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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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Head Girl
Points: 427
shadowquill says:
Thank you, Fionnuala. :) Its nice to learn something.
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 4:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 554
LunaGirl47 says:
Great! I'm lovin' this guy! I love Alfonso the best, but I really like this guy too. It seems Yates really understands Order of the Phoenix, which is my favorite book in the series. If any book has to be done exactly right, it's Phoenix. So far, so good! :)
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 4:53 PM EST
Slytherin Took
Points: 3026
BladeAchilles says:
It seems that Yates is going to do a pretty good job with the story. I'm getting really excited now.
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 4:54 PM EST
Squib
Points: 132
The Lightning-Struck Boy says:
I'm glad Yates had a good time shooting the movie. I hope I have a good time seeing it. I hope that each director has walked away with something different.
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 5:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1771
Patronus** says:
I'm so looking forward to watching this film!!!
Everyone seems so pumped about this film and it sounds really different from the others!!
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 5:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
Smmmmart man, lets just hope he pulls through for us.
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 6:05 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4666
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Cool beans! Can't wait for the movie!
~Drish~
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 6:48 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
I'm glad he sounds positive about the movie!!!!
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 6:57 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
Cool Interview! ^_^
"The wonderful thing this story tells kids is that it's OK to be different"
I think that they all do that....and it`s soo great! :)
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 7:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 914
hp-luver says:
Wow! That's really cool! David Yates as the director for Order of the Phoenix must be fun! Can't wait for the movie!
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 7:29 PM EST
Student
Points: 266
TheORIGINALMrs.Snape says:
Well, his explanation makes a lot of sense. he seems like a great director and the movie should be great too.
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 7:35 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1068
Ginny511 says:
Aww well duh but anyway really awesomeo!
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 7:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
Sounds like he had alot of fun working on OotP, I cant wait to see it!
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 8:08 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 427
shadowquill says:
I'd also like to add that I'm SOOOO happy that he seems to really be concerned about the more mature meanings behind the novels. He is treating it like a real work of literature (which it IS), unlike those who underestimate the novels and merely categorize them as "children's books". They are "people books". :)
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 8:17 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 545
phoenix fire flame says:
Great it sounds like they found a director that has the same attutide as the actors im glad they can glell so good together and it sounds like the movie is coming along fast thank god for that!
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 8:21 PM EST
Lips of an Angel
Points: 26393
3.1415926535 says:
Ohh.... i cant wait to see the movie!
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 8:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
Angelina blu Johnson says:
It must be so cool to be able to direct a Harry Potter movie! David is totally lucky!
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 8:36 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4081
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
This is a cool interview, but what this basically is the nice way of telling us that they cut a hell of a lot of stuff out of the movie.
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 8:55 PM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
I love interviews...............................
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 9:22 PM EST
Queen of the Fae
Points: 4616
marauderette says:
Maybe the whole article will say how far along they are in production. I want to hear how far they are!
It does sound interesting and I can't wait to see the film. ^_^ *squee*
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 10:13 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 81
The Scarlet Quill says:
Does anyone else find it incredibly frustrating?
I speak, of course, of the fact that the whole Harry Potter industry now appears to soley focus on the movies?
Yates speaks about the film as if it were Warner Bros. Creation.
"What the film is really about..." Indeed!!!
Posted Dec 10, 2006 at 10:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1572
King's Cross Station. says:
Well at least we know our new Director is smart, and he knows what the story is about! I think he is the first director who wants to please the fans!
Posted Dec 11, 2006 at 12:39 AM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
I am glad that he is enjoying it so i think it will be better if they like their job!!
Posted Dec 11, 2006 at 12:40 AM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10073
American Harry Potter says:
That is totally awesome news. They are doing such an awesome job on the film. Glad to hear about how it's going. Keep up the good work.
Posted Dec 11, 2006 at 12:46 AM EST
Snape´s Apprentice
Points: 9587
HappyAuriga says:
It´s OK to be different??? This is the whole message of OotP? I must have misunderstood something.
What has become of the "government denying inconvenient truth"-part? The "manipulation public opinion through the media"-part? The "changing the rules to maintain power"-part?
Well, there´s no denying it: It IS OK to be different.
Posted Dec 11, 2006 at 1:06 AM EST
Witch
Points: 955
im freeeeeeeeee says:
He seems to be a good director Im excited to see his version of the story.
Posted Dec 11, 2006 at 1:10 AM EST
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