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The adaptation of the Harry Potter novels into films is one that has been debated by fans the world over for a number of years. Should it have been just eight films? Should they remake them? Would they have worked better as a television series? This final question appears to have become the one most discussed in recent years, often using the popular HBO series Game of Thrones, the screen adaptation of George.R.R.Martin's unfinished fantasy epic A Song of Ice and Fire, as a reference point.
The arguments for Potter being a TV series - more plot, more rounded characters and generally just more content - are usually the same and a current article by WhatCulture doesn't divert from this too greatly. In fact the post, 5 Reasons Harry Potter Would Have Better As A TV Show, is referenced at having been provoked by the news of the recent death of Vernon Dursley actor, Richard Griffiths, and laments the lack of Dursley presence in the later films. The writer argues that within a television format, more screen time would have been given to these crucial supporting roles and their own storylines, as well as offering great actors like Griffiths the opportunity to truly embrace the characters.
However this is far from their only argument as they go into increased detail at what a television series could have offered. They also go on to consider the bigger messages that could have been delivered.
When considered in its rawest form, Harry Potter is not simply a book about wizards, a magic castle or a flying broomstick sport, but rather a dark tale of obsession, sacrifice and love, which could quite easily compete with any current thriller on television.
Do take the time to peruse this article as it really is an interesting read and let us know what you think of the writer's stance in the comments section below.
Posted by Claire on 04-07-2013 at 3:50 PM
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Still don't know if you would like to purchase the special, limited editon of Harry Potter: Page to Screen that's currently retailing for $1000 - $600 on Amazon? Do you wish you could get a better look at it before making the hefty investment?
Well never fear - MuggleNet's got you covered! Our friend Cory over at The Daily Prophet has just shared with us a vast collection of photos that reveal nearly every aspect of the book, showing that it is just as beautiful and comprehensive as the promos from Warner Brothers have suggested. These images show the movie-makers have delved possibly deeper than ever before to make this book, featuring never-before-seen concept art, cast photos, and hidden props from the films.
You can see all of the images The Daily Prophet collected right here in their Facebook gallery.
As we have previously reported, the limited edition of Harry Potter: Page to Screen - while pricey - is an extremely cool collection for any Harry Potter fan that includes "its own cloth-covered shelf (as if from a shop in Diagon Alley), a gilded portfolio of five frame-able prints, a replica of The Monster Book of Monsters, and eight gorgeous books chronicling the making of the Harry Potter films, from creatures and costumes to casting and set locations."
Do these new photos entice you to buy this limited edition of Harry Potter: Page to Screen? If so, we recommend you purchase on Amazon, where you can get a 40% discount.
Thanks again to Cory from The Daily Prophet for the tip!
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Daniel Radcliffe’s tendency to prank his fellow Harry Potter cast-mates often added levity to the set, but there was at least one time when his antics went a little too far.
Reportedly, Robbie Coltrane, who portrayed Hagrid in the films, was once a victim of a prank where the young actor changed the settings on his friend’s phone from English to Turkish. The joke seems harmless enough—except that Coltrane was left unable to make calls!
The infuriated actor had a hard time finding anyone on set who could change the settings of his phone back to English, and Radcliffe was left feeling understandably sheepish about what he had done. Coltrane remembers the event clearly:
Eventually we found a girl in the Harry Potter make-up department who was Turkish Cypriot. She phoned her mum and was chatting away in great detail until they sorted it out. I think Daniel was so upset at what had happened that he wrote me that note...'Dear Mr. Coltrane, I'm sorry I changed your mobile telephone into Turkish...
Have you ever been part of a prank gone too far? Let us know in the comments!
Posted by Jessica on 12-06-2012 at 12:50 AM
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Thanks to Amazon, this newly released trailer gives Potter fans a look at the eight-book box set, Harry Potter: Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey. The box set, with a release date of December 4, includes the following:
- Wizard Wear and Muggle Attire: Costuming the World of Harry Potter
- The Creature Shop Compendium: Flora and Fauna from the Harry Potter Films
- A Guide to the Graphic Arts Department: Posters, Prints, and Publications from the Harry Potter Films
- Movie Magic: Practical Props and Exciting Effects
- Environments Envisioned: Building Fantastic Sets and Scouting Dramatic Locations
- Harry Potter: Page to Screen
- Ten Years Later: Life on Set with the Harry Potter Cast and Crew
- The Paintings of Hogwarts: Masterpieces from the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Sets
There will only be 3,000 copies of the set sold worldwide. If you purchase the set, it gets delivered along with a numbered certificate of authenticity. The trailer gives a brief look into each of the books, and it is clear that each one is full of beautiful images and extensive detail.
The set is currently priced on Amazon at $600. You can view more images of the box set as well as pre-order it here.
Will you purchase one of the 3,000 limited box sets? Share your thoughts on the trailer below!
Posted by Veronica on 11-26-2012 at 3:55 PM
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Remember the $880 collection we reported on back in September? Well, break out your wallet Potter fans because the collection has been officially announced - and for not only $880, but $1000!
The collection, which contains eight books, boasts about amazing features such as "never-before-published art and photographs, comes with its own cloth-covered shelf (as if from a shop in Diagon Alley), and includes a gilded portfolio of five frame-able prints, a replica of The Monster Book of Monsters, and eight gorgeous books chronicling the making of the Harry Potter films, from creatures and costumes to casting and set locations."
The collection, of course, sounds amazing, but even with the current 40% off that Amazon is offering, the box set would still come to a whopping $600. Potter fans are getting increasingly frustrated with the high price items that are coming onto the market - The Wizard's Collection, for example - and they're asking when it's going to stop. There has even been an expanded, more comprehensive version of Harry Potter Film Wizardy released, which some still refused to purchased stating that they already had the book from years before.
The collection does seem impressive, and at the limited release of only 3,000 worldwide, it is sure to become a collector's item someday. However I, for one, would rather save the $1000 (or even $600) and visit London instead!
How do you feel about the collection, or the recent Harry Potter merchandise released in general? Let us know in the comments below.
Posted by Kat on 11-07-2012 at 10:25 PM
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Bob Calder, the author of the recently released book Harry Potter Page to Screen: The Complete Filmmaking Journey recently shared his experiences on going behind-the-scenes of the 'Harry Potter' film sets.
When asked about the biggest challenge the creative team faced:
"I think the biggest challenge the filmmakers faced over the eight films was allowing the films to grow up in the same way the books had done. Rowling's great achievement for me was writing a series of books that allowed her readers to grow with them - you could read the first one at the age of ten and you'd still be there at 18 to see how it all ended, which is unique. But also something of a gamble.
The movies had to allow for the fact that the final film was going to be a lot tougher and darker than the first. There's always a tendency in movies to try and not lose your audience, but in a way the 'Potter' movies had to grow. You can watch any of the Star Wars movies at any age - but I wouldn't let an eight year old watch the last couple of Potters. That was a brave move and, of course, the right thing to do."
You can read the entire interview right here.
Posted by Keith on 11-08-2011 at 1:20 PM
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