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Yates comments on 'Phoenix' running time 
OCTOBER 29, 2006 at 10:00 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
Some news about Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has appeared in the latest edition of Empire
magazine. In the article, director David Yates states that he has filmed "a movie that's probably over three hours, so I'll have to lose 45 minutes in the edit."
David Heyman mentions a call from JKRowling on the casting of Luna Lovegood and Imelda Stauton states that she is amazed that it took so long for her to be cast in the franchise.
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Muggle
Points: 75
LoveOfHermy says:
WOW! Over three hours long! I wish they dont cut 45 minutes of it though. Yay first post.
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 10:04 AM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5058
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
I`ve read this already but hey! it`s still cool! :)
But 45 minutes.......I suppose they cut all that for the non HP fans.I mean not many people or kids like movies over 3 hours. I wish the HP movies were at least three hours though! and 45 minutes is a lot of things cut! :( I wonder what will be cut.........
*Jamie*
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 10:08 AM EST
Head House Elf
Points: 2707
Dobby says:
I really don't like the way they said that Order of the Phoenix is basically the least favorite of the series. I looove it. It's so good to hate. And I knew that Jo and Evanna had corresponded, but I honestly didn't think that Jo would even remember since she's always so busy. That's really neat.
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 10:09 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2548
The Parvati Patil says:
Yay first page. I hope this film is the longest because there is so much to cover in the book. They better not have those long boring scenes that can be easily replaced with better ones like in GoF.
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 10:11 AM EST
Squib
Points: 161
Boxee says:
3 Hours!!!! Oh please please please don't cut the 45 mins!!! Please!!!
I hope they don't cut it. The book is the longest and so the movie should also be the longest.
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 10:15 AM EST
Grillows Girl
Points: 2784
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
I'd love it to be over 3 hours long- don't cut it David, please!
Somehow, I don't see that happening but still- I can dream, right?
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 10:17 AM EST
Squib
Points: 138
Hermy* says:
Three hours! Woah. I think they shouldn't cut =P Harry Potter would enter to the reacords book! Ok... they should and then in the DVD hope they add.
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 10:23 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8072
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
As allways, it is these little bits that add up to such a fun final product. It is hard to wait until the final one arrives. It will be here soon.
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 10:28 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4018
ILoveHP! says:
I've already seen them... Awww. I would have loved a 3-hour film! Buuuut of course, not everyone would be impressed by it - and WB is aiming for a big gross of course...
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 10:30 AM EST
Witch
Points: 656
Fawkes's Lament says:
OMGOODNESS!! THREE FLIPPING HOURS?!?!!? I'm so excited! though, the fact that they're taking off 45min. is a little depressing, but still, THREE FLIPPING HOURS! that means there will be loads to watch on the DVD bonus features!!! *screams in excitement*
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 10:42 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1884
cityangelz says:
oohhh... three hours would be cool. I don't mind sitting for three hours to watch OotP...
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 10:45 AM EST
Parselmouth
Points: 29050
Thestral Eyes says:
You know, i realy wish they would do extended edition dvds of the HP films like LOTR did...i bet tons of people would be willing to buy them. I know i would. I hate how butchered and choppy the films are in the final version, so much stuff cut out, and it will be even more obvious as the films go on as the books get more complex *sighs* Fingers frossed all the extra scenes are on the dvd :)
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 10:52 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2062
kermittounette says:
but a 3 hours movie is something we can expect... They will have tu cut a lot, but I hope that the best story scenes will be there and the rest will be on the dvd as deleted scenes!
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 10:55 AM EST
Witch
Points: 922
Lilium says:
WOW!!!In the article, director David Yates states that he has filmed "a movie that's probably over three hours, so I'll have to lose 45 minutes in the edit." 3 HOURS!? it's crazy! I wish they didn't cut that 45 minutes tho! I'd love to see a 3 hour Harry Potter film!!! I'm sooo exited now! *screams* Yey!!!
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 10:55 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1366
lee-lo-loves-ron says:
Noo they shoulod keepthe three hours !! Cutting those 45 minutescould make the film not as good it could be sime of our favprite scenes !!
Miley xox
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 11:04 AM EST
Witch
Points: 729
expectogirl says:
I would sit thru 3 hours no problem! But I do hope if they have to cut that we do all get to see those scenes on the DVD *fingers crossed*
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 11:08 AM EST
Witch
Points: 842
Books and Cleverness says:
MAN I hate this I mean why can't they just keep it at three hours long! This is the longest book in the series cutting out 45 minutes they already cut out quidditch! If Yates keeps it at 3 hours long I will rejoice! Please David please please please just keep it at it's current running time!
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 11:09 AM EST
Dumbledore's Girl
Points: 4463
flyby says:
They should definetly have kept it three hours it would have been brilliant, i hope they dont cut anything important or interesting though, they better keep the twins exit from hogwarts in there!
Yeah im hoping for all the deleted scenes on the dvd too! *crosses fingers*
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 11:10 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 459
hjgfan1 says:
Make the film 4 hours, we will watch every bit of it!!!
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 11:17 AM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2506
5225 says:
hjgfan1, you are so right.
No matter how long the movie will be, I will be there waiting and watching. I do not want anything to be left out.
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 11:21 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1783
sis <3 says:
Oh! That's a lot of edition!
Mhh I hope they'll choose the scenes wisely! I'd hate if they took the Scene where Harry and Dumbledore have their "talk" away, that would be mean!
-Chris
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 11:22 AM EST
Points: 360
ladybug says:
A while back they made a petition to to move the Autstrailian release date of OOTP from september to july...after they achieved 2000 comments Warner Bros. agreed! Well, were doing the same thing for this and we need you fellow harry potter fans to help us out! To sign the petition go here;
http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/Harry_Potter_Order_of_Phoenix
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 11:30 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1906
not*so*sweet*strawberry says:
Don't cut out 45 mins *cries*
But 3 hours is still good *smiles*
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 11:31 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 25342
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
NOOO!
Can't they just leave it that long!
I would LOVE that!!
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 11:31 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 67
cileia lovegood says:
it will be wonderful !!!! i hope they don't cut anything important. i would like to watch Ron playing quidditch!
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 11:33 AM EST
Hogwarts Founder
Points: 3479
Godric Gryffindor says:
I'll check the scanned article right away!
Posted Oct 29, 2006 at 11:34 AM EST
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