Hey, everyone. "Moriarty" here with some Rumblings From The Lab.
Time/Warner certainly knows how to make maximum use of their own corporate assetts. Giving the first really great set of photos from the upcoming HARRY POTTER & THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS to ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY is a huge exclusive for them. I’d highly recommend that any fans of the books head over to EW’s site to take a look at nine great shots of the cast, including Kenneth Branagh, all three returning lead kids (Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson), as well as some remarkable set images, like this one, which Columbus acknowledges is a nod to NORTH BY NORTHWEST:
Of all the images they ran, my favorite is a shot of Dobby, an important supporting character this time out. Readers of CHAMBER know that Dobby is a house-elf, a sort of enslaved magical creature who tries to help Harry Potter, even as he finds himself bound by loyalty to his owners, evil as they may be. I was curious about the visual style they’d be using for Dobby, and I have to say... I like it. I think it’ll be controversial because it may not be “photoreal,” but I think it’s an emotional, evocative bit of design work:
Anyway... good to see some of what Columbus has in store for us on this one, and I can’t wait to see what happens with the rumors that Alfonso Cuaron might be taking over as director of the series with PRISONER OF AZKABAN. I think that Steve Kloves is the one that Warner needs to keep happy, since he’s the glue that will make these transitions between filmmakers easier.
"Moriarty" out.
