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FEBRUARY 2, 2006 at 2:28 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. today announced that full-fledged production of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will begin Monday, February 6 at Leavesden Studios in England.
Directed by David Yates using a screenplay written by Michael Goldenberg, the film will be released in 2007.
Here's more from the official press release:
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson reprise their roles as close-knit teen wizards Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. The production also welcomes back production designer Stuart Craig, costume designer Jany Temime, creature effects supervisor Nick Dudman, special effects supervisor John Richardson and visual effects supervisor Tim Burke. The director of photography is Slawomir Idziak (King Arthur, Black Hawk Down) and the editor is Mark Day (The Girl in the Café, State of Play).
Joining the stellar cast are Imelda Staunton (Nanny McPhee, Vera Drake) as Dolores Umbridge, the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher; George Harris (The Interpreter, Black Hawk Down) as Kingsley Shacklebolt; Helen McCrory (Casanova, Enduring Love) as Bellatrix Lestrange; Natalia Tena (Mrs. Henderson Presents, About a Boy) as Nymphadora Tonks; Kathryn Hunter (All or Nothing, Orlando) as Mrs. Figg; and 14 year-old newcomer Evanna Lynch, who beat over 15,000 hopefuls at an open casting call to win the role of Luna Lovegood, a Ravenclaw student who becomes an important ally of Harry, Ron and Hermione's.
In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry returns for his fifth year of study at Hogwarts and discovers that much of the wizarding community is in denial about the teenager's recent encounter with the evil Lord Voldemort, preferring to turn a blind eye to the news that Voldemort has returned. Fearing that Hogwarts' venerable Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, is lying about Voldemort's return in order to undermine his power and take his job, the Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge, appoints a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher to keep watch over Dumbledore and the Hogwarts students. But Professor Dolores Umbridge's Ministry-approved course of defensive magic leaves the young wizards woefully unprepared to defend themselves against the dark forces threatening them and the entire wizarding community, so at the prompting of his friends Hermione and Ron, Harry takes matters into his own hands. Meeting secretly with a small group of students who name themselves "Dumbledore's Army," Harry teaches them how to defend themselves against the Dark Arts, preparing the courageous young wizards for the extraordinary battle that lies ahead.
In related news, HPANA is pleased to open a new forum to discuss the fifth movie, Phoenix Files: The Movie. Check it out and contribute your thoughts about this news and future revelations!
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Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1457
Lexii*Chiita says:
That's great...things are moving really fast, and I'm glad taht it is...can't wait until the movies release in theatre...:D:D:D...I'll probably watch it more than ten times...:D:D:D...well...I'll try...:D:D:D
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 4:43 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1457
Lexii*Chiita says:
I really can't wait now that I've seen most of the new characters that will be in th e film...it's really exciting...and I know thatits going to be bloody brilliant...:D:D:D
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 5:09 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
Wow...
seems like yesterday that I saw, for the first time, the GoF trailor on the computer...
I don't know if I'm going to like the 5th movie. The book wasn't as good either.
If you think about it, Goblet of Fire is considered "The best Potter yet..." Goblet is my favorite book too! It had SO much adventure and more characters. In the 5th book, there's no Krum, Diggory or Delacour!
David Yates will have to do good in this movie. Eveyone will be expecting something better than GoF. You'd have to admid, Mike Newell is an AMAZING director.
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 5:17 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 395
ScarlettRose says:
I am soo excited to see the 5th movie. Im glad they started fillming! It sounds soo good!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 5:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 531
mrsharrypotter4500 says:
Wow thats not long I cant wait I'm so excited.
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 5:22 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
I hope Michael Gambon improves his performance for this movie. He has a key role and important duel, and has been the worst actor and portrayal of a character so far.
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 5:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1348
~*Veela Grl *~ says:
I can't wait! This looks really good so far. i am very pleased with who they have chosen to play the parts and am glad to see that everyone is back for #5! Summer 2007 is going to be great!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 5:37 PM EST
Student
Points: 296
NiceGirlsDontKissLikeThis says:
I can't wait for this movie! It's my favorite book so far and I hope that it's done justice and turns out beautifully. I've never heard of any of the other movies David Yates has done and I know the choice of director has a huge impact on the final product of the film...Please let him be good!!!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 6:31 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 416
twilightlove says:
Cool! I am so glad that the filming will start! Then the movie will be coming!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 6:31 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 436
hermione_granger12 says:
Nanny M'fee UMBRIGE Wow..... I'm just glad weve got everyone back and welcome to the newcomers!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 6:55 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2559
TonksUSA says:
I'm so excited! This be fun to watch the whole movie production from start to finish!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 6:58 PM EST
Magical Owl Rising
Points: 4669
Hoots says:
I can't wait to hear more about OOTP. It should be awesome. I think the movie will weed out all of the parts of the book that I didn't like.
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 7:14 PM EST
Princess of Anime
Points: 7543
Allenoray Mozart says:
That's great! I thought they would get started doing the filming on Monday! That's good, can't wait to I see it!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 7:48 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4400
ILoveHP! says:
Wow! I'm so excited! Id like to see Natalia Tena, Helen McCrory and Kathryn Hunter's official photos... for I don't actually know them!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 7:52 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 314
I'm Rad says:
OH YAY! they start shooting the movie in 3 days from now!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 7:54 PM EST
Magical Me
Points: 8420
Nutty4Harry says:
That's so great! My hubby had just told me that he saw on the news that OotP will for sure be coming out next year! I think that's so great. I imagine it will be a November release as usual, but we'll have to wait and see.
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 8:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 985
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
WOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!! so around Christmas the photos are coming. YEI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 8:54 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
Awesome. New forum. Summary. New cast. Everything seems to be doing well. Now to start the long wait until the release date!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 9:38 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 458
#1:HarryPotterFan says:
Thats awesome! Cant wait for it. :)
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 9:58 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 416
Draco+Shanua says:
Wow- I'm still excited and happy about the 4th movie, and the 5th is coming so soon! I am getting so excited! I'm glad that Daniel Radcliff, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson are back. I think they should stay through all 7 movies. Who cares is they look a little old? No one, I repeat, NO ONE, can replace Harry, Ron, and Hermione!!! Or Draco Malfoy :)
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 10:36 PM EST
Witch
Points: 542
ProfMM says:
Very cool, it sounds like they're sticking pretty close to the actual book...that could change, but imagine if the pre-production stuff sounded completely different!
Posted Feb 3, 2006 at 10:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2682
hplovergurl says:
Oh, exciting!! I can't wait for them to start filming, that means that we get more pictures! Yay!
Posted Feb 4, 2006 at 1:11 AM EST
Beauty Princess
Points: 6008
H.R.H Queen of Gossip says:
YEY!!! O.M.G. I can't belive they started making the 5th movie!
Posted Feb 4, 2006 at 5:06 AM EST
Student
Points: 247
RioWeasley12 says:
Ahhhhhhh!!!!
That's Good!!the Filmimg of the 5Th book is going to start soon!! i just can't wait to see that movie!!!
Oh!! This well be very good !1 and it got me really exited for it!!!!
Rock on to all the men behind and infront of the camera of the potter film!!!1
rock on to my Rupert
Posted Feb 4, 2006 at 7:49 AM EST
The Bulgarian Seeker
Points: 9810
~KrUmS_gUrL~ says:
Woohoo! i am so happy! Oh wow 2007..but that isn't that far away if it was 2008 then taht would upset me just a little bit. At least it will be out before I graduate ( I graduate in 2009)
Posted Feb 4, 2006 at 8:44 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
Yesssssssss. I am soo excited.
Posted Feb 4, 2006 at 9:35 AM EST
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