Last 'Harry Potter' Book Becomes 2 Films

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LOS ANGELES (March 13) - Harry Potter was the center of seven novels, but he'll star in eight films. The final book in the wildly successful series will be made into two films, the Los Angeles Times first reported Wednesday.

Producers announced Thursday that J.K. Rowling's last "Potter" installment, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," will be split into two parts on the big screen. The first film is slated for release in November 2010, with part two following in May 2011.

David Yates, who helmed "Order of the Phoenix" and is currently at work on "Half-Blood Prince," will direct both portions of "The Deathly Hallows," making him the first individual to direct more than two "Potter" installments. All of they key stars are also onboard.
The decision to cut the book in two "was born out of purely creative reasons," producer David Heyman told the Times. "Unlike every other book, you cannot remove elements of this book."
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1. fantastic move, imo

there is just too much in that book for one movie

[GreenPartyVoter]

2. As has been the case for most of the thicker ones

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5. i agree

[DarkTirade]

7. Yeah, they shoulda started this a while back.

There are so many little plot points that got left out that turn out to be important by the end... I don't know how they're gonna make up for what they've had to cut out already.

[XemaSab]

12. Like cutting that one person out of "Snape's worst memory?"

[DarkTirade]

13. Haven't seen that one yet actually

Missed it in the theater, just got ahold of it, haven't had a chance to sit down and watch it.

[XemaSab]

15. They cut someone out of the scene

It'll be obvious.

[DarkTirade]

17. I gathered as much. :P

[XemaSab]

18. No, but really.

They totally left someone out.

[DarkTirade]

23. 10-4.

[TZ]

3. Yeah.

But I know its gonna drive me crazy even knowing the story between parts one and two. But I am VERY happy to see that all of the original cast has signed on....

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6. i know!

i am so excited about the movies

[Rabrrrrrr]

4. I'm glad they'll be filming them at the same time.

I can handle a November to May wait - I couldn't handle waiting from November to November two years later.

[Fire Walk With Me]

8. I wish that they'd been this wise regarding "Watchmen".

They've even done so for the upcoming live-action version of "Akira", which of course remains to be determined as a success or failure...

[madinmaryland]

9. Wasn't Col. Potter in M*A*S*H?

January 24th, 2009. In the oval office of the new Democratic president:

The Secretary of Defense is giving the President the daily briefing. He concludes by saying: "Yesterday, three Brazilian soldiers were killed."

"OH NO!" the President exclaims. "That's terrible!"

The President's staff sits stunned at this display of emotion, nervously watching as the President sits, head in hands.

Finally, the President looks up and says, "One Brazilian is too many! I am glad that we are beginning to draw down our presence in Iraq and put an end to this long national nightmare."

[TZ]

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MiM posted a slighty edited version of the brazillion joke again..why...that's almost as shocking as the idea that temeah might like....nipples.....

[Dr. Strange]

14. What was that?

[TZ]

16. Hey..Speaking of which ..I found a video of you posting.....

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19. Right. Click. Save. That's sublimely beautiful.

Sniff. Somebody, give me a topic.

[TZ]

20. Okay I got one for you..

It is Saturday after all...

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21. I'm just popping in here for a minute-- I'm heading off to a potluck

I should be able to come back after a few hours....

[TZ]

22. I posted a poll.

If you don't see it, I'll send it later

[BarenakedLady]

10. Excellent.