HARRY POTTER, Chris Columbus and TV Adaptation

HARRY POTTER Director Chris Columbus Praises HBO’s Reboot, Calling It “A Spectacular Idea”
HBO's upcoming Harry Potter TV reboot has sparked conversations and interest among fans, and now it’s receiving high praise from someone who has played in the wizarding world sandbox, original Harry Potter director Chris Columbus .
“Harry Potter” Director Chris Columbus Shares His Thoughts on Upcoming TV Adaptation — Plus “Those” Voldemort Rumors (Exclusive)
"I look forward to seeing what they're trying to do with it," the filmmaker told PEOPLE Chris Columbus is excited for the next chapter in the Harry Potter universe. The filmmaker, 66, spoke with PEOPLE exclusively at the Los Angeles premiere of Nosferatu,
‘Harry Potter' Director Chris Columbus Weighs In on Upcoming TV Adaptation
Chris Columbus is giving his thoughts on the upcoming Harry Potter television series being adapted by HBO. In an interview with People magazine, the director, who helmed Harry Potter and the Philospher's Stone (also known as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) and the Chamber of Secrets,
One Big Reason The Harry Potter TV Series Is Actually A 'Fantastic' Idea, According To OG Director Chris Columbus
Per Columbus, just getting the chance to retell the story in more detail is a “fantastic” prospect. The famous director of other great films like Home Alone and Stepmom explained why, telling People the idea of a longform narrative is really exciting.
Original Harry Potter Director Defends HBO’s Reboot (And He Makes a Good Point)
Chris Columbus, who directed the first two installments of the Harry Potter film franchise, has voiced his support for HBO’s upcoming TV reboot. In an interview with People, the filmmaker called the project “a spectacular idea” since it won’t be weighed down by the same time restrictions movies are.
Director Chris Columbus feels Cillian Murphy will be 'amazing' as Voldemort
Director of the first and second part of Harry Potter film franchise, Chris Columbus, expressed his support for Cillian Murphy as Lord Voldemort for the TV series. He also shared his excitement for the series,
Harry Potter director delivers verdict on controversial TV series – and names first choice for Voldemort
Chris Columbus, director of the blockbuster Harry Potter films, has given his verdict on the long-awaited and controversial new TV series. The 66-year-old directed Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Chamber of Secrets, before the sequels were picked up by directors Mike Newell, David Yates and Alfonso Cuarón.
Harry Potter on TV? Chris calls it spectacular
Filmmaker Chris Columbus whose name is synonymous with the initial Harry Potter movies as it is with other works, recently reacted to the news about the books being adapted into a television series for HBO.
Harry Potter director thinks Cillian Murphy would be perfect Voldemort in HBO’s “Spectacular” reboot
"Our movie was two hours and forty minutes, and others were about the same length," Columbus commented. He believes that the episodic format now being used will allow the series to include "all the great scenes we couldn't fit into the movies.
‘Harry Potter’ Director Chris Columbus Praises HBO’s Upcoming TV Reboot: “A Spectacular Idea”
Original Harry Potter helmer Chris Columbus is praising HBO's forthcoming television reboot, calling it a 'spectacular idea.'
Harry Potter director praises HBO reboot; calls it 'A Spectacular Idea'
Chris Columbus, director of the first two Harry Potter movies, supported the idea of the upcoming HBO series reboot
Harry Potter director Chris Columbus calls HBO's Harry Potter reboot a 'spectacular Idea'
Chris Columbus, director of the first two Harry Potter films, expressed strong support for the upcoming HBO series reboot. He ...
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