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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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Squib
Points: 157
harrypotterlover1223 says:
That is so cool that the tree co-stars will be returning for the 5th year. I was so afraid that they would be cut and new actors will be hired.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 4:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1345
Dracos_Gurl13 says:
Oh my Harry Potter God! That is this Monday! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh! I'm beyond excited, I'm even beyond ecstatic, I dunno what's beyond ecstatic but that is the word I am at this moment. My heart is flying. I'm screaming! Hehehe!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 4:31 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 311
Lloyd says:
woooooowhoooooooooo!
Here we go again!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 4:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1218
hermygrangergirl says:
WOW! Filming starts MONDAY!! Woot!! Yay get crankin on the movie, people, cause we're waiting for it!!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 4:35 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
Thank goodness! Although, filming on February 6th doesn't give much time for the new actors and actresses to give up their current lives and create a Harry Potter life. Unless they knew about all this before we did, which, they probably did.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 4:35 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 887
Isaalas says:
Yes! the sooner they start the sooner they finish, i know that is a bit early but i want a trailer already!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 4:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1554
salutatem dicit says:
Woooh they start filming!this is so awesome! can't wait for the first pictures!!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 4:55 PM EST
Witch
Points: 980
crazywitch says:
Brilliant, can't wait to see the film in 2007, at least there will probably be some pictures finding their way through of the set and characters.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 4:59 PM EST
King of the Britons
Points: 3119
DavidMc says:
I can't wait to see the movie, hopefully the book will come out next year aswell - That would be great aswell.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 4:59 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
Chadick says:
That's just cool. The fourth movie has just been released last year, and now they're going to start filming the fifth one?? This is so fast. I'd definitely dread the end of the Hp movie saga. Although I'm really excited to see all of them, hehe...Can't wait to see more updates!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 5:02 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1099
Gryffindor*Girl says:
That ia great about all of the casting news!!!!
I am so glad that they start filming next week!!!!
~Alissa
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 5:04 PM EST
Overqualified Jester
Points: 2783
jurassicfatt says:
Some days I wish for the books to be all written and read and the movies to be made and seen, so I can maybe get this addiction under control. Some day.... Until then, thank you HPANA for giving me the perfect hit of HP after a long day at work.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 5:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
*Dances* Woo hurray for February OOTP shall begin =D
Hopefully Gambon will play DD...nevermind well just an improvement from him is all I ask.
To the Cast & Crew: May this film be just as fun (plus the best of all) the others! OOTP is a massive task; may the spirit of the fandom be amongst you all throughout this endeavor. Oh & Rupert you rock Dobby's sock.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 5:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 845
hermione624 says:
wow! I can't wait to see set pictures, and every thing else! i can't wait to see how the new characters will be, how the new director's look for the movie will be, and how different dan, emma, and rupert look (they probably look the same though... but that's ok)!! i wish i could go for a day to the set, to see what a day in the life of dan emma or rupert is like! that would be so wicked! but the best news is... THEY'RE STARTING TO FILM, it's one BIG step closer to the movie coming out! I can't wait!!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 5:08 PM EST
Vampire
Points: 2939
Dansgirl34 says:
That is so totally awesome!!! Im so excited that it has started and all the people are casted!!! 2007, wow it seems forever away, but I can wait! Thats when I graduate from highschool.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 5:10 PM EST
Mage of Celestial Melody
Points: 3324
Telos says:
Good luck to the actors....make us proud!!!!! I am sooo excited...this is going to be a great film.
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 5:11 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23477
KT Lady says:
I'm so excited! Oh man...Just to finally hear they have the whole cast confirmed. So great! I can't wait to start seeing pictures online and specials and clips. WHEEEE!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 5:13 PM EST
Profesora de la Paz
Points: 2824
Sassafras says:
Nice press release here! I'm anxious for more information as I have a feeling that we'll see Movie 5 before we see Book 7. Ahhhhh...the waiting!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 5:16 PM EST
Student
Points: 292
Kristylynn says:
This is so cool I cant wait!
I'll be counting these 365 days untill then
YEA!!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 5:16 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1104
Ravenclaw Tower Dude says:
Wow, the full cast! How long have we been waiting on this!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 5:20 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1693
~*Loony Lovegood*~ says:
She looks exactly like how I pictured Luna!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 5:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
~*~Yes! I can't wait for the movie! wow it makes it seem like it's
not that much longer because they are going to start filming soon
but it still is long. I can't wait!~*~
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 5:29 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
es!! Its starting all over again...a brand new movie!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 5:29 PM EST
Squib
Points: 169
evil.girl says:
I can't wiat for the film, shame, i'll be waiting a while!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 5:46 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 306
oliver_woods_girl says:
I am soo excited they are starting OOTP!! Does anyone know for sure if Tom Felton is coming back? I haven't heard anything about him lately, and he BETTER be in it ;).
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 5:49 PM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2606
hplover234 says:
Man, oh man! I am so glad that I didn't have to work today because than I would have missed out on all of this! I am so excited about the movie already! I can't believe that we have to wait two years. Anyway, the girl looks great for Luna! I hope she does a great job!
Posted Feb 2, 2006 at 5:50 PM EST
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