SDO/AIA EUV images at 304 Å (top and middle) and 131 Å (bottom) showing activation and bending of the filament toward the AR hot flux-rope structure on 3 November 2011. AIA 304 Å image at 20:10:08 UT is overlaid by the HMI magnetogram contours of positive (white) and negative (black) polarities. The contour levels are ±500, ±1000, and ±2000 G. The temporal evolution in the 304 Å and 131 Å bands over about one hour until the flare sets in can be found in a movie available in the online edition.