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JUNE 11, 2006 at 11:16 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: News Tip
A report in an Italian newspaper states
that Warner Bros. has approached small medieval towns in the Savona area (near Genoa) with the option of filming scenes for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. As with all reports on filming, please treat this as a rumor until confirmed.
A brief synposis of the article courtesy of Ilaria:
An Italian newspaper reports this morning that crew and production team members from Order of the Phoenix have been visiting a series of small medieval towns in the Savona area (near Genoa), with a view to shooting part of the movie in Italy. I don't know how reliable this is, given they're not supposed to film outside the UK... Could it be a second-unit crew?
The mayor of Balestrino (one of the small towns) says people from WB have "surveyed" the locations, but are yet to get in touch with the local administration. But they said they loved the atmosphere: this part of Italy offers breathtaking landscapes, what with both the Tirreno sea and the Alps being close by. There's also a centuries-old sanctuary to the Virgin Mary, which would make striking background scenery...
The Mayor also says WB asked him to postpone any plans of renovation and repair to the ancient buildings - apparently, they don't want building sites and scaffoldings in the movie...
We will of course try to confirm this news with Warner Bros. Thanks to Ilaria at BadTaste for the news, which you can read more of here, and scan of the article.
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Princess of Fantasy
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magiclover13 says:
That seems pretty cool! I wonder what part they're filming there...
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 9:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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HermyG13 says:
That would be really cool if they film in Italy! I've been wanting to go there since I'm half-Italian!
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 9:40 PM EST
Witch
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The 4th Champion says:
That would be cool, I think. Whatever makes the movie more realistic.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 9:59 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Remmy4193 says:
Hmmm, well I hope they figure out if they are going to confirm this news. Anyway, I hope production is going well and I can't wait to see Order of the Phoenix!
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 10:01 PM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
Points: 14831
Patronus_Potter says:
Hmmm sounds like a rumor to me, i wonder if it is true and if it is how that affects the rule that they were meant to only film in the UK.
Unless they are planning on filming Hagrid and Maxime's story of their time in Europe...
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 10:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 686
StormbreakerGirl says:
Whoa, what a rumor! I suppose it would be cool if they really are filming there, but if it's a rumor, how on earth did they come up with that!?
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 10:09 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 571
Sibyll Trelawney says:
I really hope they dont film in italy...The archetecture is much different and it would ruin the mood of the movie knowin..now why are they in italy? what shot would they film there anyways?
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 10:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 914
hp-luver says:
That's so cool! Too bad I can't be wherever they film. It must be awesome seeing the stars of Harry Potter in your town.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 10:26 PM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2606
krisie says:
It would be great if it turned out not to be a rumour. It would be realy nice if they did end up filming in Italy.I guess we will just have to wait and see what happens.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 10:46 PM EST
Prefect
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*Gryffindor_Beauty* says:
Hmmm.......Well i really dont mind where its filmed as long as the locations are like the book describes them.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 10:53 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 476
MRS_BRENDON_URIE says:
Wow i wonder if its just a rumor i thought they were filming in scotland...meh oh well i will love the moivie no matter were it is filmed.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 11:21 PM EST
True Weasley
Points: 5529
~GinnyWeasley~ says:
Ooooo those lucky Italy people XD i want them to come film in australia XD ooo its gonna be awesome either way...
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 11:33 PM EST
Charms Mistress
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Points: 5262
Weesa says:
Oh maybe they're looking for some place to film the giant scenes. It says the mountains are beautiful so it could be possible. Of course the WB could be looking to film something else there, who knows.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 11:35 PM EST
Sarcastic Sally
Points: 5088
Lucius's Luscious Lady says:
I don't think they'll be filming in Italy. It just seems so unlikely. HP is just so british that it would be totally silly to film anywhere else.
Besides, are the rumors ever true?
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 12:15 AM EST
Student
Points: 255
half*blood*princess says:
Does it really matter if they film outside the UK?
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 12:43 AM EST
Witch
Points: 955
witch46 says:
That would be so cool if they filmed the Harry Potter films in your own town!!!:D
*~witch46~*
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 1:04 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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Points: 1562
lbaylor says:
Oh more movie news, Thats great. I can't wait until it is finished and we can all go see it. Hope WB confirms.denies thissoon.
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 1:22 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 622
Dumbledore's_Favorite says:
I wonder what scenes they would shoot there in Italy. It is a beautiful country, I am sure they shots will come out great.
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 2:30 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1248
Ivay says:
Hmmm..if they do happen to film there, what scene would they be doing though??
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 2:32 AM EST
Student
Points: 277
becs_weasley_always says:
Cool, I wonder what scene they will be filming there? Great to hear some more news on OoTP!
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 2:34 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
PotterGirlThru&Thru says:
I really hope this isn't a rumour, I could try to go where they're filming and see the actors!!!
I wonder what scene they could film here...
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 2:59 AM EST
Substitute Chosen One
Points: 3021
Mr Fishbein says:
Wasn't there a rumour that they were also filming in Turkey? I thought they were just going to keep the filming in the UK. Oh well, it doesn't really bother me majorly.
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 3:02 AM EST
Witch
Points: 936
Lilium says:
Hmmmm.... interesting! I wonder what scenes they want to film there? I cannot think of something...but it's still a rumor,I hope we know soon!
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 3:08 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
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merri maven says:
Hmmmmmmmmm...I wonder which parts of Italy they envision certain parts of the movie to be shot in.
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 3:10 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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krystle_clear says:
hmmmm, Italy, i wonder which part of the film they would film there... it could be just a rumour, but if not, thats pretty cool anyway
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 3:34 AM EST
Points: 8028
deemz says:
Italy?! that is so cool! i cant wait for the movie to come out!
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 3:56 AM EST
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