quittich World Cup and stuff like that! We'll see how good it is when it comes out :-D! I'm sure it will be a 5 star movie!
P.S. HAVEN'T POSTED IN SUCH A LONG TIME-- MY COMPUTER BROKE, IT'S FIXED NOW THOUGH~!!
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 8:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 862
Teneil_Bonnie says:
What has to be done, has to be done. I'm just glad there making the film in the first place.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 8:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1217
mahaliah says:
I can't say anything until the movie comes out and I see it. But I do understand all the cutting. It is necessary because film is not the same as a book. In my opinion As a filmmaker, if they have the pith of the book and convery it, then they have done their job well.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 8:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 741
Auror Tonks says:
When was there a trophy room in the books? I'm not comprehending this... unless it holds the Goblet of Fire, then I have absoultely... Wait! unless it is relevant in the future...
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 8:52 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 95
i_luv_Ron says:
Too bad they didn't add some of the SPEW issue. I thought the whole thing was funny.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 8:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1516
Firenze@yahoo says:
No spew? That's too bad. I get a kick of the side plots. I hope it doens't take away from the movie . . . .?
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 9:02 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 65
ponsy says:
I wouldn't mind either. As long as the main story is there, that's hwat's matters.
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 9:04 PM EST
Prime Hunter
Points: 4334
Orbster says:
I love news about these things!!
Posted Mar 1, 2005 at 9:07 PM EST
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