chuck 154 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Anyone that tries to kickstart a franchise anew is automatically pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Anyone that tries to kickstart a franchise anew is automatically pathetic.Studios have to make money... and if they can find a way to restart a reliable franchise, I don't blame them.No one (including you) doesn't have to see it, if you don't want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck 154 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Well I'm just making a response to a post on this thread. No one (including you) have to reply, if you don't want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeUnderHill 205 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once 605 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 You're talking about Fantastic Beasts, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeUnderHill 205 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 And it's set in the US - a country she tried hard to pretend never existed in her previous works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once 605 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 No, the story only stars in New York during the 1920's or 30's. I think it's going to move on from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 No, the story only stars in New York during the 1920's or 30's. I think it's going to move on from there.Well I'm not wrong then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once 605 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Ha! True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeUnderHill 205 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once 605 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Emma Watson interviewed Rowling in a magazine recently, and they talked a bit about the script.Emma: I wanted to ask you about the script that you are writing for Warner Bros. for Fantastic Beasts…Rowling: So when Warner Bros. came to me and said they wanted to make a film out of the book I had this simultaneous feeling of “it has a lot of potential,” and another feeling of slight panic that “I know some things about Newt and I don’t want you to ruin that for me!” because I knew who he was. So then I went away and sort of dwelt on what I knew about Newt, not intending to write a script but just trying to collect my thoughts so that I could at least give them the backstory I’d imagined, so that their vision was true to what I knew.Then I really did have one of those moments that always make you phenomenally excited as a writer; but also that you know is going to end up being a ton of work. I thought, “Oh my God, a whole plot’s just descended on me!” But I wanted to do it as I was really excited about it. I wasn’t really thinking about writing the script myself, I thought, you know, I’ll give them this plot and then – fatally – I sat down and thought “I just wonder what it would look like…” and wrote a rough draft in twelve days!Emma: Ahhhhh!Rowling: It wasn’t a great draft but it did show the shape of how it might look. So that is how it all started.Emma: Wow, Warner Bros. must have been so excited.Rowling: I think they were kind of stunned. I didn’t tell them I had written it in twelve days. I’ve never written a script. It truly wasn’t that I thought I’d be good at it, I just wanted to get the outline of the story down, and that’s obviously given me a lot to work with going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeUnderHill 205 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once 605 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Then Williams could score the audiobook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Her adult crime novel (published under a pseudonym), Cuckoo's Calling, is good. Haven't finished it yet, but it is a good read thus far. Frankly, I'm surprised none of the studios have optioned it for a film adaptation. They're circling the book, but I think they'll probably start bidding once the sequel hits store shelves this June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkgyver 1,645 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I haven't heard many ideas for movies that are as stupid as this. I hope Williams won't waste his time on this.He already has another overwrought franchise to carry to its deathbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I haven't heard many ideas for movies that are as stupid as this. I hope Williams won't waste his time on this.He already has another overwrought franchise to carry to its deathbed.Did JKR share the script with you? Do share. I mean, it's like you haven't read it... SafeUnderHill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Emma the journo... "Ahhhhh!" Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,515 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 She must be down to her last half-billion. Bless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Release date for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them set for November 18, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Rumor has it that Alfonso Cuaron may be directing after all: http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=118509 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Considering the source is Nikki Finke (formerly of DHD), I say it's legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Yeah, Finke's definitely legit. I'm just somewhat surprised that he's actually going for it since he's talked about wanting to do something smaller after Gravity (though that's also what he said after Children of Men...) but at any rate, I guess chances for a Williams score are slightly higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Maybe J.K.R. approached him and told him about the story. Perhaps that changed his mind about him doing a smaller film after Gravity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeUnderHill 205 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Maybe J.K.R. approached him and told him about the story. Perhaps that changed his mind about him doing a smaller film after Gravity.They did really seem to hit it off when they were promoting Prisoner of Azkaban and I think he does have a natural affinity with her writing style, particularly her sense of humor. I can see why he'd be interested, and I do think that Hollywood can definitely use someone like him making tentpole/genre films at the moment.And yeah, while I still don't think Williams is particularly likely, I think this news at least keeps him in the conversation. I kind of feel like if it ends up being a Potter vet, though, then it'll be either Doyle or Desplat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Cuarón is hard to predict with music, he's used Doyle a couple times, who is also familiar with the Potter universe obviously, Price won an Oscar but is untested in this type of complexity and style, and on two movies he didn't use a composer (used existing music on Children of Men and Y Tu Mamá También). So you wonder if he would feel compelled to ask Williams based on that one collaboration. It's definitely not automatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Yeah, exactly. He might reteam with Williams or Doyle, he might give Price a chance at scoring this type of film. I could see him bringing on Desplat or even someone else entirely. I don't think David Heyman is that fussed about music, either. Judging by the Potter films, he's pretty hands-off and tends to leave most creative and personnel choices to director preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muad'Dib 1,802 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I think Doyle or Price are more likely to end up scoring this, but Williams would be fantastic. In the hands of other director I wouldn't be so trusty, but if Cuarón takes the reins, the musical possibilities could be quite promising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Oh, definitely. I'm more curious whether Cuaron and DP Emmanuel Lubiezki will go back to 35mm for Fantastic Beasts or keep the Arri Alexa digital camera they used for Gravity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,346 Posted July 8, 2014 Share Posted July 8, 2014 FIRST LOOK: Creatures from Harry Potter Spin-Off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Themhttp://moviepilot.com/posts/2014/07/07/first-look-creatures-from-harry-potter-spin-off-fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-1682821 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Goodbye Alfonso Cuaron, Hello David YatesThere goes my interest in this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeltington 1,440 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Do not want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Mr. Big 4,639 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C 452 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 If he can get Desplat, rather than Hooper, I'm all for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Yates again?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Great! I liked what he did visually with the last 3 films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Rowlings should just write new Harry Potter novels based on his adult life (or whatever age the actors happen to be now), so they can keep making new HP movies with the old cast over the years to come...until Harry is old like DumbledoreHarry as a Hogwarts teacher and episodic events that happen at the school over the yearsIf Disney took it over that's what they'd doHmm, actually I'm convinced that's what will happen eventually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Rupert Grint needs the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Oi! Lay of the ginger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Rowlings should just write new Harry Potter novels based on his adult life (or whatever age the actors happen to be now), so they can keep making new HP movies with the old cast over the years to come...until Harry is old like DumbledoreHarry as a Hogwarts teacher and episodic events that happen at the school over the yearsIf Disney took it over that's what they'd doHmm, actually I'm convinced that's what will happen eventuallyNah I don't think so. Rowling doesn't seem to want to return to Harry's story she's happy to do things that expand the world but nothing like a sequel series. Plus, I'm pretty sure it'll be a long time before Daniel Radcliffe will take on that role again as been working very hard to avoid typecasting and fair play to him it seems to be working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smeltington 1,440 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Given enough time, sequels will happen. I'm glad we have the Fantastic Beasts series to hold that off for a while longer and keep WB and Rowling occupied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Or they'll just recast the roles. Not hard to find a few look-a-likes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Lay of the ginger!That's Emma Watson! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once 605 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 They should do a film series of her Cormoran Strike-novels. The Silkworm is amazing.Or a Poirot-like series in a few years, when there are more books. Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 They should do a film series of her Cormoran Strike-novels. The Silkworm is amazing.Or a Poirot-like series in a few years, when there are more books.I think each of those novels would make a nice 2-3 part miniseries on the BBC. Hope it happens when she has released a few more of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once 605 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Yeah, exactly. That would be very good television, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Looking forward to the Casual Vacancy series too. I enjoyed that book but I don't think it was what a lot of people expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once 605 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I enjoyed it as well, very Dickensian. Not for anyone, though, and definitely not a new 'Potter'. The Comoran Strike-novels are probably a lot more appealing to the general public, because her main characters are much more sympathetic. Bilbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,278 Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 The film will shoot this summer, Stuart Craig to return as production designerAdditionally, Philippe Rousselot (Big Fish, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory) has been announced as the cinematographer. Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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