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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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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
Head Girl
Points: 486
Sirius151 says:
I can't really imagine them having scenes in the film frm Italy, but I trust the director and producers to make the right decisions.
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 4:14 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1921
nik-Knak says:
wow how very interesting... if they do film there the actors are so lucky to be able to go there...=D
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 5:09 AM EST
Witch
Points: 631
filipipa says:
I woudn't be surprised if it weren't a rumor. Some countries have better weather than others and may be more apropriated for certain sceneries. For an example, Lord of the Rings was shooted in New Zealand (even thought that they could have shoot it in Portugal -.- we have the exact same weather as they have).
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 5:20 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 31
hogwartsqueen says:
AH !!!!!!all the italy harry potter fans can take a glimpse of the cast thats so WONDERFUL....LUCKY CHAPS MAN!!!!!!
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 6:25 AM EST
Witch
Points: 754
Griselda Marchbanks says:
What parts of the Order of the Phoenix could be filmed in Italy? I reckon it's just a rumour but if it's not I still know that the movie is going to be great. I can't wait!
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 7:17 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1826
snapelupinfan says:
I'll agree with some of you, if they film in Italy it might be the scene with Hagrid and the giants-although they could leave that part out of the movie as it was the most boring in the book, in my opinion. But maybe it will be more impressive on the big screen.
I also hope it is true for all Italian fans.
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 7:45 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 485
The_Spectra says:
WOW! That's amazing! There are so many beautiful castles in Italy, it would make such a beautifull place to film! I wonder what WB will use it for in HP though.... I can't really picture it... and why have they suddenly decided to break the all-british restraints on the movies? ...Answers raise so many more questions...
^o^
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 8:10 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1055
Pomfrey's~Apprentice says:
I wonder if that's actually true. We'll have to wait and see! It seems as though it would be breaking from tradition to have filming in another country, but the books do talk about others at least. I look forward to reading more about OoP!
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 8:14 AM EST
Witch
Points: 863
Winky:) says:
wounder if it`s true.. some of the filming should be in Norway though.. but the snow came in Scotland.. I wounder about what scene they are making in Italy(if they are!)
Winky:)
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 9:03 AM EST
Queen of the Yarn Ball
Points: 3829
red&gold says:
Personally, I don't care where they film it as long as it is getting done!!! :) I don't think it will be the same, but that isn't necessarily going to be a bad thing.
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 9:08 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 711
Crookshanks the Auror says:
With something that has as much publicity as this, it is hard to say what is rumor and what is not. I guess all we can do is wait for it to be confirmed by an official... I am so excited for the new movie, all in all!!
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 9:20 AM EST
Witch
Points: 762
bewitched_gal says:
That is really coooool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
but which scenes are they going to shoot there?????
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 10:42 AM EST
Witch
Points: 844
~Silver Potion~ says:
Wow, I must admit, I am quite jealous! Not only does the cast of Harry Potter get to take part in such an amazing film series, but they also get to do it in Italy! I hope this is true, as I'm sure that Italy has some awesome scenery for the movies.
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 10:49 AM EST
Witch
Points: 646
~!*Gryffindor Rules*!~ says:
Actually it would be cool if they film them ovie in all differnt countries!
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 11:14 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1104
Ravenclaw Tower Dude says:
It dosn't really matter where they film it, as long as I get to see it soon!
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 11:22 AM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Wow
that is so cool..
i would like to see some of italy in the movie..
peace
love
happiness
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 11:37 AM EST
Squib
Points: 165
kella says:
That's really cool! It would be really nice if they filmed in Italy, but they're not suppossed to film outside the UK? I understand them wanting to keep the senery looking like Britian, but Ital ywould be amazing! whatever, they'll do what they think is best...
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 11:52 AM EST
Witch
Points: 991
Dementor Exterminator says:
I bet that is probably a rumour 'cus they have always only filmed in the UK. I wonder what part they would film there though if the rumour is true?
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 12:11 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2358
Nataly says:
I have never benn in Italy but i heard is a great country very beautifull LUcky those who can be in Italy the days of filming...Looks great
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 12:14 PM EST
Loose Canon
Points: 3411
JustHarry says:
I'm trying to think what sort of background in OotP for them to go so far afield. They already have Hogsmeade, and the Ministry of Magic is indoors.
What's outside and new that would require new locations in Italy?
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 12:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
I have to agree that Italy is a VERY beautiful place!!! It would be cool for some filming to be in the movie!!
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 12:28 PM EST
Squib
Points: 135
lunalovegood94 says:
Why would they film in ITALY?
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 1:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 633
snakeeyes says:
It would be very peculiar if they were to film in Italy, since I don't think that they have filmed outside the UK as of yet. Correct me if I'm wrong. More pertinently, why would they NEED to film outside the UK? What's in the book which necessitates such a decision?
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 1:54 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
Points: 5601
A&Agang says:
Why is the WB looking at different places that is outside of the UK? are they trying to make the movie not british anymore or something?
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 2:03 PM EST
Squib
Points: 132
The Lightning-Struck Boy says:
No! they can't do that!!! it's not... right!
Posted Jun 12, 2006 at 2:13 PM EST
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