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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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Head Girl
Points: 416
twilightlove says:
That is cool that they are going to go into filming! Then it is coming out in 2007 for sure? I hope so because I just cannot wait until it comes out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Feb 7, 2006 at 3:20 PM EST
Student
Points: 251
MrsViktorKrum says:
Yes, Yes ,yes!! I can't wait for pics tons and tons of pics!!
Posted Feb 7, 2006 at 4:54 PM EST
I'm Daniel's Everything
Points: 4009
KissMeInTheRain says:
Oh that was yesterday!!!! that makes me soooo totally happy!!! Hurray!!! *gets up and does a giddy dance* oh.....can't wait to start receiving pictures!!!!! Keep up the good updates HPANA!
Posted Feb 7, 2006 at 4:57 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 433
Witherwing's_Rider says:
im gonna cry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh - that's a year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Feb 7, 2006 at 4:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
How wonderfully exciting that they are filming the next movie now. I hope that more of the book is kept in this film than was in GoF.
Posted Feb 7, 2006 at 7:59 PM EST
Prince Charming
Points: 8429
Knight and Shining Armor says:
ow I can't wait to see that pen that makes you bleed when you write with it. I think it would be really cool hehehehe!
Posted Feb 8, 2006 at 1:48 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1327
Draco_sgirl says:
W00T the filming has begun! hopefully the movie will be ready as soon as possible.This will be so awesome! i think i'm too happy now. hehe
Posted Feb 8, 2006 at 6:30 AM EST
Witch
Points: 804
PadfootsGirl says:
Hurray! Pity we have to wait ages for it to be released!
Posted Feb 8, 2006 at 7:06 AM EST
Squib
Points: 174
lupinismyhero_r/hr4ever!! says:
YAY!!!! This is so exciting!!! I can't wait to see that movie!!!!.....ALFONSO FOR HALF-BLOOD PRINCE!!!!!
Posted Feb 8, 2006 at 6:01 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3045
Tinker.belle says:
That´s soo amazing!! Wow !! I´m sad we won't be able to see it until 2007, but it will be worth de wait.
Posted Feb 8, 2006 at 7:30 PM EST
Student
Points: 290
sweetmagic says:
Thta is so great that everyone is coming back. now we just have to wait to see how the put this book on the big screen.
Posted Feb 8, 2006 at 9:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
This movie is going to rock man.
Posted Feb 8, 2006 at 10:50 PM EST
Prankster Prince
Points: 3027
paddedfoot says:
Im glad they finally started working on this film, I think its going to turn out to be one of the better movies even though the book wasnt too great.
Posted Feb 9, 2006 at 6:07 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 38
Mafer says:
Yay...they are starting at last...I am waiting for it...
Posted Feb 10, 2006 at 9:08 AM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
Points: 2447
Enisnitch Baggins says:
The production was just started, but I'm quite excited now... Not as excited as for the book, but still... There're new faces too! So, it's not Steve Kloves done the script? I hope it's better than the first fours.
Posted Feb 10, 2006 at 11:21 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2231
Harry's Detour says:
I am getting so excited for the new movie! I love Order and can't wait to see it on film! I love the sneak peeks and I hope they start soon!
Posted Feb 11, 2006 at 12:54 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 666
Saquerus Lezzier says:
To be honest with you all.....I CANT WAIT FOR 2007!!!!!! Its too far away. I thought that it would be in the 2006 but I guess Im wrong.
Posted Feb 17, 2006 at 5:40 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1280
MRC says:
I agree with you all! This is so exciting... I hate to wish the time away, but I can't WAIT for this movie to come out! It's comforting to know that the filming's officially begun...
Posted Feb 19, 2006 at 5:22 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Okay, so do we know for sure that OotP will come out in 2007. It seems awfully close, yet so far away.
Posted Feb 20, 2006 at 9:13 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 358
Dave1988 says:
Nice its Finally Began Filming Cant wait to watch it.
Posted Feb 20, 2006 at 1:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
gandalfthegray says:
I can't wait. I really think this one is ging to be a hrad one to do though. The book is so long. But I'm sure it will be good. Good luck to everyone!!!
Posted Feb 22, 2006 at 4:51 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
gandalfthegray says:
Good luck to everyone involved in the film-making, and let us hope they do a good job! OotP is SO important! I mean, it is so dark, and sentimental, but full of action, and I feel it is so difficult to put all this in a film... I know the actors will be great, but I am not so sure about the screenplay and the director... I was a bit disappointed with GoF, many important things were left or superficially treated.
All I can think now is: What/who will they cut out?
Posted Feb 24, 2006 at 5:37 AM EST
Squib
Points: 116
pand0ra_pr0ductions says:
YES! filming has finally started! i am so very excited for this movie! even though it's my least favorite book because harry is kind of emo throughout the whole thing and sirius dies, it still held a fascinating plot line and i can't wait to see it on the big screen. i really wish i could be a part of it, but i guess in a way we all are because as fans we push forward the franchise and show our support that in turn helps them to make more movies for our enjoyment. yay! well, enough of my babbling. i can't wait!
Posted Feb 27, 2006 at 8:29 PM EST
Harry's Soul-Mate
Points: 3337
Lea says:
YES!!! GREAT NEWS!! -Actually, it's old news by now, but last month I had exams so I couldn't come here!... Anyway, I was thrilled when I found out, so it deserves a comment! :P
Posted Mar 4, 2006 at 4:56 PM EST
Squib
Points: 176
Andosia Fair says:
This is my favourite book so I am hoping as a film it follows it well. I was so let down with GoF. Yes, it was enjoyable to watch, but so changed, and so much left out, I kept getting the impression it was nothing but an action movie. But I enjoyed so much of what most of the actors did I cannot help but love it, like the typical devoted Potterhead.
I cannot wait to see Luna on screen, she is my favourite character, and I wonder who is playing Dumbledore. I wouldn't protest a change, that is for certain. I have said before I really like Mr. Gambon, but not as Dumbledore, anything but.
Is there a website or article somewhere where one can view the complete cast, or closer to it than this?
Posted Mar 21, 2006 at 3:06 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2424
bonniewrightrulz says:
Yeah,the start to filming is always quick.But they dont release pictures and trailers quick enough,wonder whats the problem.
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 11:34 AM EST
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