There is a new report online today regarding the possibility of David Yates returning to direct Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Children's author Lois Lowry has updated her blog with an entry regarding Mr. Yates who she had hoped would be directing the film version of her book "The Giver," but has now declined in order to helm movie seven in the Harry Potter series. Lois Lowry writes:
"David Yates, the director currently working on the next Harry Potter film, was supposed to begin The Giver film next. But he has just decided he wants to do the final Harry Potter first, thereby postponing The Giver by several years.
As reported previously, David Yates is working on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince which is currently in production in London, England, and has been one of the many names previously rumored to direct the final Harry Potter movie. Readers will also recall that we recently heard from producers David Barron and David Heyman who said that a few directors were under consideration for the job, and that we would hear more on the status of a director and a possibility of a two- part Deathly Hallows film soon. As exciting as this news is, please consider this a rumor until we receive confirmation from Warner Brothers.
Thanks very much Dani!
Bleh, I’m not happy about this, but can’t really say I’m surprised, 7 will be a though nut to direct, so no wonder no one else is exactly eager to step in.
Idunno..at first I though OOTP was the best flm of alll time, but it gets old after watching it a couple of times and I start to miss some things they had cut out… te performances are the best yet, but I wished he had put more flow into the movie. Well, I can’t say that I don’t want him on the last one, cuz he might do a better job on HBP, bt i’m not sure. The only HP film I had personally fell deeply in love with was prizoner of azkaban, cuz it had unexpected touches in it, so I wasn’t like “oh yea I know exactly what happens the next second…yawn“
Like most Leaky fans, I am much more a fan of the books than of the films. But other than GOF, I enjoyed watching the films. I particularly liked POA and OOTP and would be happy if David Yates finishes the series.
that’s exactly how i felt too, weseley person and that’s why they should bring cuaron back. When i watched OOTP, i knew actually what was happening next and it made it kind of boring verus when i watch POA, it was more of a different experience from the book. I too loved prisoner of azkaban, i’m just so disappointed that other people don’t like it as well so Warner Brother wouldn’t risk bring him back. Hopefully, i might be wrong on that.
They are saving hundreds of kids at my school grief. My English teacher has this thing with showing movie adaptions of books with our novel studies, and guess what book she has us do? ...
Actually, meek, you’d be surprised as to the number of people who consider Azkaban the best in the series, there are quite a lot of us. Critics have loved it too, I think it still remains the most critically acclaimed HP film today. So you shouldn’t be too disappointed, but take pride in your good taste. :)
NOOOO!!! I know alot people like his work and so do I but I think it would bring the whole series together if Columbus came back for the seventh one. Starting with his version and ideas of the story then to tie EVERYTHING up in the same fashion would be amazing. Does anyone agree with me.
Agreed with Saffron. Now where’s that petetion?
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Cuaron for DH! If not Cuaron, then Del Toro. If not Del Toro, then Yates. If not Yates, then Peter Jackson. If not Peter Jackson, then Tim Burton. If not Tim Burton, I have no idea who would direct DH. >.<
YES!! This is the word I was hoping for I really want Yates to stay and keep the last 3 movies one fluid style. He did an excellent job in Order of the Phoenix and Half Blood Prince is his real test but i think he can do it. I don’t mean to be mean, Lowry is an good author but her blog is very boring. I don’t want 2 Deathly Hallows films, then you’ll have one heavily action packed and one slightly slow. Just pack it into a lotr style 3 hour movie, it can be perfectly fitted in that format. I want 7 movies not 8
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES AND YES AGAIN
although it sort of depends on how good book 6 is…
but im sure it will be amazing
Posted by kwalshm@msn.com on February 20, 2008, 01:19 AM
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I don’t know about this…honestly, I’d like to see another director take on Deathly Hallows just to mix things up. I thought OOTP was one of the better movies so far, but DH can’t be one of the better ones. I WANT IT TO BE THE BEST, and I don’t think Yates can deliver that.
I just want a 4 hour or longer DH movie so we can include everything. If they cut out Molly’s line, I’ll kill David Heyman!!!!! Why can’t JKR write the script? She could do FABULOUS on that! Hey….maybe Jo could direct! Or maybe the guy who directed the JKR documentary could direct DH…... but seriously, I just want a 4 hour long+, Cuaron or Del Toro directed, JKR scripted, perfect blockbuster extravaganzapalooza of a kick-arse movie thing.
I definitely agree about Cuaron—he would be FANTASTIC with DH, there’s no doubt about it. Unfortunately, I’m pretty sure Warner Bros doesn’t think people will come to see a movie that’s four hours long…just goes to show how little they understand Harry Potter fans.
Bleh, I’m not happy about this, but can’t really say I’m surprised, 7 will be a though nut to direct, so no wonder no one else is exactly eager to step in.