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MAY 24, 2009 at 8:20 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
We've received word today that a foreign Warner Bros. distributor has stated the runtime for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to be 153 minutes (2 hours, 33 minutes).
While certainly not confirmed, this would put it in line with previous films in the series and producers' comments over the years about limiting each film to around that length.
It should also be noted that the Potter filmmakers were reportedly tweaking the final version of Order of the Phoenix just weeks before its release, but with Half-Blood Prince in the can for so long following its delay to theatres in 2008, it's doubtful further edits will be made.
UPDATE (5/25): Three additional sources have confirmed what we heard on Saturday: An internal memo
from AMC Theatres in the U.S. and the web site of Pathé Cinemas in the Netherlands have both stated the runtime to be 153 minutes, and HarryPottersPage.com dug up a 2008 interview with producer David Heyman in which he said the movie would be two and a half hours long. Thanks, Alexis and Michelle!
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Azkaban's Most Wanted
(Moderator)
Points: 13491
Lord Zimkel says:
Awesome! I hope the rumour holds true. I enjoyed the length of the first two films much more than the last three which I felt were too short, especially Order of the Phoenix. These films are always better when the producers don't cut the hell out of them.
Posted May 24, 2009 at 8:54 AM EST
Witch
Points: 995
Puddy says:
Wow, that would be awesome if it were that long. The longer the better, in my opinion, because that means they cut less out! I hope it's true!
Seeing as how excellent OotP was compared to the rushed GoF (I know GoF it was longer, but it felt sooo rushed), a longer 6th movie from Yates can only be good news.
Posted May 24, 2009 at 8:55 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 50
Expecto Patronum1 says:
Wow!!!!! Thats really good.looking forward.
Posted May 24, 2009 at 10:15 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1063
Ginny511 says:
Great time! I think that would be awesome.
Ha for a minute i thought they said they were "tweeting" the last of OOTP...man..i NEED to stay off of twitter..it's messing with my mind!
Posted May 24, 2009 at 10:22 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27754
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Oooh very very interesting!
I wish they would make them longer though, haha. Gotta fit everything in!!!!
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Posted May 24, 2009 at 10:33 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 851
Mr. Unknown says:
That's awesome. I hope it's true.
Posted May 24, 2009 at 11:07 AM EST
Hogwarts Social Worker
Points: 3586
SnoopyLover says:
The more the better, especially if it's Snape.
I just wish they would stick with the story line as opposed to putting in things for the sake of supposedly making it a better movie. That gets my goad.
Posted May 24, 2009 at 11:25 AM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5155
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
YAY!!!!!!!!! that longer then HP 5..woopi..they better stil to the 2:33mts..WB..you better dont do nothing to this movie..*evil face*..I cant wait..for the movie to come out..but then again..some people i hear that they already got the movie..like Pirated or something..it sucks big time..but im going to go watch it..on Theaters..cuze i Love HP....and i cant wait..for it..YAY!!!!!!!!!!! very exited..53ish more days to go..YAY!!!!!!..
Posted May 24, 2009 at 1:11 PM EST
Head
Points: 687
Foosa says:
I hope it's really that long. I don't see why they feel the need to cut down the Harry Potter movies when they know people will watch it no matter how long they are. But in any case, it looks like it will be a great movie.
Posted May 24, 2009 at 1:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 803
FawkesRox says:
I wish it was sixteen hours long but this is long enough, hopefully it's true, they've had more then enough to edit the film, I hope the movie is good.
Posted May 24, 2009 at 1:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 734
Fantasy Lover says:
I totally don't mind if the running time was that long. It only tells you that there's a lot of scenes to watch. So, um, no complaints! Let's just wait for the official running time, which should be arriving in June or July.
Posted May 24, 2009 at 3:13 PM EST
Student
Points: 250
big_chips says:
Yay more film time means more special scenes that could be included in the book!! the only thing is, that i hope it wouldnt be too long like watchman because that movie almost made me fall asleep!
Posted May 24, 2009 at 3:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1383
Luna! says:
YES! woot! That means 2 and a half hours of Potter awesomeness.
xD
Posted May 24, 2009 at 5:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 549
wendelinDewyrd says:
Yess! The 5th felt extremely short! I'm glad it will be 2 and a half hours.
Posted May 24, 2009 at 5:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1780
TheOtherMinister says:
According to imdb
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 152 min --> 2:32
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 161 min --> 2:41
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 141 min --> 2:21
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 157 min --> 2:37
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 138 min --> 2:18
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 153 min --> 2:33
Posted May 24, 2009 at 6:55 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 365
Big_D says:
I hope it is true!! That means that a lot of it is not cut out!
Posted May 24, 2009 at 7:11 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3638
Hecate3fold says:
Maybe this won't be as chopped apart as GoF, but I still think that it won't follow the book like it should. I'm thinking of what was said about a scene that was added taking place at the Burough. If that was added, what was left out?
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted May 24, 2009 at 7:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 670
draconifors says:
Sweet ! Hope its true ! but hey,dont belive everything you read! (;
Posted May 24, 2009 at 8:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1823
Veela_gurl says:
i just hope its a good movie. I've given up on it being accurate.
Posted May 24, 2009 at 11:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 694
AvrilHermionePotter says:
I hope it will be long enough to cover important plots in the book and not only focue on teenage love,etc.
Posted May 25, 2009 at 1:00 AM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2874
Chogiiiirl says:
The longer, the better! Can't wait for this movie and the summer!
Posted May 25, 2009 at 8:40 AM EST
Witch
Points: 503
Twilight princess midna says:
I hope that rumour is true. it's going to be better if it's true. Can't wait for it in July.
Posted May 25, 2009 at 9:09 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 81
spikefan says:
Whoo-Hoo!!!! That would be awesome. I too have given up on the accuracy of this movie. I know that they can't blatantly follow the book, but from what I have heard, they are going a little off plotpoints. But, alas...whatever. I am just counting down the days until I can go an see it. I am going to a midnight showing just to cut the time down more. Yippee!!!
Posted May 25, 2009 at 3:01 PM EST
Azkaban's Most Wanted
(Moderator)
Points: 13491
Lord Zimkel says:
Awesome! I'm really glad to see this may be lagit! I'm so looking forward to seeing it! I'm really starting to get excited to see the film; we've been waiting much too long for it!
Posted May 25, 2009 at 5:13 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1294
Mrs. Amanda N Brandon says:
Dannnnggg!!! I can't wait until HBP comes out! It's gonna be da bomb! It doesn't matter how long it is, as long as it's awesome and has Sev's parts!!
Posted May 25, 2009 at 11:46 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5155
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..i hope it so true..PLEASE!! LET IT BE TRUE..i been waiting..for so long..and really..if i go midnight..umm maby im thier till 2am..YAY!!..i cant wait..im so exited..very exited..let keep those fingers cross..YAY!!
Posted May 26, 2009 at 1:17 AM EST
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