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JULY 1, 2007 at 5:55 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Witney Gazette
David Yates, who will be directing Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince starting in September has commented
that the next movie is "...less intense on one level. It's more sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll."
Both Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson comment on his directing skill of Order of the Phoenix and the fact that he is coming back for a second time.
Daniel on working with David:
I think he managed to take the charm and visual flare of the earlier films and add his own sense of grit, that perhaps was not there before. He is a delightful man, very soft-spoken. Yet I have never been pushed as hard as I was on this film, partly because of the nature of the story, and partly because of his directing.
He always wanted me to go deeper.
Emma says:
The word I most connect with David is truth. He always wanted to find the truth in all the characters and in every single performance. We relished that. It stopped us getting complacent the fifth time around.
It was really lovely because David listened to what we had to say about our characters. He was respectful of the fact that we have been playing these people for five films now.
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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1670
DumbledoresArmy says:
Well stated mr. Yates. That's exacltly what HBP is full of. I laughed at his description, becase its so true. I Hope the movie can live up to the book.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 9:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1255
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
Wow, sex & drugs & rock 'n' roll, huh??? I'll be looking forward to this.... That is a really interesting way to put it... wonder of the song "Sex & Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll" is going to be on the soundtrack :)
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 9:09 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 317
kels22 says:
I'm a little confused on what the whole 'sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll' is. Should be good anyways :)
lots of love,kels
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 9:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 769
go-go-Gryffindor says:
Well, I hope he's implying that the relationships will be part of the plot(and really a subplot, the main plot should be finding out about voldemort's past/horcruxes). I really don't believe that sex would be a part of a HP movie, it's not cannon. If it were, it would feel more like fanfiction on the big screen.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 10:06 PM EST
Witch
Points: 760
Mrs. S. Snape says:
I'm looking forward to it. I thought the 4th movie was them most disappointing and the sixth book the most...drawn out. I think it'd be good to have more flash and less detail as long as the story doesn't get lost.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 10:22 PM EST
Hogwarts Social Worker
Points: 3599
SnoopyLover says:
While I will reserve full judgment until I see the movie, I have not heard anything but unreserved praise for Mr. Yates from the Trio. So weird to think that HBP will begin filming in about two months.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 11:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Ok I don't really want to hear about "...less intense on one level. It's more sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll."( From the article) I just want to have more magic....hehe
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 11:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1514
MollyMomma says:
Um, wait a minute, sex drugs and rock n roll? What book was he reading? Snogging, yes. Sex drugs and rock n roll, no. I hope they don't overdo the whole sexuality scene to where it's too much encouragement for younger fans, more so than what JKR put in it.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 11:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
Severus' Advocate says:
Sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll sounds good, I'm sure this movie is more intense in lots of way, emotionally, physically, and the adventures more intense, the battle, and they have more issues this year really, I think the antsy Harry will be great on movie, it defintly divulges deeper into his character and an aspect of him. But at least Harry's learning to control his angry side now :) he's a lot more mature in Half Blood Prince.
Yates sounds like a terrific director to work with.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 11:34 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3467
HufflepuffActress says:
I do not think the movie is less intense on any level I can think of. It mentions him being invited back I wonder if the other director (with the exception of Chris Columbus) were not asked to do another film or if he is the first one to except the offer to return.
Posted Jul 2, 2007 at 12:03 AM EST
Witch
Points: 645
Fat lady in pink dress says:
I really do hope he does justice for both films, especially because both are quiet important to the series...
Um, what ever happened to Rupert? He wasn't mentioned at all...
Posted Jul 2, 2007 at 12:44 AM EST
Witch
Points: 823
Jynx says:
Haha, that's awesome...the films just keep getting better && better...I can't wait for July 11th! Or the 10th at midnight, which technically is the 11th for us Americans...I'm traveling on the 10th and am planning on seeing that movie with my friend once I get there, but I don't know exactly what day we're seeing it...we were planning on the first night, but I'm not so sure...I get free tickets, tho, cause I work at a theater, so that's awesome...I'm so excited...
Posted Jul 2, 2007 at 12:44 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1763
hufflepuff_babe says:
I can't wait for HBP and OotP. It's great that the actors really like Yates. I just hope the films are as excellent as the director.
Posted Jul 2, 2007 at 12:57 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2209
Scarlett Kent says:
Well, I'm reserving judgment until I've seen OOTP and then HBP when that film comes out.
If Yates' version of HBP is "more sex, drugs, and rock and roll" and "less intense", it may or not be a good film, but it doesn't sound much like canon!
Posted Jul 2, 2007 at 1:14 AM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Well, lets just hope that HBP isn't going to be R.
~Drish~
Posted Jul 2, 2007 at 1:17 AM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
Nice, that is so funny...Sex, drugs, and rock & roll. I love yates and i think he will do a great job on da next movie.
Posted Jul 2, 2007 at 2:00 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
Everything I have read and what very little I have seen of Order of the Phoenix is going to be wonderful. So I am happy that David Yates is going to be doing Half-Blood Prince too.
Posted Jul 2, 2007 at 2:09 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1152
fire_cookie says:
l0l He's awesome =)
I hope his directing skills are as well...
Posted Jul 2, 2007 at 2:30 AM EST
Student
Points: 289
Eirene Bellatrix says:
What in Merlin's name is that supposed to mean? I'm beginning to think his take of the 6th book is a bit wrong. HPB is, in my opinion, the best book of the series and I really hope he doesn't mess it up.
Posted Jul 2, 2007 at 2:53 AM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5168
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
Well i cant say anything about this but i dont see it like he sayed more sex, drug i thought it was intense well some what he sayed too. but i like the 6th book. it was cool i am going to cry on that movie too.
Posted Jul 2, 2007 at 3:08 AM EST
Weaselette
Points: 3182
WickedLoz says:
Haha, I don't think he was completely serious about the 'sex drugs and rock and roll' comment as some people are taking it!
But he's right - HBP is the book where the trio mature and face typical teenage issues. It's like GoF again but a lot more serious and mature.
And it did say that Harry fantasised about doing that with Ginny .. *winks*
Posted Jul 2, 2007 at 3:15 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1867
Silver_Lining says:
I think he seems like he'll make a good director, but i'll reserve judgement until i've seen the fifth installment. And i do wonder what he means by sex, drugs rock 'n' roll...
Posted Jul 2, 2007 at 3:20 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Hope this movie is good so the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is also good.. It's important for the actors and actresses to like their director. There are better results!
Posted Jul 2, 2007 at 3:56 AM EST
Witch
Points: 500
the Half-Blond Princess says:
I can't wait to see what Yates makes of HBP!
It's my favourite book and sex,drugs and rock'n'roll sounds very promising. :D
\m/
Posted Jul 2, 2007 at 4:16 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 433
Maga Potter says:
Obviously HBP is much less intense. Students playing quidditch and snogging everywhere. It's going to be very boring movie. I hope he will cut most of the scences. Sometimes I wish that JK wrote this book again.
Posted Jul 2, 2007 at 6:53 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Good i like that they liked working with him, liked what he did with the characters and film. Shows that OOTP is going to be great and indicates that HBP might be even better.
Posted Jul 2, 2007 at 8:02 AM EST
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