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JUNE 25, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: LA Times
To add to their numerous reports leading up to the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince the LA Times has a brief discussion
with costume designer Jany Temime, who has been working on the Potter franchise for some time.
Ms. Temine dishes on dressing Prof. Slughorn:
In the book, Slughorn’s ever-so precious,” Temime said. “But once we had Jim in the part, I thought instead of precious, we’d make him grand.”
“Jim is not a small, fat man. He is tall and strong,” she said. “So we had to change and adapt.” To do that, Temime used all of J.K. Rowling’s atmospheric detail to tell the story of Slughorn through his clothes rather than his size.
She explains: “Everything we did for his costumes was very rich, but also very used, because he’s not a rich man anymore. He hasn’t worked for a long time. He is a bit of a has-been. But his clothes, even if they were from 20 years ago, were once upon a time, very rich and very glamorous. So we went for 'Old Glamour' when designing.
You can read the full report online here.
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Witch
Points: 503
Twilight princess midna says:
Yea that's a good thing to do cause i don't see jim being the slughorn in the book. I think this is better for him.
Posted Jun 25, 2009 at 12:48 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Great interview! His costumes look beautiful in pictures I have seen. It's true that Jim Broadbent doesn't look like a "walrus" as he was in the book. Too bad, that would have been great but I think he will be brilliant as Prof. Slughorn. I can't wait to see HBP!
Posted Jun 25, 2009 at 2:01 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Sorry, Slughorn just doesn't look good in pink, older men just don't.
~Drish~
Posted Jun 25, 2009 at 3:35 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
I always love interviews like this! Its fun to hear how they decide on things :D
Woohoo for Jany! :D
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Posted Jun 25, 2009 at 7:38 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3672
Hecate3fold says:
It seems like she did a good job in transforming the Slughorn of the book to the one in the movie.
I still think they could have found someone more phyically fitting the role though. Bob Hoskins was suggested in the article. I think he would have been a better choice.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jun 26, 2009 at 12:07 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 425
Maggie_ says:
Great interview, I really enjoyed it.
Posted Jun 26, 2009 at 6:29 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
His costumes look comfy too...some are almost pajama like. Very well created. I can't wait to see it all on the big screen.
Posted Jun 26, 2009 at 10:51 AM EST
Witch
Points: 827
FutureWeasley says:
Still cannot wait to see him in this part! I think Jim will be a good Slughorn. Has anyone else laughed at the name Slughorn, before?
Posted Jun 27, 2009 at 2:24 AM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5166
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
Gee the more i read..the more i get exited..very exited..im saving my monies..YAY!!..i already bought my ticket..for midnight to come out..yay..im going to wait in line for 6hrs..that how much i love HARRY POTTER!!!!!!!!!.. =] ..and im going to buy things..too..HARRY POTTER RULES!!!..
Posted Jun 27, 2009 at 2:50 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1899
Hermione5 says:
I liked this description. I think he makes a great Slughorn, even if he's not the perfect twin of him :) It always makes me happy when I get to see that they really take the time to get to these things and create the atmosphere. :) Old Glamour will be perfect for Slughorn :D
Posted Jun 27, 2009 at 4:48 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
That's interesting to hear,very insightful.And I also find it very funny seeing Slughorn in pink,definitely funny.Can't wait to see him in HBP,strutting his pink pajamas.
Posted Jun 27, 2009 at 5:43 AM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...But, being a Wizard should not keep Slughorn dressing old. He should still be able to wear upto date glamorous clothing. But, you have to go by the writer of course.
Posted Jun 28, 2009 at 2:08 PM EST