Potter Picks A Brit

An American brought the first two to life and the impending third film is in the hands of a Mexican but, with the fourth Harry Potter film, we may finally see a British director at the helm. Four Weddings director Mike Newell is currently in negotiations to take on Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire when Alfonso Cuaron lays down the reigns after completing work on The Prisoner of Azkaban. Having recently finished work on Julia Roberts film Mona Lisa Smile, Newell is currently rearranging his schedule to accommodate the massive project (let's see them cut that book down to two-and-a-half hours)and lead Harry into his fourth year at Hogwarts. One of Britain's most famous exports in recent years the Harry Potter franchise has yet to enjoy the British touch in its journey from page to screen - though the stellar British cast has gone a long way towards keeping things firmly grounded on our side of the pond. The introduction of a Brit director is a welcome move however and we have no complaints about their choice of man for the job. Roll on 2005