"But it is precisely because a Harry Potter film adaptation seems so commercially invincible that it is also the most dangerous type of movie a studio or director can make. Because it is impossible to exceed a child's imagination. Because kids all over the world are expecting great things indeed. Because if you fail, you will forever be known as the guy who dropped the Golden Snitch in the championship Quidditch match of all time. And that is a good reason to be much...more...afraid."

You damn right. x__x I also read in this article that Terry Gilliam was Rowling's initial pick... Man, I wish he'd gotten the job. -_- but maybe Chris Columbus will surprise us.