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Report: 'Deathly Hallows' to be two films, directed by David Yates 
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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Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 25342
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Wooo!!!!!
So exciting!!!
:D
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 5:29 PM EST
Hogwarts Social Worker
Points: 3082
SnoopyLover says:
Holy cow! I don't think that I can wait that long, but it's nice to know that we will have two movies to look forward to. Hopefully they will do justice to the book, which I love!!!
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 5:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 525
frannie says:
Wow!! This is probably the best news we have had this year so far. So exciting. Now if we get some HBP film news, then it will be a pretty great news week.
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 5:46 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1348
Chelsea_Weasley says:
Wow... exciting... Our voices were heard!?
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 5:47 PM EST
Mistress of Legilimency
Points: 3658
Apollonia says:
Yes!!!!! I knew that they would seriously consider splitting up the last movie into two parts. This is one of the biggest franchises in history. They will want to cash in on as much HP phenomena as possible. Plus, the movies can tie up loose ends with items that were cut from previous films.
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 5:52 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Bethanie Hart says:
Honestly that could be a really good idea because soooo much happens in the Deathly Hallows that they cannot cut out. Its almost all very important to the story line. But im curious at the same time, how it will be done.
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 5:54 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 690
Mr. Harry James Potter says:
I love you Warner Brother You Rock Eight Movies David Yates doing Four That's so cool.
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 5:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1648
Scorpius Malfoy says:
OH MY GOSH! This is perfect! I am so freaking happy I cannot even SPEAK!
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 5:57 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 391
Harry Potter Book Worm says:
That is the best news I've heard so far this year. at least we will be able to have the first part on video/dvd before we go and see the second part. i really hope that they do a good job on it and that they don't take out too much of the important pieces.
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 6:01 PM EST
Facotrot Founder
Points: 4234
Aurora_7 says:
They are actually going to make 2 films? People will be like "8 movies from 7 books?!" hehe
I can't believe it.
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 6:01 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2445
hbluvhp says:
I'm definitely ok with this news... I always thought that there could be so much more to the last few movies (as the books got longer and more detailed) It'll just be hard to see part one and then wait 6 months for part two. But we're Harry Potter fans... we've waited before so I think we can handle it!!
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 6:03 PM EST
Squib
Points: 100
Ron~Hermione=<3 says:
At first I thought this was kind of a bad idea. I think because I wanted it to be one movie, you know? But now that I think about it, I think it's great! I didn't really want alot cut out of it because it's the last book & I think my favorite of the whole series. Now the only problem is the wait! November 2010 & May 2011!
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 6:05 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1122
Potter_girl says:
WOW. My very first thought was wow. They are actually gonna do it! Two films for 1 book! Deathly Hallows is gonna be AMAZING!!! I can't wait!! Wow that is over 2 whole years from now! That means they are actually gonna have time to put more detail in the films, that is what I really wanted for the last of the masterpiece. This made my day!! Hooray for Potter!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 6:06 PM EST
Dumbledore's Girl
Points: 4463
flyby says:
Im soooooo excited about this ! I have been hoping so much recently to hear this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They can now iinclude all the amazing parts of Deathly Hallows !!!!!!They can really do the finaley of the harry potter phenomenon justice. Im so excited about Deathly Hallows im not even thinking about half blood prince!
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 6:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 850
OffTheLoop says:
That's great!!! I'm pretty happy with that, now that nothin can and will be cut out! :) not too happy about those release dates though... may 2011??
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 6:20 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1182
Flawed Hero says:
Yeah! They've come around to their senses! I just hope they still don't screw up... I'm kinda confident that they'll do a good job with it all.
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 6:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 919
muggleborn says:
Woooo Hooooo! Excuse me while I do my happy dance! And I am thrilled that David Yates is directing! This is awesome news!
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 6:34 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 29
Salamandra says:
I can't believe it
Now they've ran out of harry potter movies, they are gonna split the last one so they'll make twice the money
I mean, come on!! book seven is way shorter than book 5 AND that one they dindt split it in 2!!! which, if they were gonna do that to any movie it should have been that one
I am SO angry with Warner Brother for leting this happen
There WILL be other movies
why should they ruin this ones for us, the biggest fans
the same is happening with bloomsbury and Scholastic, they fear they will not make as much money as they have been doing for the past 10 years
I believe we should unite for this cause, so Warner will NOT split this movie
it would ruin the whole saga and I wouldn't want that to happen to this beautiful story that's been in our life for so long now. It would be as the WRONG END to this.
We can NOT let this happen
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 6:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1353
hellothere says:
This is crazy! In a good way. Now, they wont have to cut so many crucial scenes. This pretty much makes my day.
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 6:48 PM EST
Lupin's Eternal Love
Points: 3058
BlackKatL says:
That's perfect with me!! I hope we get two really book matched movies with all the great details to make DH 1 & 2 a Great Ending for our most loved Hero..... I hope that if they put in any scene at all they give RJ Lupin & Tonks a better death Scene....
I'm So Excited.... although we still have a long way to go.... Thanks WB!!
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 6:53 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 392
LunaGirl47 says:
SQUEEEEE!!!!! I am soooooo HAPPY I could dance!!!!! :D
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 6:54 PM EST
Points: 46
nomad31406 says:
No!!!! this is so awful. why split it up??? not to mention part one is coming out in november and the other in may??? that sucks. since when have they been keen on fitting everything in the movies???...so much as to split it up into two films?!? god! and i have a friend who works at the movies, the ticket prices are going upppp.
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 7:06 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8072
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
I don't really like the idea. I think it is a marketing ploy to get two admissions. Sad really. Some other books should have been two. A little late at this point.
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 7:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 528
~AlyPotter~ says:
Personally, I think that this is a good idea.
I am thrilled!
And I have waited long in between potter films so I am sure that I can wait from November 2010 to May 2011.
This news has made my day.
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 7:18 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2268
Tokio Hotel Fan says:
Oh my gosh Oh my gosh i hate this i really don't want them to do that even if they are going to put more in it. And i don't like Daide Yates.
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 7:33 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 362
Nathalie McGonagall says:
I am the only who hates this I idea I guess...grrr...why split it up in two when you just have to wait to see the other part and then buy 2 dvds and ahh...they complicated things for nothing just to make profit. By 2011, I'll be too busy to go see the movie!
But it would be a nice idea in general I suppose...
Posted Mar 12, 2008 at 7:35 PM EST
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