Potter 7 will be split into two films.

[Widdi]

Let's continue...

Have Ron briefly explain about snatchers and the taboo and have Harry say Voldemort's name. Lucius and some of the other nameless DEs show up, and they get taken to MM. Hermione wont screw up Harry's face because it will eat too much time.

The scene is greatly altered from the book. Bella finds the sword and flips out, sends the three of them to the dungeon and sends for Griphook. Luna, Olivander, Griphook and Dobby (since Sirius' mirror does not exist in the films, Dobby can't be sent to scene by Aberforth because he doesn't know it's happening, therefore he has to be there already) are there. While Bella is torturing Griphook, Luna tells the Tale of the Three Brothers to the group to keep their minds off the screaming. When Bella sends for Hermione, Harry and Ron jump Wormtail, who then dies. While Hermione is getting tortured Dobby, with persuasion from Harry, decides to break everybody out. He first takes Griphook, Luna and Olivander and then moves Ron and Harry to where Bella is torturing Hermione. The duel happens and Harry takes Malfoy's wand. Dobby takes R/H to safety first and then comes back to save Harry just as Voldemort arrives. Bella throws what she believes to be the fake sword of Gryffindor which impales Dobby who then dies in Harry's arms just outside Shell Cottage (which now belongs to Lupin/Tonks).

Cut to the end of Dobby's funeral. As everybody is leaving Harry carves the tombstone. Inside SC Hermione discovers that the tale of three brothers is in the book DD gave her and Olivander explains the Elder wand more. Harry then talks to Griphook and they come up with the plan to break into Gringotts. The night before they leave Harry sees Voldemort stealing the wand from DD grave.

The four of them leave Shell Cottage and head to Gringotts. This is the only time Polyjuice Potion is used with the exception of multi-potters scene. The stuff with the gaurds and Thicknese is cut. They just go into the bank in disguise. The waterfall changes them back and they see the Dragon. Inside the vault happens exactly as it does in the book and they escape on the back of the blind dragon and fly to the forbidden forest.

After getting off the Dragon Harry has the vision of Voldemort learning about the Horcruxes destruction and sees the diadem at Hogwarts. They apparate to Hogsmeade and get rescued by Aberforth.

Abe tells them the story of Arianna's death and then smuggles them into Hogwarts. The search for the Diadem is cut, but Snape's departure is witnessed and Voldemort launches his attack right after. Harry gets everybody to leave the RoR and Harry/Ron/Hermione make it in. Malfoy's gang shows up and Crabbe launches the fiendfyre and dies. Harry saves Malfoy's life. They enter the battle raging outside the RoR and witness Fred's death. Voldemort then announces that Harry has until midnight to turn himself over. He goes to great hall and sees Lupin and Tonks' bodies.

Hoping for advice Harry then goes to the Headmaster's office under the cloak and sees Nagini kill Snape. Voldemort leaves and Harry throws off the cloak and Snape gives him the memories which he immediately puts in the pensive and views.

The young Snape/Lily stuff can be combined into one memory (Petunia needs not to be there), Snapes Worst Memory can be shown in its entirety, Snape begging for help, Dumbledore explaining Harry being a Horcrux and Snape needing to be the one to kill DD, we also need to see Snape's patronus.

Harry leaves the office and runs into R/H who show him the mangled cup, but he takes no interest. He puts his cloak on and heads to the forest. He sees Hagrid being pulled in by the acromanutulla. The forest scene with the dead people is shortened (Sirius and Remus don't really need to be included here) and Harry confronts Voldemort. He is hit with AK and falls. The screen goes black for about 30 seconds before a white fog begins to break the darkness.

Harry's body (clothed; unfortunately) appears lying in the mist. And Dumbledore comes forward. Their chat is shortened, but we do see Voldemort's soul at King's Cross. Harry goes back.

We see Voldemort returning to his feet and ordering Narcissa to check the body from Harry's point of view. The Cissy/Harry interaction is exactly like it is in the book. Harry's body is crucioed and Hagrid is made to carry him out.

The announcement of his death is exactly like it is in the book. The screams the silencing charms and Neville rebels and kills Nagini.

They begin to battle. We see Molly and Bellatrix's fight and the "bitch" line is included. Bellatrix dies and Harry reveals himself to be alive.

The showdown between Voldy and Harry is pretty much the same, only the dialog is made more interesting and climactic. They shoot their spells and Voldy dies. The big hug happens with the screams of ecstasy and such.

Cut to the celebration feast. Luna gives the distraction and Harry gets Ron and Hermione and goes back to the office. Somebody has moved Snape's body though blood remains. Dumbledore praises Harry and the movie ends with A smiling trio walking away from Dumbledore's portrait.

Cut the epilogue.

That's roughly how I envision the movie.

[SpringHeelJack]

Harry's body (clothed; unfortunately) appears lying in the mist.

Eh, I saw enough of his wand in "Equus".

[Widdi]

Harry's body (clothed; unfortunately) appears lying in the mist.

Eh, I saw enough of his wand in "Equus".

lol. I never thought Daniel Radcliffe was attractive 'till I saw that pick of him carrying the bucket that was used to promo Equus.

Still don't think he's that attractive in the potter films, but that pic was really nice.

[Escapay]

Harry's body (clothed; unfortunately) appears lying in the mist.

Eh, I saw enough of his wand in "Equus".

Flew all the way to London just for that? Or are they already performing this side of the Atlantic?

I guess that should then read "clothed, fortunately".

Scaps

[SpringHeelJack]

Well, not just for that, but it was a perk.

[azul017]

Let's continue...

*snip*

That's exactly how I wanted the DH movie to flow, although since Steve Kloves will pen the screenplay for the final film (although he's not allowed to work on the script until the strike is over) we'll have the trio visit the Ministry and get the locket from Umbridge anyway. Having Kreacher with the locket in his possession seems a bit too convenient -- but I wouldn't rule it out.

And I couldn't agree more about the epilogue to be cut. The movie will have a better emotional impact if it ends after the trio visits Dumbledore's office. The epilogue is the only thing in DH I would like to see cut from the final film, as well as some of the scenes the trio spends in Grimmauld Place and on the run.

[Escapay]

It would be interesting if they had the epilogue play as a post-credits sequence. But I'd rather they didn't, as that'd mean they'd either have to really age the actors to make them look nineteen years older, or they'd have to get completely different actors.

Scaps

[Dottie]

I like the idea of having the epilogue after the end credits.
The ending of the book is so perfect, the epilogue might kind of destroy the mood, but put at the very very end it could be a very sweet extra and maybe the people in theaters would stop getting up before the credits are finished.

[Widdi]

Let's continue...

*snip*

That's exactly how I wanted the DH movie to flow, although since Steve Kloves will pen the screenplay for the final film (although he's not allowed to work on the script until the strike is over) we'll have the trio visit the Ministry and get the locket from Umbridge anyway. Having Kreacher with the locket in his possession seems a bit too convenient -- but I wouldn't rule it out.

It is convenient but it's the only way I can see it happening. Dung was cut from OotP, he wasn't cast for HBP which means essentially, he doesn't exist. Unless it's just a nameless thief who steals it a long time ago or something similar, it wouldn't make sense to have it stolen. Kreacher doesn't have to hand it over right away or anything like that, but He needs to still be in possession of it. We did see him briefly hauling a box filled with shiny objects in th OotP movie which means to me that Kreacher has been pocketing black family heirlooms.

And I couldn't agree more about the epilogue to be cut. The movie will have a better emotional impact if it ends after the trio visits Dumbledore's office. The epilogue is the only thing in DH I would like to see cut from the final film, as well as some of the scenes the trio spends in Grimmauld Place and on the run.

I love the epilogue in the book, and think it works there, but I don't think it can work in the films. It's too confusing to show this new group of students heading off to Hogwarts to people who haven't read the book. They are going to leave the theater expecting an "Albus Potter and Quest of the Centaur" movie (obviously not a real title).

Making the trio look older isn't the problem here. The problem is that it distracts from the ending and potentially confuses the viewer. I could see it working as an after the credits bonus feature, but I'd rather just not have it at all.

[azul017]

Harry's body (clothed; unfortunately) appears lying in the mist.

The director can easily avoid angering fans by using alternate angles so that nothing explicit is seen, just suggested. Many other movies and TV shows accomplish the "nudity illusion" by just showing a shot of the actors' bare backs or chests from the waist up.

I can imagine the scene with a shot focusing on Harry's shoulders and face as he wakes up in the mist, then cut to a shot where nothing below the waist is seen as he stands up and picks up the robes to put them on.

[Widdi]

Harry's body (clothed; unfortunately) appears lying in the mist.

The director can easily avoid angering fans by using alternate angles so that nothing explicit is seen, just suggested. Many other movies and TV shows accomplish the "nudity illusion" by just showing a shot of the actors' bare backs or chests from the waist up.

I can imagine the scene with a shot focusing on Harry's shoulders and face as he wakes up in the mist, then cut to a shot where nothing below the waist is seen as he stands up and picks up the robes to put them on.

It's not the nudity itself that will be the reason Harry will be clothed, it's the time it will take for him to get dressed (and him having the convo with Dumbledore naked just wouldn't be appropriate) that's the problem. Sure it wouldn't add too much time (15-25 seconds tops) but that time is crucial when it comes to the movie. Anything that isn't needed to explain the plot can be cut. Harry's nudity = unneeded.

[azul017]

The Los Angeles Times confirms it-- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will indeed be split into two films. The first part, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 will be released November 2010, while Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 will be released in May 2011. Warner Brothers and the films' producers will officially announce this tomorrow during a presentation at ShoWest.

Director David Yates will direct both films, and writer Steven Kloves will pen the screenplays for both installments. Producer David Heyman claims that this idea was borne strictly out of creative impulses rather than monetary, and ran the idea through J.K.R. who agreed to it.

Personally, I'm thrilled about it.

[SpringHeelJack]

Fascinating. I look forward to seeing how they will pull it off without the bulk of the first part being "Harry, Ron and Hermione hide in the woods".

[azul017]

I'm sure it won't be. Come to think of it, since HBP is still filming, they could re-insert Bill and Fleur back in so that the audience will be familiar with them if the Bill and Fleur wedding will stay in the first half of DH.

And now, here are the probable dates for the DH films:

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One

November 5, 12, 19, or 26 of 2010

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two

May 6, 13, 20, or 27 of 2011

[PeterPanfan]

Why do they have to be so far apart?

[Disney's Divinity]

^

I thought there was much more to that section of the book than most people seem to attribute it. Sure, it's slow, but it's extremely suspenceful.

I hope they end the 1st movie after Harry's decided to pursue the Horcruxes instead of the Hallows (following Dobby's special moment). That is, if Dobby's in it at all.

[azul017]

Why do they have to be so far apart?

For one, both movies will be shot simultaneously (filming is still slated to begin February 2009) and out of order, like most films are nowadays. Add in the long shooting schedule and post-production time (as well as booking of visual effects companies in advance), the break in between films is reasonable.

It may seem far away, but it does fit Warner Brothers' trend of staggered release (two films released one after the other, then a summer release two years after, and repeat). I wish the first part was bumped up to May 2010 and the second part for November 2010, though.

Sorcerer's Stone - November 2001
Chamber of Secrets - November 2002
Prisoner of Azkaban - June 2004
Goblet of Fire - November 2005
Order of the Phoenix - July 2007
Half-Blood Prince - November 2008
Deathly Hallows: Part 1 - November 2010
Deathly Hallows: Part 2 - May 2011

[lord-of-sith]

Dobby better damn well be in it if it's basically going to be a five hour movie! I'm guessing its going to be two 2 1/2 hour movies. They better have every single moment in there!

I am really excited about this! Finally a chance to the truest adaptation (though I'd be fine with a single 2 1/2 hr film) of the book possible! And this also means the movies will end later, allowing me to enjoy their releases for longer!

[magicalwands]

There goes the chance of Alfonso Cuaron coming back.

I am now waiting for John Williams to be confirmed to come back!

[SpringHeelJack]

I thought there was much more to that section of the book than most people seem to attribute it. Sure, it's slow, but it's extremely suspenceful.

I don't mean to imply otherwise, but I'm thinking it will be hard to pull off on film without it seeming that way.