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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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Auror
Points: 3647
Anastasia Popovick says:
As the actors have said before David Yates sounds like a very nice director to work with and for when filming. I have enjoyed everything I have watched that he has directed. I can't wait to see the OoP.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 5:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 673
Rupert's Fangirl says:
Well, this should be interesting.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 6:19 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 800
Dr EraseR says:
Is more what and less WHAT ???? I think it's rubbish... but I think he's a good director overall.. apart from cutting things off the storyline of the books, we'll just wait & see
ps:I made the first 3 posts??
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 6:22 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 89
~2obcessed~^.^ says:
Interesting, he's right! I't dosen't get very intense until the last 3 chapters!
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 6:22 PM EST
Student
Points: 250
***Fonzie*** says:
Sounds great. Can't wait!
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 6:26 PM EST
Furry Little Problem
Points: 4279
Juicybit says:
I wonder what he means by that (sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll). Oh well, we'll see. Still I hope they will do all the pensieve scenes alright. That must take up quite a lot of the time.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 6:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1485
_sapphire_ says:
Are you serious! My middle name is S,D, and R'n'R! Well, not really, but it makes a great movie. I picture HBP to be a bit more angsty and to be...well, it's going to be a movie adored by fans but shrugged off by movie-goers.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 6:30 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
That was a great interview, and he is so insightful with the Harry Potter characters. I can't WAIT to see how he treats Half-Blood Prince!
I love Emma's comment of: 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.
That's a real worry if the actors get complacent, so I'm glad some new blood was injected into OotP!
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 6:38 PM EST
Student
Points: 219
Veri_Lara says:
David Yates has talked with Jo so he knows what he is talking about better than all of us. :)
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 6:41 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
HAHA!
just reading that headline cracked me up!
if its more sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll then maybe they need to bump up the rating to R?
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 6:50 PM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
Sure, there is a lot of snogging in the book, but it's hardly less intense, considering that students parents are dying left and right, and the security on Hogwarts is more elaborate than ever. Not to mention all the cave, the tower, etc. Hmmm...I dunno how I feel about that comment.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 6:52 PM EST
Squib
Points: 116
Wotocher Harry says:
I think we will all be in for a great treat. Yates,sounds like a man for detailes. I know,as a Harry Potter Book fan, that I love all the colorful insight to each and every character J.K.Rowling has spun on paper.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 6:54 PM EST
Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
I wonder what he means by 'sex, drugs & rock n roll'? I guess we will just have to wait & see.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 6:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 677
Fawkes's Lament says:
I think I am liking this director. OotP looks excellent.
Um...sex and drugs, though? What the heck? Were we reading the same book?
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 7:08 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2146
kkids says:
I appreciate the fact that the various directors keep the story alive and as true to the books as they possibly can. David Yates sounds like a director who believes in continuity from movie to movie.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 7:09 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1063
Ginny511 says:
Hmmmm i dont rember Harry and Ginny doing anything or THAT sort L0I but i guess he knows what he is going all the luck to him!
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 7:09 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
This is great to start the Half Blood Prince Production in September 07.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 7:18 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2078
HermioneLunaGinny says:
Well, that's quite...umm...interesting.
I'm sure David Yates will do a great job directing. :D
-HLG
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 7:55 PM EST
Witch
Points: 541
LunaGirl47 says:
Well THAT'S interesting! It seems like a contradiction though, since sex, drugs, and rock n roll MEANS more intense and in your face. I wonder on what level he's talking about that the film will be less intense. But the 'sex, drugs, and rock n roll' seems like a good sign. I guess it will be a 'different kind' of intensity.
I saw an advanced screening of OOTP and it ROCKED!!! So, I'm glad that David Yates is staying on for HBP. :)
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 7:58 PM EST
Student
Points: 289
Yokata says:
I don't necessarily understand his particular interpretation of the sixth installment, but to each their own, I suppose. He does seem to comprehend the stories in the way the fans do, from what I have seen so far, so I am optimistic about his work on the next film.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 8:08 PM EST
Squib
Points: 124
yourxmorsmordre says:
I think we will simply have to wait and see what he means; I admit that I'm not entirely sure I understand his take on the book but I'll hold off judgement until it's release.
I will mention that I care most about the HBP movie seeing as how the 6th book is my favorite of the series.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 8:23 PM EST
Points: 360
ladybug says:
I think he should be more worried about the penseive sceans than the "sex, drugs and rock and role". The whole Ron/Hemrione Ginny/Harry and Ron/Lavender thing is important but it's not super crucial to the plot. Hopefully this doesn't interfere with the main story...I would hate to see any penseive sceanes cut. And hoprfully HBP is longer than OotP.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 8:26 PM EST
Squib
Points: 155
Wenyi says:
thats an interesting description of HBP
I am already looking forward to the movie! (:
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 8:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1921
gubbyfish says:
I can't wait til they start filming HBP! For me the best book of the series, and will hopefully be the best film as well.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 9:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
I'm happy that the actors like him. He seems to be a pretty good director.
Posted Jul 1, 2007 at 9:02 PM EST
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
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