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  David Heyman and "The Sorcerer's Stone" -- British Academy Awards Article, 2001   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Heyman went on to explain his own deepening involvement in the world of Nearly Headless Nick (John Cleese), Hagrid the giant (Robbie Coltrane) Hogwarts’ all-knowing Professor Dumbledore (Richard Harris) and his loyal deputy, Professor McGonagall (Dame Maggie Smith).
David Heyman was born in Britain and belongs to a celebrated line of filmmaking talent.
Educated in Britain and at Harvard in America, Heyman cut his film teeth as a runner on David Lean’s A Passage to India, then lived and worked for 17 years in the U.S., becoming a creative executive with Warner Brothers and a Vice President of United Artists when he was only 26 years old.
www.angelfire.com /mi3/cookarama/heyarticle.html   (1481 words)

  
 Quick Quotes Quill: Interviews with J.K.Rowling, 2004
David Heyman: In the very first one, Jo came to the set when we were designing, coming up with the design, and had a look-through of them to make sure we weren't wildly off.
David Heyman: When we got to Scotland to meet with Jo -- one, I think it's important for Jo to feel comfortable and two, I think that jo is a wonderful source of information and is incredibly generous with us.
David Heyman: What he's done is he's built from the foundations of the books, built from the foundations of Chris Columbus, who captured the first two, but made them very much his own to serve the story.
www.quick-quote-quill.org /articles/2004/1104-poadvd.htm   (1875 words)

  
 MuggleNet | MuggleCast | Transcripts | Goblet of Fire Press Junket - Mike Newell and David Heyman
David Heyman (DH): And for Harry, when we went to Jo the first time, it was a very sort of important thing for her.
David took me up there two years ago now and she talked about just that she talked about these moral challenges and she was brilliant about it.
Um, we however, David's relationship with her, which is very close, meant that the whole time the script as it evolved and the script continued, you know I had a set of script pages...It's a joke, we've been shooting the film for six months and I get several script pages...
www.mugglenet.com /mugglecast/transcripts/gofjunketinterview.shtml   (5039 words)

  
 J.K. Rowlings/David Heyman/Robbie Coltrane interviewed on Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Heyman and his little company landed a deal to produce a film version for Warner Brothers, with a budget of more than $100 million (100m dollars) and the sort of advance publicity that guarantees blockbuster status.
Heyman worked in Hollywood for ten years, as an executive with Warner Brothers and United Artists, and as producer of several obscure, low-budget, independent films, including the fl urban drama Juice and the family road movie The Daytrippers.
Heyman was enthralled by the story of the orphaned boy, rescued from a life of suburban drudgery with his uncle and aunt by a gentle giant called Hagrid, who takes him off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
www.iofilm.co.uk /feats/filmmaking/harry_potter.shtml   (2195 words)

  
 The Leaky Cauldron: Heyman Archives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
David Heyman spoke about the changes in the next two films, and especially...
Below is our last interview bit from Harry Potter Producer David Heyman at the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD launch, where TLC asked him about Michael Goldenberg, the new screenwriter for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix:TLC: What led...
Harry Potter Producer David Heyman told us at the DVD launch that singer/songwriter Jarvis Cocker (seen at left) will not only be creating some music for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - he will be appearing at the...
www.the-leaky-cauldron.org /MTarchives/heyman   (382 words)

  
 Harry Potter News: David Heyman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
In an interview with "Harry Potter" producer David Heyman and EA game director Guy Miller and senior art director Alex Laurant all discuss the differences between the movie and the video game as well as what was expanded upon.
David Heyman, producer of the "Harry Potter" movies attended Comic-Con this past weekend in San Diego to promote his new television series, and while there discussed "Goblet of Fire" as well as the latest "Harry Potter" book.
David Heyman, producer of the "Harry Potter" movies recently commented during post-production on "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" that that the movies may be moving outside the UK: "We are exploring all options to determine the best place in the world to make the film."
www.hpana.com /newsbrowser.cfm?tid=47   (1238 words)

  
 America:  Safer Than Ever, But Still Vulnerable
David Heyman, director of the homeland-security program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, says the Homeland Security Department is charged with protecting the main infrastructure such as energy, water, industry, communications and transportation.
David Heyman says the department is also attempting to educate the general public on how to recognize and deflect acts of terrorism.
Yes, much remains to be done, says David Heyman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, but then much has been accomplished.
quickstart.clari.net /voa/art/hg/2005-03-10-voa47.html   (678 words)

  
 Harry Potter | Daily Prophet | Heyman
Educated in England and the United States, David Heyman began his career as a production runner on Milos Forman's Ragtime and David Lean's A Passage to India.
Heyman went to Los Angeles in 1986 to become a Creative Executive at Warner Bros. working on such films as Gorillas in the Mist and Goodfellas.
In 1997 Heyman returned to the UK and founded Heyday Films with the intention of building on his unique relationships in the US and Europe to produce truly international films of all sizes.
harrypotter.warnerbros.com /bios/heyman_full.html   (310 words)

  
 Don't Call It Science Fiction - New York Times
Heyman, who splits his time between his Los Angeles office and his base of operations in London, may be the odd man out among "Threshold's" executive producers: his association with the fencing team at Harvard, where he was twice an all-American in the 1980's, is perhaps the geekiest entry on his résumé.
Heyman does not consider himself a die-hard enthusiast of science fiction or fantasy works, he said he could identify with their underlying themes.
Heyman was just as adamant that "Threshold's" paranormal elements be tempered with a healthy dose of reality.
www.nytimes.com /2005/10/02/arts/television/02itzk.html?ex=1285905600&en=1ffb7acfd2e755ad&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss   (880 words)

  
 Feed Your Harry Potter Addiction at Harry Potter's Page - Daily Updated News on Everything Harry Potter
David: Not until I got the part, no. I have to admit, not until I got the part.
David: Yeah, well that's the best thing about it, I think, is knowing kids and kids getting mental when they know you're in it.
David: Well for me, I was seen for the first film for Quirrell which is why I read the first book.
www.harrypotterspage.com /poatranscript.php?vo=3   (4180 words)

  
 WHO: Polio cases in Yemen jump to 179 - Boston.com - Children's Health - Your Life   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
David Heyman, the World Health Organization's polio chief, said the agency had anticipated a jump in cases.
The WHO called the Yemen outbreak a major epidemic last Wednesday when it said the number of polio cases had risen to 108, and that it was investigating hundreds more suspected cases.
The new "monovalic" vaccine is designed specifically for Type I polio and can immunize up to 20 percent more children after a single dose and up to 100 percent after repeated vaccination, he said.
www.boston.com /yourlife/health/children/articles/2005/05/31/who_polio_cases_increase_to_179_in_yemen?mode=PF   (595 words)

  
 HPL: Muggle Encyclopedia: H
David Heyman returned to the United Kingdom from a long career in Los Angeles in January 1997, having agreed to develop potential co-productions between Warner Bros. and his own independent company, Heyday Films.
Heyman was one of the first to be interested in acquiring the film rights to Rowling's novels (reportedly within days of the publication of PS in 1997).
In 1999, Christopher Little negotiated a deal with David Heyman and Warner Bros. In 2000, Heyman by chance met his friend Alan Radcliffe, a literary agent, at the theatre in the West End.
www.hp-lexicon.org /muggle/encyc/muggle-h.html   (925 words)

  
 Forth 'Harry Potter' To Be Split Into Two Movies
Harry Potter producer David Heyman has told the BBC that the forth Harry Potter movie - 'The Goblet of Fire' could be made into two movies due to its length.
David Heyman said pre-production on The Goblet Of Fire was proving so lengthy it might be too much for a single movie.
Heyman was speaking as the young cast of the second Potter film, The Chamber of Secrets, turned out for a spectacular party to mark its release on DVD.
www.killermovies.com /h/harrypotter4/articles/2949.html   (257 words)

  
 CBBC Newsround | TV/Film | JK 'loves' Goblet Of Fire movie
The producer, David Heyman, told CBBC Newsround: "She gave me a long list of things that she loved and said the films were getting better and better."
David also revealed: "There will be some deleted scenes, how we did certain things, how the effects were done and behind the scenes interviews - probably greater access that we've ever had before."
David is also hard at work on the next film - The Order of the Phoenix.
news.bbc.co.uk /cbbcnews/hi/newsid_4410000/newsid_4415400/4415454.stm   (384 words)

  
 HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE - Production Notes...CinemaReview.com....Movie Reviews, Movie Contents, Moviegoer ...
But finding a director who shared Rowing and Heyman's passion, commitment and vision for the film adaptation proved to be a challenge.
Warner Bros. and producer David Heyman began a lengthy process of interviewing the potential candidates.
For both Chris Columbus and David Heyman, finding the right boy to play Harry Potter was fundamental to the casting of the key roles of fellow wizards-in-training Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger.
www.cinemareview.com /production.asp?prodid=1561   (1956 words)

  
 Feed Your Harry Potter Addiction at Harry Potter's Page - Headline News on Everything Harry Potter   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
David states that Mike is not afraid to get on the floor with the kids.
David Heyman and Mike Newell on their opinion of the books, and a comparison of the books to the film.
David Heyman and Mike Newell talk about how Jo treats the film, and how they get her approval.
www.harrypotterspage.com /headlines.php?subaction=showfull&id=1130023172&archive=&start_from=&ucat=12&   (1772 words)

  
 Gary Oldman & Producer Heyman On 'Harry Potter 3'
Producer David Heyman and star Gary Oldman have been speaking with SFgate about the third Harry Potter movie - Prisoner of Azkaban.
First David Heyman was asked about the switch from Chris Columbus to Alfonso Cuaron as the director.
Heyman pointed out that in "Prisoner of Azkaban," the third in the Potter series, Harry and his pals have become teenagers.
www.killermovies.com /h/harrypotter3/articles/2918.html   (373 words)

  
 Luna Lovegood
David Heyman also confirmed that they had specific people in mind for other parts in the movie.
Anna Friel, the partner of Lupin actor David Thewlis, has been rumoured to be in line for the role of Tonks, but David Heyman said that she definitely wasn't being considered for the part.
Thanks to Sarah for this: Following the Goblet of Fire junket yesterday, HP Producer David Heyman stopped for a brief interview with Veritaserum about Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
lunalovegood1.blogdrive.com   (1665 words)

  
 Harry Potter | Daily Prophet | Bradley
David Bradley plays Hogwart's ill-natured caretaker Mr Filch who prowls the corridors of the school with his mangy cat Mrs Norris.
David Bradley is an actor of unparalled standing.
He is one of the UK's most distinguished and respected actors and a long standing member of both the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre.
harrypotter.warnerbros.com /bios/bradley_full.html   (356 words)

  
 David Heyman admits Potter may grow too old :: SnitchSeeker.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
David Heyman has told the New York Post how he fears for the series as the kids grow older.
David Heyman, principal producer of the HP series and founder of Heyday Films has admitted one of his biggest fears, as producer of the money-making series; his actors might and probably will grow too old.
The implication in the article is that they will grow older and want to do their own thing and move on from the Potter series.
www.snitchseeker.com /vb3/showthread.php?t=15648   (2491 words)

  
 MuggleNet | David Heyman, Steve Kloves, Mark Radcliffe, Alfonso Cuaron, and Jo Rowling Interview
David Heyman, Steve Kloves, Mark Radcliffe, Alfonso Cuaron, and Jo Rowling Interview
David Heyman: When we got to Scotland to meet with Jo - one, I think it's important for Jo to feel comfortable and two, I think that jo is a wonderful source of information and is incredibly generous with us.
You want to be working with people who come up with great stuff, it's great you know, when I 'm looking around for all these little bits that are completely consistent with the world.
www.mugglenet.com /mediasp/2004/november/jkrcuarondvd.shtml   (1963 words)

  
 Harry Potter | Daily Prophet | Production Notes - From Novel to Screen
However, the book was barely in print when it captivated British producer David Heyman, the former Hollywood studio executive-turned-producer of such acclaimed independent films as Juice and The Daytrippers.
In 1996, Heyman returned to London from the U.S. to set up his own production company, Heyday Films, with a vision of producing truly international films for both Europe and the United States.
It was during his auspicious first meeting with author J.K. Rowling in early 1997 that Heyman made his commitment clear.
harrypotter.warnerbros.co.uk /production_notes/1.html   (921 words)

  
 Sci Fi Wire -- The News Service of the Sci Fi Channel
David Heyman, producer of the upcoming sequel film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, told SCI FI Wire that director Chris Columbus will continue to be a key player in the franchise, even though he won't be helming the third installment.
Heyman added, "He, just as I am, is really excited about Alfonso Cuarón coming in.
Alfonso has already met with the kids, with the three leading actors [Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint], and has gotten along incredibly well with them.
www.scifi.com /scifiwire/art-main.html?2002-09/06/13.00.film   (350 words)

  
 News 1219
The drama remained shelved until New Regency execs came up with the clever notion to substitute gun makers for cigarette makers, leaving the principal characters and the thrust of the story intact.
Heyman's Heyday Films has a first-look deal at WB, where he's working on the second "Potter" installment, but the producer took it to Fox 2000 when WB didn't bite.
David Arquette, Tim Blake Nelson and Emily Mortimer are starring in "A Foreign Affair," a dark comedy based on the "romance tours" designed to pair lonely American men with beautiful Russian women who hope to find freedom through marriage.
www.dealmemo.com /Content/Dec2001/News1219.htm   (3349 words)

  
 Daniel Radcliffe : Dan Radcliffe.com
It was Dan's "charm and simplicity" that caught the eye of Chris Columbus and David Heyman whilst on the search for a young British actor to bring to life the lead character of what is arguably the modern literary world's most successful phenomenon: Harry Potter.
They agreed to an informal meeting between Dan and David Heyman and, once they were confident that he would be protected as much as possible from the media glare if offered the role, agreed that Dan should go for an audition.
David Yates is set to direct the fifth installment of the Harry Potter series.
www.danradcliffe.com /biography.html   (2892 words)

  
 The-Pensieve.org
IESB.net also has a number of wonderful interview clips with cast members as well as with Mike Newell and David Heyman.
Heyman states: "He is a fantastic writer, who manages to bring a keen sense of character, and really understands the voice of the actors he is writing for.
Newell and producer David Heyman recruited British band Pulp's legendary singer and lyricist Jarvis Cocker, who together with members of his new group Relaxed Muscle and drummer Phil Selway and guitarist Johnny Greenwood from Radiohead, took the stage to play original music during the rocking Yule Ball sequence.
www.the-pensieve.org   (891 words)

  
 Chamber of Secrets - The London GoF Press Junket
Stan: "Krum is the world's David Beckham...I think he's got two sides: very sporty, very concentrated, but also he's got a big heart." Ianevski wants to continue acting.
David Heyman is happy with the 12A rating because he doesn't feel they're children's books, and calls it a "generous, smart, funny thriller."
Mike Newell: Jo Rowling is not, "the best returner of a phone call I've ever come across," but is very sweet and available, and gives the filmmakers the freedom they need to make their own work.
www.cosforums.com /showthread.php?t=75503&goto=newpost   (1934 words)

  
 "Sorcerer's Stone" Production Notes, Part 1
But finding a director who shared Rowling and Heyman's passion, commitment and vision for the film adaptation proved to be a challenge.
Heyman and the Potter casting directors had been auditioning hopeful young actors since 1999, meeting thousands through open casting calls and advertisements, but they had yet to find the Harry.
In addition to the tireless search for the child actors to play the roles of Harry, Ron and Hermione, there was also the not insignificant matter of casting the adult roles.
www.angelfire.com /mi3/cookarama/sorprodnotes_1.html   (3613 words)

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