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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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Witch
Points: 811
HermioneB says:
I'm alright with it as long as no [i]significant ron/hermione scenes are omitted... I don't know how I could cope! :)
Posted Mar 3, 2005 at 6:12 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1208
danradcliffelovr says:
No Winky and Dobby??!!! But I think that it is definitely relevant to the story. Dobby is the one that helps Harry in the 2nd task. But I guess if JK approved, then we'll just have to wait to see the movie. Look at how much was cut from POA, and it still was awesome.
But the SPEW storyline was pretty funny though. Can't wait for the movie come.
Posted Mar 3, 2005 at 6:15 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 848
HalfBloodKing says:
I'm kinda disapointed that the spew thing is out but it'll still be really good though
Posted Mar 3, 2005 at 7:06 PM EST
Overqualified Jester
Points: 2783
jurassicfatt says:
I guess if it is fine by JKR, then it is fine by me. That sure does let us know that S.P.E.W. won't be so important. I wish they could film more scenes with the movies and then include them in the DVD... like... An extended version. Like they did with LOTR>
Posted Mar 3, 2005 at 7:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 811
HermioneB says:
OHHH! What will this movie be without the house-elves?! SPEW would have been fun! they wouldn't have had to spend to much time or money on it! Come ON!! :)
Posted Mar 3, 2005 at 7:54 PM EST
Witch
Points: 811
HermioneB says:
and i bought a pin and everything! I don't believe this! now what are the House elves gonna do?
Posted Mar 3, 2005 at 7:55 PM EST
Profesora de la Paz
Points: 2824
Sassafras says:
I am so disappointed that we won't be seeing the Dobby/Winky bit. I do hope that at least we'll still be seeing Dobby?! After all, he is the one who saves Harry in the second task.
Also, what is the business about a trophy room? I can't imagine where that fits...not any portion of the tale lends itself to that.
Posted Mar 3, 2005 at 7:57 PM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
Points: 14831
Patronus_Potter says:
Sounds cool! I was kinda expecting them to make those changes, it is good to hear that Jo is okay with them. Realistically they had to cut stuff like SPEW.
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Posted Mar 3, 2005 at 11:10 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 78
Declan Leau Potter says:
No I think they should keep SPEW it directs straight to the character of Hermione. however if JK it is alright that it gets left out I will go with this.
I cant wait to see the movie/film now and the definite sets sound really ace!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 2:47 AM EST
Eclipse Fairy
Points: 4434
luna13 says:
I think that if its Ok with Jo its fgine with me. I would have liked to have seen the S.P.E.W. bits but I understand that they are trying to trim the movie down.
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 1:53 PM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
I'm not hapy about this at all. I wonder why JK approved it. House elfs are VERY important!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 4:55 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 399
Crazie4Dan says:
Oh man! I was looking forward to seeing Hermione and Ron argue about another thing (haha). That bites, oh well, better that no moive at all...or an 8 hour one! Im okay w/ it!
Posted Mar 4, 2005 at 9:42 PM EST
Student
Points: 246
ToriLuv704 says:
AWW man I wish we could have seen the SPEW thing but I gues taking that out let us see other more important things like the incredibly spacious tent which i really want to see.
Posted Mar 5, 2005 at 3:49 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 2
Hermy1458 says:
As long as jkr is fine with it i am too. I can't wait for this movie. Its going to be awesome.
Posted Mar 5, 2005 at 9:10 AM EST
Witch
Points: 811
HermioneB says:
As long as the books are really really long I can handle a trimmed down movie. I guess if JKR is cool with it then it must be alright. But just remembering how long Azkaban was and how cut short I felt even that was, reguarding the story, I'm really cringing to think of how I will be with GOF if it only runs 2 1/2 hrs. As long as the they do the Yule Ball scene justice and don't replace any scenes that never happend in the book... I might live through it. :)
Posted Mar 5, 2005 at 9:54 AM EST
Witch
Points: 811
HermioneB says:
Oh! I just can't wait to see Ron! He's my favorite character ever! I'm not sure if Krum and Cedric are exactly how I pictured them... especially Krum. He is too good looking for the surley, hook-nose character he is supposed to be portraying. Oh well... I can handle it. Ron's better anyways :)
Posted Mar 5, 2005 at 9:56 AM EST
Squib
Points: 169
7teensweetie says:
Why take out SPEW when they'll probably mention it in the future book? But it sounds okay. The third HP movie missed crucial points but it's alright I guess. But good luck making it!
Posted Mar 5, 2005 at 12:40 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 315
quidditchaser says:
I can live without Winky, but I'm really upset about SPEW not being included in the movie. I think it is such a good example of Hermione using her intelligence to get involved in social injustices. Besides, I only [/i]really got to like Hermione after she started the whole SPEW thing.
Posted Mar 5, 2005 at 1:56 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 300
Charlie Gryffin says:
Yes, I am disapointed about SPEW not being included in the movie, but then, the movies have always been a trimmed version of the books, ommiting a lot of aspects and changing other, but well, I guess that if JK is ok with it then there's nothing we can do about it, she must think is no big deal.
Posted Mar 5, 2005 at 2:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 811
HermioneB says:
I heard that they are replacing SPEW with some topic related to syrup and rainbows? does anyone know anything about that? This is why I worry about these movies! The directors change something small but it has such a huge impact.. I mean.. come on!
Posted Mar 5, 2005 at 6:04 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Argh!
*sigh*
Why does the movie have to be cut? Oh yeah, they told us. Well, I guess I kinda knew that they wouldn't put EVERYTHING in the movie and I wasn't really looking forward to SPEW (I practically forgot about it!)anyway. I'm just glad that they have the cemetery scene and the maze (duh!) scene! OH YEAH.....and the Yule Ball.
Posted Mar 5, 2005 at 7:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 885
Daphne Greengrass says:
Well, they HAD to cut down things, otherwise the film should have been very long! I think it's not that bad they're cutting those. And since it's ok with JK, it's fine with me too. It IS going to be a great film anyway!
Posted Mar 5, 2005 at 7:35 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 759
Aberforth12358 says:
No SPEW. Well, not much of a loss, is it?
Posted Mar 6, 2005 at 7:44 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 569
Lord Thingy says:
It may be good with her, but not for me!
Posted Mar 6, 2005 at 3:53 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 569
Lord Thingy says:
I like these pictures. They are very um interesting.
Posted Mar 6, 2005 at 3:55 PM EST
Witch
Points: 670
Gryffindor_chick says:
I love all the parts in all the books but in GoF, the elf thing was the part i liked least. not that i didnt like it just not as much as everything else. so i guess its not too too bad.
-Kristen
Gryffindor_chick
Posted Mar 6, 2005 at 4:30 PM EST
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