HP Trailers!, Your favorites, your memories, and why. |
 Sep 27 2008, 03:40 PM
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So I thought it would be a good idea if we had a thread where we could compare/discuss/remember all the teaser and theatrical trailers for the Harry Potter series. When the Half Blood Prince teaser came out not too long ago, I was reminded of all of my previous experiences counting down the seconds to those few short clips of never-before-seen HP footage. Sometimes its hard to keep those memories straight after you've eventually seen the movie, so every once in awhile, I like to take a look at them to remind myself. And now we have a thread where we can share all those trailer-watching experiences - so let's all put them in the pensieve! Oh and a BIG thanks to the mods on this one, you guys rock. Some questions to start off with: Which trailer most accurately depicted the movie? Prisoner of Azkaban, the full length theatrical, for me. It was darker, edgier, moodier and the third movie ended up being all those things. It was the definitive turning point of the franchise and that was the exact feeling I had when I first watched this. I knew my role in the fandom was going to change after seeing this preview. I just knew I would love this movie! Which trailer made you want to see the movie? Which ones disappointed you? The one that got me most hyped up for the movie was the Goblet of Fire theatrical. We'd seen so many pictures even before the trailers came out, but everything I saw made me feel really positive about the adaptation. Plus, it was clear that the movie was going to be romantic, which, true to the book, the series really hadn't been thus far. The music was what really got me, though. It's funny, because most of it was not heard in the actual movie. Although the final score kept the trailer's atmospheric quality, it was not quite as beautiful or heart-pounding. I don't know what happened to this music, but I wish it had been in the film somewhere. It's kind of gorgeous and really makes me feel something. Order of the Phoenix, the teaser, was a disappointment. It was my own fault, I was sooo hyped up for this movie because I was such a fan of David Yates' tv work. But the trailer made me really nervous. I couldn't believe they gave away the kiss! And the movie just, didn't look as exciting as I'd hoped. Of course, I still was excited, but I sort of had to check myself after that. The movie clearly wasn't going to be what I had thought, what I had expected...and it ended up being just that, but still, one of my favorites. Did you go to a theater to see it premiere or just watch it online? I've seen a few of the trailers in theaters, but the only one I went to see in a theater the day it premiered: the Order of the Phoenix teaser in front of Happy Feet. I went to an 11am show down in Manhattan (I was living in Jersey at the time) and there were about 10 people in the audience. Two other HP fans and a bunch of mothers and children. As I said before, I was disappointed, but it was still exciting and totally worth ten bucks. Like pretty much the entire fandom, I waited online for the Half Blood Prince Trailer and squuueeeed when it showed up a few minutes early (or a few months late depending on your perspective). I was disappointed that I never caught it in theaters, I really do enjoy seeing them on the big screen. But there just weren't any WB movies I particularly wanted to see. Think back to when you first saw the trailers. How did you feel? Well, my absolute favorite was the Goblet of Fire teaser, and it sent chills down my spine. I couldn't contain myself! The age progression, I will admit, made me cry a little. I also have to admit that the thing I was most excited about was the boy's hair, I just thought everyone looked so grown-up and beautiful and generally speaking, I thought that boded well for the series. This was also the trailer I used to wake up in the morning and watch. Every day. And then at work. And then after work and before bed. I don't remember how I felt when I saw the Sorcerer's Stone trailers, but I do get really nostalgic when I watch them now. Especially after Deathly Hallows came out. The quick fade outs as Hagrid and Harry go down Diagon Alley, shots of Ollivander's, its all so much more significant now. And of course when I first watched the HBP teaser, I felt more excited for that movie that I had managed to be in many months. It was such a frustrating time for the fandom and that little glimmer of hope just totally revitalized it. We all know what happened, but still, when I go back and see that Young Tom Riddle, I get really excited over the idea of sitting in that theater and feeling those goosebumps again. I still love to watch this trailer on my cell and I've made quite a few people watch it as well. Even people who clearly aren't fans have said number 6 looks like a winner.  Well that's enough of me, what do you guys think?? Links to the trailers: Sorcerer's Stone Teaser Trailer Chamber of Secrets Teaser Trailer Prisoner of Azkaban Teaser Trailer Goblet of Fire Teaser Trailer Order of the Phoenix Teaser Trailer Half-Blood Prince Teaser Trailer Sorcerer's Stone Theatrical Trailer Chamber of Secrets Theatrical Trailer Prisoner of Azkaban Theatrical Trailer Goblet of Fire Theatrical Trailer Order of the Phoenix Theatrical Trailer Edited by Dreamteam to add in the poll This post has been edited by Dreamteam: Sep 27 2008, 05:14 PM -------------------- queering potter updated 10/27
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