Richard Harris(Albus Dumbledore) passed away today...

[Firith Evenstar]

Richard Harris, the man who played Albus Dumbledore in the beloved Harry Potter series, passed away today in London. He was 72. He had been fighting Hodgkins Disease for only two months before dying. You can read more about this here:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/film/2362935.stm
let's all say a prayer for his family and friends. and for all the fans. he was a great man and actor, and he will be missed.

Farewell Albus, may you rest in peace.mecry

[Fatty]

Yes very sad. A great actor and a man who lived life to the full. Not a safe character but he lived a long and sometimes wild life.

So don't overmourn; celebrate what was a vibrant time here.

[Adunauriel]

This is really sad. I now wounder what they'll do for the rest of the Movies. Who will they get to replace him? It seems an impossible task. One I would hate to undertake.:(

[Sindarin]

I'm so sad to hear that. mecry

[Catz]

yeah youre not wrong there Fatty....he fit a lot of living into his life....tho its sad to see hes gone, he lived his life to the full....
:catz:

[Darkjedi]

We've lost another great actor, I was really sad to hear of this.

[Cuiel Rilwen]

It's always a shock when someone dies suddenly, even if they're old. Can't even begin to imagine the headache Heyman and Colomus must have nowadays...

[Aerandir]

I thought he was a really good actor.

mecry mecry mecry mecry mecry mecry mecry mecry


~Aerandir

[Little Devil]

This must have been a huge shock for the cast and everyone. Am very sad that such a great actor died. :mecry: : mecry:

[Tary]

Thats very sad :( :( mecry mecry mecry

[Arkenstone]

I see many a good sentiment for the man, the actor.
I wonder...did he know that life was too short to not live it the the fullest? Should we not follow his example? How many of us will pass beyond this mortal realm, and have people say the same for us?
I intend to.
Good night Richard.
Sleep well, my King.

[Lessa]

REMEMBER
by Christina Rossetti, 1862

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me my the hand.
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you planned:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

Rest in peace Richard Harris.

Lessa

[Adunauriel]

That Poem is just a beautiful way to put it. It is better to forget then to remain saddened by somthing. Beautiful, I loved it.

[Lessa]

Thanks I found it after my father died in 1983 and it has helped me not only cope with his death but others in the family since. I keep a copy in the front of the book I use most in my house. A leather bound Little oxford dictionary, the only place I could think of that I would never loose it.

[Adunauriel]

Very good Idea, for a very good Poem. I personally lost my Gradfather 2 years ago. For me it's difficult because he died the day before my 23 birthday. I think thou that what made it easier was that my family still threw a party for me. It showed tremendous courage on there part. I loved that they did that for me. My only wish on that day was that he could have been there with me. Not just in spirit.:(

[Lessa]

I hope you are over the worst of the pain now. My Dad died two weeks before my sister's 17th and six weeks before christmas not a nice time but we did try for my sister. The smiles may have been a little forced but we got through it and when all said and done that's the reality of life.

I hope that Richard has finally got rid of the pain he will have been carrying for past few months.

Lessa

[Adunauriel]

I agree with you completely, and I believe that Richard isn't feeling the pain anymore. Also it is easier for me now, but it will never completely go away.:)

[Ronin]

Ach, such a sad...and sometimes, we feel, an impossibly situation to deal with. teddy, so glad that u have moved on....but as we all should be....ever thankful that we will never forget those cherished memories which can never fade.

for Richard Harris, sad that who couldn't leave his mark on HP as with Gladiator, Cry, Patriot Games, and the scores of movies he has made timeless. but we can be thankful for the everlasting images we have of him....after all...he couldn't sing, but he could damn well act :grin:

cheers mate
:entdraught:

[Adunauriel]

Yes Ronin that is so true of Richard. I loved him in Gladiator, but I just loved that Movie Period.
No I'll never forget my Grandfather, and I thank you for your kind words.:)

[Eowyn]

mecry I saw the interview from 1973 with parky (they showed it on sunday evening) He was so funny. think robin williams. seriously he just kept coming up with funny stories and anecdotes (sp) but he looked so different except for his eyes. It's a shame to lose someone so great. oh well there are still some great actors. most are in hp and lotr and hopefully richard harris might have inspired some of the children he worked. will they be the next richard harris?

[Ronin]

Richard Harris was a vibrant man with a full and amazing life. gave us a lot to cry and laugh about....nothing to feel sad about. an exciting life whose passing we should celebrate.

[Daughter of Finarfin]

Did anyone in the States see the Harry Potter kids on Oprah today? The whole episode was about HP. They made no mention of Richard Harris. I know it was probably taped a good while ago, but I think they could have editted in an Oprah commentary about it or something.

[Ronin]

Well...Oprah, don't have much stock with me...lets put it that way ;)

[Arkenstone]

Oprah is not the kind of person to allow an untimely death to
stand in the way of her show. She would never think to edit in
something as pesky as a death announcment.
Might show moral strength and charicter.

Now, if he'd been black....;)

[Bonos-Girl]

:Huh:...wtf?? bono was on oprah btw..in case anyone wanted to know.....ermm...yep...i'l go now!!

[Ronin]

Beautifully put arkenstone!! :grin:

[Ilmarë]

:huh: Oookay... I'm a li'l bit... no, a lot confused. What's this about?:huh:

[Adunauriel]

I missed it, Didn't know they were going to be on. Then again I haven't really been watching her show these last couple of seasons. Dr. Phil made me leave her. Can't stand him

:trout: Down with Dr. Phil!!!!

[Daughter of Finarfin]

I guess it was moved from the discussion about Richard Harris' death... I posted that they didn't say anything in yesterday's Oprah (in the States) about the death of Mr. Harris and the episode was all about Harry Potter.

Oh yeah, Bono was Oprah's saving grace. That hour rocked! If only they had one show a week about Bono, the world would be a better place.

[Catz]

yeah and i think im going to merge it with that thread, ok? makes more sense than having it dangling herelol

ok all merged and tucked in nowlol roflmao
just a reminder.........if anyone does accidentally do something they didnt intend (on the forum....sorry my powers dont extend beyond that lol)and dont catch it in time to edit it...just pm me with whatever the problem is and i can do it for you
:catz:

[Daughter of Finarfin]

Thanks Catz! I was confused about where to post. Sorry, didn't mean to get everyone talking about Oprah, I just wanted to point out that he wasn't mentioned and I thought they should have mentioned him on Oprah.

[Ronin]

LOL...see, now there's a smart mod ;) lol :rolleyes:

ach, oprah...bless her, but i'll not watch!! :naughty:

[Lintefaniel]

Alot can be said of Richard Harris and alot has been said here. It's good to see other people acknowledge how folks like him (actors that is) made us feel. My favorite quote from Mr. Harris is one I try to live by every day, "never take yourself too seriously". Keen words to live by! I find life is just easier if you can laugh about something all the time.:)

[Adunauriel]

It most definately is easier, to find somthing laugh about. Then to remain so serious all the time. lol

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Well if more people in this world lived by those words, this earth would be a better place to live in for all of us!

[Ronin]

truly...people take themselves way too seriously...need to just lighten up sometimes...and laugh! :grin:

[Cuiel Rilwen]

I'm probably off topic now- but whats with the koakaw???

[Ronin]

ach, its just a nick name some mates gave me...they're very...."interesting" people...love'em :grin: lol

[Cuiel Rilwen]

He,he...so you don't wanna share with us what it means? Keeping us in the dark,:huh:

[Ilmarë]

lol Think of the phrase that has blood and stone in it Cuiel... and you'll get Ronin!;) lol

[Ronin]

well, yeah...sorta....maybe...but not really lol ;)

Cuiel, it'd take a ludicrously long time to explaining...as telling u just what it stood for wouldn't make any sense :grin:

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Wel, maybe its too early or maybe I'm not into it, I haven't the faintest idea what its all about. so I'll leave at that for now, but when I somehow figure it out, I'll be at it again!;)

[Ilmarë]

lol don't fancy your chances there, Cuiel... but if you get it... be sure to let the rest of us know!!;) lol

[Cuiel Rilwen]

No worries about that!:wicked:

[Ronin]

hehe...y'all will never know!!! bwahahahahaha...:evilcool: lol :grin:

[Ilmarë]

A challenge, eh? You know how much i love a challenge!!;) lol

[Ronin]

hehe...considering that i'd have to ask my friends what it means...yeah...lol ;)

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Me thinks we're not the only ones in the dark about this...:evilcool:

[Ronin]

lol...aye, thats a correct assumption...hmmmm...i'll have to find out myself one of these days ;)

[Ilmarë]

;) Remind me not to hold my breath....;)
*darts off before he can slap her*roflmao roflmao

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Originally posted by Ronin
lol...aye, thats a correct assumption...hmmmm...i'll have to find out myself one of these days ;)

Man, you're all over the place today! Can't wait for the sequel to this, though...!roflmao roflmao roflmao

[Ilmarë]

:rolleyes: What ... the sequel to the whole KoaKaw business???lol lol ... Oh Cuiel... youreally must get out more;) lol lol roflmao roflmao

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Where out? I'm locked in a dundgeon with an evil giant.

[Ilmarë]

lol Don't worry... i'll rescue you.... does this evil giant like cookies?lol

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Chocolate chip cookies and milk, but he's got a stomachflue and I don't think it's very tempting at the moment. Suppose we have to think of something else that might do the trick...lol lol

[Adunauriel]

How about some chicken soup?....;) It might do the trick....

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Chicken soup...that makes me think of that swedish chef in the Muppet Show lol lol roflmao roflmao...maybe you're right though, I'll put a pot on the stove and The Muppets in the VCR.

Going out the upcomming saturday, pre-x-mas party with me workmates, lots to eat, (and drink), live band, (wonder who thats gonna be... :o ), should be fun!:grin:

[Adunauriel]

Sounds like fun Cuiel, I hope you have a great time...:thumbs:

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Well thank you, I'll do my very best!:cool: :wiggle: :wiggle: entdraught :hooray: :jester:

[Adunauriel]

So Cuiel, it's been a few days since I posted did you have a good time?.....;) lol

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Hasn't been saturday yet...or else I've missed out on my party! :elfeek: I've been out shopping for an outfit, though, black velvet skirt, deep red velvet top and a long flockprinted black scarf with long fringes on the ends...I'll probably cause a riot when I try to dance in those high heals! lol lol roflmao Not because I'm so hot, but cuz I'm likely to fall in the first spin! Unless ofcourse I kick 'em under the table before entering the arena! :grin:

Ask me again on sunday...I'll be making gingerbread that day believe it ot not!:cool:

[Adunauriel]

Ok Cuiel I'll ask you Sunday.... My bad cause I didn't knotice you said it was on Saturday......;)

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Well, Adunauriel, I'm back from the party in the outback! And yes, it was fun, not the funniest party I've been to, but nice to get out and be with friends. The food was good and luckily there were two different spaces for people to be in. That way everybody could be satisfied what music and company applies.

Had a bit of troubble on our way home, though, which didn't really come as any surprise to me. A couple of the younger guys who'd had a little bit too much started fighting, blood and broken glass and a the good moods were gone in a blink of an eye. The bussdriver had to take one of our coworkers, an innocent bystander who got in the middle of it, to the emergencyroom after we reached the city. He wasn't seriously hurt, but the wound needed to be cleaned up. Can't understand why people have to poor themselves full of the stuff like that, when they can't take it! Just makes me so flaming mad, kinda puts you off partying for a while.pfbbt I'm afraid my thoughts on partying are coloured by last nights experience right now.verymad

Well, I'm suspecting that tomorrows reactions on it will be serious for at least one of the stupid ***holes, see I'm sensouring myself so the mods won't have to!

[Adunauriel]

I understand, It suck when a few bad apples ruin the party for everyone else....;) But, it sounds like you had a good time before the fighting started.....:)

[Lintefaniel]

Where has the thread gone? Not to be a party pooper, but this was a thread in remembrance of an honorable man, and as fun as this is, perhaps we should leave it for that? Please don't trout me...just hoping for a little reverence....;)

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Sorry, Lin! Wasn't at all my intention, we're all done with the offtopics now! Perhaps we're really done with the topics as well, don't know how much more there really is to say...until news on the new Dumbledor hits us. Hmm?:grin:

[Lintefaniel]

That's quite alright!! It's true that there isn't much more to say but l'll let the Mods decide what to do next...;)

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Did anybody hear a rumour about Peter O'Toole being cast for Dumbledoor? Can't remember where I read it, (advanced teflon-brain), a miracle that it got stuck in there somewhere. Wait somethings breaking through...was he Lawrence of Arabia? Haven't seen that film entirely either,shame on me. Hmmm.

[Adunauriel]

Yes, I do believe Peter O'Toole was Lawrence of Arabia.. I've never seen the movie thou.... Just a quick note, I don't think Richard Harris would mind if we talked about different things here... I'm sure he, just like anyone else wouldn't want us to dwell on his death.... Just MHO... ;)

[Ilmarë]

lol I think i posted about that somewhere in the forums, Cuiel. I have heard that Peter O' Toole may be considered to play Dumbledore... but that is only rumour at the mo.

[Lintefaniel]

Originally posted by Adunauriel
Just a quick note, I don't think Richard Harris would mind if we talked about different things here... I'm sure he, just like anyone else wouldn't want us to dwell on his death

I agree Adun, and I only meant that we should not lose site of the reason this thread was started....lets at least keep it on topic of Richard and his accomplishments in life and in his legacy...but you are right, he wouldn't like us to dwell on it..;):blush:

[Bena]

Back to the thread topic (I don't know if someone's already mentioned this) but I heard that Richard Harris will be replaced by a CGI version of himself in the Harry Potter films. If they do this, he'll have a stand in for non face shots and a digitally created face in other shots. I know this method may sound crazy, but they did it in Gladiator.

[Cuiel Rilwen]

AAAWWW...I can't stand the thought of a computer Dumbeldoor...pray they don't go for that option!!!:angry:

[Adunauriel]

That idea doesn't sound good to me either.. I hope they find a great Actor to replace him, not CGI...;)

[Bena]

I heard an official report from Warner Bros. today stating that CG Dumbledore is simply a rumor. They have no intention of digitally adding in Harris, they want to find a live actor to play the part, but they have yet to find that person.

[Saruman]

I have had a look around the internet, and when this subject is raised, Cristopher Lee keeps popping up.

[Adunauriel]

I too have heard Christopher Lee mentioned here, and there... I think he'd be a pretty good Dumbledore...;)

[Eowyn]

but christopher lee is always seen as the bad guy! It would be like Alan Rickman being nice! (I know he was in sense and sensibility but that just proves how wierd it is!)

[Saruman]

He's actually my favourite actor. Although he may be the villain most of the time, he has played goodies (including Flay in Gormenghast, and Sherlock Holmes I believe).
Who knows? Maybe there is a darker side to Dumbledore in the books that haven't come out yet.

[Cuiel Rilwen]

I have also seen Lee being mentioned a lot on the issue, both on the net and in the papers. But every time its him either saying he would like to do it, or denying that he's been approached by WB.

I must say I love Lee as an actor, he's really good! But I DON'T think he'll be right for the part, and sorry but his looks are important in that judgement! I know a persons face can be altered, but how do you change those dark, controling eyes? I always feel like I'm being hypnotized or something whenever I look at him, they definatly look unforgiving and well kind of mean, not like Dumbledoor at al!

Ney, there has to be someone more suitable, someone who looks strong AND kind, and ofcourse has the right acting qualities. No matter how much Lee wants this part. WB is bound to have heard of it, so I hope them not contacting him about it yet means they agree with ME!

[Saruman]

How about Ian Mckellen (sp)?

[Cuiel Rilwen]

I feel he would be a better choice tha Lee, but better yet someone who has not yet portrayed a wizard!:)

[Adunauriel]

It also has to be an older actor, but it's hard not to go with those we allready know have played Wizards excellently.....;)

[Bena]

I think Anthony Hopkins would make a good Dumbledore, I know he was Hannibal so he may scare some people, but I think he would be great in the role. He has the misty blue eyes Dumbledore needs, a comforting smile, and, to my recollection, he has yet to play a wizard.

[Lintefaniel]

There are so many great British actors that would be perfect in this role! But I have to agree, it would be nice to see someone not having played a wizard before! Think of some of the obscure actors who are ideal as Richard Harris was. It's a toss up and I fear that some fans may be let down if they set their hopes too high for the replacement.

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Anthony Hopkins has playeda great variety of roles, he's not the worst choice I can think of!:)

[Ronin]

Couldn't see Hopkins in there....i swear, too short and would be waiting for him to utter..."Clarriicccee" lol

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Didn't take size into consideration, but well...I have to admit a dwarfy Dumbledoor would look weird!lol Imagine him stumbling in his robe, cursing Harris' longer legs!roflmao roflmao

[Ronin]

lol...see, just wouldn't work!! roflmao

[Cuiel Rilwen]

How about Jack Nicholson, then? I can just see him now, with that sinister smile, lifting his eyebrows with some diabolic plan emerging:naughty: ...which in turn would bring Harris' embroidered hat to fall off!roflmao roflmao lol

[Ilmarë]

lol Nicholson as the anti-Dumbledore maybe!!!!lol

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Definatly anti!:grin: How about Mike Myers then? Pulling his robe up and flashing his hairy legs...groovy baby!

[Ilmarë]

roflmao roflmao roflmao roflmao roflmao

[Azaelia Gamgee]

lol roflmao roflmao lol roflmao roflmao lol

[Adunauriel]

lol roflmao lol lol I'm pretty sure I wouldn't want to see that, Funny as it may be.....roflmao lol roflmao roflmao

[Lintefaniel]

roflmao roflmao *sigh* this is soo amusing I am in tears...lol lol

[Saruman]

What's next? Minivoldemort?roflmao

[Adunauriel]

Or, MiniHarry.... Ok, that doesn't sound right.....;) lol roflmao lol

[Lintefaniel]

aaargh! what is wrong with this thread!! lollollollollollollollollol
roflmaoroflmao

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Nothings wrong with it... now just picture Dame Edna in her lilac wig and matching 50ties spectacles...as professor MacGonnagal!!!

[Ilmarë]

Wicjed, Cuiel my friend, wickedlol lol lol

[Cuiel Rilwen]

What?:wicked: Me? Must be talking 'bout someone else!

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Never mind Dame Edna, I've thought of a much better canidate; Hyasinth Bucket from Keeping up appearances!

[Ilmarë]

:elfeek: No way!!!! I can't believe that you're subjected to that where you are!!lol lol

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Oh you'd better believe it! We even watched a double episode in shere self- torture one of the evenings!:fanboy: How would I otherwise feel inspired to such sacrilege!?

[Adunauriel]

We were getting episodes fo that show here in the states for awhile, on our PBS station... I think they're still showing it, but I never watch.....;) lol

[Bena]

I just heard that Michael Gambon is to be the new Dumbledore. He was in Gosford Park and Sleepy Hollow. What do you guys think about that? I'm kind of disappointed it wasn't someone like McKellan, Lee, or even Ian Holm, but in a way I'm glad it's not someone I've seen as a wizard before.

[Saruman]

There has been a rumour going around recently that Mckellan was to be the next Dumbledore, but it probably isn't true.

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Originally posted by Bena
I just heard that Michael Gambon is to be the new Dumbledore. He was in Gosford Park and Sleepy Hollow. What do you guys think about that? I'm kind of disappointed it wasn't someone like McKellan, Lee, or even Ian Holm, but in a way I'm glad it's not someone I've seen as a wizard before.

Don't really know, He's not that familiar to me. Have to think about that one.

Oh, and Saruman, Ian's not doing Dumbledoor, that was just a rumour...but you prob know that by now!;)

[Saruman]

Yes, I knew, I checked on Ian's site a day or two ago. He was investigating a role as a character in later movies. Who? Lupin? Black? Wormtail?
Actually, I think that Warren Mitchell would make a good Lupin. I've only seen him in Gormenghast, though.

[Bena]

Ian's too old for Lupin or Black, both are supposed to be around the age of Harry's father. I'm thinking Ewan McGregor and Pierce Brosnan should play the roles.

[Lintefaniel]

Collin Firth!! Or maybe Sean Bean!!!!!! Oh he would be wonderful don't you think...he's sooo HOT!
;)

[Bena]

Originally posted by Lintefaniel
Collin Firth!! Or maybe Sean Bean!!!!!! Oh he would be wonderful don't you think...he's sooo HOT!
;)

Those two would be PERFECT!!! :thumbs: I love Sean Bean (for obvious reasons), but I also love Colin Firth for Pride and Prejudice and Bridget Jones' Diary! I could really see them in the roles.

[Lessa]

I've seen Michael Gambon in several things both contempary and period dramas and liked him in everything I've seen. He's an excellent actor and he would give everything to the part if indeed he is in the running.

Lessa

[Adunauriel]

Originally posted by Lintefaniel
Collin Firth!! Or maybe Sean Bean!!!!!! Oh he would be wonderful don't you think...he's sooo HOT!
;) Well, these to Men would probably be wonderful in the roll...;) :) :grin: :cool:

[Ronin]

LOL...what men u would cast ;)

Anyone else here that Harris' family is pushing for Peter O'Toole to take over?

[Adunauriel]

I didn't know that... I think he would be a pretty good Dumbledore. He's old enough to play the part, and he's got the quietness that's a must for Dumbledore...:)

[Catz]

Gambons a great actor.......but physically i cant see him in this.......tho i have to admit ive not seen the movies lol.......tho i have seen pictures and so on.............O'Toole would have the look tho........and that sense of authority that Harris had..........and it doesnt surprise me that Harris family want him for it.........the two of them were contemporaries....and both irish too ;)
:catz:

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Originally posted by Ronin
LOL...what men u would cast ;)

Anyone else here that Harris' family is pushing for Peter O'Toole to take over?

Yeah, read it at Leaky the other day. Ilmarë spoke about
O'Toole some time ago, I guess they have to reach a decission soon, filming starts in just a few weeks!

Wouldn't you love to see a movie with us as casting agents, though?!lol

[Lessa]

Peter O'Toole's name has been mentioned since November. I personally think he will be the best person for the part seeing as we can't have Richard Harris.

Lessa

[Adunauriel]

I agree, I think Peter O'Toole would probably be best for the part....:thumbs:

[Ronin]

Casting agents? thats just way too scary....:elfeek:

aye, i love O'Toole's authority...would be brilliant in the role

[Catz]

lol.......but Orli would love it........the boy would never be out of work LOL
yeah i can visualise O'Toole in the role......has the right look and the voice is good too
:catz:

[Ronin]

voice is FANTASTIC

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Originally posted by Catz
lol.......but Orli would love it........the boy would never be out of work LOL
yeah i can visualise O'Toole in the role......has the right look and the voice is good too
:catz:

Eeerrmmm...I don't think Orli needs worry about being out of work i the future...with or without our help!lol roflmao Allthough we'd all be glad to...!:naughty:

[Ilmarë]

I think i already stated it somewhere in a HP thread... but yeah, O'Toole would be my pick for Dumbledore. He has presence... and his voice is wonderful.

[Adunauriel]

I would love to help Orlando with his Career.........:naughty: ;) :)

But yes, I think O'Toole would be wonderful in the part of Dumbledore... He's got that athorative presence much like Harris had....:)

[Ilmarë]

Its interesting that a couple of "Hell-raisers" like O'Toole and Harris should be so connected to such a ... genteel man as Dumbledore.:grin:

[Cuiel Rilwen]

I agree, but what it really shows is their skills in acting! Although Michael Gambon seems to be the hottest tip right now...and Gary Oldman is rumoured to play Sirius Black!

[Catz]

Gambon would be great too tho......he definitely has the ability to pull it off......hes an excellent actor
:catz:

[Adunauriel]

Originally posted by Ilmarë
Its interesting that a couple of "Hell-raisers" like O'Toole and Harris should be so connected to such a ... genteel man as Dumbledore.:grin: Yea, but Dumbledore has got that spark in his eues.. Like a man who could be dangerous if pushed too far...;) :)

[Cuiel Rilwen]

He definatly has it, so right Adun!

[Ilmarë]

Yeah.. so true:thumbs:

[Catz]

on a related note....the buzz is that Gary Oldman will be in the next Potter movie "the prisoner of Azkaban" according to this (http://www.scifi.com/sfw/issue299/news.html) write up in SciFi Weekly
just scroll down
:catz:

[Ilmarë]

Yeah, Cuiel did say a few posts back that he's rumoured to be playing Sirius Black... and if that's true, it'll make my year!

[Catz]

mmm i did read that.......just confirming is all
:catz:

[Cuiel Rilwen]

And a new rumour says that the role of Sirius Black has been cast, so maybe who that is will be the first news we'll have on PoA!

[Daisy Gamgee]

oooh, Gary Oldman would be great :thumbs: and Ewan McGregor, Colin Firth or Sean Bean should get apart at some point.
Are they still sticking to english actors throughout the series?

[Adunauriel]

Originally posted by Ilmarë
Yeah, Cuiel did say a few posts back that he's rumoured to be playing Sirius Black... and if that's true, it'll make my year! I think he'd be a cool Sirius Black.....:cool:

[Lintefaniel]

Oh, Gary Oldman as Sirius!!! I had no idea!! I can't breathe! Help help!!! I can't breathe!!! I am sooooo excited!! ;)

[Ilmarë]

I KNOW!!!! :whoohoo: :whoohoo: :whoohoo:
Right couple of Oldman groupies, aren't we Linte??lol

[Adunauriel]

I love Gary Oldman in Bram Stokers Dracula... :)

[Ilmarë]

So do i!! When he takes Mina's hand at the end and says "It is finished"... it breaks my heart!!mecry

[Saruman]

Bram Stoker's Dracula is the only Gary Oldman film I've seen. He was wonderful as Dracula. I think I saw it when I had almost finished the book.

[Ilmarë]

Well, please... do yourself a favour and check out some of his other films too.... he's the most wonderful actor.

[Catz]

i DO believe that Gary belongs in favourite actors too guys ;) lol
:catz:

[Lintefaniel]

Originally posted by Ilmarë
I KNOW!!!! :whoohoo: :whoohoo: :whoohoo:
Right couple of Oldman groupies, aren't we Linte??lol

"It is finished"...that part and when he takes her in the tent in London...take my breath away...He's soo wonderful! Groupies is a good way to see it I think!! Right and proper! So when will we know the final casting of Azkaban?
:elfeek: :elfeek:

[Adunauriel]

It should be soon, aren't they supposed to start filming within a month or so?:)

[Ronin]

that soon? i thought they were 2 months off...minimum

[Adunauriel]

I can't remember. It could have been April I'm thinking of. Even then, there going to have to get someone hired pretty soon..:)

[Ronin]

aye that.....tho rather odd, almost feels like they're trying for another November release

[Ilmarë]

Hmmm... thought i read somewhere that they were going to release next Spring.

[Adunauriel]

I thought they were going to try to get it out to compete with LotR again...:huh:

[Ronin]

they were supposedly giving the kids a year off (hence not challenging LOTR again)....but if thats out the window, i've no idea

[Adunauriel]

Niether do I. I thought the giving the kids a year off, came after the third Movie.:huh: At this rate thou, the movie probably still wont be out til sometime next year...

[Cuiel Rilwen]

According to something I read this summer, PoA isn't gonna be out 'til the summer of 2004, but I don't think they've ever talked about a year off. As far as I can rememeber they wrapped up the filming for CoS late in july, and are supposed to start filming PoA late in february/ early march. CoS took 9 months, and apparently PoA is harder to addapt, and longer as well, so we'll have to wait and see how long it takes!

[Adunauriel]

Well, I hope it turns out as good as the other two movies...:)

[Cuiel Rilwen]

That remains to be seen, with a new director and all...not that changing hands is a bad thing! Must be exciting for the kids, though, like having a new important member added to a family!

[Adunauriel]

I thought Cris Columbus was still Directing this one..?:huh:

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Nooo...Alfonso Cuarón..(The little Princess), ...allthough Columbus will be around...some. Haven't seen any of his work...I think.

[Adunauriel]

I think I've seen The Little Princess, but I'm unsure.... ;)

[Ronin]

made me bawl like a baby :grin:

he also directed Y Tu Mama Tambien...:thumbs:

[Cuiel Rilwen]

Seeing the little princess tonight, got it + the secret garden on a dvd sale yesterday. The latter...well books and films... you know. Thought the gloomy spirit wasn't present, which is an important part of the book. Well not gloomy enough anyway. Seem to remember having seen another version of it in my childhood, anyone know of that?

[Catz]

The Secret Garden?? thereve been at least three adaptations that i know of
:catz:

[Adunauriel]

Yea, I've seen two different versions of it myself....:thumbs:

[Lintefaniel]

Alfonso is Brilliant!! And Secret Garden is my favorite...love the musical....;)

[Cuiel Rilwen]

This Secret Garden is directed by Agnieszka Holland...never heard of...her...? My daughter, (10), loved it.

[Cuiel Rilwen]

WB's finally stated that the part of Dumbledore will be played by Michael Gambon. Along with it the rest of the new roles has been cast. Look at www.the-leaky-cauldron.org to see it, or at the HP PoA thread!:grin:

[Adunauriel]

Yea I saw that... I hope he does a good job, cause he doean't look the part to me...:mmmm:

[Cuiel Rilwen]

I'm not so sure about that...he doesn't look so awfully different from Harris in some pics I've seen. Can't remember to have seen him in any films, but that really says nothing, cuz I didn't think I had seen Ian McKellan before LotR either, :blush: and ofcourse I had! :rolleyes: He even was in David Copperfield with Dan and Maggie! Seems like tese old talents are so capable of changing their looks and ways of acting, that they sometimes become completely unrecognizable!

(Was that a lame excuse for not noticing? I guess so!lol )

[Lessa]

I think I'll reserve judgement until I've seen him in action. So far all I have seen of him has been excellent. It must be very daunting for him to step into someone else's shoes, especially someone as well loved in the part as Richard Harris was.

Lessa

[Adunauriel]

I guess that's why he doesn't look the part to me.. It will be hard seeing someone other then Richard Harris playing the role of Dumbledore....:grin: