Empire magazine has a new interview with Harry Potter producer David Heyman where he talks about Deathly Hallows.

There’s always been difficulty making sure that the ones that are two hours, two and a half hours long making sure that those are the right length. I think by having two films that are two and a half hours although we’re not sure of the length then it will be a richer experience. One of the challenges that faces us, which we’ve been discussing, is how to give each film its own identity. We want them to feel like one film, but they’ve got to be self-contained too. We feel now that we’ve got a really good angle on that. But we haven’t got a script yet on either part, so I don’t want to say too much.

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Harry Potter screenwriter Steve Kloves did an interview with the Baltimore Sun and he talks about the Deathly Hallows film!

“Years ago,” he writes, “we briefly and seriously” considered doing Goblet of Fire as two films. So this concept is not altogether new. As for Deathly Hallows, I intuited” almost from the first moments I began reading it and certainly once I  finished that to realize the story in a single film was going to be a tall order. Others in ‘the group’ felt similarly. So the idea of two films began to get kicked around as early as late summer of 2007. We didn’t take it lightly. But ultimately everyone felt that despite the challenges it would present, it was the most sound creative decision. I’m sure some will think we’re crazy. My wife looked at me cross-eyed when I first mentioned it. But I’m really excited about it because it should allow us to stretch a bit with the characters and give them the proper send-off. The story is highly emotional and those moments deserve time to breathe. And, personally, I feel we owe it to Jo in order to preserve the integrity of the work and the fans for their loyalty all these years to give them the best and most complete experience possible. I’d love to do it in three parts!”

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WB has officially announced their plans for Deathly Hallows this morning.

“It has been an honor for our studio to be entrusted with bringing J.K. Rowling’s extraordinary book series to the screen, and we have always felt a great responsibility to be true to her vision. In concluding the film franchise, we recognized that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is packed with vital plot points that complete the story arcs of all of its beloved characters. That said, we feel that the best way to do the book, and its many fans, justice is to expand the screen adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and release the film in two parts. We could not imagine the final chapter of the film franchise being in better hands than those of David Yates.”

“Over ten years ago, we made a commitment to Jo Rowling that, above all else, we would be faithful and true to the spirit of her books, and ever since we have endeavored never to compromise on the creative ambitions of the films. The Deathly Hallows is so rich, the story so dense and there is so much that is resolved that after discussing it with Jo, we came to the conclusion that two parts were needed to do it justice”

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Apparently, Matthew Lewis confirmed on Sunday that Deathly Hallows would be made into 2 films. We still shouldnt treat this as fact until WB tells us but it strengthens the rumour.

“He said he was filming [Half-Blood Prince] and would still be called back for more shoots up until September, Release in November. what’s more is he confirmed that Deathly Hallows would be 2 films.”

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Jeff from HPANA visited the Harry Potter set today and he had this to say about his experience.

HPANA was told by producer David Barron that an announcement in the near future could address who is directing Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows as well as answer rumors about splitting the final film into two parts.

While not confirmed at today’s visit to the eight-acre home of the Potter films outside of London, this editor’s impression was that David Yates will likely direct Deathly Hallows and the film may very well be split as rumored. The upcoming announcement may answer one or both of these rumors.

If you all recall, yesterday, I posted about a rumour saying Deathly Hallows would be two films.

Empire magazine says WB told them “no decision has been made about Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” They also state Steven Kloves will be back as screenwriter for the final Harry Potter movie (YAY). He “hasn’t starting writing the script yet, since the WGA strike prevents him from doing so.”

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