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-Many fans have written to tell me legendary British actress Maggie Smith is being considered to play Minerva McGonagall in the movie!�Tim Roth and Robbie Coltrane are also rumored to be talking to producers!
-Director Chris Columbus is going to take on Harry Potter!� He has directed such hits as 'Stepmom', 'Mrs. Doubtfire' and the very popular 'Home Alone I & II'!
-The movie will be based on Book 1 and is expected 16 November 2001.
-The movie will not be "Americanized" despite some published rumors.
-The movie will be produced by Warner Bros. JK Rowling went with WB in part because they promise a live-action film and she has script approval.
-Warner Brothers is reportedly looking into designing a Harry Potter theme park or a HP ride in an existing park.
-There may be a weekly TV cartoon based on Harry and his adventures at Hogwarts! ?
-JK Rowling is said to have a hand at the making of the film, though it is unsure how.� This should put true fans at ease... her vision should be brought to life accurately!
-The rights to make Harry Potter into a movie were purchased by Warner Brothers for English producer David Heyman and Heyday Films.
-The movie will be live-action (with actors) and not animated (a cartoon). JK Rowling specificly asked for this when striking a deal with Warner Brothers.
-The script is reportedly complete!� It was drafted by American writer Steve Kloves who also wrote the screenplay for The Fabulous Baker Boys & Flesh and Bone.
-There has been talk of a weekly television series based on the Potter characters!� No word if this will be animated or live-action.