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AUGUST 2, 2006 at 4:24 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: PR Newswire
As exclusively reported by HPANA back in April, composer Nicholas Hooper is set to write the music for director David Yates' Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, it was announced by Warner Bros. in a press release
today.
...composer Nicholas Hooper will create the film's score, reuniting him with director David Yates for whom he has scored multiple film and television projects, dating back more than 15 years. Hooper won a BAFTA Award for his work on the Yates-directed television movie The Young Visitors.
Helena Bonham Carter, who replaces Helen McCroy as Bellatrix Lestrange, was also confirmed.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is due out in 2007.
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Witch
Points: 651
Therin Ennui says:
I like Helena Bonham Carter. I think it will be nice to see her on the evil side. She's usually so nice-- a tragic herione of some sort. Oh, except in "Fight Club." But I suppose there wasn't anyone nice in that.
I hope Nicholas Hooper does a good job with the music. So many movies nowadays have the musical score WAAAY louder than the vocal track. (Most notably Lord of the Rings, and Finding Neverland.) Harry Potter has been good about it so far.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 11:52 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 427
Padfoots Escape says:
Sounds great, but i dont think its that big of a deal, cant wait for the movie!
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 12:01 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1174
Fleur Delacour* says:
Wow, there was a lot of confirmed things today, but, i am glad we have a Bellatrix once again, that is good, but, i can not wait for it to come out!
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 12:03 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 415
øffe-joe687½ says:
I like Helena Bonham Carter - she will make a fine witch.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 12:25 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
Glad to hear it is finally decided who will be the composer of some seriously good music! I know that they will make a great team.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 12:25 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3906
Hecate3fold says:
Ms. Carter seems to be a good choice to play Bellatrix, although I'm unfamiliar with her work. Frankly,I can't think of anyone to portray someone that evil. Her lack of anything emotionaly good comes very close to the Dark Lord himself. Just the thought of her gives me the "cobbly-wobbles".
Someone has already articulated my thoughts about Mr. Hooper. He's going to be creatings the best work of his life, or at least he should be. Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 12:25 PM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
Cool. though i would have preferred John Williams to reprise his role as composer as he is the best known composer in the world. Good Luck to Mr Hooper and Ms carter. I hope Mr Hooper gets another Bafta for scoring OoTP.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 12:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
WitOfHermione says:
I love Helena! She is in so many movies, its not a wonder she isnt the richest actress in GB! I think she will make an amazing Bellatrix, though Im a bit sad because I love her so much, but hate the character shes playing!
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 12:30 PM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10073
American Harry Potter says:
Coolness! Too bad Bella got replaced though, but I think the new one will do very good.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 12:40 PM EST
Points: 10165
GodricGryffindor says:
That's cool...I jsut hope the soundtrack for OOTP is really good...I didn't like the soundtrack for GOF that much.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 12:44 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 498
thereturnoftheking says:
I just have this odd feeling that the score isn't going to be as great as it can be. I mean Patrick Doyle was an obvious choice to take up the helm after Williams couldn't simply because he's done both action type films and family/children films scores so it was a no brainer and a really great choice in my opinion.
But Nic Hooper just...i dunno. I've been trying to get my hands on some of the music he's written to hear it and decide then, but until I do I'm going to be a little nervous. Not really because he hasn't composed anything of this size before, because really composing doesn't change too much because of the size, but simply because I've never even heard of him until they announced that he might be scoring the film. Then again I didn't know David Yates existed save for one film, which I saw a few ads for, and I have faith that he can really pull this off. We'll just have to wait and see. I really hope they do that thing with Moviefone where we get to listen to the whole score before it's released.
As for Helena Bonham Carter....I can't really understand why they didn't pick her in the first place. I mean she is the picturesque version of Bella. And besides she's married to Tim Burton so I'm sure some of his psycho-melodrama mindsets and crazy actions wormed off on her. I'm just really eager to see a trailer for this film...Can't wait until November for multiple reasons. (Please don't take that last comment as though I know the trailer will arrive in November. It's just educated guessing).
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 12:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
Sounds like he'll be a good composer! And I'm sure Carter will be a great Bellatrix. It's going to be a fun movie!
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 1:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 633
snakeeyes says:
I'm glad that Hlena Bonham-Carter is at last confirmed. It does seem strange, though, to have such a wel-established actress in a far less established role, unless of course, she becomes that much more important later on. Helen McCrory must be kicking herself, though (not literally) - what a role to have to reject!
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 1:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
At least their confirming actors/composers
for the parts, that is a very good sign!!
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 1:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 527
daniel_radcliffe_lover736 says:
Cool more news on Order of the Pheonix. Can't wait to see what kind of work he does.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 1:22 PM EST
Student
Points: 200
Axel_of_Light says:
W00t!I just can't wait for the movie to come out.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 1:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 639
Harry(the 4th champion) says:
Thats fantastic! I hope Hooper does an excellent job on the music!!!!!!!! And I'm sure he will!!!!!!!! And Helena, I don't know who she is but... I'm sure she'll do a great job on portraying Bellatrix.
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ACCIO JULY 13!!!!
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 1:29 PM EST
Comedy Princess
Points: 3398
Ginevra M. Weasley says:
Mmmmm...Nicholas Hooper to creats Harry Potter's songs...I have never heard to his compositions...hahaha...Hope he do a good job...I think he will.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 1:32 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 364
Kedavra_Snape says:
Hm. Nobody can replace John Williams (okay Hans Zimmer maybe). But I guess we have to let John go so; hey, Nicholas Hooper can't possebly be so bad. I'm sure he'll put some refreshment in the Potter movies. Something new. We've never heard.
Yeah.
I trust this guy (don't know why, feeling at the back of my head)
Greatings to all these amazing Potter fans! You're the best. Love you all!
Djommie!
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 1:38 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 364
Kedavra_Snape says:
Yes. I really do love you all! Go Harry and go all his amazing fans!
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 1:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 says:
I think there needs to be some more of hedwig's theme in the next movie. i loved the music for the goblet of fire but really felt like it was lacking because the theme was virtually nonexistent.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 1:46 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
Points: 5601
A&Agang says:
I hope that the guy didn't get the job because hge used to work with the director. What am I saying? Of course they didn't do that. They had better not do that.
i wish July is here.
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 1:50 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3159
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
I still don't see why they have to keep changing musicians. I know that one (which one, I can't remember) but one of them was too busy working on another film, but why couldn't they go back to the original or something? This is the third composer we've had. This is becoming reminiscent of the directors.
*The MRS*
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 2:33 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3659
Anastasia Popovick says:
I must say tough shoes to fill for Hooper. I hope he can fit the bill.
Bonham Carter has played so many strange things before she should be a fine replacement (as long as she doesn't wear plaid anymore).
Always good to hear more news about OotP!!!
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 2:36 PM EST
Squib
Points: 132
The Lightning-Struck Boy says:
Well, i hope both of these people on board for OotP do a fine job! good luck!
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 2:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 596
SlytherinsPerfectPrefect says:
I am starting to get really excited about Order of the Phoenix... It needs to be 2007 right now, but alas, we still have almost an entire year before the movie is due to come out. But, as always, I'm sure the movie will be well worth the very long wait...
Posted Aug 2, 2006 at 2:43 PM EST
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