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Thursday, 13 Mar 2008 16:06
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to be split into two parts for its cinema release. Printer friendly version
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final book in the series, is to be split into two parts for its cinema release.
According to industry bible Variety, Warner Bros studios have taken the decision to split the seventh novel in JK Rowling's hugely successful saga into two films, so as to pay suitable attention to its 784 pages of wizarding action.
And though the studio's strategy for splitting the book smacks of the similar plans afoot for the upcoming adaptation of The Hobbit, it is believed Rowling's tome will reach the screens in the same manner as Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill films, with the two movies filmed back-to-back and hitting cinemas some six months apart.
Producer David Heyman told the Los Angeles Times the decision to release two films was born "out of purely creative reasons".
"Unlike every other book, you cannot remove elements of this book," he added.
"You can remove scenes of Ron playing Quidditch from the fifth book, and those subplots, but with the seventh, that can't be done."
And leading man Daniel Radcliffe added his support to the studio plans, saying that splitting the seventh book was "the only way" to do justice to Rowling.
"There have been compartmentalised subplots in the other books that have made them easier to cut - although those cuts were still to the horror of some fans - but the seventh book doesn't really have any subplots," he went on.
"It's one driving, pounding story from the word go."
British director David Yates, who helmed the fifth film in the series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, is to return to shoot both Deathly Hallows films while Steve Kloves is attached to adapt the novel - making Order of the Phoenix the only Potter film on which he will not have worked.
The first Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows film is set for release in November 2010 with the second following in May 2011
Producer David Heyman said it was a difficult decision to make for the studio.
"I swear to you it was born out of purely creative reasons. Unlike every other book, you cannot remove elements of this book. You can remove scenes of Ron playing quidditch from the fifth book, and those subplots, but with the seventh, that can't be done," Heyman said.
The films will be filmed concurrently by director David Yates, who previously helmed both the series' fifth and sixth installments, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" and "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."
J.K. Rowling, author of "Harry Potter" books, has given her approval to the film plan.
The sixth film in the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, is due for release in November.
The "Potter" film franchise has pulled in 4.5 billion U.S. dollars at the worldwide box office
The films, which will simply be called "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II," will be filmed concurrently by director David Yates, who previously helmed both the series' fifth and sixth installments, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" and "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."
"I think it's the only way you can do it without cutting out a huge portion of the book," "Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe told the newspaper. "There have been compartmentalized subplots in the other books that have made them easier to cut — although those cuts were still to the horror of some fans — but the seventh book doesn't really have any subplots. It's one driving, pounding story from the word go."
The novel, which came out in July, follows Harry and his two best friends, Ron and Hermione, as they search for and destroy Voldemort's horcruxes, magical artifacts in which the dark lord, seeking immortality, has concealed parts of his soul. All the while, a climactic battle for control of the wizarding world looms on the horizon.
It's a dense, action-packed story that brings many subplots to a close, each step of the journey a necessary one to either further the plot or tie up loose ends, insisted "Potter" producer David Heyman, who rejected the idea that the division was made solely to capitalize on the lucrative box-office receipts.
Deathly Hallows" isn't so much about the major mysteries as the minor ones: Everything from the previous volumes starts to come together in it. Half-forgotten moments from the first book that seemed to have little significance are now seen to play an important part in the story; the levels of foreshadowing are staggering. So is the list of deaths, although they come so quickly and frequently that the reader barely has time to grieve for a character.
The level of danger has never been so high in Harry's world — which is now openly at war. Voldemort, who returned in "Goblet of Fire," worked quietly behind the scenes in "Order of the Phoenix" (trying to retrieve a prophecy) and "Half-Blood Prince" (ordering Draco Malfoy to kill Dumbledore). But by "Deathly Hallows," his plan to take over is in full effect. The Dark Lord has seized control of the government, the media and the schools — and it was so quick and easy, you almost wonder why he didn't do it sooner. After a propaganda campaign warning wizards about so-called undesirables in their midst, the Ministry of Magic rounds up Muggle-born and "blood-traitor" wizards, who it is claimed "stole" their magic from the purebloods. They're brought in for questioning; some have their wands taken, some have their souls taken, too, in the Dementor chambers — the World War II parallels are no doubt intentional.
Those in the anti-Voldemort movement rally around Harry as a symbol of hope — but it's dangerous. The publisher of The Quibbler, an alternative paper that dares to print the truth, is punished by the Death Eaters, who kidnap his daughter, Luna Lovegood, as retribution. Potterwatch, a wizard radio program, is password-protected and spoken in code, so its staff can avoid capture. No one else dares to rebel openly against the new regime except for the outnumbered resistance movement, the Order of the Phoenix. It's up to Harry, Ron and Hermione, who've had to take measures to protect their families (yes, even the Dursleys) should they too become targets. There'll be no going to Hogwarts for them this year — except to fight.
Before they can do that, though, Harry and his friends have a quest to fulfill: finding the remaining horcruxes that contain fragments of Voldemort's soul so they can destroy them and, in turn, destroy Voldemort. And they have to solve another mystery regarding the Deathly Hallows at the same time. (First of all, what are the Deathly Hallows?). It's a lonely quest, since they can't share the things they learn with anyone. But that doesn't mean they can't seek help during their many daring infiltrations and thrilling escapes. It's this burden — of secrecy and responsibility that forces Harry, who was just a child when readers first met him 10 years ago, to finally grow up. Hermione and Ron share the burden of finding and destroying horcruxes — which have a dangerously corrupting influence, not unlike the ring in "Lord of the Rings"; but when it comes to the crucial one, only Harry can dispose of it. And the result is heartbreaking.
Readers may have suspected that this moment was coming for Harry — where he'd have to sacrifice something to save the world. But there's an unexpected twist. And in the end, while the big questions are answered, there are little ones that remain. Some will be disappointed by that, and will want to know every character's fate. Rowling does provide an epilogue, but it seems flat compared to all the quick wit and fast-paced action that has preceded it.
My advice would be to read the book but skip the epilogue — because anyone who's read the series can probably imagine an ending that is more personally meaningful than the one Rowling provides. As one wise old wizard points out in "Deathly Hallows," just because something happens only in your head doesn't make it any less real. Tune in for movie clips updates and more:) Keep you posted.
Thursday, 13 Mar 2008 16:06
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to be split into two parts for its cinema release. Printer friendly version
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final book in the series, is to be split into two parts for its cinema release.
According to industry bible Variety, Warner Bros studios have taken the decision to split the seventh novel in JK Rowling's hugely successful saga into two films, so as to pay suitable attention to its 784 pages of wizarding action.
And though the studio's strategy for splitting the book smacks of the similar plans afoot for the upcoming adaptation of The Hobbit, it is believed Rowling's tome will reach the screens in the same manner as Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill films, with the two movies filmed back-to-back and hitting cinemas some six months apart.
Producer David Heyman told the Los Angeles Times the decision to release two films was born "out of purely creative reasons".
"Unlike every other book, you cannot remove elements of this book," he added.
"You can remove scenes of Ron playing Quidditch from the fifth book, and those subplots, but with the seventh, that can't be done."
And leading man Daniel Radcliffe added his support to the studio plans, saying that splitting the seventh book was "the only way" to do justice to Rowling.
"There have been compartmentalised subplots in the other books that have made them easier to cut - although those cuts were still to the horror of some fans - but the seventh book doesn't really have any subplots," he went on.
"It's one driving, pounding story from the word go."
British director David Yates, who helmed the fifth film in the series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, is to return to shoot both Deathly Hallows films while Steve Kloves is attached to adapt the novel - making Order of the Phoenix the only Potter film on which he will not have worked.
The first Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows film is set for release in November 2010 with the second following in May 2011
Producer David Heyman said it was a difficult decision to make for the studio.
"I swear to you it was born out of purely creative reasons. Unlike every other book, you cannot remove elements of this book. You can remove scenes of Ron playing quidditch from the fifth book, and those subplots, but with the seventh, that can't be done," Heyman said.
The films will be filmed concurrently by director David Yates, who previously helmed both the series' fifth and sixth installments, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" and "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."
J.K. Rowling, author of "Harry Potter" books, has given her approval to the film plan.
The sixth film in the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, is due for release in November.
The "Potter" film franchise has pulled in 4.5 billion U.S. dollars at the worldwide box office
The films, which will simply be called "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II," will be filmed concurrently by director David Yates, who previously helmed both the series' fifth and sixth installments, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" and "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince."
"I think it's the only way you can do it without cutting out a huge portion of the book," "Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe told the newspaper. "There have been compartmentalized subplots in the other books that have made them easier to cut — although those cuts were still to the horror of some fans — but the seventh book doesn't really have any subplots. It's one driving, pounding story from the word go."
The novel, which came out in July, follows Harry and his two best friends, Ron and Hermione, as they search for and destroy Voldemort's horcruxes, magical artifacts in which the dark lord, seeking immortality, has concealed parts of his soul. All the while, a climactic battle for control of the wizarding world looms on the horizon.
It's a dense, action-packed story that brings many subplots to a close, each step of the journey a necessary one to either further the plot or tie up loose ends, insisted "Potter" producer David Heyman, who rejected the idea that the division was made solely to capitalize on the lucrative box-office receipts.
Deathly Hallows" isn't so much about the major mysteries as the minor ones: Everything from the previous volumes starts to come together in it. Half-forgotten moments from the first book that seemed to have little significance are now seen to play an important part in the story; the levels of foreshadowing are staggering. So is the list of deaths, although they come so quickly and frequently that the reader barely has time to grieve for a character.
The level of danger has never been so high in Harry's world — which is now openly at war. Voldemort, who returned in "Goblet of Fire," worked quietly behind the scenes in "Order of the Phoenix" (trying to retrieve a prophecy) and "Half-Blood Prince" (ordering Draco Malfoy to kill Dumbledore). But by "Deathly Hallows," his plan to take over is in full effect. The Dark Lord has seized control of the government, the media and the schools — and it was so quick and easy, you almost wonder why he didn't do it sooner. After a propaganda campaign warning wizards about so-called undesirables in their midst, the Ministry of Magic rounds up Muggle-born and "blood-traitor" wizards, who it is claimed "stole" their magic from the purebloods. They're brought in for questioning; some have their wands taken, some have their souls taken, too, in the Dementor chambers — the World War II parallels are no doubt intentional.
Those in the anti-Voldemort movement rally around Harry as a symbol of hope — but it's dangerous. The publisher of The Quibbler, an alternative paper that dares to print the truth, is punished by the Death Eaters, who kidnap his daughter, Luna Lovegood, as retribution. Potterwatch, a wizard radio program, is password-protected and spoken in code, so its staff can avoid capture. No one else dares to rebel openly against the new regime except for the outnumbered resistance movement, the Order of the Phoenix. It's up to Harry, Ron and Hermione, who've had to take measures to protect their families (yes, even the Dursleys) should they too become targets. There'll be no going to Hogwarts for them this year — except to fight.
Before they can do that, though, Harry and his friends have a quest to fulfill: finding the remaining horcruxes that contain fragments of Voldemort's soul so they can destroy them and, in turn, destroy Voldemort. And they have to solve another mystery regarding the Deathly Hallows at the same time. (First of all, what are the Deathly Hallows?). It's a lonely quest, since they can't share the things they learn with anyone. But that doesn't mean they can't seek help during their many daring infiltrations and thrilling escapes. It's this burden — of secrecy and responsibility that forces Harry, who was just a child when readers first met him 10 years ago, to finally grow up. Hermione and Ron share the burden of finding and destroying horcruxes — which have a dangerously corrupting influence, not unlike the ring in "Lord of the Rings"; but when it comes to the crucial one, only Harry can dispose of it. And the result is heartbreaking.
Readers may have suspected that this moment was coming for Harry — where he'd have to sacrifice something to save the world. But there's an unexpected twist. And in the end, while the big questions are answered, there are little ones that remain. Some will be disappointed by that, and will want to know every character's fate. Rowling does provide an epilogue, but it seems flat compared to all the quick wit and fast-paced action that has preceded it.
My advice would be to read the book but skip the epilogue — because anyone who's read the series can probably imagine an ending that is more personally meaningful than the one Rowling provides. As one wise old wizard points out in "Deathly Hallows," just because something happens only in your head doesn't make it any less real. Tune in for movie clips updates and more:) Keep you posted.
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