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BTW: I would imagine [guessing, again] that DH will be filmed “back to back”. Hopefully, it WON’T be a whole year before we see it. I think the names could be ‘Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, Part I: The Horcrux Journey. And then: ‘Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, Part II: The Battle For Hogwarts. Just a thought! LOL

According to the LA Times, the names will be “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II”. They’re supposed to be released November 2010 and May 2011. I’m excited to hear what WB actually has to say on Thursday. If the LA Times is right (which I hope it is).

I just read that article on latimes.com! Holy Toledo! Yay! I like what Dan had to say.

Anyway, I hope Leaky confirms it with their source and posts about it soon. I don’t ever really believe anything like this until Leaky confirms.

Well, color me disappointed. I’m one of those that has been against a split from the very first inkling of the rumor. To me it’s just a bad idea.

Having every single little detail in the book in the movie does not necessarily a good film make. I would much rather watch a good film than to feel like the story is dragging on, which I feel is likely to happen with this two parter. I don’t think average movie goers are going to want to see it. People that don’t like the first half will be more unlikely to go see the second half. And with the economy as it is, gas prices, etc, people are not going out and spending as much as they used to, and I feel confindent in saying that the average movie goer and families (which the films have been marketed towards), especially large families are going to be less likely to spend twice the money for what should be one movie (heck, I’m a Potter fan and even I’m not inclined to spend twice the money for one movie, especially with ticket prices and my own personal expenses (car payments, bills, etc) that I have to pay each month).

So yeah, chances of my butt and my family’s butts being in those theater seats has just drastically diminished.

Obviously there’s going to be people who like the 2-part idea and those who don’t…but honestly, if you think 2 movies is going to be a waste of your money then don’t bother going. yes, the 2-parter may be less successful with the general public, may cost you a bit more money and usher out a whole lot of critics…but honeslty- i’d much rather movies that do justice to the books, the story and to fans alike then boycott something you have no control over. The studios will either make 2 movies or they won’t. if you’re upset about paying for another movie ticket, well id suggest not going to see other movies or take public transit. Perhaps it couldve easily be done just as 1 movie, but the extra movie can also better support local cinemas (if you go to those) the actors and a franchise you probably enjoy anyways, seeing as you visit the realted fansite. I’m stil skeptcal but excited no matter which way DH goes.

I saw Anthony Lewis’s guest performance in Torchwood and it was just terrific! That episode could’ve lived or died based on his acting, and fortunately he delivers in spades. If you haven’t seen it yet then I strongly recommend it. It’s great to know that there are two incredibly talented actors in the Lewis family!

As for Neville’s pivotal scene in “Deathly Hallows” – it’s my favourite punch-the-air moment in the whole book. I’m sure Matthew will knock it out of the ballpark in the film. Can’t wait to see it!

It was a punch the air moment for me, too! I can’t wait to see this scene in the movie. Matt will do a brilliant job with it and I fully expect audiences to cheer!

Confederate Lady I like the idea of adding a little subtitle [and having JK Rowling decide on it] but those two you picked are great! By the way, I wonder where the stopping point will be between films??? IDEAS??

His brother looks very much like him, and was playing such a sweet, Neville-y character over on Torchwood that it made watching the episode very crossovery indeed!

I wonder if this made the producers confirm the whole thing. If so, then I thank Matt. The suspense was killing me and an official announcement was really really needed!!

LOL where it said “filming begins next February.” I thought it said “Friday” xDDD I was like OMG ALREADY?!

I’m such an idiot lol.

Also, a link between Harry Potter and Torchwood! This means that I now have an excuse for watching it every week lol xDD

I’m sorry but who does his bro play in Torchwood? I think I missed that ep.

My comments on the movie split I think were lost on page 132 of that article or something so this is what I said (sorry to anyone who reads this twice):

I’m very wary of this decision. If these are just going to be two hour and 1/2 films, I’m going to be very upset.It’s like when gunsnroses had those two albums released at the same time instead of a double album. It is a very transparent way of milking the dead horse. Why they couldn’t just give it the Lord of the Rings treatment (long theatrical release & even longer dvd release; which really they should’ve done from movie 4 on) as Noe has suggested many times, I’ll never know. One thing’s for sure, they just ruined their chance of any sort of big awards.

But I can’t decide what’s preferable, to have them neuter it like OotP, or to have them drag it out to two separate films like this. And like Hayman says, where are they going to split it? There aren’t too many natural moments for that. I guess it could happen right after Neville saves everybody from Malfoy manor and gets stabbed. That way people might forget he’s dead by the time he shows up to chop off Nagini’s head.

We already know that as Bill and Fleur are omitted, the trio will have to flee when DEs attack Lee Jordan’s Bar Mitzfa. I thought they would just cut that whole part out altogether and have the DEs attack Harry’s birthday party at Hagrid’s hut (which won’t be burned down at the end of movie6) rather than the Burrow (which as you may have heard, will be burned down in movie 6).

What I’m saying is that I wouldn’t get too excited people. Just because it’s being made into two movies doesn’t mean they’re NOT going to mangle the story which I’m sure they most certainly will.

I’m with you, Leif L. I think those who had hoped for a two-parter will be very disappointed when the movies still cannot include every single detail. Everyone has had to deal with a favorite scene being excluded, and that will continue to happen. I’m not afraid that the two movies will be bloated, but I do fear they’ll try to hard to put back in all the things they had left out, leaving the flow of the story choppy.

I’m eagerly looking forward to Neville’s big moment. I try not to do it, but I can see EXACTLY how the scene should look in my head. (Many HP moments have been uncannily as how I picture them, and I hope this is one of them!)

He plays Tosh’s very doomed love, and it’s one of the sweetest eps of the season so far! ‘Cept I came out shipping Tosh/Neville. :P

I think, as well as plot-choppings, we can also expect a few things to happen in a different order? Meeting Xenophilius, for example, could happen anywhere in the books, and might be moved up to the first film.

Also, what I’m really hoping is that the film fleshes out the other trio’s role, and we actually get to see Ginny and co steal the sword and stuff. Because otherwise… there’s just not enough Ginny to sustain the two films.

Well, this old lady think’s Matt Lewis is hot, even if I’m WAY too old for him.

What I like best is how the cast seems to have grown up with their heads screwed on straight – no McCauly Caulkins.