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'Potter' producers talk 'Deathly Hallows' movie; Radcliffe dismisses Spielberg as director 
FEBRUARY 11, 2008 at 7:10 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Various
In an new interview
with Harry Potter producers David Barron and David Heyman both refuse to rule out the possibility of splitting seventh and final movie, The Deathly Hallows, into two films.
Mr. Barron states:
We are still discussing it. The announcement will be made hopefully in the not-too-distant future, with regards to the way seven shapes up.
The only negative of splitting the book into two films is that people could possibly perceive it as being one last chance at cashing in. But the real positive, if we were to do that, would be that we wouldn't have quite the battle we always have of 'How do you compress all that book into just over two hours of screen time?'
While Mr. Heyman says:
A couple of people have expressed interest, people have gotten a few calls and a few emails, but it's still a year away.
We won't start filming 'til February next year. So it hasn't really gone bananas yet. We've got thoughts, and I'm sure something will be announced in the not-too-distant future.
Also, during last nights BAFTA's event, actor Daniel Radcliffe dismissed rumors that Steven Spielberg will direct the seventh movie:
I have no idea how that rumour started or where it came from. It's not true. How's that for a definitive answer?
It's absolute rubbish that Spielberg is directing the final film. It's not true. There's absolutely no foundation in that at all.
And says this about the currently filming of the film:
We're getting through it alright. I'm really enjoying it. We're about six months in and we've only got four more to go.
Thanks to TLC, Ami and Paul for the links.
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Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Can't wait for the 4 months to pass!!!
Posted Feb 11, 2008 at 7:12 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 2455
Hecate3fold says:
Why didn't they think of this when they made books four and five, and even the up coming sixth. Instead they cut the stories to bare minimun and left out so much of the memorable things that made the stories great.
I'm with the others who think that this is just a ploy to cash in on making more money. Too little, too late.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Feb 11, 2008 at 8:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1638
CharmedPotter says:
I agree with Hecate3fold - why didn't they do this for the fourth, fifth and the upcoming sixth movies? I don't know if this is just an attempt for them to get more money, but what I do know is that most people wouldn't mind spending more money on two movies and get total enjoyment, rather than watching a single movie and leaving disgruntled. The fourth movie wasn't that bad, but the fifth was really bad. I mean, so much was edited out! And I have to say some of the effects were a little over the board and didn't exactly follow the book, like the way wizards and witches Apparated and Disapparated. But never mind that, it's too late to complain about the fifth movie.
The point is, they should have done this earlier, and not just start talking about it for the last movie. I have no doubt that the movie being filmed at the moment - the sixth one - would have plenty of stuff edited out as well, and it would be so disappointing for so many people, seeing as how it is an important book in the series and for some like me, it is our favourite book. But I suppose we could always hope for the best.
All I'm saying is that this should have been done earlier rather than later.
Posted Feb 11, 2008 at 9:21 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 25673
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
It would be nice to see it in 2 films so they don't have to cut anything, but I agree with the needing of 2 plotlines to follow, it would be interesting to see how they do that.
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Posted Feb 11, 2008 at 9:23 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2339
Tokio Hotel Fan says:
I cann't wait for the 6th moive to come out. I really hope they don't spilt DH in hafe i rather sit for 5 hours to see the whole moive.
Posted Feb 11, 2008 at 9:35 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2518
hbluvhp says:
Hmm.... I'm kind of over the waiting game. Just feeling impatient tonight I guess. And I'm not sure how I feel about the 7th being split into 2 movies. I guess it'll depend on how careful they are about continuity and such. But I sure would like to see more book content and that could be achieved by 2 movies. Plus a little more HP is ALWAYS a good thing!
Posted Feb 11, 2008 at 9:49 PM EST
Student
Points: 240
NicoleHalliwell says:
Well..Dan didn't have to sound rude about it. In his quote he seems aggravated..but there really is no reason to be. So Spielberg was rumored to direct...there's going to be rumors anyway of who is going to direct Hallows.
Posted Feb 11, 2008 at 10:07 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4060
Padfoot4387 says:
I think I'm okay with the idea of two films for the seventh book, so that nothing gets cut. It's got to have everything in it, because it's the last one! So I kind of hope that they decide to split it in two.
Posted Feb 11, 2008 at 10:10 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1047
princess165 says:
Yeah, Daniel Radcliffe sounded overly aggravated; he has to be used to rumors by now, and a few of them have to be of a worse variety than over who will direct the last movie.
Not sure about the two movie thing. I mean in all honesty the movies arent terrific to me; i just go once to go; i dont buy them on dvd or anything. I'm not sure if I would be willing to go back to the theater twice to see two movies because even if they split it the movie still wont be anything special probably. The movies are good, not great.
Posted Feb 11, 2008 at 10:15 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3137
HufflepuffActress says:
Well I hope they split to so the detail all stay in. But I understand not splitting every movie because then it would be 14 films. Or at least 11 because the first 3 are not that long.
Posted Feb 11, 2008 at 10:34 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4452
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Ah, well that makes me sad...Steven Speilberg :(
~Drish~
Posted Feb 11, 2008 at 11:12 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1689
zues says:
I wonder if they have someone to direct they last one yet? November is only 10 months away. And the count down begins. Haha I'm funny,
Posted Feb 11, 2008 at 11:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1668
Bright Eyes says:
Wow, so 2 films for the Deathly Hallows is actually being considered. It really seemed like a 'nonsense-media-making-things-up-absolute-rumour' story. I hope they split it - how brilliant would that be!?
Posted Feb 11, 2008 at 11:23 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 481
ayashe says:
If they split the 7th into two movies, I won't go see either of them.
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 12:02 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1612
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I'm still not sure how I feel about the possibility of splitting Deathly Hallows into two films. I don't think I would like that. As for Spielberg not directing the final film, I'm glad because I don't think he would do the movie justice.
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 2:05 AM EST
Furry Little Problem
Points: 3750
Juicybit says:
I'm glad this Spielberg guy is ruled out.
As for splitting the movie, I'm sure it would be weird but it would be a really good thing after all, not having to cut so many lovely details.
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 4:04 AM EST
Squib
Points: 130
RememberSnape says:
This whole thing is stupid! The Lord of the Rings movies were all long I mean how come they can't make them 3-4 hours long as well?
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 5:08 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2299
mad_eye muggle says:
Well....that settles then,that Spielberg isn't going to direct the final HP movie.Still the question left unanswered is whether or not DH will be split into two.Why don't they just make it longer.
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 5:26 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 498
accio_kim says:
If they split it into 2, that first movie is going to be the most depressing thing i have ever seen.
I'd wait for the release of them both onto DVD and watch them one after the other.
It's a rubbish idea.
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 6:13 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2081
Nataly says:
The Deathly Hallows should be in two parts.. or be a 3 hours movie.. otherwise it won't be accurate
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 7:49 AM EST
Witch
Points: 966
Helena xx says:
Yay....only 4months left of filming!!!
Although i don't like the idea of a split film it will mean they wont have to cut loads out so that would be excellent!!
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 8:49 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8192
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
I enjoyed the comments and thoughts. I see the rumor is rubbish, but he did not mention whether he would have liked to work with Speilberg in the final film. That would have been interesting.
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 9:36 AM EST
Student
Points: 223
bowouf says:
I think the same thing as Padfoot4387
^^ i'm fine with two movies, so nothing gets left away
but I hope we don't have to wait two years or so on the second part then :D
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 9:42 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4064
ILoveHP! says:
I'm not sure what's my stand about DH being 2 films.
I can't see where they could cut it.
As for the last film NOT being directed by Spielberg - YAY! That's great! I don't think he is the right one for the job...
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 10:00 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1441
~*WitherWings*~ says:
Wow, only 4 months of filming to go? O.o Thats brilliant, I can't wait!
Too bad the rumour was rubbish (Thankyou Dan for clearing that) although i still think DH should be split into two, It would be amazing if hardly anything was cut out!
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 10:12 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3003
Anastasia Popovick says:
Funny I am ok with the idea of two movies for the final book. Maybe then we won't have to see so much cut from the book. I just wonder how long we will have to wait between the releases of each film or if they will be released together. I am totally up for a "Gone with the Wind" intermission form of the movie. Oh well, not my decision. I am glad to hear Spielberg directing is simply rumor rubbish. I figured it was rubbish.
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 11:42 AM EST
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