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[Silver Ink Pot]

Snitchseeker has a Scan from Empire Magazine of an article with interviews from Dan Radcliffe and David Yates. In it, Dan talks about filming the Seven Potters scene, and David Yates mentions watching a complete version of DH-One.

"We are actually filming what is probably the single most complicated sequence we've done in any of the the films," grins Daniel Radcliffe when Empire joins him at the Potter franchises's Shepperton base. "Everyone's changing into me and notbody really knows what's going on. I'm dressing up as everyone else and they're dressing up as me, and well, it's very confusing."

...they're almost six months into the mammoth year-long shoot of the series' double finale - two films of the Deathly Hallows book that will finally conclude the Potter saga. So even though this is the scene where six characters take Polyjuice Potion to turn them into Harry doppelgangers, it's all just another day's work for the cast and crew.

...Director David Yates, here making his third and fourth Potter films simultaneously, looks considerably greyer than when we last caught up with him, but is equally upbeat. "The thing is, they're actually two very different films. I know it's the same book, but each one feels slightly different. Jo Rowling described the book as a bit of a road movie and so the first of the two movies is gonna feel very much like that. I watched the first assembly of Part One just last week, and the most interesting dynmaic is that you're taking these three characters we know quite well away from the comfort zone of Hogwarts. And you really can't underestimate the odd power of that."
Posted on: January 04, 2010, 12:36:09 PM

Major Major Spoilers!!!!!!!!!

Major Spoilers for DH (none official) from someone on set who has allegedly read a script and leaked it. This is a translation from the Italian using Google Toolbar. The original is found on Portkey.it. Luna is translated as "moon" in one place, and the houses are called Villas. I've tried to clarify in parentheses to make things easier to understand.

Everything is very chaotic to Leavesden Studios, where he began the construction of a full set again.
Ralph Fiennes will be on set to film some scenes in the Atrium of the Ministry of Magic involving Scrimgeour.

In the department there is a lot of artistic anxiety. We must finish some sketches for the scene of limbo between Harry and Dumbledore will be very difficult to turn. (King's Cross) The environment will have a mystical, it will seem a dream, with trains that are seen in the distance. This 'vision' will end with a train that is leaving and that Dumbledore is directed towards it while Harry is left behind and returns to his body. A scene nostalgic and emotional.

The Chamber of Secrets will be greater than that seen in the second film. E 'a set very different because it's like a huge lake with narrow aisles that lead to the head of Salazar Slytherin where lies the skeleton of basil (Basilisk). Because it looks like a cavernous subterranean lake. Has clear references to the set seen in the second movie but much improved.

Part of the village of Godric's Hollow was built, as the cemetery. Even Potter house was built. The scene in which Harry and Hermione visit the village takes place in a snowy night scenery. The set recalls seen in Hogsmeade 'prisoner of Azkaban' with the difference that this is a remote and quiet village.

The house was built Bathilda is claustrophobic, with soft light. The atmosphere is dark and thrilling. A very interesting part of the house is the attic dust. There is a very large window that reminds the one seen in Sweeney Todd. The scene where Hermione blows up everything in the air and jump out with Harry will be surprising.

There is still nothing definite on the soundtrack. John Williams has a good chance to return but Warner Bros. has contacted 3 other composers.

Hogwarts will look decidedly different. The descent leading to Hagrid's hut is more extensive. They also built a set for the back of the clock tower and some extensions to the walls. The battle takes place everywhere: at the gates and around the forest, along the walls of Hogwarts, on the hill leading to Hagrid's hut, in the Forbidden Forest on the shores of the lake, the mountains, the two decks, courtyards, in the Great Hall in the lobby, on the Clock Tower, the Tower of the Office of Dumbledore and the Tower of Astronomy.

The first part of the battle will focus on Harry, we will have an overview of each corner of Hogwarts. The second part is different because all the Death Eaters gathered along the walls and gates, while Voldemort and his most trusted followers awaiting Harry in the forest. Then when Voldemort and the others head towards the castle to announce the death of Harry, the scene takes place on the hill of Hogwarts where the good gathered at the top while the Death Eaters are located near the hut, near the gates.

The flashback of the death of Harry's parents will be turned over so much fidelity to the book. We'll see Voldemort's face (and not entirely covered by the mantle as in the first film). The flashback ends with Voldemort touches Harry ... (probably with his wand, as in the first movie)

Both Lupin Tonks will have a greater role than the two previous films.

Hermione does not dance with Ron at the party, but with Krum.

Infiltration of the Ministry will be a very lively scene. At first Umbridge seem funny but then things get more serious when children are released to Muggles and the trio looks for a way to escape.

Greyback will turn into a werewolf during the Battle of Hogwarts

The McGonagall and Snape have a good fight.

Dobby will be found also in the Tana (? - maybe Malfoy Manor?)

In the third draft of the script there are no bad words, at least for the first part.

After the battle, the trio walks the ruins of Hogwarts

Snape's memories will be different. There will be scenes with Snape and Dumbledore in his office, on the Astronomy Tower and House of Snape. There are also some scenes with Voldemort and Death Eaters. We do not know anything about Petunia and Lily but there are a couple of scenes in which Snape and Lily are at Hogwarts. We will also see the moment when Snape creates Deer Silver (Silver Doe) and goes to Grimmauld Place. They started girarne (verb meaning "to wander") some but will end up at Easter.

They will use special effects superb (as is the smoky Prince)(SWM in OotP?) but with a different range of colors: the old memories will be darker ee faded. For the memories of Riddle used the green and black, for those of Snape will use the brown, blue, black and yellow. Sequence will be very interesting to see.
 
There is a scene at Spinner's End where the Death Eaters outside his house talking with Snape.

Another scene at Villa Shell (Shell Cottage) regards the trio on the beach which speaks of the mission

A Villa Malfoy (Malfoy Manor) Bellatrix is really beside himself is convinced that Hermione and the others have stolen the Cup.

The Dementors are midway between those seen in HP3 and HP5.

The opening of the film should show some flashbacks of the fall of Dumbledore from the Tower of Astronomy.

Andromeda and Ted Tonks in the film there will be (will be in the film)

Aberforth Dumbledore's role will be different and more relevant

There is a very touching moment between Harry and Slughorn because the latter has a lot of fear to face Voldemort.

Harry, Ron and Hermione visit Xenophilius and talk about the Deathly Hallows. Harry discovers that the moon is in the house and reveals that Xeno was kidnapped. (Harry discovers that Luna has been kidnapped) Eaters attaccno (attack) the house and started the confrontation. The trio goes up to the tower and continues to fight with the Death Eaters. Hermione blows up everything and escaping. They are chased through the forest surrounding the house but manages to escape. They find a safe place where you can discuss the Deathly Hallows Harry but pronounce the name of Voldemort, and another chase began at the end of which they are caught by Greyback and Ghermidori (?)that take them to Villa Malfoy.

Meanwhile, Voldemort is Numengard, and after he killed Grindelwald, flying on a stormy sea to Villa Malfoy. And 'this is the end of the film most reliable. (End of the first film?)

Voldemort dies as in the book but there is more action. Harry and Voldemort will launch many spells. Last time, when their spells collide, will be the most anticipated moment. During the collision, the floor slap, all fall, flee to avoid being affected by the destructive power of the collision. The scene will have a crazy landscape: a dark red for the sky and the towers of Hogwarts which can be glimpsed from the ruins.

[PotionStudent]

Automatic translators make for real gibberish.
More Tonks and Lupin? Uh...
Phew, we'll get the silver doe  - but of course they are gonna cut the earlier scenes of snape's memories 

[Silver Ink Pot]

Automatic translators make for real gibberish.
More Tonks and Lupin? Uh...
Phew, we'll get the silver doe  - but of course they are gonna cut the earlier scenes of snape's memories 

Yeah, it doesn't look good. I think the decision they made to cut out most of SWM in OotP is carrying over to the Prince's Tale in DH.

They can't be bothered by this unimportant side story about Snape.    They need to give Lupin and Tonks more scenes, since they are such a big part of Harry's victory over Voldemort. [/snark]

[Treacle Tartlet]

Phew, we'll get the silver doe  - but of course they are gonna cut the earlier scenes of snape's memories 

I hope that means the scene in Dumbledore's office were he says "Always".  I just have a horrible feeling it might mean in the forest.

I noticed it mentions seeing Snape and Lily at Hogwarts. Has anyone heard if anyone has been cast as young Sev?

[ignisia]

I think "Ghermidori" are Snatchers.

Sounds like TPT will be... interesting.

[zgirnius]

I think the comments are actually very promising, regarding Snape. More of why under the spoler tag.

They will use special effects superb (as is the smoky Prince)(SWM in OotP?) but with a different range of colors: the old memories will be darker ee faded. For the memories of Riddle used the green and black, for those of Snape will use the brown, blue, black and yellow. Sequence will be very interesting to see.

This is a reference to the effects in the memories of Voldemort shown in HBP. The same smoky effects will allagedly be used in the memories of "The Prince's Tale", only Snape's memories will have a different (less dark and eerie) color scheme.

Further, the article claims we will have the Silver Doe, AND scenes of Snape and Lily at Hogwarts. Assuming this is good information and not a hoax...I think they will do the full Snape/Lily treatment, only either 1) date their friendship to Hogwarts, or 2) not show the early scenes but make clear in dialogue these people already are friends. Really, if they keep the Doe they need to keep Lily, and Always, and that. Because as a Patronus for Snape, it only makes sense with that backstory. Not showing the early scenes eliminates the need to introduce Petunia.

[UselessCharmMaster]

They started girarne (verb meaning "to wander") some but will end up at Easter.

Yeah, automatic translators...
 
They started to turn some parts of it, but they will finish at Easter. I understand, it's about Snape's memories.

I understand that the first movie stops when Voldemort kills Grindewald, and the Trio is brought to Malfoy house.

[Silver Ink Pot]

Arithmancer: Yes, after thinking about it more today I believe you are right and this is positive news. 

UCM: Thanks for that news - really interesting. 

[B Scorp]

http://www.harrypotterforum.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=1072&page=4

I suspect that the source of information they're relying on is the posts by a user at Harry Potter Forums who claims to be from the art dept. So if you want the original English click this link I've posted.     It's only one person and not official by any means. Thus I remain skeptical but optimistic. 

I love the idea of giving Snape a speech and I don't mind the idea of different colors in the memories. But I will have to wait to be excited because the fans have been fooled  before by someone claiming to have insider information. 

Hope it's true.

[Treacle Tartlet]

I love the idea of giving Snape a speech and I don't mind the idea of different colors in the memories. But I will have to wait to be excited because the fans have been fooled  before by someone claiming to have insider information. 

Hope it's true.

I think Snape giving a speech is very probably is true, as Rickman recently mentioned that he'd be shooting a scene were he has to talk to 300 kids.

[B Scorp]

I think Snape giving a speech is very probably is true, as Rickman recently mentioned that he'd be shooting a scene were he has to talk to 300 kids.

Oh yeah! So yay!!!!

[Silver Ink Pot]

Supposedly WB is shooting more scenes for DH in Swinley Forest, Berkshire:

Pictures from London Taxi Tours

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/mo12poSvlLg&rel=0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/v/mo12poSvlLg&rel=0</a>

Also, from Leaky Cauldron, a synopsis of an article in Total Film Magazine:

A report on Snitchseeker notes comments made by David Yates, who expands on earlier comments which described Part One of "Deathly Hallows" as "a road film," by saying that the film "[is] a refugee story about three kids cut off from everything they know and everybody they love, being pursued relentlessly by people who want to murder them."  He goes on to describe the second part of the film as a "big opera, a great big epic, with huge battles."

The report continues, featuring a quote from Miss Watson who comments on a new "structure" for the film by saying: “The others have this structure. You know, we come into the Great Hall and there’s the opening talk. And that’s gone."  The report concludes by relating comments made by screenwriter Steven Kloves, who says that the ultimate split of the film "allows us to stretch a bit with the characters and give them the proper send-off."

[stn5]

"allows us to stretch a bit with the characters and give them the proper send-off."

I do hope he mean Snape when he said that. Otherwise, the whole 7 book & 8 movie is worthless.......

[Silver Ink Pot]

"allows us to stretch a bit with the characters and give them the proper send-off."

I do hope he mean Snape when he said that. Otherwise, the whole 7 book & 8 movie is worthless.......

Amen to that, but I bet he is talking about Lupin, too. I read somewhere that Lupin and Tonks have bigger roles than they do in the books.

[Ugarte]

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