Deathly Hallows II Movie Scoop!

I'll not be joining the masses at the movie theater this weekend---I prefer a less chaotic experience---buuuut, that doesn't mean I'm not getting psyched for the big release!  Now that I've finally been able to sit down w/ my Chicago Tribune A+E section, I'd like to share w/ other Harryphytes something totally cool!

I generally don't like it when movies stray from the books, unless there's a really, really good reason, and this time I think production designer Stuart Craig has an utterly awesome reason for changing the location of a certain death in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows---Part 2.  Here, I'll let him tell you:

(per "Wizard of Destruction" by Rebecca Keegan):

"In the book (the character) dies in the Shrieking Shack.  I specifically asked J.K Rowling if she would mind if we transposed that to a boathouse.  I felt it would make a very interesting, very theatrical set.  There was a lot of glass in the design for the boathouse.  Through the glass, you're aware of Hogwarts in flames and the water inside the boathouse reflects the flames.  You get a great sense of the height and the drama." 

-Stuart Craig, production designer

Light. It. Up!  I'm now more excited than I ever thought I could be for a scene that ripped my heart out when I read it in the book.  Well done, Stuart.

So, which night will you be seeing the movie?

Also, Lisa Galek is hosting two contests, including a very fun blogfest on Harry Potter's Birthday, July 31.  C'mon, you know you're going to want you some more Harry after the movie's done. ;)