Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film) a former Death Eater. Frances de la Tour plays the role of Olympe Maxime, Headmistress of Beauxbatons. David Tennant portrays Barty Crouch Jr., a Death Eater who disguises himself as Mad-Eye Moody for most of the film. British film director Mike Newell was chosen to direct the film after "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" director Alfonso Cuarón announced that he would only be able to direct one "Potter" film. In a statement explaining the transition of directors, series producer David Heyman said: Principal photography for "Goblet of Fire" began on 4 May 2004, although scenes involving the film's
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) The film was released to cinemas in the United Kingdom and United States on 16 November 2001. It became a critical and commercial success, grossing $974.8 million at the box office worldwide. The highest-grossing film of 2001, it is the 37th highest-grossing of all-time (2nd at the time of its release) and the second most successful instalment of the "Harry Potter" series behind "Deathly Hallows – Part 2". The film was nominated for many awards, including Academy Awards for Best Original Score, Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design. It was followed by seven sequels, beginning with "Harry Potter and