PermaNews Archive: Prisoner of Azkaban Movie

News about the third Harry Potter movie.

Throwing strawberries at Ron Weasley
During filming of the Hippogriff scene last week, a delightful tale of one Rupert Grint fan getting up-close and personal managed to happen to Amy, a staff member at PercyWeasley.com. Very cute story, with a special autograph from Rupert himself.
August 23, 2003 at 3:43 PM; PercyWeasley.com - Browse 30 Ron Weasley pictures - Comments (61)

New set photos from 'Azkaban'
Nothing extraordinary, but iHP has posted several small, long-distance shots from the final days of shooting in Virginia Water, England, for the film version of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
August 22, 2003 at 2:56 PM; Prisoner of Azkaban Movie News - Comments (41)

Cleese is absent in 'Azkaban', expected in 'Fire'
John Cleese, a.k.a. Nearly Headless Nick in the Potter films, talks about the series and his ghostly role, claiming he will not be in next year's "Prisoner of Azkaban" movie although he expects to partake in "Goblet of Fire".
August 21, 2003 at 4:11 PM; ComingSoon.net - Comments (47)

Filming report from Virginia Waters Lake
Rashed gives a report on the filming going on for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban at Virginia Waters Lake. The scene introducing Buckbeak is currently underway.
August 20, 2003 at 4:08 PM; Prisoner of Azkaban Movie News - Comments (29)

Behind-the-scenes 'Azkaban' photos
Casey from DigiCasey.com has collected and posted some of the finest behind-the-scenes photos found of production on "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" at HP4U.co.uk. An excellent find.
August 19, 2003 at 2:51 PM; DigiCasey.com/HP4U.co.uk - Comments (37)

Filming drawing to a close?
Rashed logs another day (yesterday, in fact) of patient observation on the set of "Prisoner of Azkaban." In effect, he thinks that filming for this movie may be soon ceasing.
August 19, 2003 at 1:47 PM; The Prisoner of Azkaban Movie Guide - Comments (27)

Daniel and Emma in love?
Is it true? Are the two actors from the Harry Potter movies secretly in love? German magazine Bravo attempts to answer this very question in their gossipy article about Dan, Emma, and "The Prisoner of Azkaban."
August 19, 2003 at 1:09 PM; Bravo - Comments (147)

Oz film commission previews Harry Potter 3
A short snippet from the Australian International Movie Convention about Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
August 18, 2003 at 8:12 AM; ComingSoon.net - Comments (25)

'Azkaban' payoff for trio
People magazine details the payoff Dan, Rupert, and Emma will each be receiving for their work on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. While Radcliffe's sum is greater than Rupert or Emma's combined, they respectively earned a far greater amount than most kids would dream of getting for allowance.
August 18, 2003 at 1:00 AM; SnitchSeeker.com - Comments (50)

Scotland preparing for Potter tourists
Tourism officials in Scotland are in discussions with Warner Bros. about how best to exploit locations and settings used in the Harry Potter films. For their part, WB doesn't want to "demystify the magic" for its fans by allowing use of Potter-themed names or marketing gimmicks.
August 16, 2003 at 7:39 PM; Sunday Herald - Comments (33)

Cuarón to direct 'Phoenix' film?
Rashed has sent us another exclusive narrative of the goings-on on the set of "Prisoner of Azkaban." In it, he includes what may be details about the fifth movie. An even better read than his last report!
August 16, 2003 at 6:07 PM; Prisoner of Azkaban Movie News - Comments (41)

'Nother 'Prisoner' report
Rashed has posted a new report from the set of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. It's an interesting read.
August 15, 2003 at 12:50 PM; Prisoner of Azkaban Movie News - Comments (41)

Another on-location 'Azkaban' report
TheSnitch.co.uk has just posted another, more detailed filming report from the set of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Pictures are included, but the gems are in the written report.
August 12, 2003 at 3:20 PM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Comments (59)

"Wet" Quidditch to be in 'Prisoner of Azkaban'
Feats of magic and daring would be much harder for Harry Potter if he were wet and cold, but luckily for him an innovative company has the answer.
August 12, 2003 at 1:05 PM; North Devon Gazette - Browse 20 Quidditch pictures - Comments (58)

On-set report from 'Prisoner of Azkaban'
The Snitch has received an on-set report from the filming of 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.'
August 11, 2003 at 6:20 PM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Comments (77)

Prime Minister's son, a 'Prisoner' gofer
Working on the set of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", 19 year-old Euan Blair has got the summer job to make many of us turn green with envy.
August 10, 2003 at 2:09 PM; Sunday Mirror - Comments (53)

Michael Gambon

Gambon's 'spellbinding' role
Sir Michael Gambon, the new and renowned actor to fill in the formative shoes of Professor Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, is acclaimed by the Sunday Telegraph as a 'spellbinding' match and one that is sure to please Harry Potter fans.
August 9, 2003 at 3:57 PM; Sunday Telegraph - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures - Comments (53)

Official UK movie site updates with PoA pics
Putting a stop to endless speculation as to whether recently published pictures from the set of 'Prisoner of Azkaban' were rehearsal shots or not, the official UK movie site has put up a few of the ones we've seen, labeling them as "images from the upcoming theatrical film." And yes, they are wearing clothes, not robes. Take a deep breath.
August 7, 2003 at 10:44 AM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (70)

Hi-res 'Prisoner of Azkaban' pics from Newsweek
The Leaky Cauldron has obtained hi-res images of the photos used by Newsweek for their 'Prisoner of Azkaban' spread in the August 4 issue. These are unblemished pictures, without text or headlines across them. On close inspection, there's a few "hidden" details revealed as well.
August 6, 2003 at 2:47 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (119)

Edgy 'Prisoner' expected in June
A writer speculates that the "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" movie will be a grungier film, based on recent releases of behind-the-scene images and interviews.
August 2, 2003 at 2:06 PM; Sun-Herald & Sidney Morning Herald - Comments (72)

Conservatives consider boycott of Cuarón
Conservative readers of Newsweek write in to rant against "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" director Alfonso Cuarón's remarks comparing Voldemort to President Bush, blasting the filmmaker and even threatening to boycott the movie when it's released in June 2004.
August 2, 2003 at 12:25 AM; MSNBC - Comments (152)

Cuaron's not starting 'Fire'
Entertainment Weekly's most recent issue has a news snippet by Jeff Jensen of why Alfonso Cuaron is passing "Goblet of Fire" on to another director.
August 1, 2003 at 9:03 PM; Entertainment Weekly - Browse 1 Alfonso Cuaron pictures - Comments (83)

More 'Azkaban' images from the Sun
The Sun has posted additional "Prisoner of Azkaban" images of Harry, Hermione, Draco and Professor McGonagall for your viewing pleasure.
July 30, 2003 at 12:47 AM; The Sun - Comments (155)

New 'Prisoner of Azkaban' photos
Leaky has posted scans of all-new photos from the set of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, courtesy of Newsweek. The first real glimpse at Sirius, Michael Gambon as Dumbledore, Rupert Grint in action, the Shrieking Shack, and more!
July 28, 2003 at 4:49 PM; Newsweek - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures - Comments (117)

Michael Gambon as Dumbledore
The first real look at our new Albus Dumbledore, from a "hidden" picture found in the earlier Newsweek report on Prisoner of Azkaban.
July 28, 2003 at 12:04 AM; Newsweek - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures - Comments (68)

'Prisoner' reflects Potter puberty, trio signed for 'Goblet'
Newsweek has a great article -- including two new photos -- on the current filming of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, as well as an audio report dicussing the film. It seems that Columbus and Cuaron are working well together.
July 27, 2003 at 11:00 AM; Newsweek - Comments (124)

Possible GoF and OotP movie release dates
Planned (and unconfirmed) release dates for the movie versions of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" were posted today by Dark Horizons.
July 24, 2003 at 12:28 PM; Dark Horizons - Comments (95)

Norwegian creating the animation for third Potter film
A fresh graduate of Bournemouth University in England, 26-year-old Edmund Kolloen has landed a dream job: creating animation for film adaption of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
July 24, 2003 at 10:31 AM; Aftenposten - Comments (27)

Gary Oldman

Exclusive: First look at Gary Oldman as Sirius Black
Our amazing moderator Anita has posted a very recent on-set photo of Gary Oldman on Diagon Alley, a Harry Potter community for "slightly older folks" she also works on. Included in the picture are Alan Rickman and Rupert Grint as well. Rickman is standing in back, out of costume, Grint has some sort of dirt on his chin, and Oldman has long, dark, shaggy hair!
July 22, 2003 at 7:28 PM; Diagon Alley - Browse 5 Gary Oldman pictures - Comments (114)

No movie preview at Comic-Con
The WB's preview of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban movie at the San Diego Comic-Con provided no movie scenes of the upcoming movie, but a short interview with the director Alfonso Cuaron and its leading actor, Daniel Radcliffe.
July 20, 2003 at 3:33 AM; The Leaky Cauldron - Browse 1 Alfonso Cuaron pictures - Comments (42)

Teenager spends birthday with Harry Potter film cast
The Make-A-Wish Foundation in Canadia granted 17-year-old Candy hers: to visit England and experience the world of Harry Potter. With the help of Rogers Video and British Airways, the teen celebrated her 18th birthday with the cast and crew of the new Harry Potter movie, Prisoner of Azkaban.
July 15, 2003 at 5:49 PM; Canada NewsWire - Comments (52)

Richard Griffiths: 'Everything starts' in Potter 3
Brazilian site Omelete in May interviewed Richard Griffiths (Vernon Dursley) and Harry Melling (Dudley) at the Chamber of Secrets DVD release party. Some revealing details seemed to have slipped under the radar at the time, but thanks to Potterish.com, they have surfaced. [Updated with full translation of entire interview.]
July 15, 2003 at 3:50 PM; Potterish - Browse 2 Harry Melling pictures - Comments (51)

Gary Oldman

Scenes from 'Azkaban' shown at production party
Ain't It Cool News has posted an account from someone who has apparently seen some footage from the film version of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Gary Oldman as Sirius Black (and his animagus counterpart) were spotted, according to the tip. "The look is much much darker and creepier, the sets are the same but the lighting ... is much more shadowy."
July 15, 2003 at 9:20 AM; Ain't It Cool News - Browse 5 Gary Oldman pictures - Comments (42)

June 4, 2004: Potter vs. Garfield
The Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban movie and an orange feline of comic strip-fame, Garfield, may be going up against each other in June.
July 13, 2003 at 12:57 PM; Yahoo! Movies - Comments (49)

Prisoner of Azkaban sneak peek at Comic-Con
People attending this year's Comic-Con (next weekend, same time as Nimbus - 2003) will be able to glimpse at footage from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, presented by Warner Bros.
July 10, 2003 at 4:02 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (42)

Update: Martin Landham wins Bagman role in Harry Potter 4
According to the Sidney Talent Company, Australian actor Martin Landham has won the role of Ludo Bagman in Goblet of Fire. Separately, The Leaky Cauldron has reported that the first Prisoner of Azkaban teaser trailer could be attached to Matrix Revolutions in November.
July 7, 2003 at 10:46 AM; Sidney Talent Company - Comments (69)

Hagrid's Hut to be demolished
Hagid's home is to be demolished - despite a plea from TV star Jimmy Savile. Savile, who has a home in Glencoe, hoped the Sundial Garden, Hagrid's hut, the castle gatehouse and the Bridge to Nowhere built for the third film would be allowed to stay there as a tourist attraction. But Warner Brothers are obliged to return the local landscape to its wild, natural state under a deal with Highland Council planners.
July 3, 2003 at 10:31 PM; Daily Record - Browse 7 Hagrid pictures - Comments (19)

Swinton will not play Trelawney in Potter 3
Well, that was a quick debunking. CBBC also questions the previously announced Goblet of Fire casting. I'm still awaiting confirmation on that one.
July 3, 2003 at 12:31 PM; CBBC Newsround - Comments (32)

Gary Oldman

Trelawney casting rumor
According to a Leaky Cauldron reader, a review of book 5 appeared in the Italian newspaper "Notizie dell'alto mondo" this week and included a picture of actors Tilda Swinton, Gary Oldman and David Thewlis with the caption "Here's Trelawney, Sirius and Lupin." We'll see.
July 3, 2003 at 10:23 AM; The Leaky Cauldron - Browse 5 Gary Oldman pictures - Comments (11)

Daniel Radcliffe

Photos of the new Privet Drive set
Thanks to Casey for pointing out that TheSnitch.co.uk has posted images of the new Privet Drive set for the Prisoner of Azkaban movie. They were taken over two months ago and feature Daniel Radcliffe during his escape from the Dursleys this time around. "In one of the images you can actually see the extension that was built onto the house used for filming as Harry leaves the Dursleys with his trunk," says Gary of TheSnitch.co.uk.
July 1, 2003 at 1:52 PM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Browse 57 Daniel Radcliffe pictures - Comments (82)

'Goblet' going back to Glencoe?
Film world insiders say that much of Harry Potter 4 - the working name for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - will be made on location in Glencoe. Meanwhile, filming for Prisoner of Azkaban finished last week, ahead of schedule.
June 30, 2003 at 2:38 PM; Highland News Group - Comments (56)

Kids paying to be in latest Potter movie
Highland Council yesterday defended a school principal's decision to take earnings from pupils acting as extras in the latest Harry Potter film. Youngsters at Lochaber High School have been asked to forfeit their £35-a-day fee for every school day worked on the set.
June 30, 2003 at 10:43 AM; The Press and Journal - Comments (32)

Changes abound for boy wizard in third movie
Filmmakers know that the pressure is on to deliver the goods on this third "Harry Potter" film. Producer David Heyman reports that a certain hormonal change before cameras started rolling was quite fortuitous. "Daniel's voice did break before we started filming--thank goodness," he says. "Actually, Daniel, Emma and Rupert becoming teens works for us because in the next movie, they really grow and change."
June 27, 2003 at 11:34 AM; Chicago Sun-Times - Comments (44)

California boy wins bit part in next Harry Potter film
At first, Jeannie Van Buskirk wouldn't let her son T.J. watch any Harry Potter movies. Now he will be in one. T.J. Van Buskirk, 9, of Redding, Calif., won a trip to England for a walk-on role in the third Harry Potter film, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." Read more here.
June 26, 2003 at 11:07 AM; Naples Daily News - Comments (12)

Potter pictures from 'Movie Magic' summer issue
Casey has just posted some pictures sent in by one of their readers from the summer issue of Movie Magic. They feature a couple of neat pics of Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and an article on the upcoming Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban movie.
June 16, 2003 at 11:21 AM; DigiCasey.com - Browse 57 Daniel Radcliffe pictures - Comments (6)

Wanted: Harry Potter's invisibility cloak
Harry Potter needed to summon up all his magical detection powers after hundreds of square metres of camouflage netting "disappeared" in Glencoe. The huge sections of green ribbed fabric had been ordered so they could be draped over a whitewashed cottage, to obscure it from the film cameras on the set of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
June 13, 2003 at 7:10 PM; Highland News Group - Comments (7)

Potter can't help Milton hotel company after all
The Milton Hotel group, which had hoped Harry Potter's magic wand might conjure a financial turnaround, yesterday agreed to sell the remainder of its loss-making chain to Portland Hotels for between £2m and £3m. Click for more. (Thanks to Geri for the tip.)
June 3, 2003 at 11:19 AM; The Herald - Comments (7)

John Williams will score 'Azkaban', maybe more
From the Boston Globe: Conductor-composer extraordinaire John Williams has signed on to write the score for the next Harry Potter film, which recently began production and is due out next year. Williams supervised the music for the first two movies, but for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" he's actually writing it. Click for more.
June 3, 2003 at 10:17 AM; Boston Globe - Comments (22)

DanRadcliffe.com has new 'Azkaban' set report
Thanks to Geri and Alison: "Kristy and her mom recently traveled all the way from Ottawa, Canada, to spend a week's vacation in Scotland. With impeccable timing, they managed to coincide their trip with the first week of filming on location in Glencoe for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban so, as big HP fans, they of course had to go and take a look at the sets! Here's Kristy's observations and impressions of filming in the glen and meeting some of the cast members."
June 3, 2003 at 10:03 AM; DanRadcliffe.com - Comments (17)

David Thewlis (Lupin) talks Harry Potter
Thanks to Geri for pointing out comments by David Thewlis concerning his new role in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, in this article about another of his movies. One question, though: Professor Lucas?
May 30, 2003 at 9:49 AM; HPANA - Comments (31)

Dumbledore discovers a quicker way to connect
Thanks to Casey for this PoA filming update: "The head of Hogwarts school of magic, Dumbledore, swapped owl post for modern technology yesterday on the set of the new Harry Potter film in Glencoe. Michael Gambon, who plays the character in the third installment from JK Rowling, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, was spotted using a mobile phone during a break in the filming."
May 28, 2003 at 11:50 AM; Press and Journal - Browse 5 Hogwarts pictures - Comments (16)

Dan, Rupert and Emma on set
The Snitch has this picture of Dan, Rupert and Emma on the PoA set.
May 25, 2003 at 1:27 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (6)

Daniel Radcliffe

New pictures of the terrific trio
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have been snapped by a photographer during what looks to be a rain-delay (they've got some sort of covering over their heads). Thanks to DigiCasey for the tip! For those who don't know, DigiCasey a site dedicated to finding and posting the latest Harry Potter-related pictures. They allowed HPANA to break the story about Scholastic's official OotP promotional stickers with three new faces on them.
May 23, 2003 at 4:00 PM; DigiCasey.com - Browse 57 Daniel Radcliffe pictures - Comments (31)

Got enough Hagrids to go around?
Geri sends in this report claiming there are not two, not three, but four Hagrids on the set of Prisoner of Azkaban these days. One is the man himself, Robbie Coltrane, another is England rugby international Martin Bayfield, and two more local "giants" fill the shoes when needed.
May 23, 2003 at 2:29 PM; Highland News - Browse 7 Hagrid pictures - Comments (7)

Picture of Michael Gambon as Dumbledore on PoA set!
Thanks to Geri for these two scoops! The Daily Record and The Sun papers are reporting that Michael Gambon has finally been spotted on the Azkaban set, in full Dumbledore garb. Check out the pictures here!
May 23, 2003 at 12:51 AM; The Daily Record and The Sun - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures - Comments (33)

Azkaban filming updates
Thanks to Alison for these two stories from This is North Scotland, updating us on somewhat mundane but nonetheless interesting happenings in the day-to-day filming of Prisoner of Azkaban!
May 21, 2003 at 4:08 PM; This is North Scotland - Comments (7)

PoA hut and gatehouse pics
Thanks VERY much to Kizzibee from FictionAlley for going to the PoA set and coming back with these pics of Hagrid's hut and what looks like the gatehouse where the dementors reside.
May 21, 2003 at 3:18 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Browse 1 Dementors pictures - Comments (1)

'Potter-spotters' flock to magical Highland set
Harry Potter magic is once again casting a spell over tourism and business in the UK as Potter spotters flock to filming in the Highlands. Over 400 cast and crew have set up camp around Glencoe where a huge open-air set has been built on the side of a mountain. And local towns and villages are noticing how good it's all been for their businesses since filming started properly on Thursday.
May 19, 2003 at 12:43 PM; CBBC Newsround

BBC interview with Chris Rankin
Check it out here! An excellent piece about filming on Potter three, by Martin Barber. Quotage from Chris:His style is completely different to Chris Columbus , he s going for a real dramatic, tension building to a climax kind of film which I think is going to be perfect for Potter three. I think the way Alfonso is doing it, the way he s shooting it, the style of camera work we re using just everything is reflecting a slow and dramatic build up to an amazing end.
May 16, 2003 at 11:01 AM; The Leaky Cauldron - Browse 9 Chris Rankin pictures - Comments

Harry Potter filming underway
Scotland Today reports that filming is finally getting underway in the Highlands today on the next installment of the blockbusting Harry Potter films after a heavy spell of rain cast a dampner on production of the film which was due to start the day before.
May 15, 2003 at 1:01 AM; Scotland Today - Comments

Madame Maxine in Azkaban?
This must be an error, but if it's true, who's the mystery woman? The Daily Record reports: Robbie Coltrane got to grips with more than his role in the new Harry Potter film yesterday. The recently separated actor - who plays Hagrid - was spotted with his arm around a mystery woman during filming of the Prisoner of Azkaban in Fort William. Coltrane revealed that Hagrid has a love interest in the latest movie - an 8ft 6in giant called Madame Maxime.
May 14, 2003 at 3:21 PM; Godric's Hollow - Browse 7 Hagrid pictures - Comments

Casting Rumors debunked
As we suspected would happen, a WB source has confirmed that there is there is no truth to the rumors about Voldemort and Frank Bryce being cast. A director must be chosen for the fourth movie before anyone is cast. We still have a year for the third film's release! And a Trelawney to find!
May 14, 2003 at 9:57 AM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments

More Azkaban casting rumors
The Z Review is reporting that a source close to WB says Rowan Atkinson (of Mr. Bean fame...) has been cast as Voldemort and they're looking at Richard Wilson for Frank Bryce. Reasons this is not to be considered anything other than rumor: Trelawney hasn't even been cast in the third film yet; no one has been cast for the fourth yet; a director is still to be decided on for the fourth; the number of movies that will represent the fourth book is still undetermined. Casting of Voldemort and a[...]
May 13, 2003 at 4:46 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments

Filming updates in Glencoe
The Sunday Herald has an article about the difficulties the PoA organizers are having with crowd-control, and there's a brief tidbit about a new filming location that will be used: It has been widely publicised that filming will take place at Glen Coe over the next few weeks, but the Sunday Herald has learned that another key scene, involving Harry and Professor Lupin, a teacher who turns into a werewolf, will shoot on the shore at Loch Eilt, which could pose further crowd-control problems.
May 11, 2003 at 3:02 PM; MuggleNet - Comments

New pics from the set in Glencoe
Thanks to Doug for sending a link to this site with 4 new Prisoner of Azkaban set pics. Specifically, the Hagrid's Hut set in Glencoe.
May 7, 2003 at 8:55 PM; MuggleNet - Browse 7 Hagrid pictures - Comments (1)

John Williams will score Prisoner of Azkaban
Reader Julian says JWFan.net has had a message from John Williams' office confirming that he is indeed scoring the third Harry Potter film.
May 5, 2003 at 10:24 PM; JWFan.net - Comments (1)

Rare treat: Children and parents visit restricted PoA set
Youngsters and their relatives living near the Harry Potter film set in Glencoe were given a rare treat yesterday - a conducted tour of the forbidden site. Film-makers Warner Brothers invited the party from Glencoe Primary School to the set. The children, some of whom wore wizard costumes, braved the pouring rain to be shown Hagrid's Hut, Hogwart's castle and gateway being built in the picturesque setting of the Glen, where filming is due to start later this week.
May 5, 2003 at 4:41 PM; Press and Journal - Browse 7 Hagrid pictures - Comments (1)

Williams scoring PoA?
According to this article from CNN, John Williams will be composing the music for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
May 5, 2003 at 4:23 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (1)

Review: Gambon fits the bill for Dumbledore
Reader Alexandra says she saw the movie Charlotte Gray, which stars new Dumbledore actor Michael Gambon, and thinks he'll do well as the sparkling Hogwarts headmaster. Click here for her thoughts.
April 30, 2003 at 12:15 PM; HPANA - Browse 5 Hogwarts pictures - Comments (1)

New PoA filming pics
DanRadcliffe.com has updated their "behind the scenes" gallery with new photos!
April 28, 2003 at 2:24 PM; HPANA - Comments (1)

Props stolen from the PoA set
The Daily Record: Security has been tightened at the film set at Glencoe, Argyll, after polystyrene pumpkins and plaster rocks went missing. Construction crews, drafted in from Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire, have been working for months with local tradesmen to build a Harry Potter Land alongside Clachaig Gully. But much of the set - which includes the hut made for Hagrid, played by actor Robbie Coltrane - is so close to the A82 Glasgow to Fort William road that it has become a major visitor[...]
April 27, 2003 at 7:31 PM; MuggleNet - Browse 7 Hagrid pictures - Comments (1)

Exclusive shots of Hagrid's hut and pumpkins!
With filming going well for The Prisoner of Azkaban, more sneak preview snaps are coming out showing various bits of set. And we have got our hands on exclusive pictures of Hagrid's hut, some mysterious pumpkins and a spooky scarecrow which will have Potter fans wondering!
April 22, 2003 at 12:01 PM; CBBC Newsround - Browse 7 Hagrid pictures

How did the cast celebrate Emma's b-day?
Chris Rankin gave a brief description in a post on his official website's forums: "anyways, it was Emma's birthday the other day and we were doing a great hall scene - and suddenly all the lights went out and we all broke into "Happy Birthday" bless her - she was so embarrassed! and someone came in with a huge cake! I've never seen anyone go so red!" Now doesn't that just make you go 'awwwww that's adorable!"
April 18, 2003 at 5:24 PM; iharrypotter.net - Browse 9 Chris Rankin pictures - Comments

Exclusive PoA set picture
Comingsoon.net has received an exclusive image from the PoA set. There were reports that a set for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was getting built on a mountain in Glencoe. They're calling the set "Hagrid's Hideaway" and it will also include the gatehouse to Harry's school, Hogwarts. Thanks to 'Robert' we've got an exclusive look at the almost-finished set. The picture was taken earlier today!
April 18, 2003 at 2:10 AM; Godric's Hollow - Browse 7 Hagrid pictures - Comments

Win and be part of PoA!
The Official Site is reminding fans that there are only three days left to enter their contest to win a role in the PoA movie! So hurry and click here to enter!
April 17, 2003 at 1:25 PM; iharrypotter.net - Comments (1)

Casting, Rumors, Movies, oh my!
Newsround has a great report up with lots of tidbits about the third, fourth and fifth movies - check it out! Dawn French is in the new film British actress Julie Christie [click for pictures] will play Three Broomsticks barmaid Madam Rosmerta. And comedienne Dawn French [click for pictures], last seen in the Comic Relief Potter spoof, will now play the Fat Lady. Professor Trelawney will be in the film, but hasn't been cast yet. But they're still not sure if Cho Chang will appear or not. And:[...]
April 9, 2003 at 12:40 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (2)

Anna Friel on David Thewlis
Actress Anna Friel, David Thewlis' girlfriend, was quoted as saying the following in The Look, part of The Mirror: "David is just starting work on the new Harry Potter film, so we'll have even less time together. He is playing Professor Lupin and has now become the favourite with all our friends who've got kids. Their eyes are huge with awe at the fact that David is going to be meeting Harry Potter. It will be brilliant - i'm really excited for him. It will be nice to say to our kids one day,[...]
April 5, 2003 at 9:48 AM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments

Daniel Radcliffe

See Dan Radcliffe's stunt double
Film bosses had to conjure up this stunt double for wizard Harry Potter. Actor Daniel Radcliffe, 13, who plays the schoolboy, was unable to shoot tricky scenes on board the triple-decker Knight Bus for the new film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Producers drafted in an unnamed lookalike for scenes in North London. He seems just the ticket.
April 4, 2003 at 2:55 PM; Godric's Hollow - Browse 57 Daniel Radcliffe pictures - Comments (1)

Exclusive Palmers Green PoA pictures
Thanks to Keith Mayhew, we now have exclusive photographs of the situation down in Palmer's Green, where filming of PoA is currently taking place. Check them out here. Click the photos for a clearer picture!
April 2, 2003 at 1:31 PM; MuggleNet - Comments (2)

Reports coming in from visitors to PoA filming
Emily and Charlotte just sent us the following report: We went along to the POA filming in Palmers green yesterday and got chatting to a man working on the film; he was telling us some of the scenes that had been shot already - the aunt Marge bit is slightly different from the book, apparently she floats out into the conservatory and then into the sky, Uncle Vernon grabs her ankle and the dog jumps at his. Also ... they've kept ... Snape dressed in woman's clothing when the students have their[...]
April 2, 2003 at 11:21 AM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments

Special report from Harry Potter 3 location
All aboard for an exclusive report from the filming of the Knight Bus
April 1, 2003 at 6:01 PM; CBBC Newsround

Which Knight Bus have YOU seen?
According to the London Times, there are two Knight Busses being used for filming in PoA: TWO large buses took up residence in the courtyard at Guildhall yesterday. They are rather distinctive triple-deckers painted a colourful purple and with the word Knight on the front. Half the population will immediately realise what they are. They are, of course, from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, as someone had to explain to me, and are being filmed on the City streets over the next couple of[...]
March 28, 2003 at 9:01 PM; iharrypotter.net - Comments

Quidditch in the third Harry Potter film
Read a comprehensive speculation on the filmmaker's decisions on Quidditch in the cinematic adaptation of 'Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban' in Movie!
March 27, 2003 at 3:11 PM; iharrypotter.net - Browse 20 Quidditch pictures - Comments (1)

PoA strike avoided at last minute
Construction workers set to walk out of filming of the third instalment of Harry Potter have called off the strike. The freelance painters, carpenters and builders were due to strike on Friday, March 28, following a pay dispute with filmmaker Warner Bros. The workers, who claim they have not received a pay rise in four years, were demanding an eight per cent increase. However, the strike was called off after their union, the Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematograph and Theatre Union (BECTU),[...]
March 27, 2003 at 12:21 PM; Godric's Hollow - Comments (1)

On Platform Nine and Three Quarters...
The following report comes from Jennifer S., who caught some filming at King's Cross this weekend: I heard a rumour about filming at King's Cross train station in London awhile back. It was supposedly taking place on Sunday March 23, 2003 at 7am. On Sat, March 22, I happened to be going to London and the only way for me to get there is to take a train directly from Hatfield (where I live) to K. Cross. I was talking to my friend Sarah and she asked if I was going to go in the next day to see the[...]
March 24, 2003 at 2:03 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (1)

Interview with PoA director
An interview with Cuaron from the New York Times Altering the Script Interview by LYNN HIRSCHBERG "Y Tu Mamá También,'' the movie that you directed and wrote with your brother, is nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. It was a surprising nominee: it's in Spanish and, because of its sex scenes, was released without a rating. ''Y Tu Mamá También'' is one of the first unrated movies to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. But many video stores won't[...]
March 23, 2003 at 11:11 PM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Comments (1)

No Marcus Flint in PoA?
This was posted on MarcusFlint.com, a fan site that supposedly is in contact with Jamie Yeates: Just to confirm some rumors... As far is Jamie is concerned he has informed us that he has not been approached for the 3rd film, story is that there will be no quidditch in the 3rd movie. Keep in mind that nothing is confirmed yet. Thanks to Callie for the tip-off.
March 22, 2003 at 11:31 AM; MuggleNet - Browse 4 Marcus Flint pictures - Comments (1)

Oliver Wood petition: Update
As many IHP.net readers are no doubt are aware, filmmakers on the next and third Harry Potter film, 'The Prisoner of Azkaban', have taken the decision to axe Oliver Wood, and thus actor Sean Biggerstaff who is popular among many fans. After some now resolved technical difficulties, the petition to keep the Gryffindor Quidditch Captain in the film is still going strong and has amassed over 16,000 signatures in a relatively short period of time. If you wish to express your support and haven't[...]
March 18, 2003 at 10:42 PM; iharrypotter.net - Browse 13 Oliver Wood pictures - Comments (1)

Kickboxer Potters into wizard role
The thrilling adventures of apprentice wizard Harry Potter and his friends have gripped millions of fans around the globe. Now a North Wales actor has been left spellbound himself after being chosen to star in the latest blockbuster Potter movie - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Spencer Wilding, of Rhyl, puts his astonishing break in landing his part - of a wolf - down to his imposing 6ft 7in tall frame and lithe physique. Spencer - known as Big Spen - is a former champion kickboxer[...]
March 17, 2003 at 12:34 PM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Comments (1)

Freddie Davies wins part in Prisoner of Azkaban
Seen here at HPANA first! According to The Daily Record, Freddie "Parrot Face" Davies has won a "cameo role" in the next Harry Potter film. Davies, a 67-year-old comic and friend of director Alfonso Cuaron, said: "I've been down to the studios three times and filming starts in May but I don't know the details of the weird character I'm playing." Now what weird character is he referring to?
March 10, 2003 at 7:15 PM; HPANA - Browse 1 Alfonso Cuaron pictures

Does it matter Wood's not in Azkaban?
CBBC NewsRound has a new poll up asking your opinion on the mystery of the missing Quidditch captain. Click here to make your voice heard!
March 10, 2003 at 2:00 PM; HPANA - Browse 20 Quidditch pictures

Officially supported Oliver Wood petition now online
In an effort to maximize the effectiveness of the "Save Oliver Wood" campaign, it's been suggested that we should pick one petition that best sums up the situation and focus on it exclusively. This will be the best way to communicate to Warner Bros. our displeasure at their Oliver Wood deletion in Prisoner of Azkaban. Click here and read the note at the top of the page for more info.
March 10, 2003 at 12:39 PM; HPANA - Browse 13 Oliver Wood pictures

Potter fans: Azkaban's no good without Wood
News that the Quidditch captain Oliver Wood, played by Sean Biggerstaff, will not be in The Prisoner of Azkaban has angered thousands of Potter fans. It has annoyed them so much, petition websites are popping up all over the web. On just two sites alone, there are more than 5,500 protest signatures begging the film's makers - Warner Bros - to put him back in the movie.
March 10, 2003 at 8:31 AM; CBBC Newsround - Browse 13 Oliver Wood pictures

PoA teaser
The guy who sent us the 'exclusive' pics from the 'Stoney Street' set was inspired by the event and has created a sort of PoA teaser poster, and here it is.
March 9, 2003 at 11:10 AM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Comments (1)

Fans petition to put Wood back in the fire
Godric's Hollow has links to several online petitions that aim to put Oliver Wood back in the Prisoner of Azkaban movie. Sean Biggerstaff, who plays Wood, posted on his Web site last week that his part had been cut. Click here to show your support and sign the petitions!
March 8, 2003 at 3:17 PM; HPANA - Browse 13 Oliver Wood pictures

Where's the Quidditch?
Sean Biggerstaff posted on his website today that it's now official - he won't be in the PoA film. We at TLC wonder what this means for Quidditch in the film, as that's a turning-point for a few bits of the plot. Thanks to Emily for the info, and best wishes to Sean in your next projects.
March 7, 2003 at 3:19 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Browse 20 Quidditch pictures - Comments (1)

Next month's PoA filming locations
This is Local London is reporting that for the first couple days in April, PoA will be filming in the Palmers Green area of North London. As an iHP exclusive we can again give you detailed maps of where the filming will take place. I should note, the maps are taken from the book London A-Z. Bourne Hill (Dial-up) Hedge Lane (Dial-up) Entire Area (High Speed) The nearest tube stations are Southgate and Arnos Grove on the Picadilly Line. Thanks to Leaky for the link. If any of our readers happen to[...]
March 6, 2003 at 1:40 PM; iharrypotter.net - Comments (1)

Chris Rankin talks about Potter 3
The cameras began rolling for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban on 24 February, but its glitzy premiere will not happen until next year. However, Chris Rankin, who plays head boy Percy Weasley, has given us the lowdown on what's happening at Hogwarts. Graham Barnard spoke to him on the first day of filming. Chris, 19, revealed that this sequel is far scarier than the last two and and he talked about what his life is like as a jobbing actor.
March 5, 2003 at 2:05 PM; BBCi Norfolk - Browse 9 Chris Rankin pictures

Speaking of set reports...
PlumCream.org has a very detailed set report from Borough Market. By far the most interesting one we've seen so far.
March 5, 2003 at 2:01 PM; MuggleNet - Comments (2)

The very busy Pam Ferris
The Sentinel out of Staffordshire has an article about what's keeping Pam Ferris aka Aunt Marge Dursley busy these days: One of Britain's "hardest-working character actresses", as Pam Ferris calls herself, is back on television this week as new factory boss Pat Fletcher in BBC One's consistently entertaining drama Clocking Off. The role puts the 53-year-old actress back in the front seat after a number of supporting roles in dramas such as Pollyanna and Sweet Revenge over the past year, but[...]
March 5, 2003 at 1:33 PM; iharrypotter.net - Comments (1)

Location report from Harry Potter 3 filming
CBBC Newsround can report that the third Harry Potter movie is making good progress, after we spent a couple of hours watching location filming. Some of the key opening shots were completed over the weekend in London's Borough Market. They show Harry being dropped off outside the Leaky Cauldron, having arrived there on the three-storey purple Knight Bus. This allows him to enter Diagon Alley, and kick-starts the third round of his adventures.
March 5, 2003 at 10:31 AM; CBBC Newsround

CBBC has images from filming
The CBBC has uploaded about a dozen images of the Knight Bus filming, including some great pics of Ernie and Stan, in costume.
March 5, 2003 at 7:54 AM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments

Prang pictures
Hey folks - we have a nice big picture of Jimmy Gardner AKA the future Ernie Prang. I'm impressed - click the image for full size.
March 4, 2003 at 6:56 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (1)

Daniel Radcliffe

Pics from Borough Market
Thanks to our reader Ian, we've got some more pics of the Knight Bus, from filming at Borough Market - and what could be the first pic of Stan Shunpike, if it's an actor in that suit. Check it out. Stan Shunpike The Knight Bus during the day The Knight Bus at night Knight Bus at night (2) Daniel Radcliffe (?) from the back, on set in front of the Leaky Cauldron [our favorite place!]
March 4, 2003 at 4:18 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Browse 57 Daniel Radcliffe pictures - Comments (1)

More new set pics
A fan passing by the Borough Market set snapped a few blurry pictures. TheSnitch has them here.
March 4, 2003 at 12:57 PM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Comments (1)

Trelawney in PoA?
Website Dark Horizons said today that "despite her not being cast as yet, the character of Prof. Trelawney is indeed in [Prisoner of Azkaban] and should be filled soon."
March 4, 2003 at 11:44 AM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (1)

Next stop is Harry Potter for veteran
British actor Jimmy Gardner, 79, has won a part in the latest Harry Potter film. He will be the driver of the triple-decker Knight Bus, offering trips to "all destinations... nothing underwater." With a career stretching back more than 50 years, Mr. Gardner has appeared with most of the great names of stage and screen, worked with many of the leading directors and performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has been seen in everything from horror movies to Robin Hood Prince of Thieves.
March 4, 2003 at 3:31 AM; This is Marlborough

New PoA Pictures
Brazilian website Harry Potter o Filme has posted twelve new pictures from the filming of Prisoner of Azkaban. (Thanks to July for the link.)
March 3, 2003 at 12:52 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (1)

CD Exclusive: Harry Potter set report!
'Nisha' sent in this report from the Harry Potter set, with promise of photos soon! "Just got back from exotic Borough Market! It was really cool, I saw the Knight Bus (took pics of it from all angles for y'all!) and a few pics of the crew. Dan was there as well as the actors who play Stan Shunpike and Tom the innkeeper. They were filming the scene when Harry arrived at the Leaky Cauldron. The crew set up a monitor so that the fans (there were about 60 of us) could watch the action. They filmed[...]
March 2, 2003 at 9:31 PM; CountingDown

VFX Teams For Harry 3
As you all know, the Harry Potter movies contain many visual effect shots and computer generated characters. The first movie was 'jam packed' with effects, some which worked and others didn't (I thought Firenze was pretty poor, whereas the python and the troll were much better). The Chamber Of Secrets however was much more consistant with its effects, which was due to two important factors: Advancement in visual effects had improved from the first movie, and secondly Warners reduced the number[...]
February 27, 2003 at 4:50 PM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Comments (1)

Azkaban filming: Day one outside the studios
A special report from the first day of filming for the third Potter film - almost
February 24, 2003 at 10:31 AM; CBBC Newsround

Harry Potter and the fields of fire
The veteran steam train cast as the Hogwarts Express sparked a fire yesterday which destroyed up to 50 acres of heather moorland and trees on a Highland hillside. A helicopter had to be brought in to bomb the blaze with water as over 20 firefighters and forestry workers struggled to prevent the fire, close to the Glenfinnan Viaduct in the West Highlands, from spreading and causing more damage. At one stage, fire was raging along a one-mile front. Filming for the third Harry Potter movie was[...]
February 22, 2003 at 9:31 PM; Scotland on Sunday - Browse 5 Hogwarts pictures

Gary Oldman

Official Press Release; Gambon, Oldman, Ferris, Thewlis, Whitehouse, Spall officially confirmed.
Alright! We've got it! Check it out. Nothing new - same exact thing ComingSoon posted, but at least now we've got it in our hands. It looks like the PR hit the wires a second early. Click here for a Hi-Res of the first officially released PoA pic Click here for pictures of Michael Gambon Click here for a picture of Paul Whitehouse Click here to see Gary Oldman with long hair Click here for pictures of Pam Ferris Click here for a picture of David Thewlis HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN[...]
February 21, 2003 at 1:09 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Browse 5 Gary Oldman pictures - Comments (2)

Say farewell to Harry Potter
The north-east of England will miss out on millions of pounds because of a decision to drop the region as the mystical home of Harry Potter. Alnwick Castle and Durham Cathedral, which featured in the first two Potter films, have been ditched by film-makers. Warner Bros, which owns the rights to JK Rowling's child wizard books, is to use digital effects and other locations in Scotland for the third film. However: "We understand that Chris Columbus is returning for the fourth installment and we[...]
February 21, 2003 at 9:31 AM; BBC

Prisoner of Azkaban filming date set
The third Hary Potter adventure, The Prisoner of Azkaban, will start filming Monday 24th February.
February 21, 2003 at 6:01 AM; CBBC Newsround

iMDB Posts PoA Cast List
The Internet Movie Database has posted a seemingly complete cast list for Harry Potter and the Prizoner of Azkaban. Notable omissions from the list include Cedrig Diggory and Cho Chang. A word of caution before you start thinking that everything there is true...these names are not 100% confirmed by Warner Brothers and are therefore subject to change. For the full list, click here.
February 19, 2003 at 9:00 PM; iharrypotter.net - Comments (1)

Movie #3 Gallery
With all these great Prisoner of Azkaban pictures coming in, I decided to put up the "movie #3 gallery". It currently contains 27 on-set pictures, and we'll be adding to the collection as more comes online. Click here to visit the PoA Gallery!
February 14, 2003 at 11:44 AM; Muggle Pride Zone - Comments (1)

Harry Potter 3 Set Report & Pics!
Spy 'Dave' sent us this report from England on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban filming. His two shots of the 'green-screen' cranes can be checked out here! "Shooting on the third Harry Potter is underway already at Leavesden studios - A local road has been closed for about 12 hours a day for the past few days. Got some pictures today but unfortunately not much going on during daylight! When it gets dark those huge cranes lift lightboxes into the air to illuminate an area (I would guess)[...]
February 14, 2003 at 1:01 AM; Coming Soon!

First glimpse of the Harry Potter Knight Bus
Potter fans have a sneaky peek of what's in store for the third Potter film, Prisoner of Azkaban. A photo of the Knight Bus from chapter three of Azkaban has appeared, even though we know for sure proper filming doesn't start until next week.
February 12, 2003 at 2:31 PM; CBBC Newsround

'Azkaban' Shooting News & Photos...
A brief article from Yahoo! gives us an idea of what's happening on the 'Prisoner of Azkaban' set . . . "Y tu mama tambien" co-writer-director Alfonso Cuaron was in England, settling in for day two on the set of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban," when he heard about his good fortune [being nominated for Best Director]. "We were testing out a special effect involving flying chairs," the helmer said. "It is a wonderful feeling to know that the film [Y tu mama tambien] was embraced by[...]
February 12, 2003 at 10:55 AM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Browse 1 Alfonso Cuaron pictures - Comments (1)

Filming Begun on PoA?
It appears that filming on the third film may have already begun, if these images from WirePhoto are any indication. (Thanks to Mike for the link.) In addition, Coming Soon reports on an article from the L.A. Times which states that director Alfonso Cuarón was unavailable for comment regarding his "Original Screenplay" nomination for Y Tu Mama Tambien because he is shooting the third installment in London at this time. (Thank you to C.S. for the head's-up.)
February 11, 2003 at 11:47 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (1)

First pic of PoA?
Thanks Gary, from The Snitch, for sending us this link to a possible pic of the Knight Bus. If this is not the Knight Bus, someone went to massively stupid lengths painting a double-decker bus that "violent purple" that's described in the book...
February 11, 2003 at 4:32 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (1)

First POA picture The Knight Bus
WOW, apparently filming has begun, and to come with it, our first picture from POA: It's the Knight Bus. Thanks to whoever sent this to us, he/she didn't give us a name. Please note we can't confirm if this is real, but it sure looks to be the real thing to me.
February 11, 2003 at 3:56 PM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Comments (1)

Cho Chang rumours for Potter 3 'aren't true'
According to Internet whispers, an actress called Jennifer Nguyen would be filling the part. But insiders at the studios have told CBBC Newsround the rumours simply aren't true. Also debunked: the myth that JK Rowling had a tiny part as a witch in Knockturn Alley.
February 10, 2003 at 10:31 AM; CBBC Newsround - Browse 2 Knockturn Alley pictures

Loony Lupin Rumors
At last night's Empire Magazine awards, a new name was mentioned in connection with the role of Remus Lupin on PoA. A reporter on the scene tells us that Steve Coogan, most recently of 24 Hour Party People, and shownhere at the awards last night, was asked whether he was up for the role. He neither confirmed nor denied it, but the buzz at the event was that he's a contender for the part - but we maintain that David Thewlis has been absolutely confirmed.
February 6, 2003 at 11:34 AM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (1)

Rupert Grint

'Azkaban' filming begins later this month, AOL Awards nominations, and more...
Fans could be waiting a while for the debut of Rupert Grint's official website. Plans are still to be finalized, but Rupert's father is all for the idea, and there's even talk of Rupert posting in an online journal, giving reports from the set of 'Prisoner of Azkaban!' The article states that Rupert is currently at Leavesden Studios doing pre-production work for the 3rd movie... Filming is set to begin mid-February! This is great, because I'm sure we'll be hearing more casting news in the next[...]
February 4, 2003 at 2:52 PM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Browse 29 Rupert Grint pictures - Comments (1)

Williams May Not Score PoA
John Williams' fansite has posted a report from a Q&A he did in Washington, D.C. last Thursday. In it, he said that scoring PoA was not on his agenda, "although things could change." Thanks to Jennifer for the link.
January 29, 2003 at 1:25 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (1)

Hogsmeade Location Found?
January 28, 2003 at 2:01 PM; CountingDown

Scouting for Hogsmeade?
This from Dark Horizons today: Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban: Location scouting has been taking place around Borough Market in London, with a lockup next to the Market Porter pub seeming to be under the most scrutiny.Hogsmeade? Three Broomsticks? And this is the American in me, but the word 'lockup' is throwing me - certainly not a prison, since this couldn't be Azkaban, right? (If you know, please put it in the 'comments' instead of emailing. Thanks!) Edit: Thanks to you all who've[...]
January 28, 2003 at 12:39 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (1)

Moviefone / June 11 2004
Thanks to those of you who have written in to tell us that MovieFone is reporting that PoA will debut on June 11, 2004. We've checked into it, "Summer 2004" is still the official go-ahead here. Perhaps Moviefone is guessing - maybe it's necessary for their recordkeeping, to have some sort of date. PoA probably has to start production before getting a premiere date.
January 27, 2003 at 7:15 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (1)

More Casting Details
Jim Tavare has posted on his website that he is the grateful person that has been chosen to play as Tom in the upcoming Harry Potter movie. "For fans of Harry Potter I have landed a small role in the third movie The Prisoner Of Azkaban. I play Tom who works at The Leaky Cauldron. I didn't know much about Harry Potter until I researched the character on the various HP websites. Apparently he resembles a wizened toothless walnut." Thanks to The Qpn yet again. May I just say that the acting[...]
January 24, 2003 at 12:39 PM; Muggle Pride Zone - Comments (1)

Filmjerk on Oldman
Filmjerk's Chris Faile posted an article this morning about the Oldman casting, and why WB hasn't announced it officially yet. There's not much new - it quotes an industry source reminding us of what we suspect, that this casting waiting game is all part of drawn-out publicity for maximized PoA hype - but it does re-confirm casting with one of their own sources and mention that Oldman has been signed for as long as ten days. Quotage:"The reason the studio is not publicly acknowledging he has[...]
January 23, 2003 at 9:39 AM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (2)

Thewlis signs on for Harry Potter 3
January 22, 2003 at 7:01 PM; CountingDown

Lupin and Innkeeper confirmed...
The BBC has confirmed that British actor David Thewlis will be playing Professor Remus Lupin in the next installment of the 'Potter' series! Comedian Jim Tavare is also confirmed for the bit role of Tom, innkeeper of the Leaky Cauldron. Still no news on Sirius Black, the article reports... I, personally, think this is wonderful news! Let the casting confirmations start roling in, now! *grins* - - - Article from the BBC @-->--- Tess
January 22, 2003 at 5:53 PM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Comments (1)

Gary Oldman

Lupin and innkeeper confirmed for Potter 3
CBBC Newsround can confirm that an important role in the third Potter film, Prisoner of Azkaban, has been taken by award-winning British actor David Thewlis. Thewlis will play kindly teacher Professor Lupin - who has a mysterious secret. We can also tell you that Tom, the innkeeper at the Leaky Cauldron, will be played by bald comedian Jim Tavare. Gary Oldman is NOT confirmed for Sirius Black officially, although Web site TLC confidently says he is.
January 22, 2003 at 2:01 PM; CBBC Newsround - Browse 5 Gary Oldman pictures

Michael Gambon

Christopher Lee's "tease"
Christopher Lee has been very tricky about speaking to the possibility of his playing Dumbledore. From his official site: While the press say that he has ruled himself out of the bidding to play Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films - or lost out to his Two Towers co-star Sir Ian McKellen or Michael Gambon - Mr Lee himself says that he never speaks about future projects. "I am not saying I am doing it. I am not saying I am not" he says teasingly. I am superstitious and I never talk[...]
January 22, 2003 at 12:57 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures - Comments (1)

Fans rush to join Potter extras school
So you're desperate to be in the Potter movies? How far would you go for the chance to be in the background? Would you go so far as changing schools? That's what some kids are doing in Gloucester.
January 20, 2003 at 10:01 AM; CBBC Newsround

How Things Are Looking So Far..
Hello all For those of you who have not been keeping up with all the latest casting news, here is a rundown to how things are looking so far, some of these castings are yet to be confirmed so may be subject to change.. David Thewlis pays- Prof. Lupin Gary Oldman plays- Sirius Black Timothy Spall plays- Peter Pettigrew Pam Ferris plays- Aunt Marge Michael Gambon plays- Prof. Albus Dumbledore The site is currently undergoing a content re-work to suit POA, a lot of changes will be happening within[...]
January 19, 2003 at 7:22 PM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Browse 3 Albus Dumbledore pictures - Comments (3)

PoA and GoF rumblings at AICN
Ain't it Cool News: HARRY POTTER & THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (2004) Directed by Alphonso Cuaron. Written by Steve Kloves. Early word coming in here at the Moriarty Labs is that Cuaron is shaking up this franchise, and in a good way. He's evidently questioning everything that's come before, determined to retain what's good and improve everything else. I got in a rumor over the weekend that Ian Brown (of the Stone Roses) has signed on for a small part in the film, and that casting efforts continue[...]
January 6, 2003 at 1:01 PM; MuggleNet - Comments (1)

AICN about PoA and GoF
Thanks Craig, for pointing out these Aint It Cool News rumblings from Moriarty. Sounds good, so here's hoping there's truth here: HARRY POTTER & THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (2004) Directed by Alphonso Cuaron. Written by Steve Kloves. Early word coming in here at the Moriarty Labs is that Cuaron is shaking up this franchise, and in a good way. He's evidently questioning everything that's come before, determined to retain what's good and improve everything else. I got in a rumor over the weekend that[...]
January 6, 2003 at 12:01 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (2)

More On PoA
Check out the new info on PoA in Movie!
January 6, 2003 at 4:33 AM; iharrypotter.net - Comments (1)

New Site for Casting Speculation
Nikki Thompson's new site, Filling the Shoes is still under construction, but looks like it will be a great place to speculate about all those Harry Potter characters who have yet to be cast in the films - with all the rumors flying around right now, it fills a void, so we thought we'd let you know about it.
December 30, 2002 at 2:31 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (1)

Official 'Azkaban' Release Date
Yahoo! is reporting that Warner Brothers has confirmed a release date for 'Prisoner of Azkaban.' The third film will be released June 2004. Such a looong wait... *sigh* - - - Article from Yahoo! @-->--- Tess
December 27, 2002 at 4:57 AM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Comments

A Year in Sequels
The New York Times had an article in their magazine, about how much studios are investing in sequels lately and other movie economics which the author dubs "simulsequeling." It includes little tidbits on "Harry Potter" and "Lord of The Rings." Fun for all you movie buffos out there like me (and Melissa). Oh and Happy Christmas to all (who celebrate it)... and to all a good night.
December 24, 2002 at 8:31 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (1)

PoA Casting: Is Cho Change Picked?
Hmmm, it's possible. Check out Movie for more.
December 24, 2002 at 6:48 AM; iharrypotter.net - Comments (2)

Cho Chang rumors
Many moons ago, I posted a rumor that Korean singer Kwon BoA was up for the role of Cho, but it was mostly gossip at the time. Anna wrote in to tell me that the latest issue of Seventeen Indonesia magazine was saying that BoA was up for the role again: It happened when BoA visited London to sing with internationally famous boyband, Westlife, for their newest album, "Unbreakable: The Greatest Hits". In London, she got a request to play as Cho Chang in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban".[...]
December 23, 2002 at 11:31 AM; MuggleNet - Comments (3)

Next Potter film could be made in Glencoe
Warner Bros is planning to film the third Harry Potter movie in the Scottish Highlands early next year. Filming of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, involving around 400 cast and crew, could begin in February and last until May. The company has asked to build a film set in a venture which could reap around £3 million for the local economy.
December 20, 2002 at 6:01 PM; Ananova

Filming for Harry Potter 3 set for Scotland
Permission has been asked to film a number of scenes in Glencoe in Scotland.
December 20, 2002 at 5:01 PM; CBBC Newsround

Glencoe venue for new Potter movie
December 20, 2002 at 12:01 PM; BBC

"Prisoner of Azkaban" Location News
BBC News is reporting that the next Harry Potter film could be filmed in Glencoe, Scotland. According to the article, Warner Brothers Production has lodged a planning application to build a set there for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, including a gatehouse, sundial garden, and stone cottages.
December 20, 2002 at 11:31 AM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (1)

Pam Ferris's Profile
The imdb.com profile of Pam Ferris (aka Aunt Marge) shows that she's no stranger to playing baddies with little tolerance for children. Among other roles, she has played Trunchbull in the film adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda.
December 19, 2002 at 5:01 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (1)

Aunt Marge cast in Azkaban
Hot new casting details for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban are beginning to emerge. Uncle Vernon's monstrous sister will be played by British actress Pam Ferris.
December 18, 2002 at 11:01 AM; CBBC Newsround

More PoA Casting News
From Ananova: Fame Academy winner David Sneddon says he's been tipped off he may get a cameo role in the next Harry Potter film. Part of his prize is a cameo in a film, although it's never been revealed which one. But he told CBBC's Newsround Lite that he's been tipped off it could be Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. "I know some people might say you're a 24-year-old man," David said. "I have to admit that I've got my fingers crossed. It's just a rumour. I have no idea". Click the link[...]
December 17, 2002 at 8:15 AM; iharrypotter.net - Comments

Prisoner of Azkaban Movie News
Yahoo! Upcoming Movies has a page devoted to the upcoming Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban movie. To there directly, click here
December 15, 2002 at 1:21 PM; iharrypotter.net - Comments (2)

PoA casting rumor
According to TLC and Countingdown, the pop culture newsletter Popbitch is reporting that David Thewis (IMDB profile) is "set for a starring role in the next Harry Potter film," but the article doesn't say whether he's been cast as Sirius, Lupin or Pettigrew. You can see a picture of him here. He looks most like Pettigrew to me.
December 14, 2002 at 9:31 AM; MuggleNet - Comments (1)

David Thewlis set for PoA?
A "respected" "scandal sheet" (yes, we know that sounds like an oxymoron) reports that David Thewlis, lately of Dinotopia, is "set for a starring role in the next Harry Potter film" - but we're not sure whether he's on tap for Lupin, Black or Pettigrew - or whether he's actually been signed yet. We're keeping our eyes open...
December 13, 2002 at 1:31 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (1)

PoA Casting News
Countingdown is reporting that David Thewlis has landed a "starring" role in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The site speculates that though the specific role is not mentioned, it will either be Remus Lupin or Sirius Black. Click the link for more. Keep in mind that as I said, this is speculation, rumor, and conjecture...nothing has been publicly confirmed, as of yet.
December 13, 2002 at 1:17 AM; iharrypotter.net - Comments (1)

David Thewlis Up For Lupin Or Black?
Find out more here!
December 13, 2002 at 1:17 AM; iharrypotter.net - Comments (2)

David Thewlis in Harry Potter 3?
The pop culture newsletter popbitch is reporting that David Thewlis has landed a starring role in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The role was not specified but if the part is indeed "starring" he's probably been cast as either Professor Remus Lupin or Sirius Black. Keep in mind that this is purely rumor and speculation and it's highly possible he has not been cast at all.
December 12, 2002 at 7:31 PM; CountingDown

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