Archive for the ‘Filmmaker Interviews’ Category

An Insider’s Account of the Birth of the Harry Potter Films

Jan 25, 2016

Posted by: Katie Eller

Casting, Directors, Filmmaker Interviews, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Heyman Interviews, Honors/Awards, J.K. Rowling, News, Producers

Producer David Heyman received his just recognition at the Producers Guild Awards over the weekend.  Gary Oldman presented him with the David O. Selznick Achievement Award, saying, “I’ve never seen him settle for second-best,” according to Deadline‘s account of the event. Director Alfonso Cuaron called the award “very well deserved,” and Heyman accepted humbly, “This …read more!

David Heyman talks “Fantastic Beasts” with THR

Jan 23, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Heyman, Heyman Interviews, News

David Heyman, who will be receiving the Producers Guild Awards’ David O. Selznick Achievement Award later this month (reported first on TLC by Katie), sat down for an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Two of the biggest movie projects Heyman has produced is the Harry Potter series and the forthcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find …read more!

Congratulations, Producer David Heyman!

Jan 22, 2016

Posted by: Katie Eller

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Heyman Interviews, Honors/Awards, J.K. Rowling

This weekend, David Heyman, producer of the Harry Potter films and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, will be honored with the Producers Guild Awards’ David O. Selznick Achievement Award for his work on the eight Harry Potter films, Gravity, Testament of Youth, and Paddington, among others.  In anticipation, Heyman has been interviewed by …read more!

David Yates on building the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ cast

Dec 17, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Casting, Directors, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Movies, Pottermore, Yates, Yates Interviews

Pottermore have released details of an exclusive interview with David Yates on set of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Ezra Miller, Collin Farrell, explosions and (predictably) a lot of rain make an appearance on set, as Yates talks about directing the first of at least three Fantastic Beasts films after directing the last four Harry Potter …read more!

David Heyman’s New “Heyday” Television Venture

Nov 20, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Heyman, Heyman Interviews, News

Harry Potter producer David Heyman is teaming up with NBCUniversal International Studios to create a Television company that will be dedicated to bringing viewers “premium long-form scripted content.” Heyman is most well known for being a very successful movie producer. Outside of producing a limited TV series called The Worricker Trilogy, this is Heyman’s first major involvement with …read more!

David Yates Receives BAFTA Brittania Award, Talks Future “Doctor Who” Project

Dec 01, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Yates Interviews

Director David Yates was presented with the John Schelsinger Britannia Award for Excellence in Directing on Wednesday night at the Los Angeles BAFTA ceremony. According to the Telegraph, a surprise video message to Yates from Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson was played for the director. Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) also won the …read more!

Stuart Craig Talks Potter Films; Work Aesthetic, Choices; and More in New Interview

Feb 18, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Filmmaker Interviews

Harry Potter film production designer Stuart Craig is the subject of a new, hour-long interview with ArtInsights Magazine. The interview with the three time Oscar nominee accompanies the release of exclusive Harry Potter related concept artwork by artist James Goodridge for sale on the gallery today. In this interview, “Craig discusses his career, his aesthetic, …read more!

David Heyman: BAFTA Award “Unexpected and a Treat”

Feb 10, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Heyman Interviews

“Harry Potter” producer David Heyman has given a video interview to the BBC just days before he and author J.K. Rowling are due to be presented with the award for Outstanding Contribution to British Cinema. The organizers for the BAFTA Film Awards announced last week that the “Harry Potter” film franchise will be presented with …read more!

Video: FirstShowing.net Interviews Harry Potter Producer David Heyman

Dec 09, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Heyman Interviews

FirstShowing.net‘s Alex Billington conducted a 40 minute interview with David Heyman, producer of the Harry Potter films. The producer spoke of his role as a form of “showrunner” but also as someone whose role is to support the directors hired. The interview is in two parts and can be found at this link or embedded …read more!

David Heyman Promises Deathly Hallows will be “Even More Epic” in 3-D

Mar 29, 2010

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Heyman Interviews

MTV has posted a lengthy and informative interview with Potter films producer David Heyman today discussing the film to bring both parts of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows to 3-D. Heyman as usual is very frank about the decisions, the effect of films like Avatar and Up, and the economics of shooting the entire …read more!



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