Emma Watson signs for last 2 movies

AlekseiFL · 03-24-2007, 04:26 PM

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Watson Signs For Final Potters

Putting to rest rumors that Emma Watson was waffling about returning to the Harry Potter franchise, Warner Brothers on March 23 announced that it has formally signed Watson and her two co-stars, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, for the final two films in the franchise, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Watson will reprise the role of Hermione Granger, which she has played in the five Potter films so far, while Radcliffe will again play Harry Potter and Grint will be Ron Weasley.

The announcement lays to rest rumors first reported in the British tabloids that Watson was considering dropping out of the series that made her a star. It was an open question, as the stars had yet to sign contracts for the final films, but Friday's announcement by Jeff Robinov, president of production at Warner Brothers Pictures, would appear to settle the matter.

"I could never let Hermione go—she is my hero!" Watson said in a statement. "I love her too much and love what playing her has meant to me. I am excited and honored to be finishing what I started and playing her in all seven of the films."

In his own statement, Robinov said: "When Daniel, Rupert and Emma were first cast as Harry, Ron and Hermione, we knew they were not only talented, but had a very special chemistry. Through the years, and in each of the Harry Potter films, we have watched them grow into extraordinary young adults, as well as remarkable actors. It would be inconceivable to imagine anyone else in the roles with which they have become so identified, so we are thrilled and proud that Daniel, Rupert and Emma have chosen to complete the arc of their characters in the final two films."

The last two Potter movies are based on the J.K. Rowling books of the same name; Deathly Hallows, the much-anticipated final volume, is due in bookstores on July 21.

David Heyman, who has produced all of the Potter films to date, will produce the final two as well. David Barron, who served as an executive producer on Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and is a producer on the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, will also be producing the final two installments of the franchise. Order of the Phoenix, the fifth film in the series, is slated for release in the United States on July 13.

woqqqa · 03-24-2007, 10:19 PM

They need to get back Alfonso Cuaron to direct the last two...he's made the only good one so far, in my opinion.

Lin · 03-25-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by woqqqa

They need to get back Alfonso Cuaron to direct the last two...he's made the only good one so far, in my opinion.

The third one, Alfonso's, was my least favourite. The first my favourite, the 4rth, second. IMDB ratings though put the third as the highest rated so it seems people agree with you.

It seemed to me the other three had a lot more wonderous things to them, the third was just dark and didn't really have anything to make the school look like the wonderful place it is portrayed as in the books. It didn't help that the time turner was sort of a silly trick, and that for no reason at all the school grounds went from being flat to being this rocky, hilly mess. Breaking continuity like that was jarring, oh, and I hated the divination teacher, didn't think she fit the part really. Lupin was great, best DATDA teacher in the series, how they exposed wormtail was great, Severus was great as always, it was just missing big scenes like the quidditch match or dragon in the 4rth etc. and just replaced them all with drab stuff that didn't show anything as to why Harry would actually LIKE Hogwarts.

faithdies · 03-25-2007, 05:14 PM

I thought the dragon scene was so annoying. They spent like 10 minutes on this dragon scene that did NOTHING to further the plot and left out instead 10 minutes of plot that was VITAL to the fourth movie.

Dethfang · 03-25-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by faithdies

I thought the dragon scene was so annoying. They spent like 10 minutes on this dragon scene that did NOTHING to further the plot and left out instead 10 minutes of plot that was VITAL to the fourth movie.

How often do you get a good dragon scene? Dragon scenes rule

Faille · 03-25-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dethfang

How often do you get a good dragon scene? Dragon scenes rule

Seen dungeons and dragons?

Taranatar · 03-25-2007, 08:20 PM

Christ, I thought there were only three movies so far...

faithdies · 03-26-2007, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dethfang

How often do you get a good dragon scene? Dragon scenes rule

Never. Including that one.

fucker · 03-26-2007, 06:50 AM

its funny how every single "dragon" effect they have done in the past years (Reign of Fire, Eragon,HP4 etc) are made using Dragonheart tecnology

that movie really signed a milestone in fantasy special effects

also, those who created it must be swiming in dollars :P

Zarcath · 03-26-2007, 05:21 PM

ILM did the Dragonheart cgi, I did a report on it back in grade school (you know those 3-face white boards you glue pictures and shit to).

Janx · 03-27-2007, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by faithdies

Never. Including that one.

Dragonslayer (yes the 80's one). That dragon was bad to the bone.

manslayer · 03-28-2007, 07:14 AM

Indeed it was badass.

03-24-2007, 04:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
AlekseiFL Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 123 +0 Internets	Emma Watson signs for last 2 movies SCI FI Wire \| The News Service of the SCI FI Channel Watson Signs For Final Potters Putting to rest rumors that Emma Watson was waffling about returning to the Harry Potter franchise, Warner Brothers on March 23 announced that it has formally signed Watson and her two co-stars, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, for the final two films in the franchise, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Watson will reprise the role of Hermione Granger, which she has played in the five Potter films so far, while Radcliffe will again play Harry Potter and Grint will be Ron Weasley. The announcement lays to rest rumors first reported in the British tabloids that Watson was considering dropping out of the series that made her a star. It was an open question, as the stars had yet to sign contracts for the final films, but Friday's announcement by Jeff Robinov, president of production at Warner Brothers Pictures, would appear to settle the matter. "I could never let Hermione go—she is my hero!" Watson said in a statement. "I love her too much and love what playing her has meant to me. I am excited and honored to be finishing what I started and playing her in all seven of the films." In his own statement, Robinov said: "When Daniel, Rupert and Emma were first cast as Harry, Ron and Hermione, we knew they were not only talented, but had a very special chemistry. Through the years, and in each of the Harry Potter films, we have watched them grow into extraordinary young adults, as well as remarkable actors. It would be inconceivable to imagine anyone else in the roles with which they have become so identified, so we are thrilled and proud that Daniel, Rupert and Emma have chosen to complete the arc of their characters in the final two films." The last two Potter movies are based on the J.K. Rowling books of the same name; Deathly Hallows, the much-anticipated final volume, is due in bookstores on July 21. David Heyman, who has produced all of the Potter films to date, will produce the final two as well. David Barron, who served as an executive producer on Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and is a producer on the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, will also be producing the final two installments of the franchise. Order of the Phoenix, the fifth film in the series, is slated for release in the United States on July 13.

03-24-2007, 10:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
woqqqa Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 999 -16 Internets	They need to get back Alfonso Cuaron to direct the last two...he's made the only good one so far, in my opinion. __________________ ...why can't I get into WAR beta?

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Zarcath Lead Farmer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 5,054 +11 Internets	ILM did the Dragonheart cgi, I did a report on it back in grade school (you know those 3-face white boards you glue pictures and shit to). __________________

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03-25-2007, 05:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
faithdies Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 107 +0 Internets	I thought the dragon scene was so annoying. They spent like 10 minutes on this dragon scene that did NOTHING to further the plot and left out instead 10 minutes of plot that was VITAL to the fourth movie.

03-28-2007, 07:14 AM	#12 (permalink)
manslayer El Presidente Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Deep Dark Cold Posts: 314 -3 Internets	Indeed it was badass.