Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is a 2005 fantasy film directed by Mike Newell and based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. It is the fourth instalment in the Harry Potter film series, written by Steve Kloves and produced by David Heyman. The story follows Harry Potter's fourth year at Hogwarts as he is chosen by the Goblet of Fire to compete in the Triwizard Tournament. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, alongside Rupert Grint and Emma Watson as Harry's best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. It is the sequel to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and is followed by Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Filming began in early 2004 and the scenes of Hogwarts took place at the Leavesden Film Studios. Five days after its release, the film had grossed over US$102 million at the North American box office, which is the third highest first-weekend tally for a Harry Potter film behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2. Goblet of Fire enjoyed an immensely successful run at the box office, earning over $900 million worldwide, which made it the highest grossing film of 2005 and the eighth highest grossing film of all time at that time. It was the third highest grossing film in the U.S. for 2005, making $290 million. As of October 2012 it is the unadjusted 24th highest-grossing film of all time, and the sixth highest grossing film in the Harry Potter series.
The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction, and won the BAFTA Award for Best Production Design. It was also the first film in the series to receive a PG-13 rating by the MPAA, M by the ACB and a 12A by the BBFC for its dark themes, fantasy violence, threat and frightening images. Goblet of Fire was the second Potter film to be released in IMAX. The film is one of the best reviewed instalments within the series, and is noted for the maturity and sophistication of its characters, darker and more complex plotline, writing, and performances of the lead actors.
Filming
As in the previous installments, Stuart Craig and Stephanie McMillan provided the film's art and set designs, respectively. Due to the film's scope, there were many new sets and transformations of old sets created. McMillan was most excited about redesigning the Great Hall for the scenes involving the Yule Ball. "Originally we thought silver curtains, silver table cloths and an ice dance floor," said McMillan, "but it just went on and on. The drapes man eventually said, ‘Why not just stick the fabrics on the wall?” Each task of the Triwizard Tournament required massive sets. The rock quarry set for the first task, where Harry faces off with the Hungarian Horntail, was built in two sections at Leavesden Studios. Craig called "it was one of the biggest sets we've ever built for any of the films." For the second task, involving the film's underwater scenes, the film crew designed and built a blue screen tank holding "about half a million gallons of water." As for the final task, which took place in the maze, hedge walls ranging from 20 to 40 feet tall were constructed and enhanced with computer-generated imagery.
Music
As early as 2004, it was speculated that John Williams would not return to score the fourth installment due to a busy 2005 schedule. Rumors then began to circulate that Pulp lead singer Jarvis Cocker was to score the film, but these rumors were soon corrected as it was reported that Cocker and other musicians would be appearing in cameo roles of a wizard rock group. With Newell at the helm of the film, Patrick Doyle was ultimately chosen to score the film (having previously collaborated with Newell for Into the West and Donnie Brasco).
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Filming began in early 2004 and the scenes of Hogwarts took place at the Leavesden Film Studios. Five days after its release, the film had grossed over US$102 million at the North American box office, which is the third highest first-weekend tally for a Harry Potter film behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and Part 2. Goblet of Fire enjoyed an immensely successful run at the box office, earning over $900 million worldwide, which made it the highest grossing film of 2005 and the eighth highest grossing film of all time at that time. It was the third highest grossing film in the U.S. for 2005, making $290 million. As of October 2012 it is the unadjusted 24th highest-grossing film of all time, and the sixth highest grossing film in the Harry Potter series.
The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Art Direction, and won the BAFTA Award for Best Production Design. It was also the first film in the series to receive a PG-13 rating by the MPAA, M by the ACB and a 12A by the BBFC for its dark themes, fantasy violence, threat and frightening images. Goblet of Fire was the second Potter film to be released in IMAX. The film is one of the best reviewed instalments within the series, and is noted for the maturity and sophistication of its characters, darker and more complex plotline, writing, and performances of the lead actors.
Filming
As in the previous installments, Stuart Craig and Stephanie McMillan provided the film's art and set designs, respectively. Due to the film's scope, there were many new sets and transformations of old sets created. McMillan was most excited about redesigning the Great Hall for the scenes involving the Yule Ball. "Originally we thought silver curtains, silver table cloths and an ice dance floor," said McMillan, "but it just went on and on. The drapes man eventually said, ‘Why not just stick the fabrics on the wall?” Each task of the Triwizard Tournament required massive sets. The rock quarry set for the first task, where Harry faces off with the Hungarian Horntail, was built in two sections at Leavesden Studios. Craig called "it was one of the biggest sets we've ever built for any of the films." For the second task, involving the film's underwater scenes, the film crew designed and built a blue screen tank holding "about half a million gallons of water." As for the final task, which took place in the maze, hedge walls ranging from 20 to 40 feet tall were constructed and enhanced with computer-generated imagery.
Music
As early as 2004, it was speculated that John Williams would not return to score the fourth installment due to a busy 2005 schedule. Rumors then began to circulate that Pulp lead singer Jarvis Cocker was to score the film, but these rumors were soon corrected as it was reported that Cocker and other musicians would be appearing in cameo roles of a wizard rock group. With Newell at the helm of the film, Patrick Doyle was ultimately chosen to score the film (having previously collaborated with Newell for Into the West and Donnie Brasco).
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