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OCTOBER 4, 2006 at 10:28 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Movies online via Wizard News
News seems to have popped up online stating
that David Yates has been asked to direct Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Mr. Yates is expected to accept the offer, with filming to commence in May 2007, two months before the release of Order of the Phoenix.
We will update this information as soon as we can.
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Head Girl
Points: 453
Poppysock says:
If it's true, that exciting! I've seen some of his work and I'm thrilled if he does HP 6. Good luck, rest up, Mr. Yates!
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 11:37 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1955
DanFan723 says:
Although David Yates seems to be a terrific director, I would really really, REALLY enjoy seeing Alfonso Cuaron back behind the camera filming Half- Blood Prince. The book is so dark it would just be amazing to see it in his vision!!
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 11:46 AM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
Wow! may 2007! Thats before OOTP , they won`t have much time off this year! I think thats cool, though maybe if some people hate OOTP they will go mad if he`s directing again... but I think he sounds good from what i`ve seen so far and that WB asked him again! :)
Anyway, thats cool! ;)
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 11:47 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1008
PhoenixThestral says:
Well, that was quick! I've never seen any of his work, so let's hope he does a good job of it. Besides, we would have yet to see how OoTP comes about to know if he could be the one to direct HBP.
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 11:49 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2358
Nataly says:
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince start fimling in May 2007??? That is soooo cool Can't wait to see more!
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 11:49 AM EST
Points: 10161
GodricGryffindor says:
That's cool...may 2007, that's right before book 7 (possibly) and movie 5 will be coming out.... I can't wait =D
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 11:59 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 472
Squims says:
Hmmm...dunno if this is good or bad. Like many others have stated, I'll have to see OOTP before deciding if Yates would do the magic for me in HBP. Anyhow, it's not big surprise that WB asked him again. Cuaron was asked to stay back after POA and Newell was asked to stay back after GOF. Both refused. So we'll have to wait and see if Yates accepts it.
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 12:05 PM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
Cool. It would be great to keep the same director.
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 12:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 701
Kelly Ann Snape says:
Wow, I just realized that we won't have much time to digest Book 7 before the 7th movie comes out.
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 12:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1771
Patronus** says:
Order of the Pheonix must be really good if they are asking him to direct the next HP film as well!
I have to agree with ~*Veela Grl*~ in that i hope he does better than Alfonso Cuaron!! He did leave way too much out and when i watched it , as much as i enjoed GoF, felt like parts of it had been fast-forwarded and i was watching just snippets from the film (does that make sense?) - It's as if there is a whole other film out there with the missing bits becuase GoF didn't feel complete!! But still liked the film (liked, not loved!)
So i'm really hoping David does the book justice, becuase if he does i know i for one will be looking forward to HBP a whole lot more!! :)
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 12:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1280
MRC says:
I'm not gonna say I'm excited about this until I see how he does with OotP... hopefully he'll do well. I don't want to see another Colombus. (no offense)
MRC
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 12:14 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 676
Orion says:
I just hope that #6 & #7 are directed by the same person, as they're pretty much two halves of the same book.
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 12:18 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2538
magiclover13 says:
That's really cool! He must've done a good job on OotP then... well I can't wait for both OotP and HBP!!! :D
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 12:19 PM EST
Head, Dept of Mysteries
Points: 3024
beowulf says:
I think this is probably great news. Yates will already have the HP mind-set and be able to roll right into the next movie. However, I was always under the impression they chose different directors because wrapping up one and staring another was just too much work for one person. This will work out very well if the 5th movie is good.
What would really make me happy is if they allowed the movie to be longer (less editing) and then replaced Gambon. But, alas, that is for another disucssion.
Beowulf
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 12:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
I believed that there would not be postings on HPANA that could not be confirmed. I find it interesting with all the speculation about what Ms. Watson is quoted as saying in a receint Newsweek article and how that has been twisted to present the opinion that she wants to leave, that this unsustantiated rumor would be posted without the very familiar warning to it's status.
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 12:37 PM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3421
Orchid says:
Cool, that would be a good thing if he does a good job with OoTP.
Happy to hear that they're getting on with it and not leaving too long time between the two films.
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 12:50 PM EST
Prince Charming
Points: 8429
Knight and Shining Armor says:
Oh I was hoping that they would ask M. Night. Shomalone to direct the movies again. I really like the movies that he has made!
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 12:51 PM EST
Malfoy by Nature
Points: 12528
WickeDraco says:
Well, I'll state my opinion on that once I get to view Order of the Phoenix. It's looking alright so far.
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 1:01 PM EST
Azkaban's Most Wanted
(Moderator)
Points: 13501
Lord Zimkel says:
Finally some stability when in comes to a directors. Apart from Chris Columbus directing the first two, I was beginning to think that every Harry Potter film was gonna have a different director. I 'spose there's nothing wrong with that, but it's be nice to actualy know who the director of HBP is going to be instead of having to learn that there's gonna be a new one, again.
Still, if I had my way, Chris Columbus would come back to direct Movie Seven. I think he's said before that he would like to do that, possibly, and I think it would be awesome if the Harry Potter film series got started with him and ended with him.
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 1:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
Oh kewl! It sounds like he'd be a good director for it, but then again I'd have to see Order of the Phoenix to know for sure.
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 1:09 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
I do hope that he will be the director or HBP too! If he does a good job on this movie, I think he will do a good job on the next one too!
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 1:09 PM EST
Student
Points: 290
sweetmagic says:
Wow! That is awsome.I hope they caputered the feel from both books. I can't wait to see OotP. Then we can see what awaits the big screen for the Half Blood Prince!
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 1:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
WitOfHermione says:
Hes done an amazing job so far. I dont see why they should stray from a formula that works.
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 1:12 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1867
Silver_Lining says:
He's doing two of them? Wow that's new.
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 1:14 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 701
cmenges says:
News seems to have popped up online stating that David Yates has been asked to direct Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Mr. Yates is expected to accept the offer, with filming to commence in May 2007, two months before the release of Order of the Phoenix.
This is GREAT news for me. I definately look forward to seeing his vision BOTH for Order of the Pheonix and for the Half Blood Prince.
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 1:25 PM EST
Emma's Darkest Secret
Points: 4604
Firestrike212 says:
Thats cool. News on HBP already. I didnt realize that they were going to start filming so soon. Thats cool. Better for us fans!
Posted Oct 4, 2006 at 1:36 PM EST
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