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DECEMBER 10, 2006 at 10:13 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: MSNBC Newsweek
In an new interview
with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix director David Yates, he comments on filming the movie, working with Dan Radcliffe and what the movie is really about.
There's a really interesting principle at the heart of this story. The ministry is this bureaucratic authoritarian regime trying to impose a fundamental doctrine on this liberal wacky school. The ministry isn't very good at accepting the beauty of differences. Everything has to fit in a box, and if it doesn't fit, it must be removed. The wonderful thing this story tells kids is that it's OK to be different.
I'm having the time of my life. It's like being at filmmaking gym. You're working every single muscle as a storyteller. These films are full of comedy, adventure and a bit of thrills. It's terrific.
The Newsweek issue will be on sale next week. Thanks to Andrew for the tip.
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Hogwarts Founder
Points: 3482
Godric Gryffindor says:
Hmmm Interesting!
Posted Dec 13, 2006 at 2:16 PM EST
Squib
Points: 159
FlowerChild says:
Finally - 'it's ok to be different!'. Does that mean no more sterotypes, no more preppy hermione, comic sidekick ron and typicl, almost-boring hero harry? I'm getting more and more excited by the day!
Posted Dec 13, 2006 at 3:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 639
Harry(the 4th champion) says:
Yates is such a wonderful director!!!! And he's right! It is okay to be different.
I'm glad he is enjoying making the movie!!!
I can't wait for the movie!!!!!
ACCIO JULY 13!!!!!
Posted Dec 13, 2006 at 6:54 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
WitOfHermione says:
In Newsweek? I think Id rather just read it online at their website.
Posted Dec 14, 2006 at 6:55 PM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
I think that David Yates would be a great director. Hope he does well like the rest of the directors and make a great movie! :)
~MP~
Posted Dec 15, 2006 at 1:58 AM EST
Points: 217
Arra Tonks says:
If he says that, then the movie will be as good, funny and entertaining as it's making was. We'll just have to sit and wait for the movie to come out. Now I can't wait to see it on Thursday,July 12th here in PR.
Posted Dec 15, 2006 at 7:41 PM EST
Gryffindor's Captain
Points: 15176
DarkVamp says:
Wow, the movie sounds great! I can't wait to actually see it.
Posted Dec 15, 2006 at 9:21 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Cool comments, I hadn't thought of the book as exactly what he says, but something like it... I guess.. I think really the ministry is more evil than he makes them out, but, well, ok... Sounds ok... :)
Posted Dec 16, 2006 at 10:40 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:
wow
HE seems really into it
i hope he has done a good job of it!!
Posted Dec 18, 2006 at 9:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
ravenbeaut says:
That was a great description. I hadn't really looked at it from that angle. Maybe some of those anti-HP/HP book burners should think about that.
Posted Dec 19, 2006 at 11:44 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 364
kappy says:
I think it is a good sign when the director is enjoying themselves during filming. I would think that that means things are going well. I hope we all like his vision of HP.
Posted Dec 19, 2006 at 4:25 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2351
Skitch says:
Very cool. So I guess this means this edition of Newsweek should already be on the stands. I'll have to go find it before it gets replaced. Man, I'm so behind!
Posted Dec 20, 2006 at 12:18 AM EST
Witch
Points: 595
master_HP_Mugwump says:
I really think that he is going to be the best director yet. No offense to the other directors or anything, but he just got to catch them all in the beginning stages of their actual acting careers.
Posted Dec 20, 2006 at 4:04 AM EST
Muggle
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semmadali says:
Dan is just a git. He thinks he is a star but i know him really well. When he was 11 and first selected for harry potter and sorceres movie, he started crying in th e bathroom. U can check this fact on pensive.com
Posted Dec 22, 2006 at 3:49 AM EST
Student
Points: 204
maddogs991 says:
At least he seems to understand the basis of the Umbridge storyline, but it's a bit worrying he's not mentioned anything about the darkness, Occlumency and Voldemort's slow-burning destruction of the wizarding world.
*eep*
Posted Dec 23, 2006 at 5:32 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2861
mad_eye muggle says:
Cool!David Yates is an amazing director.Nice comment.Can't wait for the movie to come out.HP RULES!
Posted Dec 23, 2006 at 9:34 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
There's a really interesting principle at the heart of this story. The ministry is this bureaucratic authoritarian regime trying to impose a fundamental doctrine on this liberal wacky school. The ministry isn't very good at accepting the beauty of differences. Everything has to fit in a box, and if it doesn't fit, it must be removed. The wonderful thing this story tells kids is that it's OK to be different.
Posted Dec 26, 2006 at 10:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1345
Dracos_Gurl13 says:
I officially love him. He is wonderful and makes it sound spectacular! I love his view and it makes me super excited to see the next movie.
Posted Dec 27, 2006 at 12:35 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
I can't wait to see how David Yates interprets OotP. It's such an amazing story and he sounds like he appreciates it for it's brilliance. I sure hope so....please do a great job!!
Posted Jan 1, 2007 at 2:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 732
Dumbledores~Fave says:
Its so great to hear him talking about the movie with such enthusiasm, i'm really looking forward to seeing it!
Posted Jan 4, 2007 at 10:12 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 420
Raccoon_Patronus says:
Is there going to be a new director for each movie? Well I guess that's good because they're getting different subjects in a way besides the Harry, Hermione, Ron. They'res the feeling of the movie which differs with the director.
kevin~~
Posted Jan 4, 2007 at 8:30 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2590
Roswelladdict says:
Seems to me like Yates has a pretty good grasp of what the
This just makes me all the more excited about the film.
Posted Jan 4, 2007 at 10:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 985
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
I'm really glad he's having so much fun with filming that's a really good sign that the movie would turn out really good.
Posted Jan 8, 2007 at 9:10 PM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3094
BlackKatL says:
Look like Yates is having fun!!! He seems to know what he's doing... Getting the HP view of things....
I hope he sticks to the book though....
Posted Jan 12, 2007 at 2:47 PM EST
Witch
Points: 542
Tara Piglet says:
Yates is going to do the greatest job of all the directors yet! I can already tell by the trailor, I almost flew off my seat!!!!!!!!
Posted Jan 13, 2007 at 4:22 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2424
bonniewrightrulz says:
Good for you Yates.Good to see he's enjoying himself and hopefully he'll make HBP into a bigger and much better movie than OOTP.
Posted Jun 30, 2008 at 4:09 AM EST
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