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Nicholas Hooper to score 'Phoenix' 
APRIL 18, 2006 at 2:14 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
HPANA has learned from a reliable and authoritative source that UK composer Nicholas Hooper
will score the soundtrack for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Hooper is a long-time collaborator of director David Yates and most of his credits are for television projects in Britain.
He won a BAFTA for Best Original Score in 2004 for one such project, according to a biography on his agents' web site.
Order of the Phoenix is slated to be released July 13, 2007.
UPDATE: This news was confirmed by Warner Bros. on August 2.
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Auror
Points: 2090
Nataly says:
I dont know him and i prefer Williams!
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1396
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
I prefer Willims, oh i don't like him being replaced
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:19 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5062
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
Hmm....I don`t think I know him.So its not the other guy...the italian one.....I wound`t mind doyle back really,I loved him in GOF but now it seems obvoius its going to be someone new.
Anyway,thats good news.I hope that Nicholas Hooper is good! I havn`t heard his work but if he won a BAFTA,it must mean he`s good!
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:22 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2517
5225 says:
Until it is confirmed by the WB, I shall treat this as a rumor. If the composer has to be changed, for me, at least find someone with good credibilities, not just by connection.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:23 PM EST
Heir of Gryffindor
Points: 5617
Gryffindor Lord says:
NO! I want Williams back! I don't like him already!
- Kyle
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:24 PM EST
Points: 3289
Crimson_Tears says:
Ummm I dunno him... I like Williams!!!!
-Leigh
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:27 PM EST
Witch
Points: 766
go-go-Gryffindor says:
I want Williams back too! I agree with 5225 thought, I treat everything as if it is a rumor, unless it is comfirmed by WB. Let's not forget the whole Gary Oldham debacle!
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:27 PM EST
Prince Charming
Points: 8420
Knight and Shining Armor says:
that is so cool that Nicholas Hooper is going to get the sound thrack for Order of the'Phoenix'. Thats would be a great honour.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:30 PM EST
Sarcastic Sally
Points: 5087
Lucius's Luscious Lady says:
Congrats, Nicholas!
I (unlike other closed-minded people) that you'll do a great job. I really look forward to seeing what you do.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:31 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3041
ThePhoenix'sSong says:
I never heard of him but hope he does a great job. I will miss Williams because I enjoyed his music. Well good luck and do a good job!
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 991
~*MiTcHeL MuSsO*~ :) says:
I hope he does a good job, I just kinda wish they would bring back doyle, his music from GoF was the best.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:35 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
Cornelia Welsh Green says:
That is awsome what happened to the other guy?
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:38 PM EST
Squib
Points: 143
Athena8827 says:
I'm sure he'll be fine. It's not like they're replacing Harry.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 804
PadfootsGirl says:
The music is going to be fantastic whoever composes it! The music does not make the film, it's the content that counts!
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
I dont know who he is so i really cant say anything about him. I did like wiliams as the composer, but maybe this guy will bring something new to it!
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1356
hellothere says:
I have no idea who he is... but oh well. As long as the score doesn't stray to much from the original theme. "Hedwig's Theme" is classic. I don't care what anyone else says!
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:42 PM EST
The Goddess
Points: 2783
Moonface says:
The music is always great, so i hope he's good and bakes it better. This is only the second time i read some new HP news here and not MuggleNet!
hehe
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:44 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1275
MRC says:
OK, all I can say is that he'd better be good and not louse it up... just because he's worked with the director before doesn't mean he should automatically have a place in the movie. If he sucks, I'm gonne be REALLY pissed off.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:45 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 says:
Just so long as we get some of hedwig's theme back...not just a miniscule part either. there wasn't enough of it in the fourth film.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:48 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 661
Orion says:
John Williams is the best composer in the movie business. But we've already made it through one movie without him. Though I'm not too keen on having a "rookie" handling the compositional duties of such a huge franchise. Of course, lack of experience didn't sway WB's choice of director either.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 2:48 PM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3327
Devilish Katlyn says:
Wish they'd quit switching. I liked the guy that did the first ones the best.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 3:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 565
wood426 says:
Interesting...I wonder why there are so many conflicting reports about the composer for OotP?
Well, I don't know much about Hooper (I'm off to imdb.com after this to look him up) but I wish John Williams would come back - I love his music and it would keep the soundtracks consistant. If he doesn't, then the producers should find one composer and stick with him/her from now on.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 3:02 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 487
RickyRicardo says:
Give the guy a chance and let's wait until there's some link to his music. Don't judge him already.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 3:03 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 329
Mclay19 says:
Well, it's nice to see another UK composer come aboard to take the reins for OOTP, but I hope Hooper does a better job than Patrick Doyle. Not that Doyle was bad, but he only kept one theme and the score was good, but lacked a spark that would make it truly memorable. John Williams was the true musical voice for HP, let's hope Hooper can do better than Doyle.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 3:04 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 421
Ainhoa says:
We don't know, maybe Williams doesn't want to return.
I think it's something good to have new people. We must give this new composer an oppornunity.
He will come with energy and passion, and that's something that maybe a composer like Williams who has done 3 of the scores for HP has lost. Maybe he would not put so much enthusiasm as this new composer can put.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 3:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
I don't really know who he is. I hope his music is good.
Posted Apr 18, 2006 at 3:10 PM EST
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