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03-22-2005, 03:06 PM
| | |  Rumour: OotP to be filmed in Czech Republic?
According to The Express, producers are considering moving filming for ' Order of the Phoenix' (when it starts in Jan 2006) from Scotland to the Czech Republic.
Apparently, this is down to several factors including previous delays caused by the weather, taxes and the cost that the delays in filming cause which can be prohibitive.
The article refers to the cancellation of the filming of scenes, which happened a while ago, due to extreme Scottish weather.
As a result Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire will only have small scenes filmed at Glenfinnan.
It also puts forward other delays that have been caused due to poor weather conditions: Quote:
Rupert Grint, who plays Potter's pal Ron Weasley, was told not to travel for a loch scene using 100 children as extras playing wizards due to snow in England.
A Warner Brothers source has apparently said, on the matter, Quote:
"We are all worried the fifth film might not even be made in Scotland. The tax incentives are not in place here and with delays such as we've had things get expensive.
Look at the Glenfinnan scene, it's costing a fortune to delay this filming.You expect this in movies but its always better if you can save money elsewhere to make up for losses.
We have already worked in Prague on other films and we see no reason why Harry Potter might not go there as well. I know the UK has lost out to 90 films mainly because they have been made elsewhere or scrapped.
Everyone is worried in the film industry, jobs are going left,right and centre. We don't want Potter to go that way but these films are getting more expensive to make. The director can film basic landscapes in Scotland and use computer animation to make a scene filmed in the Czech Republic."
Other ideas, such as using backdrops filmed in Scotland having actors superimposed, have been put forward. Quote:
The Invernessbased Scottish Highland and Islands Film Commission said it was "disgusted" at Scotland missing out, adding "It's all about money and film companies can save up to 40 per cent overseas even though our film crews are the best."
A Warner Bros spokesman in London said on the matter, Quote:
"I have not heard anything about leaving Scotland. But any discussion relating to the fifth film needs to go through the United States office not the UK one."
The entire article can be read here.
It does seem a little far-fetched that discussions on shooting locations have already arisen, given the fact that the script isn't finished and casting has not yet begun.
Please keep in mind this is just a rumour. We'll let you know as soon as we hear anything new on the matter.
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03-22-2005, 03:12 PM
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| | Mooncalf
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i suppose it would be weird to film a very british film in czech republic but it will only be for scenery.
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03-22-2005, 03:14 PM
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|  Chizpurfle
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I don`t mind , although my mind isn`t heard by WB. :}
But I even could go there, you know!
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03-22-2005, 03:15 PM
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| | Poltergeist
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Personally, I say keep it in Scotland. Otherwise, it'll lose its authenticity. Just by knowing it's not filmed there will make the experience less worthwhile. No matter where you go, you'll have weather. The extreme weather was a freak weather incident. And in PoA they managed to work around the rain and it made the film more authentic because hello, we don't always have cheery weather here, that's part of what makes Scotland what it is!
Also, practically speaking, it'd be hard to do considering the tutoring and labour laws - which do still apply to some of the kids. Some of them will have important GCSE exams while OotP is filming.
I can't believe money is even an issue for WB.
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03-22-2005, 03:20 PM
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| Chizpurfle
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Ok, there`s some serious problems, but it isn`t impossible.
And maybe, there`s some reasons they don`t wanna show.
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03-22-2005, 03:25 PM
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| | Poltergeist
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It isn't impossible, but it's still a rumour. I don't see how the idea is practical at all. Why the CR? Why not France or a nearer country?
The one snow incident which caused major problems (or so it seems) was a once-in-a-blue-moon thing.
I wouldn't feel comfortable knowing it wasn't genuine. They already stray from the point and take creative license too far in the films, they can't afford to do this and keep the faith of some of the fans.
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03-22-2005, 03:56 PM
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| | Crup
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^ I agree
As I recall, A Knight's Tale was also filmed in the CR, because it was cheap. And there's a program that lets them hire the homeless as extras.
Weird rumour... thanks for the info Emma!
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03-22-2005, 04:25 PM
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as long as it has the same essance i think it would be kool
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03-22-2005, 04:33 PM
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| | Banshee
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OK can i just say
1:This has been the dryest winter in Scotland for a very long time.
2: if they stop making the films here or ok just the Hogwarts buts here the local economy and the economy of Scotland will SUFFER.
3: no matter what any one says just look at how amazing the shotd in POA are from Scotland NO WHERE ELSE looks like that..
But WB would be this stupid... for a start Hogwarts is In Scotland but also they dont want a fight with the scottish people..
me thinks it is a rummer..
*Rant over *
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03-22-2005, 04:38 PM
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| | Poltergeist
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It IS a rumour but yeah it's important to note alot of the shots in PoA were touched up however they were certain areas, like the Hut, that were kept exactly as they were when they filmed - as seen in the 'making of' videos.
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03-22-2005, 05:05 PM
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| | Faerie
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I think the OOTP should be filmed in Scotland rather than CR. Wouldnt look right if it were filmed in CR. Thank God thats just a rumour!
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03-22-2005, 05:29 PM
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It isn't impossible, but it's still a rumour. I don't see how the idea is practical at all. Why the CR? Why not France or a nearer country?
Maybe because it's chaper...
I hope they'll stay in Scotland though...
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03-22-2005, 05:36 PM
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I think it's just a rumor. It's mentioned that the casting and script aren't even done yet, so why worry about location? Besides, the only outdoor scene (that I can think of) they'll have, pretty much, is when Harry and the Advance Guard flew to Grimmauld Place, and when Harry and the "rescue team" flew over to MoM. Oh, and then some quidditch scenes, but aren't those done indoors anyway, with green screens? Anyway, most OotP scenes seem to be indoors, right?
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03-22-2005, 05:40 PM
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if there worried its gonna cost too much money, i dont see y they're moving it to another country coz there going to have to pay to fly all the cast an crew out there?? doesnt make sense to me.
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03-22-2005, 06:46 PM
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I don't really mind where they film the Potter films as long as there is a Potter film starring all three major characters Dan, Emma and Rupert in them, it would be strange if they wern't there even if it was filmed in a British area...
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03-22-2005, 06:56 PM
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| | Hinkypunk
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Emma thanks for the news. I agree with you on it is just a rumour. Quote:
"We are all worried the fifth film might not even be made in Scotland. The tax incentives are not in place here and with delays such as we've had things get expensive."
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"Personally, I say keep it in Scotland. Otherwise, it'll lose its authenticity. Just by knowing it's not filmed there will make the experience less worthwhile. No matter where you go, you'll have weather. The extreme weather was a freak weather incident. And in PoA they managed to work around the rain and it made the film more authentic because hello, we don't always have cheery weather here, that's part of what makes Scotland what it is!
Also, practically speaking, it'd be hard to do considering the tutoring and labour laws - which do still apply to some of the kids. Some of them will have important GCSE exams while OotP is filming.
I can't believe money is even an issue for WB."
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"It IS a rumour but yeah it's important to note alot of the shots in PoA were touched up however they were certain areas, like the Hut, that were kept exactly as they were when they filmed - as seen in the 'making of' videos."
Couldn't they use parts of the PoA film if they needed to for GoF. As in like background parts. It wouldn't cost as money and they wouldn't have to film parts over. I know it can be done cause we use that as school all the time in are movie makeing class. I do anamation of some of the movies and I do blending of sceens in some parts. It's not as hard as you would think. I think if they really need to same money on filming they could try something like that. It saves time and film that could be used for something more useful. It's just an idea. But it could work. | |
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03-22-2005, 07:08 PM
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| | Poltergeist
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^ You're right. There's probably plenty of landscapes shots that didn't even make the films, that can be used.
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03-22-2005, 07:10 PM
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yeah, it is just a rumor, so. . . Yeah, but why choose a country so much further away?? doesn't make sense
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03-22-2005, 07:18 PM
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I don't think it does either. I really don't see how money is an issue for WB.
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03-22-2005, 07:32 PM
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erm i have to say Scotland, Scotland, Scotland! They went into this knowing how much it could cost, they cannot back out now.
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03-22-2005, 07:58 PM
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lol merri *must keep it in scotland*
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03-22-2005, 08:03 PM
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I'd think they'd make the money up with the release of the movie. Both in theaters and on DVD/VHS. Not to mention the soundtracks. I'm sorry, but with the prices they charge for DVDs money should not be a problem, blank DVDs don't cost that much. There's no reason to move to CR.
Does anyone else remember that Hugh Grant film that came out a while ago? It was based in England but flimed in Southern CA. They caught a lot of..........crud for that, saying how amazing it was that Souther CA looks nothing like England. If WB moves to a non Euro country, they'll get the same kind of comments.
Think we should boycott if they move to CR? hehehehe
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03-22-2005, 08:14 PM
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I know i am biesd (SP) but nothing looks like Glencoe at all.. you cant fake how lovely it is there i have been there is is stunning, they cante re create this
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03-22-2005, 08:20 PM
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Eh. Doesn't bother me. I mean, especially if it cuts down on the amount of time they film a movie since that seems to be the one reason Emma is so negative about talking of returning to do the rest of the films...
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03-22-2005, 08:44 PM
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i think it should definitely be kept in Scotland...hello..it is where Harry Potter takes palce and to move it to CR would be..wrong! it needs to stay in the beautiful Scotland ..because even though I've never been..I believe those who say no other place is like it. my dream trip would be to visit the UK...England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, all of it..it would be wonderful!!!
yeah, i agree with Emma, i can't believe this is even an issue for the WB.
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