nightprowler Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Harry Potter was going to be filming in Italy ( Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix Filming in Italy ) but now it has been leaked by a local italian newspaper writer. WB has come forward to say that the film will NOT be filming in Italy anymore. The people involved in the negotiations had signed confidentiality agreements and apparently forgot that when they leaked the information. As such according to BadTaste.it the gig is up in Balestrino Italy since everyone now knows about it and I suppose WB doesnt want to have to deal with thousands of onlookers on set. So the big question is whatcha wanna bet somebody is gonna get fired in the Mayors Office in Balestrino Italy if they ever figure out who leaked it to the press? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeper Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 if they don't find out, the coffee boy at the meeting will get fired, they'll need SOMEone to blame!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightprowler Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 (edited) From Badtaste.it Representatives for Warner Bros., the article states, have been visiting a number of small medieval towns around Italy, looking for the perfect location for scenes to be shot for OOTP. Among the locations that were chosen and were being evaluated was the ancient Castle of Balestrino, a stunning medieval fortress around which a typical Italian village was built in the early Middle Ages. Because the Castle is private property, WB might have to ask for permission to film, not just from the local authorities, but from the owners of the building as well. Over the last few weeks, the production company has commissioned a survey of the castle, to assess its compatibility with filming requirements. This part of Northern Italy offers breathtaking landscapes: it's a small region enclosed between the Tirreno sea and the Alps. In the area there's also a centuries-old sanctuary to the Virgin Mary, which would certainly make striking background scenery for any movie. The mayor of Balestrino, Mr. Italo Panizza, confirms the local authorities have been contacted by WB, and that the visit actually took place, but he insists no definite arrangements were made yet, though filming for those scenes is scheduled to begin in October. Mr. Panizza added: "Naturally, we made it clear we'd be more than happy to help. We are flattered to have been considered for the opportunity to host such a big, world-famous production. And this is why we have halted all renovation and repair work to the ancient buildings across the village: Warner Bros asked us not to touch anything." Alessandra Bergero, Head of the local Film Commission authority, sounds less enthusiastic: "WB did come and visit Balestrino; but they went to other towns all over Italy as well. As of now, there is no certainty as to whether they will shoot the movie here in Balestrino". Thus, we find out Warner Bros has been looking around for the perfect Italian medieval town, to get the right atmosphere for the film. What scenes will they shoot? We can only guess, but, what with the magnificent scenery of the Alps mountain range nearby, could Giants be involved? Rumours have been circulating over the last few months, suggesting that Order of the Phoenix would be shot on location in the Czech Republic, or - more recently - Turkey, possibly due to the expense of filming in Scotland and the bad Scottish weather that has delayed filming. While this is probably not the case with Italy (blessed with great weather, but possibly more expensive than Turkey): should Italy get the chance to become a part of the Potter world, this would mark the very first time production for a HP movie goes overseas, outside the United Kingdom. Shooting would commence in October, the Mayor says; that would be after the summer hiatus has ended (the younger actors will have taken their GCSE examinations by then), and just prior to the date principal photography for Movie 5 is scheduled to wrap up (November). if they don't find out, the coffee boy at the meeting will get fired, they'll need SOMEone to blame!! Edited June 18, 2006 by nightprowler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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