Comments on: International Trailer For Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince

By: Kate

Kate — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 03:54:50 +0000

One of the primary reasons given for the delayed release was the fact that Daniel Radcliffe was going to be in New York starring in Equus at the time. There were some dubious feelings about publicity re: the adult content of the play (including Radcliffe’s onstage nudity) overlapping with the opening of the latest Potter film. Just Google “radcliffe equus potter delay” and you’ll see exactly what I mean.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:14:47 +0000

I have not read all the responses, so , forgive me if someone else has mentioned this… Does anyone have the guts not to go to the opening of HBP. I think we might get WB attention for changing the opening date just to try and make more money. Just the opening day. It would really make a statement. They would freak out if opening day was a flop. HP fans , dont have it in them , I think. It would be cool though.

By: chitic

chitic — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:01:59 +0000

http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809791044/trailer is great the new trailer

By: TJ

TJ — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:33:25 +0000

I used my initals for my name Rob. My first name is Theresa. So, I believe “bud” is slightly inappropriate. Maybe YOU should re-read what I wrote. Note the word “friendly.” I guess you couldn’t read the sarcastic undertone. You take things too personally!

By: New Harry Potter 6 Trailer: Wacky Comedy & Cool Visuals - Screen Rant

New Harry Potter 6 Trailer: Wacky Comedy & Cool Visuals - Screen Rant — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:36:08 +0000

[...] it seems) for the upcoming-but-delayed Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This, along with the international trailer released at the end of October are rubbing salt in the wounds of those who couldn’t wait to see [...]

By: Rob Keyes

Rob Keyes — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:59:12 +0000

TJ, click my name at the top of my article and read the other 60 articles I wrote in the last 2 months bud.

Then re-read what you wrote.

By: Rob Keyes

Rob Keyes — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:58:03 +0000

definately right Scott – if Harry Potter had come out first, Twilight may not have gotten so much attention, and maybe weaker box-office results this weekend.

By: scott

scott — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:57:54 +0000

I just read a article on EW.com last week and it said that the four Twilight books have sold 18 million copies while the seven Harry Potter books have sold over 400 million. So I think Twilight was screaming for joy when Harry Potter was moved and even more thrilled that the Harry Potter trailer would be before their movie as well. I’m going to guess that Twilight will earn around 30 million opening weekend, any other takers want to take a guess.

By: Oscar!

Oscar! — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:27:42 +0000

@ Hilla, the reason for the release date being changed was due to the fact that WB didnt have any hit movies coming out next summer, not because of Twilight. Twilight was suppose to come out in December but was changed to November when the Harry Potter movie was officially moved.

@ chitic, its not fake, its official Harry Potter is coming out next summer. No joke here.

By: chitic

chitic — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:53:13 +0000

ies i new that the books are great but i wasa afraid that the movi will apera in 2009 i hope is a fake and will com really soon.

By: hilla

hilla — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:11:08 +0000

Something i 4got to mention, I MOVIE WOULD NEVER BE BETTER THAN A BOOK. books a filled of magic, details, and feelings. movies are just a fair of effects trying to make up for the book that obviusly MOST of the time wont be better then the BOOK itself.

By: hilla

hilla — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:06:26 +0000

well the trailer looks amazing, very cool. i just love it. I AM completly upset b/c of the fact the they’re post-poning the movie for next summer, but come on WE ALL KNO , that TWILIGHT is coming out on nov. 21, as Harry potter was too, thats why the changed the date tho. EVENtho i think it was a little way too exagettared that summer 09 has to be the date it doesnt matter. but its 4sure that twilight was going to take over NOVEMBER, fans have been waiting 4 it, n if harry comes out the same date IT WOULD BE LIKE A BIG CHAOS!. SO i LOVED THE HP TRAILER, HOPE IT GOES AWESOME,

By: chitic

chitic — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:38:59 +0000

hi to all i have a question the game and movi should have the premier on 17 november and new are they stupyd 6 months later wtf is hapening?email me if anyone has a good anser to this.

By: mattali

mattali — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:45:25 +0000

Nic82 wrote “This is why I did not like the HP: Goblet of Fire film as it was all visual effects and no substance and the book had a lot substance.”

You are correct. I was very disappointed as well with the film. Visual effects are great when done well, but they are no substitute for a solid plot. I fear that the second suffered greatly because of the emphasis on the first in that film. It also dropped or minimalized key story lines which is very difficult to reconcile in the ensuing films. I wonder if that’s why they feel they need to make the last book into two movies…are they using that as their “catch up” time?

By: Vic Holtreman

Vic Holtreman — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:03:18 +0000

Again, of COURSE a movie based on a book can be critiqued on its own. A movie is a stand alone piece of work, regardless if it was based on an older movie, TV show, short story or novel.

You can say you don’t like how certain aspects were CHANGED, but you shouldn’t have to read a book as a prerequisite to seeing a film.

What I might agree with is that a review would be influenced by someone having read the book, and that would cause them to look at the film differently – which would be of greater interest to fans of the source material.

But it’s not a requirement.

Vic

By: Nic82

Nic82 — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:30:18 +0000

I have to say that this has been one of the more interesting threads i have read in a while. When writing on anything you must be prepared to be critiqued by others particularly those with more information about a topic. This is a good thing it helps us learn and explore topics and opinions. And of course it makes writing and reading interesting
As a personal note, in other words my opinion, I don’t think any film based on a book can be reviewed or critiqued without the book being read also. The reason there is a film is because of the book, so how that film brings the story to life is very important. This i why i did not like the HP: Goblet of Fire film as it was all visual effects and no substance and the book had a lot substance. Hopefully this film will not be the same.

By: mattali

mattali — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:43:10 +0000

Nevermind, Rob, I found it!

By: mattali

mattali — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:27:14 +0000

Hey, TJ, thanks for your comments. Good for you in regard to your desire to write.

I also have a question for Rob…where do I find your Superman post?

By: TJ

TJ — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:23:39 +0000

Wow! I never read the comments on Screen Rant. I just came here to see the HBP trailer. But, I wanted to know what everyone’s opinion was and came across the discussion between Mattali and Rob. I liked reading your posts especially since they are more mature (meaning mainly younger people post). I have to ask then, Rob, are there any openings at Screen Rant? If you don’t need to do any research on anything you see or write, I’d imagine I could do what you do! But, I must add (just as a friendly jab), I read most of the books understand Mattali’s point. (I will be reading HBP before the movie comes out) Heck, he writes extremely well. Maybe he should review for Screen Rant.

By: mattali

mattali — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:43:29 +0000

Hm, Superman…I’m not sure I can give much input there. I’m rather new to the whole comic book genre. I know a little about Batman but only because of the movies.