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Webkitty

Thursday, December 05, 2002 - 4:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks for posting that Herm. I think Patrick Stewart is an excellent actor in anything he does, and without him, Startrek TNG would not have been as good as it was. I could see him as Doubledore.

I could see Christopher Lee too. He has those gleaming dark eyes and just seems like a good fit.
The only problem is that he has already (like Ian McKlellen) done a wizard (also in LOTR) with a long white beard.

Terrence Stamp is a surprising and interesting choice. I must be getting old, because I can remember when he was a young hot actor.

I don't see Ian McKlellen in this role. I think he is a good actor, but for some reason just don't see it.

Imbewitched

Tuesday, December 10, 2002 - 2:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I finally went to see the CoS this weekend. I thought it was wonderful!!

I have read three of the books and am in the middle of number 4 (I'm taking my time since there is no release date set for the fifth book. lol)

Hermione, I just love reading your posts and I laughed out loud when I read, "Am I the only one that thought he (Lucius) was a little hot? LOL! Because I did!" SO DID I!!! I kept thinking, what is wrong with me? This guy is bad! But I think he is just yummy! I guess I do suffer from "bad boy syndrome". LOL

Wargod

Tuesday, December 10, 2002 - 3:40 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My 6 year old got to see it this weekend with my brothr in law. Hubby and I are both extremely jealous! LOL.

Grooch

Friday, December 13, 2002 - 1:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Collector pays $45,000 for clues to next Harry Potter plot line

By AUDREY WOODS
Associated Press
Posted December 13 2002, 9:06 AM EST



LONDON -- An American collector has paid more than $45,000 for a card full of clues to the plot of the long-awaited fifth Harry Potter book.

The unidentified buyer made the winning bid Thursday for the card, handwritten by author J.K. Rowling as a charity fund-raiser. The money will be used to buy more than 18,000 books for schools in Africa.

Whether the buyer, who paid $45,314 for the card, chooses to keep the contents secret remains to be seen.

A Harry Potter Web site operated by the New York-based Leaky, Inc., had hoped to raise enough money to make the winning bid and possibly post the plot hints on the Internet.

The Web site raised about $24,000 for its bid. Editor in Chief B.K. DeLong called on the auction winner to share what is written on the card.

"While we've raised an incredible amount of money in such a short time for charity, we sincerely hope the winner of the card will be as charitable and share the 93-word summary with the thousands of fans who emptied their pockets for a chance at seeing it," he said in a statement.

The story of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" is a closely guarded secret, and Sotheby's auction house in London only revealed that the words "Ron ... broom ... sacked ... house-elf ... new ... teacher ... dies ... sorry" are among the 93 words on the card.

Harry Potter fans, who have waited nearly 2 1/2 years for book five, have grown increasingly curious about the fate of their hero as the author has declined to reveal a release date for "The Order of the Phoenix."

The first Harry Potter book, published in 1997, was "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" -- released in the United States as "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." The second and third volumes followed over the next two years, and the fourth, the mammoth "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," appeared in July 2000.

Rowling produced the teaser for her next book at a Society of Authors conference earlier this year when several writers were asked to submit items for auction to help benefit Book Aid International. The charity supports book distribution in 40 of the world's poorest countries.

"It's a wonderful Christmas present for readers in some of the world's poorest countries," Book Aid International director Sara Harrity said.

The money from the sale will be used to buy 18,500 books for schools in Eritrea and elsewhere in Africa, Book Aid said.

"This is a really special gift for readers in Eritrea," said Gebrenegus Berhane of the Eritrean Ministry of Education in an e-mail to Press Association, the British national news agency. "A good book can light up a child's world."

Hermione69

Saturday, December 14, 2002 - 2:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think this sounds really cool and I wish that I was a multimillionaire who could have afforded such a interesting piece of memorablia.

Imbewitched, thanks for the post! I am glad I am not the only one who thinks Lucius is sexy, LOL!

Hermione69

Friday, December 27, 2002 - 1:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Gandalf = Dumbledore ?

looks like Sir Ian McKellen is going to be another wizard:

http://www.iharrypotter.net/

http://www.imdb.com/PeopleNews/

Beagle

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 12:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I've read all four books and seen both movies. The books are really gripping, the stories flow easily. It's a common misconception that these books are for children. They're for anyone who wants a good snappy read. They contain a world all unto themselves.

The movies have been terrific. The casting was inspired. I will miss Harris in the roll of Dumbledore, but have high hopes they will find someone to replace him who can do the part justice. As the books progress, Dumbledore get's more involved in the story. I feel she may take the route where we see him activily fighting at some point. If this is the case, perhaps hiring a younger man and using the magic of make-up to age him would be the better choice.

I understand they will begin filiming book three starting in the new year for a summer 2004 release date.

The casting director will have a heck of a job getting just the right actors for two major rools. One is Proff Lupin, the other is Sirius Black. I have heard Hugh Grant's name bandied about as Lupin.

Any thoughts on casting? I would love to hear your list of possible actors to play the rolls.



Hermione69

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 4:03 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hi Beagle,

I heard Hugh Grant was considered for Lockhart's role in CoS. I hadn't heard he was being considered for PoA and have trouble picturing him as Lupin. I like Hugh Grant, but cannot see him as that character. I think, with a dye job, he would have been a smashing Lockhart (Although Branaugh was terrific) so maybe I can't get that image out of my mind enough to consider him as Lupin.

Probably unknowns or relative unknowns would be better for those roles, but since I don't know any of those I'm dumping out some well-known names! My sister suggested one of the Fiennes brothers for Lupin. He should be thin and pale. I thought of Hugh Jackman just because he played Wolfman so well in X-Men. He would need some good makeup to get rid of that ruddy complexion, but maybe he could pull it off.

Ewan McGregor was rumored to have been approached for one of those roles according to one web site that I saw, but he seems about 10 years too young to be a parent of an adolescent. I can see Ewan McGregor as Bill or Charlie Weasley in book four!

I hate to keep making crossovers from LOTR, but I can totally see Sean Bean as Sirius Black. Hey, they even have the same initials!

Moondance

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 4:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
>Gandalf = Dumbledore ?

looks like Sir Ian McKellen is going to be another wizard:<

REALLY!!!! I just told my client last week they should use Gandalf (Sir Ian McKellen) for Dumbledore!

I think he would be great... I will still miss Harris:)

Hermione69

Tuesday, December 31, 2002 - 7:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Moon, I also think McKellen would be great as Dumbledore. I loved Harris, especially in the first movie. I do think he was frail for CoS, though. You could tell he was not well, I thought. McKellen would bring some pizazz to the role, if, in fact, he is really taking it. I hope so!

This guy below is also rumored to have been offered the role of either Lupin or Black. His name is David Thewlis.

thewlis

He looks like Lupin to me! What do you guys think?

I also heard that Tom Felton, the kid who plays Draco Malfoy, has a commitment that may interfere with PoA and he may not be back for that one, which is a shame because he is an excellent Draco.

Neko

Wednesday, January 01, 2003 - 11:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh I hope he is able to do PoA!!!
He is a great Draco, deffinately what I though Draco would be.

Beagle

Friday, January 03, 2003 - 8:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think he looks like a Lupin to me lol. Better than Hugh in the roll anyways.

I heard about Tom felron too, I hope he's able to stay. I loved the casting of his father!

Crazydog

Friday, January 03, 2003 - 8:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Another actor who was rumored to have been offered the role of Dumbledore is Michael Gambon, who was Sir William McCordle in "Gosford Park". I believe the studio in denied both allegations that either actor had been offered the role.

Calamity

Friday, January 03, 2003 - 10:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I've heard of Thewlis before but don't think I've ever seen any of his movies. That photo sure does look like how I've pictured Lupin though.

I know adult fans, especially, love Lupin and Sirius but I wonder how much screen time those characters will get? The movies have really focused on the kids and have left out a lot of the back story about Harry's parents & their friends.

I do think Ewan McGregor could look old enough to play Lupin. He does bedraggled really well :) . But that's an interesting idea to have him play Charley or Bill!

I had kinda put it out of my mind for the last year or so but now I'm starting to look forward to 'Order of the Phoenix'.

Hermione69

Sunday, January 05, 2003 - 6:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Crazydog, I just heard that about Michael Gambon rumored to be Dumbledore. I guess we just have to wait until the official cast list is released to find out. He looks so mean in his picture on IMDB!! I have a soft spot for Sir Ian, but have said all along I'd have trouble seeing him accept the role. :( I wonder when WB will release the offical cast list. They should start filming in another month or so.

I also just heard that Gary Oldman is rumored to be hired for both PoA and GoF!! Who could he play? Lupin, maybe? Can't see him as Black.

Webkitty

Sunday, January 05, 2003 - 6:21 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I love Gary Oldman! (not like I love Viggo though) I think he's a great actor! I can't think of one movie he's been in that he hasn't done a good job.
And he's do diverse. From Immortal Beloved to The Fifth Element, perfect.

Crazydog

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 8:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
TvGuide.com says that Gary Oldman is in talks to play Sirius Black.

Hermione69

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 11:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Really? I can't see him in that role at all. Lupin- yes, Black- no. Maybe he'll surprise me. He is a talented actor.

Crazydog

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 11:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
It's been so long since I read the books I don't remember. Black is the one who turned out to be Ron's mouse, right? Or was he that big dog? Yeah, I think he was that big dog. Then who was the mouse?

Black was an animagus who was friends with Harry's dad? Who was the unregistered animagus? Boy am I getting confused.

Schoolmarm

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 11:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Lupin was the teacher who turned into a werewolf... nickname was Moony

His friends while he was a student at Hogwarts were

James Potter who turned into a stag, nick name Prongs

Sirius Black (Harry's godfather) who turned into a big black dog, nick name Padfoot

and
Peter (can't remember the last name) who turned into a rat, Ron Weasley's pet rat Scabbers. His nick name was Wormtail.

All were unregistered animagus, except the werewolf who just was a werewolf.

I could see Oldman in either role. I can't wait for the next movie to come out.

Calamity

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 12:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Do we have to mark book spoilers?

I think Wormtail's last name was Pettigrew. Rita Skeezer was also an unregistered animagus. Haven't read these books in so long...it's tough to remember some details.

Hermione69

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 12:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Picturing Oldman as Black for me is hard purely for physical reasons. Oldman is almost completely opposite from how I have pictured Black to look. Oldman is much fairer, lighter and smaller than I picture Black to be. I'll have to pull out PoA when I get home and see how Black is described when Harry finally meets him.

I do like Oldman and admire his work so if he gets the role, I will be interested to see how he pulls it off.

Schoolmarm

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 2:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Think of Oldman as the crazy guy in the sci fi movie with Bruce Willis---the Fifth Element. I think he can have the look.

Hermione69

Wednesday, January 08, 2003 - 5:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I never saw that movie, Schoolmarm, but decided to mosey on over to his profile at IMDB and am seeing it more. The photo below is from The Scarlet Letter. He definitely looks more "Sirius Black-y" here. :)

gary

Calamity

Wednesday, January 15, 2003 - 12:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I guess this is slightly OT but I didn't know where else to put it...Wasn't sure whether to believe the news or not but it seems legit. Kinda cool it's being released on the summer solstice. *Spoiler Warning* the press release includes a couple of lines from the book.

Official Press Release Info


NEW YORK, NEW YORK: LONDON, ENGLAND: January 15, 2003 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by J.K. Rowling, the fifth in the bestselling series has been scheduled for release on Saturday, June 21, 2003 in the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia, it was announced today by Scholastic and Bloomsbury publishers. The companies also announced that Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is over a third longer than J.K. Rowling's extraordinary previous book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.

In making the joint announcement, Barbara Marcus, President of Scholastic Children's Books in the United States, and Nigel Newton, Chief Executive of Bloomsbury Publishing in Britain said: "We are thrilled to announce the publication date. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is absolutely superb and will delight all J.K. Rowling's fans. She has written a brilliant and utterly compelling new adventure, which begins with the words:"

The hottest day of the summer so far was drawing to a close and a drowsy silence lay over the large, square houses of Privet Drive.....The only person left outside was a teenage boy who was lying flat on his back in a flowerbed outside number four.

"Later in the novel, J.K.Rowling writes:"

Dumbledore lowered his hands and surveyed Harry through his half-moon glasses.'It is time,' he said 'for me to tell you what I should have told you five years ago, Harry. Please sit down. I am going to tell you everything.'

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix is over 255,000 words compared to over l9l,000 words in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The new book is 38 chapters long, one more than Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.