Last week, we told you about some rumors that revealed Warner Brother's interest in creating a film based off of The Tales of Beedle the Bard.
Now, the Los Angeles Times has an interesting piece about what WB could do to make it a successful film. For example:
Expand "The Warlock's Hairy Heart" -- and don't fuss with the ending. The darkest of the stories is also the most ripe for fleshing out into a two-hour movie, should Rowling be interested in picking the unconventional fairy tale back up. We'd need to see the Warlock before he decided to stow away his heart, lest we watch the selfish wretch for two hours straight, it'd be kind of gory, and without a happy ending. But there are directors who know a thing or two about dark fantasies. ("Pan's Labyrinth" anyone? Looking at you, Guillermo del Toro.)
Do you think WB could pull it off? Tell us your answer in our latest Beedle poll, on the right side of this page.
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12-16-2008
at 4:53 PM
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 16:57:23
oohhhh i would love that! i hope they do a movie. anything new and harry potter related to keep me alive. right after i read that i immediately thought of sweeney todd. holy crap. if they got jdepp and tim burton to turn that fairy tale into a movie... it would be FABULOUS! wishful thinking.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 17:00:26
I really think it would make an awesome movie, but they should put all tales in it not just one... i think it would make a great animated film also... It would be so cute... But just using one plot line would be a bit boring....
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 17:04:15
Oooh, I think thatd be pretty cool if they made the tales into movies! But I agree that Jo would have o go more in depth into them, so that its be more detailed.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 17:09:03
I dont think it would work very well. The stories are just fairy tales. But then again, if you look at all the fairy tales have been made into movies now. But it is definitely something that I would NOT want WB to do. I dont like them anymore. Thats why I had a hard time with the poll. I HATE Twilight, but I definitely dont trust WB. What kind of choices are those any way?
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 17:10:51
OH MY GOD! id definetly go and see that movie! i realyl want to go and see it now!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 17:14:41
Ahh, it would relive my Potter obsession. :) Ever since Deathly Hallows came out, Ive been all Ahhh ... about HP. HBP was supposed to bring my obsession back but since it got delayed ...
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 17:15:48
*responding to one of the poll choices*
"Uhm, please, no. Id rather see Twilight 30 times in one sitting. "
You make it sound like everyone here hates Twilight.. What about for the people that like Twilight?
I thought Mugglecast was friendly with Stephanie Meyers?
lol.
I actually dont really care for Twilight myself, but just saying.
It still has a rabid fanbase...
Plus, some people might support Beedle the Bard but love Twilight, and then put that choice. You should at least make a seperate option.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 17:25:51
LOL, Id love to see that as a movie - especially the really weird part when the Warlock rips out the girls heart and starts licking and stroking it. It was so funny to read, just because it was so random, but if you actually saw it, it might be a bit gross. Its really the only story they could make into a movie though. The Wizard and the Hopping Pot has no point, so it isnt very exciting. The Fountain of Fair Fortune is good but it also doesnt have a very exciting ending. Babbitty Rabbitty is a bit boring, and the Tale of the Three Brothers will be covered in Deathly Hallows.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 17:29:53
Oh, god, please dont. Making a movie from Beedle the Bard would be a huge mistake. I totally disagree with the people who say "Oh, well, anything to keep the Potter mania alive!". No. Dont say youll stoop so low that youd be supporting a movie based off a 150-page fairy tale book. Not to say that I disliked Beedle the Bard; I loved it. But making a movie off it is a mistake.
Quantummilksh ake-- I dont think Mugglenet was knocking Twilight here. I think they were referring to the part about having to watch it 30 times.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 17:41:05
I can see like an animated thing on Disney or something, but a movie? I think thats kind of clutching at straws. I dont see how they could make them into a feature film... I guess they could do something like Molly sitting her red-headed children down and telling them the stories and it goes into the dream-like thing and tells the tales that way. Thats an idea, but I really dont see how its going to appeal to anyone but the die hard Potter fans.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 18:33:47
NO! This is a really, really bad idea. Although, I do love the poll!!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 19:02:44
I definitely think that that would make an excellent film, especially if Guillermo del Toro directed. Pans Labyrinth is my favourite movie.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 19:26:16
no! ok i loved the book, and i love harry potter. but they can not make Beedle into a movie! it has 5 different stories in it, and dumbledore commentary that would just be a voice over. LAME i dont want WB to make a beedle movie, maybe just of ONE story, like the tale of the three brothers. but NOT the whole book
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 19:42:10
NO, NO, NO, NO, NO ,NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS A VERY STUPID, HORRIBLE, CHEESY IDEA!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 19:51:03
Making TToBtB into a movie would be like making a Die Hard 5. They need to quit milking this beyond consumer interest and let Harry Potter die gracefully. Honestly, didnt anyone see Indiana Jones with SHIA LEBOUF in it?! Do you guys want that to happen to our beloved saga too?!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 20:25:25
I think Beedle the Bard would do well as animated films much like the Animatrix or Batman: Gotham Knight. It could be released straight to DVD and feature different animators for each fairy tale. It doesnt need to be a major motion picture to be successful.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 21:47:19
Oooh, heres an idea. How about The Tales be turned into a stage play?Think about it: It would be one play, devided into five separate acts. Each act would be one of the stories. After they would be performed, you could have an actor as Dumbledore come out and give a quick little speech, using his commentary at the end. (Dont ask how any of the effects in the stories would be pulled off. I havent gotten that far in the planning :-)).
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-16 23:00:13
no. no. no no no. NO NO NO. just no
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 00:15:13
This is ridiculous. I would rather watch Twilight 30 times in a row.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 01:23:36
WB always ruins HP films. i dont think they should make it. i just feel WB is trying to squeeze out how much money they can get from the HP industry.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 05:34:13
Thats right, folks, squeeze it for all its worth! There can never be enough PROFIT!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 07:28:19
The obvious thing to do is put all the short stories in ONE movie. Kinda like a Tales of the Crypt thingy. It could be totally separate from HP, a standalone film.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 07:29:26
I dont think a movie about Beedle the Bard will work. Whats the point? And a two hour film? No, I dont think so. Too many people expect to milk the Harry Potter legacy. It will ruin it and exploit it to no end. I do hope they check with JKR first. She might not approve.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 08:30:17
Im really not sure. I totally love the book but i dont know how they would make it work. The dumbledore commentary is what makes it amazing, so i suppose they could let him narrate or something but then im still not sure. It would have to be all the stories so i dont agree with just the warlock story on its own. We will just have to wait and see what WB decide!!!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 10:06:59
I myself havent read the book yet, let alone own it, but I think WB should make a movie of all the latest Harry Potter books. I think it would be interesting to see what the stories would look like if they were real! :) If they can pull off making SEVEN Harry Potter movies from the original books, I think they can pull off one more movie.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 10:30:56
Thats a really GREAT idea. I think ALL 5 stories could be extended to their own 2 hour movies...but i think it would be cool to put them all into one film or just pick one and make a 2 hour film....the Warlocks Hairy Heart is a BRILLIANT choice....I LOVED this book and Im soooo happy that it raised so much money for charity. It would be amazing to see it translated to the big screen and WB could definitely pull it off.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 11:27:49
If you want a new movie, then I suggest, Harry a History, written by Leakys Melissa Anelli. Now, that would make a great movie! And, its long enough.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 11:42:54
I think it might be good if they did the movie. They could do it like the movie "The Princess Bride" and go back and forth between the Beetle tales and present time. But for this movie have the Trio reading the tales to their kids (James, Lily, Albus, Hugo and Rose)
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 14:08:08
amytalor23: Awww...that would be so cute! I can see one of the trio reading the story, and then Albus/Lily/Rose/Hugo/Jame s cutting in with thoughts or questions.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 14:26:51
If all the Tales were animated and released on Blu-Ray Dumbledore could provide commentary right on top of each tale. It would be like a wizard pop-up video. I think would also be fun to see a side story of the attempt to perform The Fountain of Fair Fortune at Hogwarts. It was a Hilarious antic-dote and would make a good short feature on its own.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 15:08:44
This is gayer then andrew..no offense intended
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 20:31:43
I totally agree with AmyTalyor23...take the PrincessBride as a model. They could do it with animation. I do not agree that the Warlock story should take center stage. All five stories could stand alone with Dumbledore narrating, as if he were reading them over and writing his comments for Hermione. it would be fun!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 21:25:20
This is so awesome! If done right, it could be very cool. If done incorrectly, it could be disastrous (as with most things in life).
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 21:47:52
Is this poll a joke?... Not the actual question...The response..would die hard Harry Potter fanatics actually want to see Twilight 30 times in a row than a Beedle the Bard movie? If so I would like to say that I am ashamed and saddened deeply...
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 21:57:27
Yes that is quite pathetic. I do not mean to offend anyone but I REALLY do not care for Twilight. At all. Honestly... A Beedle the Bard movie does have potential! Think optimistic!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-19 14:42:33
Yes! ^ We definitely should think optimistic! =) We would have another movie to look forward to! If they made a movie, we shouldnt look at it as a way they would make more money. We should look at it as a way to further expand our fanship! And that is a good thing not a bad thing! Well as long as you are a true Harry Potter fan it is.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-19 23:14:48
Totally agreed!!! I mean we should look forward to another movie...Personally I think it would be very cool.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-21 13:21:10
i just hope they pull this off:
http://linkbee.com/HBPt heFILM
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-22 20:02:00
NO no no no no no no no no no no.
PLEASE no. If youre going to make a movie about Beedle, why dont you make a movie about Quidditch Through the Ages? Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? Its ridiculous. These are fairy tales, a tiny companion to the HP world to give us more insight...a gift from JK Rowling, if you will. If the WB were to make Beedle into a movie Id take it as an insult--obviously they only want more profit, not our approval. Besides, theyve already wreaked enough havoc on the original series (although I still own every single one....). Let the stories stand as they are--a brilliant bonus.
If Mrs. Rowling agrees to this I will be beyond disappointed--in fact, itll completely change my opinion of her [though I do not believe for one second that shell ever approve.] Please dont. Harry Potter is not dying, and, if we let it go peacefully, I dont think it ever will [I know Im not alone in thinking this is a classic tale that will be shared far beyond our time.] However if people keep pushing like this itll only get old, even to die-hard fans. Please, Mrs. Rowling, dont turn into those other authors who are only in it for an extra buck (ahem).
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-23 06:22:23
When I read "The warlocks hairy heart" I thought: "What a movie would Tim Burton make from this story?"
I really can imagine a movie and I would be looking forward to it.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-23 17:33:11
There are thousands of ways they could fatally screw up this movie and maybe even ruin the book experience. But there are a couple ways which it could be done that could enhance and be enchanting. If Mrs. Rowling did approve it would have to be VERY specific and planned out and NOT there only for profit. But it could not be a "directors film" it would have to be "j.k. rowlings film" if you get my drift. I would rather have no movie than a really awful one, but it just depends...you never know.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-25 19:57:55
if JKR had anything to do with it, it would be great...I would watch it, b/c if JKR was in on it, there is no way they could royallly screwed it up.
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