Release Date: July 13th, 2007 (wide)
Release Date Notes: (3/23/03) Because of the lengths of the fourth and this fifth novel (nearly 900 pages!), there have been reports that each of these books may actually each be produced as two separate films at the same time (like Lord of the Rings and the Matrix sequels), and then released in the same year. With the third film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, scheduled for release in June, 2004, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire seems likely for 2005 or 2006, which suggests a 2006 or 2007 (or maybe even 2008) release for this movie(s). Of course, the rapid aging of the kids is a big factor in these movies getting made so quickly. (7/5/03) In conjunction with the hype around the publication of this book, a Warner Bros. spokesperson recently announced that the release target for this movie is four years from now, in the summer of 2007, following the November, 2005 release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The studio is timing the movies so that they are each about 15-18 months apart, and in either June or November. Following that logic, we can expect movie #6 to be released in November, 2008 and for the whole thing to wrap up with movie #7 in June, 2010. (7/24/06) Well, I made my guess some three years ago, and it turns out I was only a few weeks off. The official release date has been announced as July 13th, 2007.
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Distributor Notes: (3/23/03) When Warner Bros. first acquired the rights to produce 'Harry Potter' movies from J.K. Rowling, they only bought the first four films, with a "first look" option on this fifth in the 7-part series. Warner Bros. is expected to exercise that option, but that hasn't officially been announced yet. The word is that the film rights are expected to be secured by the June 21st, 2003 publication of the novel.
Production Company: 1492 Pictures, Heyday Films (the previous Harry Potter films)
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort), Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge), David Bradley (Argus Filch), John Cleese (Nearly Headless Nick), Robbie Coltrane (Rubeus Hagrid), Alfie Enoch, Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Pam Ferris (Aunt Marge), Michael Gambon (Professor Albus Dumbledore), Jimmy Gardner (Ernie Prang), Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon Dursley), Joshua Herdman (Gregory Goyle), Kathryn Hunter (Mrs. Figg), Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), Matt Lewis (Neville Longbottom), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange), Miriam Margolyes (Profesor Sprout), Harry Melling (Dudley Dursley), Hugh Mitchell (Colin Creevey), Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan), Katharine Nicholson (Pansy Parkinson), Gary Oldman (Sirius Black), James Phelps (Fred Weasley), Oliver Phelps (George Weasley), Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley), Alan Rickman (Professor Severus Snape), Fiona Shaw (Aunt Petunia Dursley), Maggie Smith (Professor Minerva McGonagall), Timothy Spall (Peter Pettigrew), David Thewlis (Remus Lupin), Julie Walters (Mrs. Molly Weasley), Jamie Waylett (Vincent Crabbe), Paul Whitehouse (Sir Cadogan), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley)
New Characters Notes: (3/23/03) Every new 'Harry Potter' book/movie introduces new characters (including a new Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor), and this one is sure to be no different. (2/4/06) Among the new cast members are Imelda Staunton (Vera Drake) as the new DADA professor (and Harry's new nemesis), Dolores Umbridge and newcomer Evanna Lynch, who beat out 15,000 other young actresses for the role of Luna Lovegood.. Voldemort acolyte Bellatrix Lestrange (Helen McCrory) and Mrs. Figg (Kathryn Hunter) have also been cast. (8/2/06) Bellatrix Lestrange will be played by Helena Bonham Carter.
Director: David Yates (feature debut; he recently directed the HBO film The Girl in the Cafe)
Director Notes: (3/23/03) Concerning the job of director for this movie, there are four main possibilities at this point: 1) Alfonso Cuaron (Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban) may sign on for this movie as well; 2) Chris Columbus, who directed the first two movies, might return for the fifth; 3) a new director may come aboard the franchise starting with Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and return for this fifth adaptation as well; and 4) someone new might be hired. On that last point, over the years, there have been many, many rumored directors for this or any other HP movie. There will probably be some new names mentioned by the time the job is actually filled. (4/16/03) Chris Columbus told CBBC News recently that he's definitely considering returning to the franchise with this fifth movie. (7/20/05) David Yates has been announced as the director. He's a well-regarded television director for the BBC, and this will be his first theatrical feature.
Screenwriter: Michael Goldenberg (Peter Pan, Contact)
Screenwriter Notes: (7/20/05) This will be the first Harry Potter movie not written by Steve Kloves. (2/4/06) Although he won't be writing this film, Steve Kloves is not entirely done with the series just yet. He was recently confirmed as working on the sixth film, 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.'
Based Upon: This movie will be based upon the fifth novel in the 7-part 'Harry Potter' series, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" (which is 896 pages, the longest thus far), by British author J.K. Rowling, which will reach stores (in hardcover) on June 21st, 2003. The previous four films are: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001), Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002), Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005 or 2006). (9/28/03) The British tabloid newspaper The Sun reported earlier this month that Warner Bros. has registered two titles that could be the titles of the sixth and seventh novels (and therefore, the sixth and seventh movies). The thing to remember, of course, is that the titles could be red herrings made up by Warner Bros. to throw people off. If they're real, however, the titles are 'Harry Potter and the Mudblood Revolt' and 'Harry Potter and the Quest of the Centaur.'
Premise: Harry Potter returns for his fifth year at Hogwarts still shaken by the tragedy of the previous year's Triwizard Tournament. With the Ministry of Magic denying the truth about Lord Voldemort's return, Harry has come under suspicion from the wizarding community. As Harry struggles with the problems at school, including the hateful new teacher Dolores Umbridge (Staunton), he tries to learn more about the mysterious Order of the Phoenix and their role in the fight against the Dark Lord.
Premise Note: (3/23/03) I thought it would be fun to make a prediction three months early that the person who dies in this fifth book might be... Ginny Weasley. I say that having not even read the fourth book yet, but I just feel like hers would be the most tragic and poignant death (since she's close to Harry, and more importantly, so young!). The leading bets, however, are on Albus Dumbledore (which would pave the way for a new Hogwart's Headmaster) and Hagrid (who himself is a very tragic character). It's just of my nature to try to predict a "dark horse" candidate in these sort of things... even if I'm wildly wrong about Ginny, I *do* think it will be a surprise. We'll see. When I get the news of who it is in June, I will place the name in a spoiler warning.
(a few hours later) Hmmm... apparently, J.K. Rowling described the deceased as a "fan" of Harry's, which narrows the field considerably, and does indeed suggest it could be Ginny Weasley. In a way, I'm a bit disappointed that she's revealed that, because I was so proud of thinking of Ginny all by myself! :) Of course, Harry has many "fans" (that word could be interpreted very vaguely to include Hagrid, Dumbledore, or many others).
(3/30/03) I've gotten so many notes from fans about him that I guess I have to mention that another character who is a "fan of Harry", which leads many fans to think he's targeted-for-death is photography enthusiast Colin Creevey. I guess the reason I didn't mention him is that a) this whole thing started when I predicted Ginny *without* the benefit of knowing about the "fan" thing, and b) I figured people could just follow the links below and find out about Colin themselves. Anyway, this is all very academic, because that "fan" thing could be something of a red herring... aren't there about 20+ characters who could be described as fans, almost everyone except Slytherins (and even some of them *sort* of like Harry, like Prof. Snape, for example)?
Well, those who have read the book in the two weeks since its publication *know* the answer to this question now, but if you don't plan on reading the book, and just want to know which "fan of Harry" dies *anyway*, click and scroll over the following white "spoiler space": Sirius Black, the mysterious figure from the third book who turned out to actually be one of the good guys in the battle against the machinations against Voldemort.
Filming: Production starts on February 6th, 2006 in the United Kingdom, starting in the southern county of Hertfordshire, and then moving to many of the same locations used in past films.
Filming Notes: (3/23/03) There is no known production start date for this film, though I can speculate that it will probably be sometime in 2005. (7/5/03) With the fourth movie not being released until late 2005, my best guess for when this might start filming would be in early 2006. In early 2006, Daniel Radcliffe, who will be playing the 15-year-old Harry Potter, will only be a year older, at 16 (as will Emma Watson). Rupert Grint, the senior of the starring trio, will be be a 17-year-old playing a 15-year-old. (7/20/05) The film is scheduled to start production on February 1st, 2006.
Genre: Action, Based on a Book, British, Eye Candy, Fantasy, Kids, Romance, Sequel, Supernatural, Teen
Rumor Controls for the Book: The Harry Potter Lexicon (focuses on official details), The Restricted Section (has more rumors) (beware of possible spoilers on both sites!)
Articles About This Series: Yahoo! Full Coverage
Oodles of Websites: Yahoo! Directory (there are simply too many websites for Harry Potter for me to list them all, so I'll refer you to this directory)
Official Book Site: Scholastic.com (there's not yet a separate section for this 5th novel, as of 3/23/03)
Official Movie Series Site: HarryPotter.WarnerBros.com
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