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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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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
Witch
Points: 692
pianogirl101 says:
Well, at least they're attempting to keep the important stuff. And, I didn't really like the whole elf plot anyway. Thought it was a bit pointless. But I am becoming less and less impressed with the movies. They're cutting out almost too much, I think. But, that is my opinion, so oh well.
PG
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:45 AM EST
Witch
Points: 676
Lily Davis says:
That's totally fine with me. They had to cut things out and I'm glad they chose to cut that.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:48 AM EST
Squib
Points: 140
Dark Lord DiG says:
That's ok about SPEW, but I wonder if they're gonna have anything about Winky being at the World Cup, or have Winky talking about her master (Barty).
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:50 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 445
Cherrybabi56 says:
That's not that bad considering that they are leaving the most important things. I don't think SPEW was that important to put into the movie. They did have to cut down over 700 pages of information.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:57 AM EST
Student
Points: 290
Tronin says:
I am glad SPEW is out. It is kind of annoying. Doby is basically one of a kind like Harry. Is Winky gone form the whole plot including the Crouchs get along.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:58 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
Well is spew is not in it we can expect that spew will not turn into a crusade of some sort in books 6 and 7 then along with winky. Guess she is destined to stay drunk!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:58 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 24
Mad_Eye_MoodyRocks says:
Yeah I think that it is good.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 11:58 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1921
Kirathena says:
I hope the movie turns out well. I know some of it would have to cut. I am sad about SPEW being cut and Dobby. But, we will see how it goes!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 12:01 PM EST
You Know Who
Points: 3006
Hurry Patter says:
This means that Peeves will again miss the chance of being in a Harry Potter movie. We might not also see Moaning Myrtle. It was already said that Mrs. Weasley will not be in GoF. And now no Dobby and Winky.
If the movie will be true to the book, how long will the movie be? 4-5 hours? :)
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 12:02 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2137
True*R/Hr*Love says:
That isnt to bad really!!
I dont really mind that much but then if they included the whole of the book the films would be really really long!!!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 12:06 PM EST
Student
Points: 265
dobby_rox_my_sox_37 says:
Wait, does this mean that we don't get to see Dobby in his funny clothes at ALL? *pouts*
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 12:12 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1871
nj_hpfan says:
I never really thought the SPEW stuff was all that interesting anyway - I usually skip over it when I re-read the books. I believe it was a good decision to cut out SPEW. It is, as they say in the article, Harry's story and I really want to see those scenes more pertinent to Harry. Although in OotP I hope to see Dobby wearing all his hats and socks!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 12:27 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 22
gred_and_forge13152 says:
You know, half of me doesn't want to sit in a movie theater for hours just to see everything I want to see, but the other half is really going to miss what is gone. The sad part is, we have no control over how they do the movie, I wish we could, then everybody could get what they wanted, but oh well. I'm glad JKR is fine with it. Hopefully, the movie turns out great, despite what is gone.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 12:39 PM EST
Squib
Points: 133
GrednForge says:
It's understandable that they had to cut stuff for the movie. It's sad, though, cause I was looking forward to seeing Dobby again, not to mention Mrs. Weasley.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 12:46 PM EST
Brightest Witch
Points: 3111
hermione_rox. says:
That isn't too bad, though that must rule out any further issues in later books that link to these things is jo is OK with it and there is nothing important missed out.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 12:47 PM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3333
Devilish Katlyn says:
I don't really mind that SPEW was cut. Hermione could be a bit annoying about it, anyway. But I'm sure they're going to leave something about the house elves in. Even if it's just Dobby bringing in the Gillyweed.
Let's just hope they haven't changed the story beyond the point where it looks like the GOF we all know and love.
Devilish Katlyn
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 12:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1941
tsvety says:
That's ok!! There'll be more room for the more important stuff!!!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 12:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1488
rdosty says:
Sounds good to me. As long as they still keep what they leave in understandable (something I think they had a few problems with in POA) then I'm fine with it.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 12:56 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 366
GryffindorsBeauty says:
Well what can we do?????????????
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 12:57 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 81
Death Eater says:
I wasn’t happy with PoA, and I may not be happy with this... :(
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 12:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 902
magic is everywhere says:
I think thats fine.. it wont wreck the movie or anything, because the main story line is still there. I'll just have to wait and see.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 1:01 PM EST
Hogwarts Philanthropist
Points: 3615
auror nymph says:
Well, I guess I can see why SPEW was cut. While I like Hermione's idea, that really isn't my favorite part. I'm looking forward to the World Cup scenes, however.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 1:05 PM EST
Student
Points: 249
Madame Nira says:
LIke most of the posts, I'm not sorry that SPEW is being left out of the movie to stay on track with the Harry plot.I do like the idea of seeing SPEW buttons in the film as an insiders joke. I like that JK tries to teach us about some basic human rights issues by using the plight of the house elves. The director had to make choices and if JK is alright with it, then so am I. From what I have seen and read in interviews, she does maintain pretty tight control so the essence of the book doesn't get lost.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 1:22 PM EST
Squib
Points: 159
moonys_missus says:
Well I'm glad we won't be seeing SPEW, cos that was just annoying, but Winky and Dobby? How can Winky not be in it? How are they going to explain Crouch and all that? I hate when they move storylines around.
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 1:32 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Yea I guess that is okay. As long as they do not cut out really really funny and / or important parts I will be A.O.K.!!
Posted Feb 28, 2005 at 1:42 PM EST
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