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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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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1307
humes says:
Too bad for Del Toro, who's probably cursing his luck right now. Anybody but Spielberg at this point?
Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 6:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
Oh,well. I'm sure that they will find someone else that's going to be good to direct the seventh movie.
Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 6:33 PM EST
Squib
Points: 129
Sarah * says:
Ive never seen a film directed by Del Toro.
Oh well.. Whoever they choose is sure to do a good job anyway.
Cant wait for the next two films!
Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 6:54 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2851
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats too bad. i can't wait to see though if he would direct The Hobbit. And I realy hope that Alfonso Curon would be back to direct the last film, I just love how he made the 3rd one. And David Yates is not that bad either. I would be glad to have one of those two to direct the last film.
Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 7:14 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1008
PhoenixThestral says:
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"The Orphanage" and "Pan's Labyrinth" are two of Del Toro's works. They're really great!
It's too bad he won't get to direct the last one. I would stick with Yates if possible. Meanwhile, I want Spielberg to be as far away as possible from the Potter films. The only movie I really did like him directing was The Terminal, but I'm not sure he could be good with Potter.
Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 7:22 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 573
Canis Diris says:
Nutters! I wanted him to direct DH, I want a new spin on the final movie.
Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 7:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
AHHH! That's really Dumb! I really love his work, it's so sneaky and wicked! I loved Pan's Labyrinth It's not a jump out of your seats scary but by the end of it your really freaked out! I hope they find someone just as good to direct DH.
Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 8:10 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4439
PowerGranger says:
Whoa, yeah, it would be impossible to do both The Hobbit and DH justice for release in the same year. I must admit I let myself get a little excited about Del Toro when I should know not to listen to rumors. We can certainly consider this confirmation that he's not doing DH, since the info is coming from David Heyman. Darn.
Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 8:58 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27598
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Aww thats sad.
But WOO HOBBIT!!! Ha ha.
I just hope they get someone good for DH.
Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 9:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Oh well, wonder which director will direct the last film!
=]
Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 9:48 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1763
hufflepuff_babe says:
I really want to know who will directing the final film. But it's ok that it won't be him, he just seems too busy! I can't wait until the release of "The Hobbit" but that and "DH" will be a while.
Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 10:27 PM EST
Witch
Points: 683
Ginny_Weasley_Potter says:
No to be rude, but thank God . Honestly I don't think he is appropiate for this movie. I would like some one Brithish, someone who knows about he costumes and the way of leaving of UK.
Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 11:56 PM EST
Mistress of Music
Points: 8840
ViolaNut says:
Wellll... I know he said he wouldn't do one... but... Terry Gilliam is unexpectedly free again... [/black humour] :-P Since it looks like we won't get The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus with its star dead, having Gilliam at the helm of Deathly Hallows would be awfully nice... We can dream, right?
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 12:09 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Bright Eyes says:
Imagine having both of those massive films to do. Personally, I wouldn't want him to push to hard - both films need lots of time, and tender loving care!
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 12:27 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3452
HufflepuffActress says:
Well I was not a fan of Pan’s Labyrinth, the style was good but I hated the story and all of the graphic violence.
I am very interested in seeing the Hobbit but I hope he does not try to make it graphic.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 1:24 AM EST
Student
Points: 285
NicoleHalliwell says:
I wish Tim Burton would direct Deathly Hallows, but somehow it probably is unlikely.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 1:28 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2778
mad_eye muggle says:
Well.....to bad for him.Wonder who will direct DH?I do hope he's good,but the most important thing is that he will gives justice to the book.I mean its the last HP movie,so they must make it very special.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 3:10 AM EST
Squib
Points: 197
GINERVA'S TWIN says:
Ohhhhhhhhhh Noooooooo!!!!!!!!!
I had thought that Del Toro is going to idrect now if he is going to directThe Hobbit, we will have to wait for a long time to know who will direct DH...........
GINERVA'S TWIN.........................
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 3:41 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2562
School Governor says:
That's a relief as I did not think he would be suitable for the last film. Personally, I hope David Yates continues as director for Deathly Hallows.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 3:56 AM EST
Squib
Points: 130
RememberSnape says:
I say they keep David Yates for the last film! In my opinion I think he perfected how the HP movies should look and feel.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 4:14 AM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3058
Tikihaha says:
Why, oh why isn't Peter Jackson directing The Hobbit?!!
What a criminal shame ... although I don't care who directst Deathly Hallows, as long as they don't ruin it.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 5:12 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2325
Nataly says:
I don't know him, Guillermo Del Toro! i hope Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, whoever is it's director
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 7:49 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1259
SlytherinHeiress says:
I wasn't too thrilled when I found out that he may direct DH because he has been compared to and associated with Cuaron, and I really hated what he did with PoA. I hope whoever it is will do the final book justice and not make it cheesy.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 8:55 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 328
Andros&Aiden says:
@Tikihaha:
Peter Jackson won't be directing The Hobbit because he and the studio (New Line) had a falling out over money. But he'll still be executive producer, if I recall correctly, and thus, still has tremendous influence.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 9:12 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
I'm not sad or happy about this news. I just hope they get someone good that will stay true to the book.
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 9:16 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8846
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
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