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Horror whore
08-21-2004, 08:07 PM
This is from Mugglenet.com:

MuggleNet reader Blackstar has sent us some information about what is included in the upcoming GOF film. Be forewarned, it contains major spoilers about the movie. Remember, this information is unconfirmed for the time being.

"I used to work with a movie review site, and still get reports from some people who think I still do work there. Nowadays I don't use them, but this one I thought I would pass onto you. It contains MAJOR SPOILERS on the upcoming GOF film. My contact got about a half hour alone with a script while doing some work connected with the film. She didn't get to read it through and through, obviously, but got to do a good look of what's in and what's not. Here's a breakdown: (BEGIN SPOILERS) What's been cut: the SPEW storyline altogether, opening scene with the Dursleys, the Hogwarts express (there are shots of it, but nothing in the train,) and the wand weighing. What's still in: Creepy opening scene with Voldemort, Wormtail and Nagini. The Dark Mark scene, the "Potter Stinks" bit, the skrewts, the horntail challenge, the merpeople challenge (should be very cool!) The final challenge, although the spider may NOT be in it. (My source didn't remember seeing it.) The Sphinx is in. So is Dobby and Winky, the Portkeys, Crouch freaking out, the Pensieve scene and Cedric's end. Things that are drastically cut: Yule Ball, Quidditch World Cup, Rita Skeeter stuff (she's in it, but not as much as the book,) Harry stressing over the egg clue, Snape scenes (he's not in it much,) Hagrid & Maxine love story (it's there, but just reduced to a few brief moments for humor,) Dumbledore's humor (again... they never get him right!) Note on the ending: they manage to get it all pretty much in, which is surprising given what's going on. END SPOILERS. I have to tell you, I was disappointed when I heard they cut this from two movies to one, but it sounds like they really pulled it off. The second challenge really acts as a mid-movie action sequence that should blow the doors off of a lot of what we've seen so far in the films. The final challenge also sounds amazing, and the ending should be really creepy. I know they say this with every movie, but this one could be really eerie (not just "dark") because of the very evil Voldemort scenes. Not sure what the young ones will think of it. This stands to do justice to the book, and be the best movie of the series! (And after Cuaron's work, that's saying something!"


Sounds GREAT to me! Everything they cut out is to be expected... I'm so glad they got rid of SPEW, like I knew they would. I am SO happy they are keeping the opening scene with Voldemort, that should be amazing and it will really set the mood for what is to come in the movie.

t3h Qster
08-21-2004, 10:09 PM
if they are cutting the yule ball it would appear they might just skip the ron/hermione/viktor krum triangle thing all together as well, wonder about the cho and harry tidbits.....

Nice Marmot
08-26-2004, 11:15 AM
Sounds all right. Especially cutting out SPEW!!!! That whole storyline almost made me start hating Hermione. I figure as long as they have all the Voldemort scenes & the 3 challenges it'll be fine. I just wish that Cuaron was doing it again & that it would be a 2 parter like Kill Bill.

mazhuk
08-26-2004, 11:41 PM
has anyone else noticed harry potters first film appearance?
in 1984's TROLL there is a young lad who wants to grow up to
be a wizard... his name? harry potter. not important, just funny,
and a great movie to boot... especially when all the goblins break
out into song.