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MARCH 12, 2008 at 5:25 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: LA Times via The Leaky Cauldron
The Los Angeles Times just broke the long-rumored news
that "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" will be split into two films, directed by David Yates from a script by Steve Kloves.
The report cites producer David Heyman and says the official announcement will be made tomorrow by Warner Bros. The films, simply titled "Part One" and "Part Two," will be released in November 2010 and May 2011 respectively.
Earlier today, SnitchSeeker posted an account from a fan who said actor Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) confirmed this news at Collectormania.
[Note: While visiting the set of 'Half-Blood Prince' in January, this editor had a strong feeling these decisions had already been made, although reps and stars alike were quite coy during interviews. You may remember HPANA posted these unconfirmed suspicions but was asked by Warner Bros. to remove the article.]
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Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
NO NO NO NO NO
That is BAD news, what a revenue pusher!
Does anyone realise how depressing and incomplete that first movie will be!?
If they can make book 5 into 1 film, they sure as hell can do it to book 7! >=[[[[
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 2:50 AM EST
Witch
Points: 675
krazie4harrydanfan16 says:
Wow, i still can't believe this! Double the pleasure (two films) but also double the pain (two year wait for the next installment) oh well, im still happy!
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 3:07 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1384
Luna! says:
Oh this is so stupid, they're only doing it for the money that's all they care about.
Besides Deathly Hallows is shorter than Half-Blood Prince and Order of the Phoenix and Goblet of Fire and were any of them split into two?
No. They're just doing it because they've got nothing else to do and also because of the publicity on Harry Potter is quite GIGANTIC.
It might be worse and they might ruin it by milking it for so long.
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 3:38 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 837
Gisele's Dream says:
I can't believe it! I am majorly excited! 8 Harry Potter films! Its unbelievable and David Yates directs! WHOOO!!!!
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 3:52 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
Bright Eyes says:
Wow. This would be ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT! They could really take care of the plot of the final film and get all of the nitty gritty parts in! And I could probably visit the UK by then to see the film premier in the UK! :O
Stretch it out an extra year JUST FOR US WB! :D
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 4:08 AM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3264
MadamDumbledore says:
Woo-hoo!!! At last there is a chance of the movies actually doing justice to the book. That's a big reason to celebrate.
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 5:13 AM EST
Witch
Points: 504
Livian Silver says:
I am very very not happy that they are making two movies, and especially that they are keeping David Yates as the director.
Kinda makes me want to give up on the whole harry potter universe.
There were 7 books, so there should be 7 films. They are not kids films anymore. We are all older now and we can sit through a 3 hour movie. LOTR was 3 x 3hr movies and I don't remember anyone complaining about the length of those films.
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 5:34 AM EST
Squib
Points: 197
GINERVA'S TWIN says:
Merlins beard !!!
I am thrilled.....Now that means no scenes will be editted from the movie.... :D
But we will have to wait for one whole year to see the complete movie.........:(
GINERVA'S TWIN.......
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 6:10 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1506
Paint Horse says:
I'd rather not have Yates Direct, but it's good news that there will finally be two films. I hope each one is at least four hours long.
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 6:22 AM EST
St. Mungo's little helper
Points: 2466
Manfred says:
Noooooooooo! That sucks!
One book... one movie... why didn't they split OotP if they are going to split DH anyway?! Ahrg! Stupid WB!
*Mumbels and heads of to my kitchen*
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 6:46 AM EST
Witch
Points: 577
sexy seeker says:
I really hoped that they wouldn't do this! I think it will spoil HP. There are seven books so there should be seven] films. They are probably only doing it to make themselves more money but they'll probably try to cover that up by saying they can cover more of the content of the book that way.
This is the most stupid idea they've had with regards to HP. I want to know what Rowling thinks about it!
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 7:39 AM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Helena xx says:
hmmmmmmm i have very mixed feelings about this!!!!
I mean its good that they wont have to cut it all out but its not good because we have to wait 6months for each installment and it seems like they are only doing it for more publicity and money!!!!!!!
It should still be really good though!!!!! an hopefully they will do it justice and it will be really good!!!!
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 7:41 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 314
steffy_loves_ron says:
I dunno what to say...two movies? We'll have to wait one more year before we can see the end of the first movie? I'm not sure I like that idea...but in the same time I'm quite happy that they decide to make two parts. The movie will be much more like the book being like 4-6hours instead of only 2 or 3! Yep, really dunno what to think. Anyway, I don't really have my word in that decision do I? Just hope the second part will worth the 1 year waiting!
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 7:54 AM EST
Witch
Points: 603
Book-worm says:
Yay how cool is that two movies :) I cant wait!
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 8:42 AM EST
Witch
Points: 958
Ron+Hermione says:
It's about time they did this! I think this is a great idea, finally a film (well actually 2 filmss) that will actually be faithful to the book!
I just wonder how they will split it...
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 8:49 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
Oh great can't wait for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" ! i think it would be interesting to watch.. hope
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 9:04 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I can't believe it! I wasn't sure how I felt about splitting the final film into two movies but now that it's true, I'm happy about it! This will give them the chance to keep everything in and not have to cut anything out and it gives us fans two more movies to look forward to! I'm so happy because we still have three more years of Harry Potter, until 2011, until it's all over and I want to keep Harry around for as long as possible!
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 9:33 AM EST
Squib
Points: 158
elfyears18 says:
Wow.
It says script from Steve Kloves.
I believe that he was the writer (Film) for Harry Potter and The Philosopher's Stone.
I could be wrong. Hahaha.
But, at any rate,
This should be so awesome to watch!
I am speechless.
I wish that Chris Columbus would direct this movie though.
Because he did very well with the first two movies.
=]
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 10:02 AM EST
Squib
Points: 158
elfyears18 says:
It is also crazy that Emma, Rupert, and Daniel
are all going to be in there 20's.
=P
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 10:04 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 495
ayashe says:
I can't believe how many people are happy about this, it's disgusting. Deathly Hallows in no way needed to be two films (not to mention the fact that I HATED it anyway), while all the other longer ones *cough* OOTP *cough* got cut down to nothing, while they added all their own crap in. I'm so SICK of this.
I'm done with the Harry Potter movies! They were never as good as the books anyone, they suck at casting, the books are done anyway. I'm not going to see anymore HP movies or buying any more of WB's HP merchandise. I'll support JK Rowling in whatever she does in the future, but this is something I cannot support.
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 10:14 AM EST
Witch
Points: 866
Linakekei says:
[b]Not gonna say I didn't call it when JK Rowling made the forbes list. They hinted on it when they said THREE more movies coming out!! :)[b]
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 10:18 AM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Of all the rumors I've heard surrounding the movies, this would have been the last one I'd guess to be true. I actually like the idea of the two seperate movies, simply because more details and plots can be included from the DH book.
I'm happy to hear David Yates returning to direct, but even happier that Steven Kloves will be doing the screenplay--I've especially liked his adaptions.
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 1:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 866
Linakekei says:
Steve Kloves has done all the movies...what are you talking about Isilwen Ciryatan??? I'm confused?
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 2:28 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 20
harry--ginny says:
I cannot wait that long but I am happy it will cover
whole book!!!
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 3:02 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 20
harry--ginny says:
I cannot wait that long but I am happy that
it will cover wholr book!!!
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 3:06 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 302
Stacki says:
As long as they are correctly splitting it, I can accept this!
Posted Mar 13, 2008 at 3:26 PM EST
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