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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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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
Angelina blu Johnson says:
As much as i love a midsummer nights dream, i dont think that i would appreciate Harry Potter if it had a soapish appeal to it! I say stick with david Yates! Goblet of Fire was my favourite Harry Potter Film so far and before it was Philosophers Stone!
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 9:41 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27867
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Sounds very interesting. I have never heard of him.
haha...shame on me
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 9:41 AM EST
Harry’s Egg, Dan’s Duck
Points: 4744
Pearl* says:
Hmm, I do wonder who'll end up doing it... I never heard of this Mr Goffman, but I am sure they'll find somebody who's up for the job!
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 9:43 AM EST
Squib
Points: 136
WoOoO =] says:
I don't like changes, I prefer everything just the way they are.
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 9:52 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 401
Beruthiel says:
Well, I didn't see any of his films, but I heard of Midsummer nights dream, and it has to be good. Just wait and see!
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 9:53 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 334
~hp Roxx~ says:
Well i havent seen any of his films...but i think it would be better if they stick with the old directors
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 9:56 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1189
Godric11 says:
As long as the directors stick to the image Alphonso Curon created with PoA and that stuck through Goblet... I'll be happy.
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 10:00 AM EST
Now with Xtra Snarry
Points: 4559
SnapeSlave says:
Ughh...
I don't want an American director - and I don't want HBP to be some kind of romantic comdey!
I say bring back Alfonso!
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 10:06 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4400
ILoveHP! says:
Wow. Uhm... I don't know - cause I don't really know him...
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 10:13 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1029
Magic Dancer K says:
Interesting. I like the whole changing directors, and if they keep David Yates, they will break the cycle. Of course, if 5 is good, then maybe they want to keep him.
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 10:17 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1479
Newest Mrs. Weasley says:
Soapdish was excellent! I had almost forgotten about that movie. I wish that somehow Jo could direct the last two movies, or at least have more control. I love how she ok'ed everything to begin with, but I feel that directors are taking more and more liberties and straying further from canon. Reign them in, Jo!
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 10:23 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9013
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Interesting. I don't know much about him and not really sure one way or the other. Too early to tell yet. I just and waiting for OOTP.
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 10:25 AM EST
Witch
Points: 500
the Half-Blond Princess says:
I haven't seen any of his films and I don't know if he makes a good choice for a director.I hope they make a good movie,because HBP is my favourite book.
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 10:26 AM EST
Squib
Points: 117
logik1810 says:
warner bros. should just offer Martin Scorsese a LOT of money. That wouold be A GREAT movie. I'm tired of all these bad directors. The only one that did a good job was Alfonso Cuaron.
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 10:26 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 346
Order_Member_#1 says:
Cool,i don't care about the director,i care about how good the film is.
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 10:31 AM EST
Witch
Points: 692
~Remember Snape~ says:
I'v never heard of him before bur as long as he could do a good job I don't cae who makes the film.
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 10:42 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1661
shivon says:
Interesting. The only film of his I have seen in A Midsummer's Night Dream. I didn't like it a whole lot, but I blame that of Shakespeare not Hoffman.
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 10:53 AM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 5234
Weesa says:
I've seen One Fine Day several times and love that movie. Haven't seen the other two though so I can't really judge how well he would be HBP. If Yates does well with OoTP though I think they should stick with him.
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 10:54 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1647
Hermione's younger sister says:
Micheal Hoffman? I don't know where that is, but I hope he does a hecka good job with Half Blood Prince. Good luck!!!
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 11:02 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1789
Veela~Girl says:
Hmm, haven't seen any of his work so I don't know how well-suited he would be for HBP? I think Yates did a good job though so I'd be happy for him to return. Also, it seems like the actors really like the director they are working with now on OotP (eep I forget his name, but it's on the tip of my tongue!) so I am interested to see how that movie comes out too.
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 11:02 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2576
Mystique says:
Well i liked how he did One fine Day.. but that's a totally different type of movie... hopefully, if he directs it, he'll be able to do it justice.
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 11:26 AM EST
rockstar
Points: 2857
Harry_J Potter says:
Ooh, A Midsummer Night's Dream was wonderful! Hm, I think Tim Burton would be a great choice for a HP film though.. Well as long as they get an amazing director, I'll be fine. Please do a good job if you get it! =(
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 11:35 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1828
Lady Leo says:
I like David Yates. He was really good and why do they keep getting different directors? whats up with that? but if Michael Hoffman stays truer to the books go for i t.
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 11:47 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1821
zues says:
I kinda like how they have a differant Director for each one, but I also would have liked them to pick one and use him or her for all seven. Just like they are trying to do with the actors. How would it look if they changed actors as much as directors? Not good.
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 11:50 AM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10073
American Harry Potter says:
Rumors are so teasing. Oh well. We'll wait.
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 11:54 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 364
kappy says:
I liked the movie One Fine Day, but I really don't know anything about Michael Hoffman. It's hard to say who would be a good director when you don't know their work!
Posted Nov 3, 2006 at 12:01 PM EST
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