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JULY 1, 2008 at 8:33 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: News Tip
In a new interview
Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe compares Half-Blood Prince to the 1996 film Trainspotting.
Dan comments:
There’s a fair amount of sexual energy and drug parallels. We have a couple of Trainspotting moments.
That’s two films I never thought would be mentioned in the same breath.
Meanwhile director David Yates says:
We’re opening with a big attack. We’ll bring a major London landmark crashing down.
The original interview will appear in Empire magazine and thanks to the SnitchSeeker for the news.
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Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27754
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Awesomeness! I can't wait until the interview comes out!!!
And GAH! Why do they need to add things that arent in the books. Its not hard to stay true to the books......
blah, oh wells.....
Posted Jul 1, 2008 at 8:40 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4464
PowerGranger says:
Sadly, I've never seen "Trainspotting" so I don't get the reference. Should I be afraid or glad? I'm really curious about HBP, especially when you take these comments along with the much earlier ones about the film being a "comedy." I trust David Yates so I am kind of excited to see what all this will turn out like.
Posted Jul 1, 2008 at 8:44 PM EST
Points: 688
*Wonder Witch* says:
I've never seen "Trainspotting" So I dont know if its good or bad. I hope it's okay and please hurry up with a trailer!
-Ayse
Posted Jul 1, 2008 at 9:02 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 851
Mr. Unknown says:
Why change the book. It's not so hard to write a script based on the book or just use the book as a script.
Posted Jul 1, 2008 at 9:28 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 317
Basilina says:
I'm not sure whether to be happy or afraid (in teh reference to "Trainspotting", Dan seems to know a lot of older movies...).....but why can't they stick to the "hurricanes" and such? Why bring a large landmark down?
Posted Jul 1, 2008 at 10:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 693
Marietta Edgecombe says:
"drug parallels"?
Ummm, what? In Hogwarts? Umm, no.
Stick to the book! Yeesh!
Posted Jul 1, 2008 at 10:22 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 0
Anqrew says:
I bet it's going to be the London Eye, referring to the London landmark being destroyed
Posted Jul 1, 2008 at 10:24 PM EST
Squib
Points: 102
hpnaiv says:
* Worried look about this whole movie*
Posted Jul 1, 2008 at 10:29 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 461
SoccerChick22 says:
I've never seen "Trainspotting", or heard of it actually. So i look forward to the movie coming out soon! They better hurry up with that trailer too. I wanna see it soo bad!!
Posted Jul 1, 2008 at 10:52 PM EST
The Hidden Weasley
Points: 7421
ZoZo the Terrible! says:
L0L!!! bits of HBP like Trainspotting? Am slightly curious to how it is so... Hmm, I wonder who's going to be Ewan McGregor?! hehe
Oh and the famous London landmark... well I was thinking about how at the start of HBP there was mention of a bridge collapsing... Could be London Bridge... or even Tower Bridge... Other landmarks could also be the London Eye (like Anqrew mentioned)... or who knows, could even be Big Ben!!! *shrugs*
Posted Jul 1, 2008 at 11:32 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
Well, this does sound more promising!!
"Trainspotting" is a FANTASTIC movie!! You should check it out (if you're aged over 18 years old) and stars one gorgeous Mr Ewan McGregor. I'm glad that they've put some really dark bits in there.
As for the "London Landmark" crashing down, that IS CANON!! It's in the first chapter of the book! So for all you guys moaning and whining that "they shouldn't put stuff in the movie that's not in the book" - have another good read people. A bridge is destroyed. Chapter One.
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 12:15 AM EST
Hogwarts Valedictorian
Points: 2807
Lily*R/Hr says:
Sick boy? Anyone? Anyone?
I'm so jazzed for this movie! I hope all the sex, drugs, and rock & roll talk hasn't just been hype. The book was shocking and dark and profound and lots of wonderful things that the movie better be as well.
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 12:24 AM EST
Witch
Points: 670
draconifors says:
Dang that sounds HOT!!!sexual energy YEAH!!!! By the way i hope he doesnt look like that above pic in the movie ewe!!!
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 12:41 AM EST
Witch
Points: 531
ronNhermione4evr says:
I agree with Tikihaha in the first Chapter they say a bridge collapses! Anyway I am glad it will be darker and have sexual energy!! I guess it will be rated PG-13 again! If would great if was rated R!!
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 1:17 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2050
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Trainspotting? I'm sorry but I will not compare Harry Potter to that movie.
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 1:44 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2424
bonniewrightrulz says:
I would like it more if Yates actually sticks to the book and not add ideas of his own.Drug parallels,what the hell?Ive got a bad feeling about HBP.
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 3:18 AM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5155
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
[b]"We’re opening with a big attack. We’ll bring a major London landmark crashing down"[b] OK if he said that and he says that it a big attack..well come on..the Death Eaters and Lord Voldemort were having fun..in Chapter 1 and he destroy the bridge..as for Trainspotting? i have no idea..what that movie is about..but a well..i really cant wait till the movie comes out..im so exited..
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 4:59 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2358
Nataly says:
Can't wait to read that interview! I just can't wait for the Half-Blood Prince movie.. Hope we have a trailer soon :(
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 5:21 AM EST
Witch
Points: 503
Twilight princess midna says:
Yay, come on get with the film already, please!
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 5:58 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Well.....very interesting comments from Dan,though I have'nt got the chance on seeing "Trainspotting".But it sounds like its a good film.Can't wait for thr trailer to come out.
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 6:06 AM EST
Witch
Points: 575
frannie says:
Oh My God!! That sounds really exciting. That "sexual energy" and "Drug Parallels" will certainly shake off that "Kiddie film" image.
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 7:11 AM EST
Witch
Points: 917
zxPurplezx says:
I remember when I used to be so excited for the harry potter movies....
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 7:34 AM EST
Weaselette
Points: 3176
WickedLoz says:
TRAINSPOTTING! Out of all the British movies - Trainspotting!!
Oh My Gawd! *Dies*
I had to study both the book and novel for Uni recently - the book was so difficult to read, but the movie is bloody fantastic! (Although I did see it for the first time when I was 15.. Haha, not a good idea!)
Let me put it this way - if I were to type out the very first paragraph of the novel on HPANA, I'd be booted off and obliviated straight away!
Anyway, don't know why people are going on about the producers adding scenes that are not in the books - HBP is clearly dark and disturbing.. People must skim over that bits, or not understand the PM's worries at all.
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 7:52 AM EST
Squib
Points: 119
Hogwartian says:
Finally something on the movie! Starting with a big crash, YES! let the action begin!
This book is one of the best in the whole series I hope they don't ruin it with all that the sex, drugs and rock and roll hype
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 10:01 AM EST
Prime Hunter
Points: 4332
Orbster says:
Hahahaha..trainspotting....yeah sure..well that sounds interesting :D. As for the huge Landmark..i'm sure its gonna be London Bridge..what else!
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 10:37 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4393
ILoveHP! says:
Woah. That's nice. But GOSH. When will the teaser trailer EVER come OUT?! I'm getting very impatient here...
Posted Jul 2, 2008 at 10:53 AM EST
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