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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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Auror
Points: 2767
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
The Girl Who Lived
Points: 4219
Tacha says:
If it's ok with Jk then I'm a bit reassured that the movie will turn out ok. Still a bit worried though, it's my favourite book and I hope the movie will become my favourite as well.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:15 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 352
GryffindorHeiress says:
It's okay. If Jo is okay with it then it's fine. They have to cut some scenes , you know ,because they can't make the movie very long. But so what, even if they are cutting it some scenes, GOF still is going to rock and I'm sure it will be the best movie of the year!!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:17 AM EST
Legilimens
Points: 3013
Extendable Ears says:
David Heyman is right of course -- not everything can be fit in in a 2.5 hour film. I can hear the complaints from fans already. The trimmed down plot that was Harry-focused seemed to be a major issue of dislike for many fans. I personally think it's the best way to approach the adaptation of a story with so many layers and details.
And if Jo is in fact fine with a trimmed version of her story as the headline suggests, I think we ought to be happy with it as well. It's her baby after all and she has the ultimate judgement.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:17 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
.:harrylover:. says:
Thats kinda strange!! It's not relevant in the harry story, however i still think it's a minor vital part of the book.I mean SPEW is somthing that bugs Harry and Ron. The Dobby thing is kinda dum too, many people liked the house elf in the second movie very good, i hope they only mean that it's winkys drinking problem their reffering too, because Dobby gives Harry the gillyweed he just have too be in, unless they have put somone else in too that job. But i understand that they cant fit evrything tough...
I'm really looking forward too se the cemetary thging, i hope they made it look foggy and stuff,(creepy)
o amn i'm looking forward to november(and july 16.!!)
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:25 AM EST
Vader's Veela
Points: 3858
seekerfan says:
SPEW is not that important anyway. Of course, it does somewhat relate to OoTP, but that can be addressed in the next film. Glad that they have priorities in order.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:29 AM EST
Witch
Points: 734
SiriuslyWarped says:
ok I can accept them not putting the house elves in but to not have Percy Weasley in this movie I think is ignoring a huge proportion of the plot. But I suppose it can't be helped really, we all knew they would be cutting alot from the remaining books, they'll probably pare OoTP down to an hour and a half at this rate!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:33 AM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23477
KT Lady says:
Well it's kind of sad that they nixed SPEW and Dobby and Winky from the movie, but at least some of my favorite scenes will be included. As long as they don't screw up the Tournament and the Cemetary sequences, I'll be happy. :D
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:34 AM EST
Ravies Flying Instructor
Points: 3161
love2fly says:
If it has to happen it has to happen. At least the books can still capture the imagination of its readers. I just hope not to much was cut it would be a shame to see GoF slashed behind recongision.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:38 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 373
NarfNa says:
I understand, but I still don't like it.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:38 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2315
Ovlac says:
I don´t like too. Right now i´m reading again the 4th book, and the elfs´storie it´s great. Why don´t they make two movies of each book?
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:40 AM EST
Witch
Points: 560
TheBabblingHousewife says:
Crouch's thing with his son can be included without involving the elves much.
I just really hope they have a lot of the twin's joke stuff in there. Just to throw us off here in there in the middle of all the seriousness.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:43 AM EST
Headless Hunt Captain
Points: 2887
Dark_Wizard_Chaser says:
I find the SPEW thing annoying anyway so it really doesn't matter to me.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:50 AM EST
Professor of Seanology
Points: 5282
Dr. Nicole says:
I guess it is okay that the SPEW sequence was cut out of the movie. It doesn't really pertain to Harry's journal like the article said. At least Mrs. Rowling was okay with the decision. I can't wait for the movie.
~Nicole
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:51 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 864
emmasboy4ever says:
WEll i guess its Okay if they edited that scene out..as long as they have scenes of Emma..then its ok with me...and plus if Jo said if its ok then its okay with me...EMma ROcks....:P
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:54 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 58
Claudieko says:
So... no Spew, huh? I don't know what to think about it
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 10:59 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1140
Bex-L-Snape says:
That doesn't sound too bad. Maybe the film will help us to figure out what will happen the end. (Anything that was cut doesn't relate to Harry, so that will stop some rumors & theories!)
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:05 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 759
Aberforth12358 says:
There was absolutely no need to trim the story. Two movies would have worked even better.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:06 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2856
Oliver Wood is Fit says:
Well that's not eactly news, they were never going to fit 700pages without it being 7 hours long. Although I like it as a good sub plot it seems fair enough that the spew bit had to go, although I did always like the scene when they went down to the kitchens to get food!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:10 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 73
silverphoenix says:
I don't know... the SPEW thing was kinda annoying in the book. But it was a big part of hermione. I guess it doesn't have a lot to do with Harry. But, what about dobby? Are they gonna cut him??? Dobby is needed by Harry. So unless they completely change the way he finds out certain thing, then at least Dobby will be in it. I kinda like that little guy. I cant wait for this movie!!!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:25 AM EST
Witch
Points: 569
HP_Nutter says:
That seems reasonable. I think they've done a good job to add in the important points in the movie. The book is like 700 pgs long they have to cut it somehow.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:27 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2032
mgigs13 says:
If spew is gone, does that mean we will not see much of winky and dobby?
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:28 AM EST
Witch
Points: 849
Konkskäpp says:
It is sad, that in GoF, there aren´t Winky and Dobby! So sad. But GoF is awesome without them too. I just can´t wait, till I can see this movie!!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:32 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1058
polywolly says:
All three movies have strayed from the book a bit but, in my opinion, turned out quite nice. I'll put my faith in the JKR and the director. I'm sure it will be great!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:35 AM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
Aw... no SPEW :( I thought that that was going to be pretty important, and also with the Winky and Dobby business. But I guess if its not that important to the central plot, i am ok with it. As long as they don't cut anything too importnat out, Im ok with it. I understand. In 2 1/2 hours, you cant take in every single detail of a 700-pg book.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:38 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 616
Ganriki says:
I gues the is going to be great. spew was kinda silly and anoying so im not sad for it to go.*wondering how harry will get the gillyweed*
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:38 AM EST
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