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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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Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Italy...Wow, filming potter movies all over, why no film them in the U.S.?
Posted Jun 14, 2006 at 1:27 PM EST
Queen of the Fae
Points: 4613
marauderette says:
I hope they let us know something definite soon! I really love hearing about filming news, but they haven't given us much (photos please!).
I don't know why they would film in italy. isn't part of the purpose to make this a british film strictly? *shrugs*
Posted Jun 14, 2006 at 1:38 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
.:harrylover:. says:
In my oppinion any harry Potter filming should happen within the UK, i mean, that is where the things actually happens.
Posted Jun 14, 2006 at 1:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 804
PadfootsGirl says:
If this is true, I think it will be for when Hagrid goes to the giants. I know a lot of people want this to be filmed in the UK only, but I'm not bothered. As long as it is fantastic and is true to the book - fine by me!
Posted Jun 14, 2006 at 2:41 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1065
GeeMessy says:
That is very interesting. they must have something they like (WB), maybe they woke up one day and decided "oh we should film in Italy"
Posted Jun 14, 2006 at 3:43 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 453
sparkle_fairy92 says:
I think they should film there, because Italy is such a beautiful place.
Posted Jun 14, 2006 at 4:32 PM EST
Student
Points: 200
~Draco&Hermione~ says:
Wow, Italy? It's beautiful there! This is going to be AWESOME! I wonder what scenes they'll be filming there?
Posted Jun 14, 2006 at 5:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 605
Sahara says:
This sounds very interesting! I wonder what the production teams plans are? I am quite intrigued by this idea but don't know if the scenery is fitting of the Harry Potter Realm.
Posted Jun 14, 2006 at 9:43 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
Severus' Advocate says:
Filming in diferent locations isn't a bad thing...heaps of people want to keep it faithful to the books, and I guess..because the books are set in the UK they should just do it in the UK..and JKR wrote the setting to be in England, and to look like England..so it makes sense keeping the filimg IN England..
Though if different locations around the world, are approprite for the setting they're filming, then thats great.
Itay dosn't seem like the ideal place though..like its just river streams and mountions.
Posted Jun 15, 2006 at 1:27 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3421
Orchid says:
Hmm, this sounds kind of fishy. Anyone remember the supposed wedding between Brad and Angelina?
Don't really trust this
Posted Jun 15, 2006 at 4:27 AM EST
Student
Points: 212
rosa codex says:
This should be cool. After all, whats wrong with breaking out of the traditions?? Isn't that what HP is all about.
Posted Jun 15, 2006 at 11:37 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
Angelina blu Johnson says:
Whoa how cool would that be! I love Italy! I hope i get to go to Rome one day! I love Italy and its beautiful ruins!
Posted Jun 15, 2006 at 3:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 627
~DetailedDragon~ says:
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Wow thats weird! I didn't think they would film outside the UK. I don't think Jo is going to be to happy about that. Oh well! Hey! Im Italian!
Posted Jun 15, 2006 at 4:53 PM EST
The Chosen One
Points: 9942
Gryffindor Dude says:
Oh that would be awesome if it was in Italy! I am going to Italy this summer so maybe I will get to see them or see where they were.
Posted Jun 15, 2006 at 5:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 570
AvalonKarma says:
I am SOOO jealous! I love italy!! I am sure that they will have a blast!! How funny that they asked the mayor to postpone renovations. I am sure this next movie is going to be great!
Posted Jun 15, 2006 at 6:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1255
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
I guess I don't really care where they film it, just as long as they get it done!! Can't wait!!!
Posted Jun 15, 2006 at 6:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
Ummm, I wander what scene ( if the rumor is tru) they will be filming in Italy? What will not be in the UK?
Posted Jun 15, 2006 at 9:19 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
Wow, they've certainly moved quite far for their filming if that's the case. I can't wait to see where they'd've filmed.
Posted Jun 16, 2006 at 2:05 PM EST
Padfoot’s Playmate
Points: 5373
Siriusbeau says:
I think it sounds awesome there! I don't really give a flying leap where they film, I just want them to film!!;)
Posted Jun 16, 2006 at 4:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1647
Hermione's younger sister says:
Hmmm, that would be cool if they filmed it where I lived. I wonder what part of the book they would need to film in italy.
Posted Jun 16, 2006 at 11:08 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Thatd be such an honor to be approached by WB to film in your town. Thatd be cool.
Posted Jun 17, 2006 at 6:54 PM EST
Elite Dragon Rider
Points: 3843
DragonRider says:
awsome... i wished i lived there... :-D ............. but it just makes me wonder all the more so what the 5th movie will be like!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Jun 17, 2006 at 9:49 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Wiked!WOW!That sounds interesting.Wouldn't it be nice if there really gonna flim some scene there.Though they said that their gonna be fliming in the UK only.Well.....we have to wait and see if this rumor,I might say is true.HP RULES!
Posted Jun 17, 2006 at 11:34 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
Thats cool but its still no where near us in Canada. l0l
Posted Jun 18, 2006 at 11:50 AM EST
Student
Points: 220
Magical and Mysterious Me says:
Wow, what a rumor!! I would love to visit Italy one day, because it sounds so beautiful!
~Magical and Mysterious Me~
Posted Jun 18, 2006 at 1:04 PM EST
Squib
Points: 155
G.GRIFFINDOR says:
It is all untrue. Where do these stories come from?
Posted Jun 18, 2006 at 1:55 PM EST
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