The Harry Potter Wizard's Collection website released a new clip from an interview with author J.K. Rowling and screenwriter Steven Kloves, where the pair discussed how they wrote the Harry, Ron, and Hermione characters for book and screen, respectively. The two went on to comment on Ron in particular, and his growth throughout the series, and how well Rupert Grint portrayed him. That can be viewed here.
This segment will be part of the
Creating the World of Harry Potter Part 7: Story, as one of the extra discs for
Deathly Hallows: Part 1 for the 31-disc definitive set, out September 7 in the U.S., September 10 in the U.K.
Quote:
Year 7 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ™ - Part 1
Four discs include:
1) Theatrical version on Blu-ray: Maximum Movie Mode; Prepare for the Final Battle as Cast and Crew Lead an Interactive Journey to Ready You for the Monumental Last Stand Against Evil – All as You Watch the Movie!
2) Theatrical version on DVD
3) NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN: Creating the World of Harry Potter – Part 7: Story
4) 3D version of the film on Blu-ray
Additional special features include:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1: Behind the Magic • Harry Potter: On the Road • The Return of the Order • Scabior and Greyback • Dobby's Farewell • The Look of Bill Weasley • The Weasleys • The State of Evil • The New Guys • One Book, Two Movies • The Wizarding Prop Shop • The Seven Harrys • On the Green with Rupert, Tom, Oliver and James • Dan, Rupert and Emma's Running Competition • Godric's Hollow/The Harry and Nagini Battle • The Frozen Lake • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ – Part 2: Sneak Peek • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1: Behind the Soundtrack • Deleted Scenes • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ Promotional Trailer • Theatrical Trailers
Creating the World of Harry Potter - Part 7: Story
Over the course of ten years, screenwriter Steve Kloves worked tirelessly with author J.K. Rowling to develop her magical books into films. From the beginning, Kloves had to decide what to keep, what to change and what to cut while staying true to Rowling's vision, initially without even knowing how the series ended! Learn the story behind the stories as they sit down together for an intimate, free-flowing conversation.
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