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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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Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1596
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
Professor
Points: 1174
Fleur Delacour* says:
I think that all of the questions and the answers that they had did were really cool and intersting. It was really awesome! I am actully surprised that JK Rowling's hsband knows that outg=come and what happens in the last book. That is really asweome. I am just surprised that JK Rowling had told him becuase she had said that she will tell knwobody the outcome of the book. The rest of the interview with all of them was really awesome too. I just fond that her husband knows the outcome more interesting to me.
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 2:16 AM EST
Lips of an Angel
Points: 26337
roflcopter (: says:
Ummm... well, i might listen to it once ive posted this... though i doubt it will... but anyways, sounds interesting!!! xD
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 5:26 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4057
ILoveHP! says:
OHMYGOSH This is the best news! Thanks!!!
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 5:53 AM EST
Squib
Points: 189
groovy_pumpkin says:
Cool interview and the pitures were great. I have to admit though - Dan looks a bit 'upright' or not as relaxed as the other two in most pictures! =]
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 7:07 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2479
Jbird says:
It sounds really great. The pictures are nice as well, I like that they had rupert in them as well,usaually they try and give him the boot-even though he really is just as important as Hermione. I can't wait to see it! I wish that they had a transcript as well.
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 8:22 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 498
Breaza says:
Awesome interviews. I love all the photos. Dan is totally gorgeous and handsome as always, Emma looks absolutely beautiful (really loving her hair and dress), and Rupert looks pretty cute too.
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 8:52 AM EST
Student
Points: 251
Emily Rocks says:
Common men! I wanna see the videoo and only 17 days to go.OOOOOOOO! I am so excited and Iam gonna watch the movie first day itself.
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 10:17 AM EST
Points: 64
Fiji says:
Okay the interview was fine, but the whole ice-cream truck thing is a really lame attempt at being funny. And i did not like Emma's fashion statement, come on she's trying to be all grown up but she still looks like a little girl, she should just relax, she's what about 16 there's plenty of time for her to attempt to be sauve!
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 11:21 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 479
-Rebellion- says:
amazing interview! They are so kind to each other, and they look so cute!! Love them.
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 11:32 AM EST
Charms Mistress
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Points: 4708
Weesa says:
Finally got time to listen an read. Loved the interview with the trio but think Rupert could have spoken more.
The last bit about them learning nothing from each other was a very nice ending.
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 11:46 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2682
LoveMagic says:
Great press conference, but you know Rupert is such a man of little words. He just never talks very much. Oh well, I loved hearing what Dan and Emma had to say.
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 11:58 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 455
Krztyn says:
Wow, this is probably one of the best, most comprehensive articles about the actors that I've seen YET! Awesome job, HPANA!
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 12:35 PM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2572
hplover234 says:
Great interveiw! I am getting so excited about the movie! Me and my sister preordered the game for the Wii and DS. I am so excited. The movie comes out! The book comes out! I get to go see Josh Groban! This is going to be the greatest summer ever!
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 12:52 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4448
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
I don't like listening to audio, I like the video's better because you can see them. And the audio is rather fuzzy.
~Drish~
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 2:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hufflepuff_babe says:
WOW this is definatly the best interview I have read in a long time! I especially like that the whole trio partakes in it together.
Emma: I guess in a big way what this film is about is Harry is in a really difficult place.
Well said Emma! This is exactally what needs to be displayed in the 5th movie!
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 3:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hufflepuff_babe says:
WOW this is definatly the best interview I have read in a long time! I especially like that the whole trio partakes in it together.
Emma: I guess in a big way what this film is about is Harry is in a really difficult place.
Well said Emma! This is exactally what needs to be displayed in the 5th movie!
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 3:12 PM EST
The Quibbler Poet
Points: 7048
.:Wicked T:. says:
Wow awesome interview I love it Dan is so hot! Emma is amazing and is getting close to Dan and Rupert Hot!
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 5:16 PM EST
The Quibbler Poet
Points: 7048
.:Wicked T:. says:
Wow awesome interview I love it Dan is so hot! Emma is amazing and is getting close to Dan and Rupert Hot!
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 5:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1576
~Harry's true love~ says:
That was great, I just Love it. Rupert is the best thing in the world. He is so cute and I just want to run to him and pinch him on the cheeks! Haha, that would be fun.
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 5:28 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1044
GeeMessy says:
Oh Wow!
the report looks really good and there is alot of infomartion to read and pics to see.
Thanks, HPANA!
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 6:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 584
The Very Secret Diary says:
Awesome pics and interviews!!! They are such a good group of kids and Rupert just made me laugh with the ice cream van thing!
Posted Jun 23, 2007 at 7:17 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2293
mad_eye muggle says:
Awesome!This is soooooo wicked cool!I'm goona check this out.HP RULES!
Posted Jun 24, 2007 at 12:01 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3124
HufflepuffActress says:
I had some trouble hearing it over all of the noise in the room. Is there somewhere you can get a text version of the press conference. Please stalk me if you know of a place I can read the interview.
Posted Jun 24, 2007 at 1:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 547
frannie says:
Wow, they look fantastic. Dan looks so adorable, Rupert looks cool and Emma looks stunning (I wish I could look like her).
Posted Jun 24, 2007 at 9:25 AM EST
Witch
Points: 547
frannie says:
They look fantastic. Dan looks so adorable, Rupert looks cool and Emma looks stunning (I wish I could look like her).
Posted Jun 24, 2007 at 9:27 AM EST
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