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NOVEMBER 3, 2006 at 9:35 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Dark Horizons via The Leaky Cauldron
Last month we mentioned a rumor that director David Yates had been asked to return to the Harry Potter franchise.
A new rumor has now surfaced
online stating that American director Michael Hoffman will be directing Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Mr. Hoffman has directed Soapdish, One Fine Day and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
An announcement will be made by Christmas, so for now, all we can do is treat this new information as a rumor and wait to hear the official news.
UPDATE: Both of these rumors have been debunked by Warner Bros.
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Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
Not seen any of his films, so i have no opinion on him, other than if he messes it up, i shall hunt him down.
:)
Posted Nov 4, 2006 at 8:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
I hope he does b/c he is American (hence.....I am American)........I sure hope he is good though!!
Posted Nov 4, 2006 at 8:39 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
hmmmmm.
never heard of him or seen any of his movies. that cant be good. then again i never heard of David Yates and OOTP sounds great so far.
guess we'll wait and see.
Posted Nov 4, 2006 at 9:15 PM EST
Slugmeister
Points: 3733
Prawg says:
the Harry Potter franchise
I hate it when they call it that. Makes me feel so unoriginal for liking Harry...
It's almost as bad as confessing I like Disney. Which I do, incidentally ;P
Posted Nov 4, 2006 at 9:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 634
Tammyant says:
I wish they would keep the same director so the movies had a feeling of continuity.
Posted Nov 4, 2006 at 9:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 797
magically delicious says:
I'm with Newest Mrs. Weasley, I wish they'd get back to the canon principles of the story and that Jo would have more control over the direction of the films. It's kind of disappointing that they are so far having a different director for each film. I wish Alfonso was doing them all!
Posted Nov 4, 2006 at 11:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
WitOfHermione says:
Sounds good to me. I like all of his other work. I think he could bring a lot to it.
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 12:05 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2575
Miss Amortentia says:
I dont think they'll have an American director because it'll ruin the whole "English" thing which the books have... America and England are very different...
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 12:47 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3659
Anastasia Popovick says:
Rumors, rumors. rumors...Let's quit with the rumors and get some facts. Who will direct the movie?
While I really don't know too much about this Michael Hoffman, his list of credits don't overly impress me. The films listed here do not reallt strick me as ones that would be in the same caliber or genre as Harry Potter. But he could always surprise us...that is if he is really going to be the director.
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 2:05 AM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2538
magiclover13 says:
Hmm... I don't think I've ever seen any of those films so I'm not sure if I should be happy or concerned about this rumor. :D Oh well. ;D
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 3:21 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 545
phoenix fire flame says:
Great director i hope he does but then the person that directored the goblet of fire suck ed ass it wasn't as good as the other ones!!!!!!!!
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 4:22 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 429
Maggie_ says:
Hmmm interesting... Well, I've saw One Fine Day, is a cute movie.. But I'm not sure if I would like to see him doing HBP, well, like they've said, he need to wait until Christms to have sure about how is gonna to direct HP, anyone who comes, I hope he do a good job!
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 6:29 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 429
Maggie_ says:
*I've seen, my mistake x)
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 6:31 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
.... Interesting choice, we'll have to wait and see
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 6:34 AM EST
Squib
Points: 161
Boxee says:
I haven't watched any of his movies, but I hope he won't disappoint us if he makes the HBP.
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 8:00 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2351
Skitch says:
I've seen a few of his movies and I do like his directing style. As long as the screenwriters are still the same we should be okay.
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 10:06 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1909
Hermione5 says:
I just have one thing to say: I want Chris Colombus back for the sixth one. That is how it should really be. I think he is the only one who would be able to grasp the essence of it and create touching moments to the end of it. He is a genious in doing so. This particular book needs to be directed with soul. Really. It is special.
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 11:35 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1786
sis <3 says:
Well the interesting about this is every time we hear about a new director I have no idea who he is...
And why not a woman?
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 2:47 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3898
Hecate3fold says:
I really have no opinion of him one way or the other. All I'm concerned with is if they follow the story in the books. That is all that is important to me. Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 6:23 PM EST
Witch
Points: 792
blossom says:
There has been a different director for each movie, so why not a new one for Half Blood Prince.
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 6:23 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2590
Roswelladdict says:
Not sure how I feel about this latest rumor.
But I will say that we have to wait until the announcement is made before we know anything for sure especially since so much seems to be floating around out there unconfirmed.
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 6:29 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2492
JAYSTARR says:
Hoffman been trying to Direct a Harry Potter Movie for years and now he is begging too...
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 8:20 PM EST
Head House Elf
Points: 2756
Dobby says:
Oooh, a Midsummer Night's Dream is great! I think we will hear about 2947134 different rumors who will be directing HBP, we'll just have to wait to find out.
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 11:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
Well, another new director rumor. I don't know how they are going to decide. As long as they do a good job and give the movie justice I'll be happy with whom ever they pick.
Posted Nov 5, 2006 at 11:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
Well, I think it's generally good to have different directors for the different pictures...but we'll see.
HeadmistressMcGonagall
Posted Nov 6, 2006 at 12:03 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 67
cileia lovegood says:
I prefer David Yates than Hoffman..
but rumors are rumors..
We'll wait...
Posted Nov 6, 2006 at 9:48 AM EST
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