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Entertainment Weekly has placed Harry Potter film producer David Heyman at #9 on a list of the 50 smartest people in Hollywood.
He has expertly steered the highest-grossing global franchise in film history. Heyman secured the rights to the Harry Potterbooks in 1997 and has done just about everything right since, including bonding with author J.K. Rowling and wisely seeking her input. He helped find unexpected directors (e.g., Alfonso Cuarón, David Yates) who've kept things fresh. And he's kept the cast intact through five films, without any of his three teenage stars succumbing to a Lohanesque episode. While Warner Bros. president Alan Horn deserves credit for making the correct macro decisions, the franchise's success rests on a thousand micro choices Heyman made, including creating a world, on set and on screen, where people want to be.
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11-30-2007
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We've just received details on the David Heyman-produced historical movie The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas, in which the son of a Nazi commandant befriends a Jewish boy. See below for trailers, posters and more information.
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The movie, which stars David Thewlis, is already out in the UK and is due for US release on November 18th.
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09-17-2008
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ComingSoon.net recently sat down with the producer of the Potter films to talk about his upcoming film The Boy in Striped Pyjamas. Thankfully for us fans, they also asked him about the Half-Blood Prince delay to July 2009.
In the interview, Heyman confirms that the film is complete except for one 'tweak' they'll be making. He also says that to prevent the film from leaking, it will not be pieced together until it has to be printed for theaters (six weeks prior to opening). Read the piece for David's thoughts on the delay itself, too.
Coming Soon also had a quick interview with David Thewlis in the same article. He says that the romance between Tonks and Lupin will be set up in Half-Blod Prince in preparation for Deathly Hallows.
EDIT: Moviehole.net has two interviews with David Thewlis from the same press event. You can check them out here and here. Thanks to Snitck Seeker for the tip!
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10-29-2008
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With all the news concerning The Tales of Beedle the Bard there have been a few other things of note going on:
- Alan Rickman, who plays Severus Snape in the Potter series appeared Wednesday night on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He also did an interview with SciFi.com where he discussed his filming schedule and the impact of the final film:
"Well, it'll be a big finish, won't it? That's true, and appropriately. You can feel it now, the size of the undertaking."
The online magazine also got a hold of producer David Heyman where he discussed the delay of the sixth film and the impact of the decision to split Deathly Hallows.
- On Thursday, RDR Books officially withdrew its appeal of U.S. District Judge Patterson's decision to publish an unauthorized companion novel to the Potter series. J.K. Rowling's public relations agency issued the following statement:
"We are delighted that this matter is finally and favorably resolved and that J.K. Rowling's rights -- and indeed the rights of all authors of creative works -- have been protected," the statement said. "We are also pleased to hear that rather than continue to litigate, RDR have themselves decided to publish a different book prepared with reference to Judge Patterson's decision."
The Muskegon Chronicle goes on to say that in the new book the words "An Unauthorized Guide to Harry Potter Fiction and Related Materials" appears boldly below "The Lexicon" title and above author Steve Vander Ark's name. There is further explanation that neither Rowling nor a host of others with trademarks and other interests in the Harry Potter series had any part in the book.
- Finally, USA Today has written up a preview of ABC Family's Potter weekend which begins tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET. You can expect to see deleted scenes from Goblet of Fire as well as a look into Half-Blood Prince. The paper quotes producer David Heyman on the sixth film:
"It's different than the other films. It's not the non-stop action that some of the others are, although there is some action. It's more of an emotional film."
Posted by Micah
12-05-2008
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IESB.net has a great new interview with Potter producer David Heyman, who talks about, among other films, Deathly Hallows:
IESB: I have to ask the obligitory Harry Potter questions, is it a good thing they split up the upcoming films?
Heyman: Yes, I didn't want to do it initially. I was like, "This is crazy." And then the decision rested ultimately with the filmmakers. The studio said you do whatever you think is right and initially I was like, "This is crazy!" And then I started going through the book and the thought of doing it in one film is insane. This is the story where so much is resolved. In previous films we've been able to remove certain things that didn't relate to Harry, we took Harry's journey. And in this one it was nothing, I mean, it was so much harder to remove things. The think we could have removed would have been the Deathly Hallows, but the book is called The Deathly Hallows and that would have been slightly problematic. And so we made the decision and I was speaking with Steve the other day, Clovis [sic] the writer, and he says, "you know there are times I think we could have done three movies..." There is so much material and it's such great material that now I feel very positive about the two film approach.
Heyman also talks about working on Potter-related movies after Deathly Hallows, and specifically says that he would not work on Beedle the Bard. This is particularly interesting because just the other day we showed you a rumor saying WB was considering a Beedle film.
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12-11-2008
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Speaking at the premiere of Yes Man in Los Angeles, Potter producer David Heyman talked briefly with The Press Assocation about the film franchise and what they're planning for Deathly Hallows:
David revealed work is about to begin in the new year on the seventh movie in the series.
"We finished the sixth film which'll be coming out next summer and we start filming the seventh which we'll be breaking into two parts for a 54 week shoot starting in February."
You can read the rest of the interview, including his thoughts on the cast as a whole, right here.
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12-18-2008
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The latest issue of Empire Magazine, set to be released on April 23, will contain interviews with actor Daniel Radcliffe and movie producer David Heyman, as part of its Harry Potter feature.
Empire released a preview in which the pair discuss the splitting of the final film. Whilst no mention was made as to where the split will occur, David Heyman gives us an insight into how this point was selected.
"We've played around with a couple of places and ultimately settled on a place that we think is very exciting, and I think quite bold, in that it's not necessarily where one might expect. You want to give a sense of completion, on one hand, but a sense that there's another piece, more to come. We tried one and then Steve (Kloves, screenwriter) came up with the idea to try it another way and when we tried that, it felt just right."
Daniel Radcliffe added that the split is "at a very tense cliff-hanger". He also speaks briefly about filming the epilogue, saying, "I am nervous about that because if it's good I'll be really, really pleased; if it's not good and that's what people are left with, that would be awful. If it's a choice between having me, Rupert and Emma looking a bit stupid and it being slightly comical or having other actors play us, I would go for other actors every time. So, we'll see."
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A new interview with Daniel Radcliffe and producer David Heyman has been publised in Empire Magazine.
Dan talks about how refreshing Deathly Hallows part one is because it's always set in different places, and not just at Hogwarts. He also said, "I think for me, what's intimidating is going to be the walk at the end to meet Voldemort in the forest. That's going to be really tough, but I can't wait."
Heyman added what will probably be a relief for fans who want the films to be completely true to the books, "I think there'll be less edited from this film than films past because we have the freedom of making two films and I think it's going to be fantastic."
Scans are also online, thanks to our friends at DanRadcliffe.com: Dan & David 1 | Dan & David 2 | Dan & David 3 | Dan & David 4 | Trio 1 | Trio 2
Thanks again to DanRadcliffe.com, Jason, and Lucas.
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04-23-2009
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In their latest newsletter to members, the UK cinema chain, Showcase Cinemas, released an exclusive interview with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince producer, David Heyman. In it he gives a brief but exciting snapshot of what we can expect from the sixth movie.
When asked about the darkness of the film David said, ‘I don’t think it’s any darker than the fifth. I really don’t. I think it’s on a par with that.’ Talking about the overemphasis people place on the darkness of the films Heyman stated that, ‘Everybody obsesses with the darkness but ultimately I think that what it is, it’s very accessible, moving, funny and exciting.’
You can watch the clip here.
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As part of their 3-D week celebration, MTV News has a new interview with Producer David Heyman about the upcoming final two Harry Potter films being released in 3-D and the reason for choosing to do so.
"Harry Potter itself has so many exciting possibilities for 3-D, both in things coming at you and also just in making that world seem even more epic than it already is. Harry Potter is already an epic film, but having that added dimension will make it even more epic, and that seemed like an opportunity that was too hard to pass up."
Also mentioned briefly, is filming the upcoming Epilogue and how they have yet to decide how to age all of the characters. Last week we learned that Tom Felton, who plays Draco Malfoy in the films, would be aged with prosthetics.
Are you excited for the 3-D version or do you prefer the 2-D? Leave us your comments here.
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During our interview with Harry Potter producer David Heyman on Episode 200 of MuggleCast (released Wednesday), David confirmed that they have nailed down their split point. Significant, given that we've heard over the past year that they have been toying with several different ideas while filming. Additionally, he gave new insight into how they made their decision:
The script [for Part 1] was written with an end in mind. The first draft was written with one ending and as we developed it, it went to another ending. And then we reverted in part to the original ending because we felt it allowed us a more emotional conclusion and felt like it was more complete, as it were. But we've added this other scene which I think is really amazing - and I can't tell you where the break is, I'm sorry - but I do feel it will be incredibly dramatic, very moving and make people want to watch the next film.
What do you think of this "other scene"? What could it be and where do you believe the film will be split?
To listen to the full interview - and to hear MUCH more from David related to Deathly Hallows and Potter in general - either update your existing iTunes subscription or listen instantly via this link. Enjoy!
Posted by Micah
06-10-2010
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The producer of all eight Harry Potter films will be receiving a prestigious honor later this month at CineEurope!
He will receive the 'Producer of the Decade' award for his work on the franchise.
Says organizers:
“It is a great pleasure for CineEurope to be able to acknowledge and pay tribute to a very prolific international producer who produced the wildly successful Harry Potter franchise as well as many other blockbuster films and an array of independent films.”
Heyman will also be screening Deathly Hallows - Part 2 for attendees (not open to the public) the same day.
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06-03-2011
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Harry Potter: The Quest has released another video, this one taking a closer look at the relationship over the years between Dumbledore and Harry.
It begins with Dan Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and producer David Heyman reflecting on Richard Harris and his portrayal of the Hogwarts Headmaster.
It also includes great behind-the-scenes footage and humorous scenes between Radcliffe and Michael Gambon.
Thanks to Hypable!
Posted by Micah
10-27-2011
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In this new video from Yahoo! Movies, some of the cast and crew are asked to sum up the Harry Potter film franchise in two words.
Here are their responses:
Mark Williams - "Ten Years" (after his first rubbish answer of "Harry Potter")
David Baron - "Bloody Brilliant"
Warwick Davis - "Amazing, Magical"
David Heyman - "A Gift"
Evanna Lynch - "Crazy Fun"
David Yates - "Spectacular, Global"
Jason Isaacs - "ALL DONE!"
Which one was your favorite and how would you sum up the Harry Potter franchise in just two words?
Posted by Kat
12-02-2011
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In a recent interview with Variety.com, David Heyman was asked several questions on his overall feelings on the ending of the Harry Potter film series, and on its overall success.
CG: Do you attribute [the movies'] success to being faithful to the books and keeping fans happy?
Heyman: (Author J.K. Rowling's) books provide a loyal fanbase, but I also think we made films that stood on their own terms. You never see 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' with film covers. Jo was very keen to keep the books and the films separate. They're very different. Clearly, the success of the books has made the films possible and fueled their success, but it's amazing what percentage of filmgoers did not come to the films from the books.
You can read the rest of the interview here.
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