Deathly Hallows Will Be Two Movies
It is official, the LA Times has reported that WB will be making the announcement tomorrow that Deathly Hallows will be split into two movies with David Yates directing them. Here is what the article says:
WATFORD, England — It’s official: Eight will be the magic number for the “Harry Potter” film franchise. After months of rumors, Warner Bros. and the producers of the massively successful movies will announce Thursday that they plan to split “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” J.K. Rowling’s seventh and final “Potter” novel, into two blockbuster films — one to be released in November 2010 and the second in May 2011. The films will be titled, simply, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II,” according to producer David Heyman. Director David Yates, who returned for his second tour of Potter duty with “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” and is quite popular with the cast, will direct both “Deathly Hallows” films, which will be filmed concurrently. Screenwriter Steve Kloves also returns and, by completion of the franchise, will have written seven of the eight films.
This announcement will bring a flurry of opinions and emotions from hard core Harry Potter fans. I personally think it is a great idea and am hopeful that this means that they will stay as close to the original story line as possible. Plus, this means that there will be continued excitement until at least May 2011 for all of us Potter fans! (hat tip to Nathalie for pointing us to this!)
March 12th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
I’m really glad it’s going to be two movies. I’m not sure if one movie could do the book justice, so two pieces to one story is a good thing to hear.
March 13th, 2008 at 8:44 am
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March 14th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Would have preferred a 4.5 hour long movie with intermission, but I’m happy
March 15th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
I’m happy, but it’s probably to make more money. cause we’re all gonna buy tickets to both movies, buy both dvds.
March 16th, 2008 at 6:22 am
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March 16th, 2008 at 11:10 am
*sob*
But what can we do for Harry Potter between 2008 and 1010?
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March 16th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
listen to HP Progs!
March 16th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
I am not happy at all about a two-part movie. We are going to have to watch one part in November and the other in May? I think they made a really stupid error in judgement. Real Potter fans would sit for 4 hours. Does anyone agree with me?
March 16th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
YUP! but if they want to make two movies, i’l go to two movies.
March 19th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
At first i wanted it to be one super long movie but i’m okay with the fact that there will be 2 movies. I hope the dvds come out at the same time-maybe like a 2 disc dvd?
May 1st, 2008 at 7:01 am
.. oh i’d love to see how they will execute the chronicles……
how harry and ginny will find themselves destined 2 each other!!!!!!
sounds nice isn’t it?
July 25th, 2008 at 6:05 am
I agree with splitting it when Dobby dies because thats a powerful moment for Harry and it really gives him the kick of motivation he needed at that point to avenge his parents and kill Voldemort. I think it would be a fantastic because when he looks over the sea he could have a determined, heartbroken but brave expression and then you see him on the cliff edge and him silouetted in the sunset and the credits would neatly fade in and i would be like “NOOOO!” and desperate to see more. It would have me on the edge of my seat and dying to see the next film. What do you think? xxxx
July 25th, 2008 at 6:07 am
I agree with splitting it when Dobby dies because thats a powerful moment for Harry and it really gives him the kick of motivation he needed at that point to avenge his parents and kill Voldemort. I think it would be a fantastic because when he looks over the sea he could have a determined, heartbroken but brave expression and then you see him on the cliff edge and him silouetted in the sunset and the credits would neatly fade in and i would be like “NOOOO!” and desperate to see more. It would have me on the edge of my seat and dying to see the next film. What do you think? xxxxx