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Audio Q&A from 'Order of the Phoenix' press conference 
JUNE 22, 2007 at 3:53 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: HPANA
HPANA was in attendance at the press conference for theHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix movie which took place in London earlier today. Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, producer David Heyman, director David Yates and screenwriter Michael Goldenberg attended and answered questions from the media.
The first press conference with Dan, Emma and Rupert lasted 45 minuets and each answered questions about their life, the movies, the last book and their characters and what they want to do after the series has ended.
Some highlights:
- How do they initiate a new director
- Emma touched briefly on her late decision to re-sign for the remaining movies
- Growing up with the characters
- Answers in reference to book 7, Dan mentions that JK’s husband knows the outcome (no word on that from JK)
- Dan clears up that he never had any plans to buy a Ford Punta; Emma talks about her Apple Mac and taking driving lessons; Rupert surprises everyone by telling us that he bought an ice-cream van
- Dan talks about the emotional angst of Harry and his character Alan from his West End play
- Each discusses what they want fans to get from Order of the Phoenix
- Working with David Yates and Dan jokingly tells what he would do to David to keep him around
- Their favorite scenes
- Fringe shock when told that people were placing bets on Harry’s demise in the last book
- Their careers post Harry Potter
You can listen to all of the press conference at the links below (please remember to right-click and save target as…)
After the first press conference we had a chance to hear from producer David Heyman, director David Yates and screenwriter Michael Goldenberg where we heard officially from the David’s that David Yates was directing the sixth movie, which starts filming in September.
Some highlights from the second press conference:
- Choosing what stayed in the movie
- Picking Imelda Staunton as Prof. Umbridge
- Discussing removing characters with JK Rowling, who recommended that maybe they shouldn’t do that as they may play a part in the last movie
- How they encouraged the kids to portray their characters for this film
- Filming to start on Half-Blood Prince in September, David Yates returning
- Connections between the politics in the book and in real time today
You can listen to the audio from this conference at the links below (please remember to right-click and save target as…).
You can also read an additional report of the press conference here
. Another interview with Rupert can be read here where he talks about the director, being disappointed with no Quidditch in the movie and the atmosphere on set. Here is an interview with director David Yates from the event. Have to also mention that Katie Leung (Cho Chang) appeared at the hotel after the press conference and was very much incognito.
Was there a difference in how you were directed by Yates to achieve that?
Rupert: I dunno, really. Probably sort of subtle little things. I think, just on the whole, 'cause we've been doing it so long, got to know each other more we're probably more relazed with each other.
I think, also, that he used contemporary music he used (during filming) of some of the Common Room scenes. Like a band called The Ordinary Boys, he'd play that in the Common Room and that gives it some sort of more casual feel.
It's a really good atmosphere as well because he's a really nice guy, really laid back and calm.
So, there wasn't as much pressure for you...
Rupert: Definitely. Well, there's always a little bit of pressure, but it was a really good atmosphere, yeah.
Stay tuned for HPANA’s review of the movie on July 11th as well as part 2 of our report from our set visit last year.
UPDATE: You can now see some pictures of Dan, Emma and Rupert from the event online courtesy of UHP.
UPDATE II: You see the images of the trio in high-resolution here courtesy of ICM.
UPDATE: III: You can read a transcript of the trio's interview here courtesy of DR.co.uk.
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Student
Points: 204
Veri_Lara says:
Thanks! this is awesome! Daniel has a great sense of humor, I'm still laughing, I loved it. ^^
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 6:08 PM EST
Minister of Disinformation
(Moderator)
Points: 9459
Geri says:
OK, I switched the files so please check to see if you can hear the audio files, they are in WMV if that doesn't work I'll just have to use Quicktime. The format is the same as the first interviews, I can here them so I don't know of how else to fix the problem, sorry guys. Hopefully this will work for you, if not let me know.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 6:16 PM EST
Student
Points: 275
shanie623 says:
QUESTION: WHY IS EMMA ALWAYS CLINGING ON TO DANIEL?
The VERY proof that it IS her fault why Hermione CLINGS so much unto Harry in the movies!!! It's not the director's!
PS: Emma touching Rupe's shoulder is SO SWEET. yey
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 6:21 PM EST
Squib
Points: 191
WhispWillow says:
thanks Geri works now :D ( for me anyway )
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 6:25 PM EST
Points: 5
tmmaoc says:
The files work! Thanks for changing them!
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 6:30 PM EST
Student
Points: 231
IROCKMYFIREBOLT says:
Very nice pictures!!! They have all grown up nicely!!! Emma is so pretty!!
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 6:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 929
~PATD official stalker~ says:
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!! Look at Emma she looks AWESOMEO! She looks so pretty and look at that dress so reviling! Dang she is so pretty!
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 6:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1412
HPLasts4Ever says:
*Drooooooooooooools*
Emma looks soooooooooooo freakin beautiful! I love her.
Other than that it's very interesting.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 6:44 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 2937
Tikihaha says:
I haven't had a chance to listen to the interviews yet as my internet connection is so SLOW, so I'll have to save these links for another day.
I decided to look at the photos of the trio instead.
Oh ... my ... GOD!!!
Emma Watson looks like a supermodel!! I had no idea that she was so drop-dead gorgeous ...
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 7:09 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2772
GPGA says:
This is great, and this means that the movie is closer than we know. I've been trying to listen to the audio, but I don't understand a word they are saying, is impossible. Is so frustrating because I can only get some of the things. Hopefully someone will post the transcripts of the audio, that would be awesome! *hint, hint*
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 7:26 PM EST
Points: 17
heinrichcornelius says:
Can someone who attended please tell me which hotel in london this junket was held in?
Thanks!
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 7:44 PM EST
Squib
Points: 191
WhispWillow says:
the problem with it is there is an echo. I am guessing this is because of the room they were in and so has hindered the clarity of the audio to some extent
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 7:51 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 426
Ainhoa says:
Thanks so much for the audio clips!! I really like Daniel and how he has such a great sense of humor and made everyone laugh so much. ^^
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 7:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 966
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
Emma's hair looks almost blond...weird. But the audio seems fantastic.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 9:16 PM EST
Eternal Meatball Head
Points: 6168
harrysgurl201 says:
I loved those! I must say that I really like Emma's hair. And I noticed that Dan has been growing out his hair...which is nice...
:)
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 9:21 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 679
Seeker04 says:
It must be so rough to be an actor/actress in a film this big. Think about it you know everything that is going to happen. Even though we know how it ends and what's going to happen they know what its going to look like and how it's goin to be acted out. I dont know if I could do it.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 10:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Emma looks so grown up and pretty!!! Daniel is just hot! Rupert is hot too!! These pictures are just happy to see.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 10:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 892
Grimmauld Place says:
I wish I could read these interviews. The ones you can listen to will never load on my computer. I am sure they were really good.It is always good to hear from the actors. I like to hear their take on things. Afterall they spend the most time with the characters:)
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 10:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2772
GPGA says:
Thanks Ainhoa! The transcript makes things easier because I was having a lot of trouble understanding what they were saying. Their voices are kind of far from the microphones. But Thanks!!
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 10:43 PM EST
Squib
Points: 170
MisterPalindrome says:
Pretty good interview and photos. The three kids really seem to have a good rapport with each other. It was also interesting to here from the behind the scenes people.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 10:54 PM EST
Points: 662
Tina2005 says:
Oh My god! Daniel looks like God, love his hair and he IS GETTING TALLER!!!
Emma wow what a beautiful girl, she looks great and sexy!!!
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 11:01 PM EST
Squib
Points: 150
icar says:
This is so cool! The trio are growing up! Makes me more restless though..im so eager to see the OOTP film...cheers to everyone!
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 11:12 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1468
_sapphire_ says:
This is such a great way to end my day! I'm going to burn everything into a CD and listen to it before bed.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 11:14 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 426
Ainhoa says:
You are welcome GPGA
I was having a lot of trouble too because English is not my first language, but listening to it and reading it at the same time helps a lot!
Tina, I know, Dan is the tallest now! What I most like is how listening it, and reading it, you can really feel the great chemistry the 3 of them have. And they are so funny, Daniel made me laugh so much! And I like how he always asks Emma and Rupert if they want to talk first or if there is something else they want to say, or if they agree. I think Katie Leugh is very right when she says Dan makes people feel confortable, because if you liten to the interview he is always supporting what Emma and Rupert say, and when you are talking in front of so many people, it really helps to feel someone supporting you at your side. :)
Bless him, he really keeps it all together.
Posted Jun 22, 2007 at 11:50 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
Bright Eyes says:
Fantastic interviews! I love hearing from the cast - nice to get a definite confimation about the director too.
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 12:41 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1658
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Terrific interview! I love those kids! They all look so great and Emma get just gets more beautiful!!
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 12:50 AM EST
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