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JANUARY 28, 2008 at 6:21 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Empire Online via The Leaky Cauldron
Some news around the web today indicates that director Guillermo Del Toro, who has previously indicated
that he would be interested in directing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, is in talks to direct The Hobbit and when producer David Heyman was asked to comment on this he stated "that Del Toro was sadly not really in the running because he's rather busy."
There doesn't seem to be enough days in the year for Del Toro to tackle both the The Hobbit, with an expected release during 2010, and the last Harry Potter film also slated for a 2010 release.
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Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8909
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Not a total surprise. Rumors are rumors. I would really love to have curon back for the last one. He really set the standard and tone going forward.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 9:26 AM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
I hope they get David Yates to do the last one ... or maybe Alfonso Cuaron ... both are wonderful directors!
The Hobbit, with an expected release during 2010
and the last Harry Potter film also slated for a 2010 release.
Wow!! 2010 is going to be one awesome year!!
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 10:05 AM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Helena xx says:
I've never seen one of his films, but i bet he's kicking himself right now!!!!!
Oh well, i am sure whoever does direct it will do a great job!!! and i can't wait for the last two films!!!!!
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 10:06 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4393
ILoveHP! says:
Oh yeah. well. I'd rather have Alfonso back, to be honest. He'll be great!
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 10:27 AM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
well you cant have it all.
both movies will be big box office draws so someone has to pick.
I would go with HP!
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 11:22 AM EST
Squib
Points: 155
lunalovegood__x says:
I think I would like Alfonso Curon or David Yates to direct it, like many of you.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 12:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
This is deeply saddening news, because I would have liked to see Del Toro direct DH, but I guess that isn't going to be possible.
To tell you the truth, I would love to see Yates come back for a 3rd time and direct DH. I think he did an amazing job on OotP, and I think he will do an amazing job with DH. The scene where Harry watched Sirius die, he put so much emotion in that scene(with harry silently screaming, but you could tell how much emotional pain he was in), it was just amazing.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 1:42 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 95
Horcrunks says:
I say they just play it safe and stick with the original director, since the first few movies were the best anyways.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 3:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Hmm... well, I don't know much about him anyways, so it could swing either way with me and I would be fine with it. As long as DH is spectacular- that is really all that matters for me.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 5:19 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 302
Stacki says:
Good
I think that The Hobbit will be a good movie and I think that he should stick with that! Harry Potter NEEDS ALL THE ATTENTION IT CAN GET =)
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 7:05 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4651
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Gosh, this amateur director needs to leave!!!!
~Drish~
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 7:21 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
I'm more upset that Del Toro is going to direct The Hobbit than not direct DH. He's not supposed to direct The Hobbit! No way! Only Peter Jackson can be director of that movie! In fact, it would be a real tragedy if anyone but Jackson was slated to direct. Jackson's GOT to do it.
I'm upset.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 7:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 525
Elphaba Thropp says:
I hate to say this.... Oh what the heck, no I don't (when it comes to things like this anyways) I TOLD YOU SO.... Point made. It would have been amazing to have him on board, though.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 10:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
I dont know this director so i dont really have an opinion on this.
Posted Jan 30, 2008 at 7:57 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2050
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Well at least that rumour has been put to rest. I wonder who they are considering for directing Deathly Hallows? Whoever it is, I hope they do the movie justice. That's all I care about. Be true to the film.
Posted Jan 30, 2008 at 10:37 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3647
Anastasia Popovick says:
What is wrong with the directors they have already used for the previous films? Why do they have to keep changing directors? I don't feel that they did such a horrible job. Oh well...it's Hollywood and what do I know? :)
Posted Jan 30, 2008 at 12:12 PM EST
Student
Points: 200
The Smart One says:
You're right Anastasia Popovick. Hollywood will always be and remain Hollywood..... :(
And Del Toro do direct The Hobbit??????!!!!!!!!!!
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Peter Jackson, forget your arguments with New Line Cinema's directors and direct THE HOBBIT....
The good news is that Del Toro won't direct DH.....
Posted Jan 30, 2008 at 2:33 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 335
x_loony_lovegood_x says:
Pity, but i'm sure they'll find someone good. I can't wait for The Hobbit either.
Posted Jan 30, 2008 at 4:13 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1292
loonylupinlover says:
As long as it isn't Curon I will be happy. I just hope who ever gets to direct really gives the book all the props it should have in the movie and not be concerned with time and cuts.
Posted Jan 30, 2008 at 8:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 753
Bleak Angel says:
I don't really mind who directs DH to be honest, as long as they do a great job!
Posted Jan 31, 2008 at 2:06 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
When I first read that headline I thought that maybe Heyman didn't want Del Toro... now I understand. Del Toro is a busy man. But I'm sure they'll still pull off a wonderfully amazing 7th movie.... I would expect nothing less that brilliant.
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 7:37 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
I thought Peter Jackson was going to do The Hobbit because the disagreement between him and New Line was resolved. Oh well I guess I though wrong.
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 10:00 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Why all the news...If he is fine, if not lets not waste anymore of the public's time.
Posted Feb 3, 2008 at 2:16 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
There's still a ways to go before confirmed info on Deathly Hallow can be released. It sounds like Del Toro would have been a good director for the movie. I could only guess who would be up to direct DH.
Posted Feb 6, 2008 at 4:34 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2334
SlytherinStarGazer says:
it would be kind of cool to have Del Toro involved in it, but I am sure they will find someone just as amazing so I am not all that worried about it, to be honest......
Posted Feb 7, 2008 at 1:05 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Well he's really good, but the Hobbit?? i can't wait to see that!
Posted Feb 16, 2008 at 11:19 AM EST
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