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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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Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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Lily Gymreig says:
Stange... They probably don't want to make a big deal of filming outside the UK, so I wouldn't have thought they'd be pleased about the Mayor of that town telling the whole world about it!
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 3:11 PM EST
Furry Little Problem
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Juicybit says:
I wonder what scenes this filming may be in connection with. Honestly I can't think of anything. In HBP many scenes take place away from Hogwarts (just think of all the journeys through the Pensive and some others) but most of OotP takes place at Hogwarts... at Grimmauld Place... at the Dursleys and Weasleys... at the Ministry of Magic and St Mungos Hospital... no idea.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 3:17 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3041
ThePhoenix'sSong says:
That is cool each bit of information seems to make the movie seem closer. I can't wait. It is intersting. It is a rumor right now. I wonder what will come of it.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 3:17 PM EST
Hogwarts Valedictorian
Points: 2807
Lily*R/Hr says:
I thought filming was gonna stay in the U.K....Wow, HP really gets around. Scotland, then Italy, then...?
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 3:36 PM EST
Witch
Points: 874
Together Forever, H/Hr... says:
That would be pretty cool if they did shoot in Italy. It's always gorgeous there. So I dunno just breath taking I guess in some areas.
*%* Susanna *%*
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 3:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 845
hermione624 says:
That would be a new adventure!! it's a beautiful location for filming too!!
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 3:48 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 379
Kingsley is the King says:
That's cool they might shoot in Italy, its a great country. Italy's going to win the world cup too, by the way.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 3:52 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
Jeez la weez, very continental. Definitly should film in Massachusettes. O yesss.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 3:53 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Cool!! Italy is a beautiful country. I wnoder which scenes they would film there?
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 3:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
How interesting. I would think that there wouldn't be an issue for other landscapes to be used but perhaps it would be an artistic compromise, or a breech of contract.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 4:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 690
Ginny_Weasley_Potter says:
I thought they are supossed to film only un the UK, but if is true it will be cool to see new locations.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 4:02 PM EST
Student
Points: 271
Moyra says:
If they are filming in Italy then maybe i'll see them because im going there on holiday!!!!!!!!!
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 4:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 649
Spell_Bound says:
ITALY!! that is one of the countries I really would love to go to. That would be awesome if they got a chance to film there.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 4:23 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3647
Anastasia Popovick says:
One thing's for sure. If they are filming in Italy, the food will be soooo good! I'm a huge Chef Mario fan from the food network! Yum! Hope you get to enjoy.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 4:24 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
Hermione_Harry_Luna says:
That would be cool!!...Italy is such a beautiful place but I think it maybe a rumor...
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 4:38 PM EST
Student
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Germz says:
magna
I dunno, i just wanna see them.....
<3 Germz.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 4:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 595
master_HP_Mugwump says:
Oh! There are so many amazing medieval cities in Italy. It would be perfect for some of the scenes in the movie.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 4:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 531
ronNhermione4evr says:
I love it. more news! I can't wait for the movie!
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 5:01 PM EST
Witch
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HogwartsAhistory says:
Italy is a beautiful place to be so I wouldn't mind seeing it in the movie!
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 5:07 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23477
KT Lady says:
Oh wow...as I said with London, I wonder if they'll be filming this winter? Because I'm going back to Europe and if I see filming I will DIE!
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 5:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1576
ALLI8 says:
Well italy is a very pretty country i thin they should film there. I wonder what they would be filming there. Maybe just like landscape shots no people? Alli8~
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 5:20 PM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3264
MadamDumbledore says:
It won't make much difference to me where it's filmed As long as they do a good job of it and stick to the story line, I'll be happy.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 5:39 PM EST
Mrs. Roonil Wazlib
Points: 2492
weasleyskeepingme says:
Hmmm, thats very interesting. What would they shoot in Italy?? Most of OotP is very "British." Maybe the stuff with Hagrid and Madame Maxime but I had a feeling they were going to cut all of that out.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 5:40 PM EST
Student
Points: 200
Axel_of_Light says:
Coolio! I wonder if it is just a rumor or not. I have a feeling that it's a rumor because they usally do their filming in da UK!!!
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 5:50 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 344
Saphira211 says:
Interesting.......Italy is a beautiful place!I would be curious to what scenes they would need to film in Italy.
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 5:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
kermittounette says:
Wow I don't know why... maybe for the MoM'place? That would be a good idea, but they just have to find a phone cab to be happy! I just watch as the movie is going up so... any places they go it's fine with me!
Posted Jun 11, 2006 at 5:59 PM EST
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