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Harry Potter film series

2009 DVD Box Set for the first 6 films
Directed by Chris Columbus
(Philosopher's Stone, Chamber of Secrets),
Alfonso Cuarón
(Prisoner of Azkaban),
Mike Newell
(Goblet of Fire),
David Yates
(Order of the Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows)
Produced by David Heyman (all),
Chris Columbus (POA),
Mark Radcliffe (POA),
David Barron
(GOF, OOTP, HBP, DH)
Written by Steve Kloves,
(PS, COS, POA, GOF, HBP, DH),
Michael Goldenberg (OOTP),
J. K. Rowling (Novels)
Starring Daniel Radcliffe,
Rupert Grint,
Emma Watson,
Robbie Coltrane,
Tom Felton,
Ralph Fiennes,
Michael Gambon,
Richard Harris,
Gary Oldman,
Alan Rickman,
Maggie Smith
Music by John Williams
(PS, COS, POA),
Patrick Doyle
(GOF),
Nicholas Hooper
(OOTP, HBP),
Alexandre Desplat
(DH Part I)[1]
Studio Heyday Films
Distributed by Warner Bros.
Release date(s) 2001 – 2011
Running time 903 minutes (total)
Country United Kingdom,
United States
Language English
Budget $905 million
Gross revenue $5,412,504,276
.The Harry Potter fantasy-adventure film series is based on the seven Harry Potter novels by British writer J. K. Rowling, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.^ Harry Potter A series of seven fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling which has also spawned films, video games and Potter-themed merchandise.
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 ^ Harry Potter's Rupert Grint gets swine flu .
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 ^ It'll be big: Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter.
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.The Harry Potter film franchise is the highest grossing film series of all time when not adjusted for inflation, with over $5.4 billion in worldwide receipts.^ I read all the Harry Potter books.
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 ^ POLL: What is the best Harry Potter film?
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 ^ Harry Potter series is longer...
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 .As of 2009 the series consists of six motion pictures, all of which (unadjusted for inflation) are on the all time list of 25 highest-grossing films worldwide, with the first, fifth and sixth films among the top ten.^ The series consists to date (2009) of six motion pictures, all of which (unadjusted for inflation) are on the all time list of 25 highest-grossing films worldwide , with the first, fifth and sixth films among the top ten.
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 ^ The film series is to become the highest-grossing franchise ever.
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 ^ The first four Harry Potter films rank in the top 25 highest grossing films of all time worldwide.
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 [2] The latest installment, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, was released in cinemas worldwide on 15 July 2009.[3]
Warner Bros. is currently producing its adaptation of the seventh and final novel, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows [4] which will be split into two parts: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I is due out on 19 November 2010 and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II is due out on 15 July 2011. [5] In an interview, producer David Heyman has stated that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is being treated as one film, but released as two parts.[6] .Both parts will be released in 3D and 2D on their individual release dates.^ Note: The planned split release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows features both a November and May date.
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 ^ You're not the biggest part of the audience, most people don't care about a release date pushed back.
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 ^ August 18, 2008 12:08:28 Part I of 'Harry Potter 7' Gets Official Release Date .
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Contents

Origins

.Late in 1997, film producer David Heyman's London offices received a copy of the first book in what would become Rowling's series of seven Harry Potter novels.^ Books six and seven in the series are scheduled for film adaptations as well.
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 ^ Rowling is the first author to become a billionaire .
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 ^ I read all the Harry Potter books.
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 .The book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was relegated to a low-priority bookshelf, where it was discovered by a secretary who read it and gave it to Heyman with a glowing review.^ I read all the Harry Potter books.
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 ^ Harry Potter: Films, Books etc/ .
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 ^ Salon reviews of Harry Potter films: .
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 .This fateful act led Heyman, who disliked "the rubbish title", to read the book.^ This fateful act led Heyman, who disliked "the rubbish title", to read the book.
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 ^ The book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone , was relegated to a low-priority bookshelf, where it was discovered by a secretary who read it and gave it to Heyman with a glowing review.
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 ^ On the good side, this adaptation of another of author J.K. Rowling 's novels will satisfy the fans while never boring those who have never read any of the books.
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 .Highly impressed by Rowling's work, he arranged the process that was to lead to one of the most successful franchises in movie history.^ Fact check, "Harry Potter" is one of the most successful franchise movies in the history of the industry.
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 ^ Highly impressed by Rowling's work, he arranged the process that was to lead to one of the most successful franchises in movie history.
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 ^ The most successful movie franchise in history?
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 [8]
.This led to Rowling's 1999 sale of the film rights for the first four Harry Potter books to Warner Brothers for a reported £1 million (US$2,000,000).^ I read all the Harry Potter books.
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 ^ POLL: What is the best Harry Potter film?
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 ^ Leave it to the Brits to do Harry Potter right.
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 [9] .A demand Rowling made was that the principal cast be kept strictly British, allowing nevertheless for the inclusion of many Irish actors such as the late Richard Harris as Dumbledore, and for casting of French and Eastern European actors in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire where characters from the book are specified as such.^ He is now synonymous with Harry Potter, the character created by author J. K. Rowling.
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 ^ I read all the Harry Potter books.
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 ^ You are well aware of the Harry Potter books and movies by J. K. Rowling.
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 [10] .Rowling was hesitant to sell the rights because she "didn't want to give them control over the rest of the story" by selling the rights to the characters, which would have enabled Warner Brothers to make non-author-written sequels.^ Rowling was hesitant to sell the rights because she "didn't want to give them control over the rest of the story" by selling the rights to the characters, which would have enabled Warner Brothers to make non-author-written sequels.
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 ^ I said "no" and my problem was I didn't want to give them control over the rest of the story.
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 ^ So we wanted it subordinated to the rest of the story.
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 [11]
.Although Steven Spielberg initially negotiated to direct the first film, he declined the offer.^ Although Steven Spielberg initially negotiated to direct the film, he declined the offer.

 ^ (Columbus directed the first two films.
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 ^ Although Steven Spielberg initially negotiated to direct the first film, he declined the offer.
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 [12] .Spielberg wanted the adaptation to be an animated film, with American actor Haley Joel Osment to provide Harry Potter's voice.^ POLL: What is the best Harry Potter film?
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 ^ M. Night Shyamalan wants to direct final Harry Potter film .
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 ^ Harry Potter: Films, Books etc/ .
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 [13] .Spielberg contended that, in his opinion, there was every expectation of profit in making the film, and that making money would have been like "shooting ducks in a barrel.^ Spielberg wanted the adaptation be an animated film , with American actor Haley Joel Osment to provide Harry Potter's voice.However, Spielberg contended that, in his opinion, there was every expectation of profit in making the film, and that making money would have been like "shooting ducks in a barrel.

 ^ Spielberg contended that, in his opinion, there was every expectation of profit in making the film, and that making money would have been like "shooting ducks in a barrel.
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 ^ The easiest because commercial success was guaranteed; when approached to direct the first Harry Potter film, Steven Spielberg described it as like 'shooting ducks in a barrel.
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 .It's just a slam dunk.^ It's just a slam dunk.
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 .It's just like withdrawing a billion dollars and putting it into your personal bank accounts.^ It's just like withdrawing a billion dollars and putting it into your personal bank accounts.
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 ^ It's just like withdrawing a million dollars and putting it into your personal bank accounts.
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 ^ Producer Jerry Bruckheimer turned a Disney theme-park ride into a billion-dollar movie franchise with his "Pirates of the Caribbean" flicks.
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 There's no challenge".[14] In the Rubbish Bin section of her website, Rowling maintains that she has no role in choosing directors for the films, writing "Anyone who thinks I could (or would) have 'veto-ed' him [Spielberg] needs their Quick-Quotes Quill serviced."[15] After Spielberg left, talks began with other directors, including: Chris Columbus, Terry Gilliam, Jonathan Demme, Mike Newell, Alan Parker, Wolfgang Petersen, Rob Reiner, Tim Robbins, Brad Silberling, and Peter Weir.[16] .Petersen and Reiner then both pulled out of the running in March 2000.[17] It was then narrowed down to Silberling, Columbus, Parker and Gilliam.^ It was then narrowed down to Silberling, Columbus, Parker and Gilliam.
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 ^ Petersen and Reiner then both pulled out of the running in March 2000.
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 ^ July 4 , 2001 weekend, making for such a short production window that several proposed directors pulled themselves out of the running.

 [18] .Rowling's first choice was Terry Gilliam.^ EW.com ) Terry Gilliam was Rowling's personal choice to direct the first film.
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 ^ Rowling's first choice was Terry Gilliam.
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 ^ Rowling's first choice for director was originally Terry Gilliam , but Columbus's involvement as screenwriter on the 1985 film Young Sherlock Holmes encouraged Warner Bros.
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 [19] .However on 28 March 2000 Columbus was appointed as director of the film, with Warner Bros.^ The film represents Warner Bros.
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 ^ March 28: Chris Columbus is chosen as the director for the first Harry Potter film.
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 ^ However on March 28 , 2000 Columbus was appointed as director of the film, with Warner Bros.

 citing his work on other family films such as .Home Alone and Mrs Doubtfire as influences for their decision.^ Home Alone and Mrs Doubtfire as influences for their decision.
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 ^ A film version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone , directed by Chris Columbus (Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire) was released on November 16th, 2001.
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 ^ By this stage, Columbus had on his directorial CV films such as the two Home Alones , Stepmom , Nine Months and Mrs Doubtfire .
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 [20]
."Harry Potter is the kind of timeless literary achievement that comes around once in a lifetime.^ The ending has come for Harry Potter.
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 ^ Harry Potter is the kind of timeless literary achievement that comes around once in a lifetime.
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 ^ The movie, based on J. K. Rowling ’s sixth book of the series, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” is as much about coming of age as it is about the wizarding world.
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 .Since the books have generated such a passionate following across the world, it was important to us to find a director that has an affinity for both children and magic.^ Since the books have generated such a passionate following across the world, it was important to us to find a director that has an affinity for both children and magic.
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 ^ However, children across the world began to rave about the new-age spin on wizardry.
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 ^ By analogy, the mutants of the X-Men world, with their seemingly magical powers attend Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Children, with Xavier serving a Dumbledore-like role.
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 .I can't think of anyone more ideally suited for this job than Chris."^ I can't think of anyone more ideally suited for this job than Chris."

 ^ It was slightly darker than Chris Columbus's first two, and, for me, much more magical than the two that followed.
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 ^ If we didn't have jobs I doubt WB would have made more than 4 Billion dollars box office already with the 5 movies so far.
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.Steve Kloves was selected to write the screenplay for the first film.^ Lorenzo di Bonaventura Steve Kloves was selected to write the screenplay for the first film.
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 ^ Steve Kloves was selected to write the screenplay for the film.

 ^ Director David Yates, whose Order of the Phoenix made the shortest film out of the longest book, is back, working for the first time with returning screenwriter Steve Kloves, who worked on every film but the last one.
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 .He described adapting the book as "tough", as it did not "lend itself to adaptation as well as the next two books."^ He described adapting the book as "tough", as it did not "lend itself to adaptation as well as the next two books."
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 ^ In Britain the book is called Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone but when the book was published in the U.S. it was called Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (although the book itself is the same) This is why the film of the book is referred to by two different names.
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 ^ The time in between the release of the fourth and fifth book saw two quick spinoffs of the book itself: Rowling’s Quidditch through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them .
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 .Kloves was sent a "raft" of synopses of books proposed as film adaptations, with Harry Potter being the only one that jumped out at him.^ Harry Potter fans being upset.
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 ^ I read all the Harry Potter books.
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 ^ Write your opinion about one of the Harry Potter books.
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 .He went out and bought the book, and became an instant fan.^ He went out and bought the book, and became an instant fan.
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 ^ The big event, though, is Saturday's release of "Deathly Hallows," when fans will find out how the celebrated book series will end.
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 ^ When I first read Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone I read it in one sitting, and then went out and immediately bought the next three books in the series that had up to that point been released.
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 .When speaking to Warner Bros.^ When speaking to Warner Bros.
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 he stated that the film had to be .British, and had to be true to the characters.^ British, and had to be true to the characters.
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 [21] .David Heyman was selected to produce the film.^ David Heyman and David Barron are producing the film.
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 ^ It was challenging,” producer David Heyman concurs.
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 ^ David Heyman was selected to produce the film.
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 [20] .Rowling received a large amount of creative control for the film, being made an executive producer, an arrangement that Columbus did not mind.^ Columbus was the producer on the first three films.
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 ^ Rowling received a large amount of creative control for the film, being made an executive producer, an arrangement that Columbus did not mind.
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 ^ The casting of Potter reportedly was a source of tension between the film's director Chris Columbus and Rowling, as Columbus and Warner Brothers, which is producing the film, were considering using an American actor in the lead.
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.Warner Brothers had initially planned to release the first film over the 4 July 2001 weekend, making for such a short production window that several of the originally proposed directors had pulled themselves out of the running.^ Warner Brothers makes the Harry Potter films .
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 ^ July 4 , 2001 weekend, making for such a short production window that several proposed directors pulled themselves out of the running.

 ^ There is also a series of Warner Brothers films based directly on the books, the first of which was released in 2001.

 Eventually, due to time constraints the date was put back to 16 November 2001.[23]

Casting the roles of Harry, Ron and Hermione

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson
.In 2000, after a seven month search, lead actor Daniel Radcliffe was discovered by Heyman and Kloves seated just behind them in a theater.^ In 2000, after a seven month search, lead actor Daniel Radcliffe was discovered by Heyman and Kloves seated just behind them in a theater.
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 ^ For instance: --Despite several thousand boys auditioning, director Chris Columbus always wanted just one boy to play Harry -- Daniel Radcliffe.
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 ^ The three leads in the Potter series, Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, haven't just grown up to be presences -- they've grown up to be actors, and good ones.
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 .In Heyman's own words, "There sitting behind me was this boy with these big blue eyes.^ In Heyman's own words, '' "There sitting behind me was this boy with these big blue eyes.
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 ^ But look at these stats: The boy wizard's big-screen debut took in $90.3 million in its first three days, giving it the highest-grossing we...
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 ^ I did enjoy seeing those big beautiful blue eyes staring at the blur in front of him.

 It was Dan Radcliffe. .I remember my first impressions: He was curious and funny and so energetic.^ I remember my first impressions: He was curious and funny and so energetic.
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 ^ I remember my heart pumping because it was the first time that I was in front of the cameras, the charming teenager said.
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 .There was real generosity too, and sweetness.^ There was real generosity too, and sweetness.
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 But at the same time he was really voracious and with hunger for knowledge of whatever kind."
.Radcliffe had already established himself as an actor in the 1999 BBC television production of David Copperfield in which he played the title role's childhood years, and Heyman convinced the youngster's parents to allow him to audition for the part of Harry Potter, which involved Radcliffe being filmed.^ Harry Potter fans being upset.
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 ^ He is a film, television, and stage actor.

 ^ Harry Potter: Films, Books etc/ .
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 .(Heyman has stated in an interview published July 21, 2009 in the Los Angeles Times that this historic screen test of Radcliffe will be released as bonus material on a subsequent Harry Potter DVD.) Rowling was enthusiastic after viewing Radcliffe's filmed test, saying she didn't think there was a better choice for the part of Harry Potter.^ "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was published.
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 ^ July 21, 2009 12:08 AM .
  • "Half-Blood Prince" Beats All Other Harry Potter Movies at the Box Office, But Is It the Best in the Series? : Rolling Stone 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.rollingstone.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ July 6, 2009 Harold Ramis Interview .
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.Also in 2000, the unknown British actors Emma Watson and Rupert Grint were selected from thousands of auditioning children to play the roles of Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively.^ "Instead of 'going darker' again (yawn), Daniel Radcliffe as Harry, Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) go lighter.
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 ^ Previous Next 2000: 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' is set to be filmed with Rupert Grint playing Ron Weasley, Daniel Radcliffe playing Harry Potter and Emma Watson playing Hermione Granger .
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 ^ Same with Emma Watson, who played "Hermione."
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 .Prior to their being chosen, their only previous acting experience was in school plays.^ Prior to their being chosen, their only previous acting experience was in school plays.
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 ^ No previous acting experience is required.
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 ^ Prior to being in the Harry Potter movies he had acted in plays for schools and the local theater.

 .Grint was eleven years old and Watson ten at the time they were cast.^ Grint was eleven years old and Watson ten at the time they were cast.
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 ^ But get this: Until six weeks ago, the 37-year-old Cornell grad and brother Andrew — who is a banker — didn’t know they were identical twins.
  • Harry Potter Scared by Horse - Celebrity Gossip | Entertainment News | Arts And Entertainment - FOXNews.com 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.foxnews.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Voldemort had attempted to kill Harry when the latter was only a year old, but for unknown reasons, the curse he cast at the boy afflicted himself instead, killing him.
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.L.A. Times writer Geoff Boucher, who conducted the above-mentioned interview with Heyman, added that the casting of the three major roles "is especially impressive in hindsight.^ L.A. Times writer Geoff Boucher, who conducted the above-mentioned interview with Heyman, added that the casting of the three major roles "is especially impressive in hindsight.
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 ^ "I have to ask the question," Nolan queried Los Angeles Times comics nerd Geoff Boucher in, ironically enough, the first installment of a three-part interview.
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 ^ The actors, of course, play no small role: Daniel Radcliffe has improved exponentially, while Rupert Grint continues to exhibit an impressive knack for comic timing.
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 .The trio's selection was arguably one of the best show-business decisions over the past decade...^ The trio's selection was arguably one of the best show-business decisions over the past decade...
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 ^ But the best one shows him at about 14, and even then they look like a contact wearer's stand-bys.

 ^ Forgive me but if "showing no one is safe" was their true intention they've either been blinded by the light or someone else made that decision.
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 they have shown admirable grace and steadiness in the face of teen superstardom."[8][24]

Production

.Chris Columbus directed the first two films, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, while Alfonso Cuarón directed the third, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Mike Newell directed the fourth, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.^ Chris Columbus directed the first two films, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets , while Alfonso Cuarón directed the third, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , and Mike Newell directed the fourth, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire .
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 ^ Goblet of Fire the first time i saw it.
  • ROTTEN TOMATOES: Exclusive: Helen McCrory Updates on Harry Potter 7 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC uk.rottentomatoes.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Who would think Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban could be an art film?
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 .The fifth, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, was directed by David Yates, as was the sixth, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and he is currently directing both parts of the seventh, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,[5][26] as well.^ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) .
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 ^ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ” (2007) .
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 ^ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince opens on July 17, 2009.
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 .Columbus was the producer on the first three films.^ Columbus also worked as producer on the first three films.

 ^ Columbus was the producer on the first three films.
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 ^ Rowling's first choice for director was originally Terry Gilliam , but Columbus's involvement as screenwriter on the 1985 film Young Sherlock Holmes encouraged Warner Bros.
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.Rowling's first choice for director was originally Terry Gilliam, but Columbus's involvement as screenwriter on the 1985 film Young Sherlock Holmes encouraged Warner Bros.^ The film represents Warner Bros.
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 ^ I wish they had hired Terry Gilliam for the first film.
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 ^ EW.com ) Terry Gilliam was Rowling's personal choice to direct the first film.
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 to select him in preference. .It is similar to the Harry Potter series in that it includes three leads that bear a strong resemblance to the Harry, Ron and Hermione of Rowling's description (as does a character named Dudley to Draco Malfoy).^ Harry Potter series is longer...
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 ^ Harry Potter Series: No contest.
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 ^ The end of the Harry Potter series, as written by .
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 .They investigate a supernatural mystery in a Gothic boarding school, where staff include the Professor Flitwick-like Waxflatter, and sinister Rathe.^ They investigate a supernatural mystery in a Gothic boarding school, where staff include the Professor Flitwick -like Waxflatter, and sinister Rathe.
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 ^ By analogy, the mutants of the X-Men world, with their seemingly magical powers attend Professor Xavier's School for Gifted Children, with Xavier serving a Dumbledore-like role.
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 ^ The students and professors of Hogwarts are like personalities one would meet in any British boarding school; their difference is only in their extraordinary powers and bizarre activities.
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 .Scenes from the film were used to cast the first Harry Potter film.^ Harry Potter: Films, Books etc/ .
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 ^ Harry Potter films.

 ^ Salon reviews of Harry Potter films: .
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.Aside from the three lead actors, the other notable Potter character portrayals include Robbie Coltrane's Hagrid, Alan Rickman's Severus Snape, Tom Felton's Draco Malfoy, Maggie Smith's Minerva McGonagall, and Richard Harris and Michael Gambon's Albus Dumbledore (Gambon took over for the third film following Harris's death in 2002).^ Good: Radcliffe, Malfoy's character, Michael Gambon, Hagrid, visually impressive.
  • At the Movies: Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.abc.net.au [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ” (2002) .
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 ^ Harry Potter: Films, Books etc/ .
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 .Notable recurring cast members in the series include Jason Isaacs as Lucius Malfoy, Gary Oldman as Sirius Black, and Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort.^ Notable recurring cast members in the series include Jason Isaacs as Lucius Malfoy , Gary Oldman as Sirius Black , and Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort.
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 ^ Gary Oldmans Sirius is so good that its painful.
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 ^ I think Jason Isaacs as Lucius Malfoy is much more evil.
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.The first four films were scripted by Steve Kloves with the direct assistance of Rowling, though she allowed Kloves what he described as "tremendous elbow room". Thus, the plot and tone of each film and its corresponding book are virtually the same with some changes and omissions for purposes of cinematic style and time constraints.^ The first four films were scripted by Steve Kloves with the direct assistance of Rowling, though she allowed Kloves what he described as "tremendous elbow room".
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 ^ Thus, the plot and tone of each film and its corresponding book are virtually the same with some changes and omissions for purposes of cinematic style and time constraints.
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 ^ There are a number of changes from the book in the film.
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 .Rowling has asked Kloves to keep being faithful to the books.^ Rowling has asked Kloves to keep being faithful to the books.
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 ^ I was praying they would not keep the line from the book when Ron and Hermione asked how Harry's first kiss was.
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 ^ Although the final Harry Potter book is still being written, author J.K. Rowling has revealed two of the leading characters will die.
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The fifth film, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was released by Warner Bros. on 11 July 2007, in English-speaking countries, except for the UK and Ireland which released the movie on 12 July.[29] .The sixth, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, was the most expensive of the films to produce and most critically acclaimed.^ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince opens on July 17, 2009.
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 ^ 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' is a thrilling and captivating fantasy.
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 ^ 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' casts an early spell .
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 .It was released on 15 July 2009 and is currently ranked as the number two film of 2009 on the worldwide charts.^ It was released on 15 July 2009 and ranks as the number one film of 2009 on the worldwide charts.
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 ^ Release Date: July 15, 2009 .
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 ^ Email This July 15, 2009 .
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.Production of the two Deathly Hallows films is currently underway.^ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film) .
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 ^ Production of the two Deathly Hallows films is currently underway.
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 ^ Production schedule for Deathly Hallows will not be affected.
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 .As of late July, 2009, the shoot had passed Day 100 of a projected 250 day total needed to complete filming of both parts of the final book in the series.^ The film compared to the book was a complete dissapointement!
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 ^ As of late July, 2009, the shoot had passed Day 100 of a projected 250 day total needed to complete filming of both parts of the final book in the series.
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 ^ I have read both book series.
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Soundtracks

.There have been four film soundtrack composers to date.^ Although composer Nicholas Hopper worked on this film's predecessor, that soundtrack didn't leave an impression.
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 ^ But i believe the movie would have been more fun if John Williams had composed the background score instead of Hooper, his soundtracks were good but it wasn't there when the movie needed it.
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 ^ The soundtracks for the first three films were composed by the renowned John Williams .
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 .John Williams started the franchise's score off by producing one of the world's most popular film soundtracks.^ The soundtracks for the first three films were composed by the renowned John Williams .
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 ^ One of the elements strongly favoring the first three films was the music by veteran franchise composer John Williams, who not only was the perfect choice for the assignment (despite rumors that James Horner had been offered the job) but whose themes for the world of wizardry would become yet another identity engrained for audiences of each successive film.
  • Filmtracks: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (John Williams) 15 September 2009 22:14 UTC www.filmtracks.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Growing up in front of the cameras is never easy and being a part of one of the most successful franchises in film history has meant Watson's life is not entirely her own.
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 .Williams' Hedwig's Theme is the main theme in the Harry Potter series and is heard at the start of each installment.^ Harry Potter series is longer...
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 ^ Harry Potter Series: No contest.
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 ^ The end of the Harry Potter series, as written by .
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 .It has been kept constant throughout the movie franchise; however, it has been slightly changed throughout the years due to different composers, but the main structure of the music has been kept the same.^ It has been kept constant throughout the movie franchise; however, it has been slightly changed throughout the years due to different composers, but the main structure of the music has been kept the same.
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 ^ As a fan of the serious, however, I want to point out that at the beginning of the 6th movie only two months have passed since the events of the 5th, not a year.
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 ^ And I guess the main reasons for that were acting that sometimes looked very forced and also the poor music composition in the movie.
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.Williams composed the soundtracks for the first three films, Philosopher's Stone, Chamber of Secrets and Prisoner of Azkaban.^ Is Prisoner of Azkaban as good as the first two films?
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 ^ Potter films ("Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban").
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 ^ Columbus was the producer on the first three films.
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 .He has introduced various themes throughout these films, some of which have been kept constant in the later adaptations in the series.^ He has introduced various themes throughout these films, some of which have been kept constant in the later adaptations in the series.
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 ^ Books six and seven in the series are scheduled for film adaptations as well.
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 ^ Harry Potter A series of seven fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling which has also spawned films, video games and Potter-themed merchandise.
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.Other composers that have contributed are Patrick Doyle and Nicholas Hooper.^ Other composers that have contributed are Patrick Doyle and Nicholas Hooper.
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 ^ Though Nicholas Hooper is my least favourite composer to have worked on the franchise, I am willing to give credit where it's due.
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 ^ Unfortunately, as the franchise began to rotate crews for its later entries, the thematic and stylistic identity so thoroughly cemented by Williams for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was largely lost by Patrick Doyle and Nicholas Hooper.
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 .Doyle produced the soundtrack for the fourth movie, Goblet of Fire and Hooper composed scores for Order of the Phoenix and Half-Blood Prince.^ I like also Goblet of fire and order of phoenix.
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 ^ That being said, hopefully Half Blood Prince will be a better movie than Order of the Phoenix.
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 ^ Half-Blood Prince was awesome.
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 .Both have introduced their own personal themes, while keeping a selection from John Williams respectively.^ Both have introduced their own personal themes, while keeping a selection from John Williams respectively.
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 ^ The themes by John Williams for the first three films were firmly established by the end of Prisoner of Azkaban , and their powerful allure still exists in the form of their easy memorability.
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 ^ Patrick Doyle's score can compensate for the nearly complete dismissal of John Williams' themes for the franchise.
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 .In January 2010, composer Alexandre Desplat was confirmed to produce the score for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I.^ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the final book.
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 ^ Currently, there is no composer confirmed to produce the score.
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 ^ Picture has released an official Spanish logo for " Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I ".
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Plot

The Hogwarts Express on the railway.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)

Main article: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
Known in the United States and India as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
.Harry Potter is a boy wizard who was brought up by his hostile aunt and uncle after his parents were murdered by the dark wizard, Lord Voldemort.^ Harry potter 2 up, 0 down .
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 ^ Harry faces -- once and for all times -- the dark Lord Voldemort who murdered his parents.

 ^ Who are the Harry Potter movies for, anyway?
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 .Voldemort also attempted to kill one-year old Harry on the same night, but failed.^ Voldemort also attempted to kill one-year old Harry on the same night, but failed.
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 ^ It describes how Harry discovers he is a wizard, makes close friends and a few enemies at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and with the help of his friends thwarts an attempted comeback by the evil wizard Voldemort, who killed Harry's parents and tried to kill Harry when he was one year old.
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 ^ After unexpected events at the end of the previous year, Harry, Ron, and Hermione are entrusted with a quest to find and destroy all of Lord Voldemort 's remaining Horcruxes.
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 .Nearly ten years later, Harry learns that he is an extremely famous wizard because of his uncanny survival and ventures into the Wizarding World assisted by half-giant Rubeus Hagrid.^ Nearly ten years later, Harry learns that he is an extremely famous wizard because of his uncanny survival and ventures into the Wizarding World assisted by half-giant Rubeus Hagrid.
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 ^ Children helped build the giant tribute this bank holiday after the novelist came top of a poll to find the "ultimate hero" of the last ten years.
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 ^ Ever since author J.K. Rowling and her wizard student took the world with the first novel, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," Potter has grown into more than a character in a book or film.
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 .There he begins his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where he learns about magic along with new friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, who become entangled in the mystery of the Philosopher's Stone, which is being kept within the school.^ We see his first year in Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry and see him make new friends and enemies.
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 ^ There is to be a new Minister for Magic.
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 ^ "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (called "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" in the U.K.) is all about his first year in that school.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)

Main article: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
.Harry, Ron, and Hermione return to Hogwarts for their second year, which proves to be more challenging than the last.^ Harry, Ron, and Hermione return to Hogwarts for their second year, which proves to be more challenging than the last.
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 ^ Hermione is more loved than Harry Potter .
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 ^ Years later, Harry married Ginny, and Ron married Hermione.
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 .The Chamber of Secrets has been opened, leaving students and ghosts petrified by an unleashed monster.^ The creature in the chamber of secrets petrifies a number of students.
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 ^ The Chamber of Secrets has been opened, leaving students and ghosts petrified by an unleashed monster.
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 ^ You then see the Chamber of Secrets open.

 .Harry must face up to claims that he is the heir of Salazar Slytherin (founder of the Chamber), learn that he can speak Parseltongue, and discover the properties of a mysterious diary, only to find himself trapped within the Chamber of Secrets itself.^ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ” (2002) .
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 ^ He only appears in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

 ^ Harry must face up to claims that he is the heir of Salazar Slytherin (founder of the Chamber), learn that he can speak Parseltongue and discover the properties of a mysterious diary, only to find himself trapped within the Chamber of Secrets itself.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

Main article: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
.Harry Potter's third year sees the boy wizard, along with his friends, attending Hogwarts School once again.^ The girl and a friend were like “seriously?” when i invited them to see harry potter.
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 ^ Harry Potter has two friends, a boy and a girl.
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 ^ See all guides for harry potter .
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 .Professor R.J. Lupin joins the staff as Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, while convicted murderer Sirius Black escapes Azkaban Prison.^ Defense against the Dark Arts-Are we prepared?
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 ^ Professor R.J. Lupin joins the staff as Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, while convicted murderer Sirius Black escapes Azkaban Prison.
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 ^ David Thewlis as Remus Lupin, former Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher.
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 .The Ministry of Magic entrusts the Dementors of Azkaban to guard Hogwarts from Black.^ Face the Dementors -- Can you overcome the dreaded Azkaban guards?
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 ^ Since the underage use of magic outside Hogwarts grounds is strictly verboten, this lands Potter in hot water with the Ministry of Magic.
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 ^ Dementor : Creatures who guard the magic prison called Azkaban.
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 .Harry learns more about his past and his connection with the escaped prisoner.^ We learn much more about Voldemort.
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 ^ Learn more about what it takes to be a Giant » .
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 ^ Learn more about supporting Filmtracks .
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)

The Hall of Christ Church in Oxford, England, the film location for the main hall of Hogwarts.
Main article: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
.During Harry's fourth year, the Dark Mark appears in the sky after a Death Eater attack at the Quidditch World Cup, Hogwarts plays host to a legendary event: the Triwizard Tournament, there is a new DADA professor Alastor Moody and frequent nightmares bother Harry all year.^ So glad to know that there will be a new Harry Potter movie this year!

 ^ So there's Harry Potter with a fresh new...
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 ^ Harry is mysteriously selected as the fourth contestant in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament.
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 .Three European schools participate in the tournament, with three 'champions' representing each school in the deadly tasks.^ Three European schools participate in the tournament, with three 'champions' representing each school in the deadly tasks.
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 ^ The plot revolves around a year-long competition in wizardry that involves the student-champions of the three great schools of sorcery.
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 ^ This event brings representatives of two other schools to Hogwarts and plans to pit three young wizards in a dangerous competition.
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 .The Goblet of Fire chooses Fleur Delacour, Viktor Krum and Cedric Diggory to compete against each other.^ The Goblet of Fire chooses Fleur Delacour, Viktor Krum and Cedric Diggory to compete against each other.
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 ^ The competitors are three schools taking part are Fleur Delacour from the French school Beauxbatons Academy of Magic , Viktor Krum from the East European Durmstrang Institute for Magical Study , and both Cedric Diggory and Harry Potter from Scotland's Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry .
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 ^ There is, among all this praise, however, one extremely difficult criticism that must be leveled against Doyle for his work on Goblet of Fire .
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 .However, curiously, Harry's name is also produced from the Goblet making him a fourth champion, which results in a terrifying outcome.^ However, curiously, Harry's name is also produced from the Goblet making him a fourth champion, which results in a terrifying outcome.
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 ^ At 14, Harry is too young to compete, yet his name somehow appears on the roster, generated by an enchanted goblet.
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 ^ Harry Potter looks the best in the goblet of fire, in the order of the pheonix, they ruin him.
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)

Main article: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
.Harry's fifth year begins with him being attacked by Dementors in Little Whinging.^ Harry's fifth year begins with him being attacked by Dementors in Little Whinging.
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 ^ Pictures Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) faces a Dementor attack in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” Little wizards and big ones too will be able explore Hogwarts Castle, buy Quidditch equipment and drink Butterbeer beginning this spring when the eagerly awaited Harry Potter theme park opens in Orlando, Florida.

 ^ PM Name : L.xx Rating : Comment : Being a Harry Potter fan I quite enjoyed the movie though i was a little disappointed with the ending.
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 .Later, he finds out that the Ministry of Magic is in denial of the fact that Lord Voldemort has returned.^ Named looks at the return of Lord Voldemort.
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 ^ Later, he finds out that the Ministry of Magic is in denial of the fact that Lord Voldemort has returned.
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 ^ Lord Voldemort and his followers are now out in the open blackmailing the Minister of Magic with the threat of mass murder of the Muggle population asking him to move aside and make way for Lord Voldemort to seize power.

 .Harry is also beset by disturbing and realistic nightmares while Professor Umbridge, a representative of Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge, is the new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher.^ Defense against the Dark Arts-Are we prepared?
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 ^ The Minister for Magic, Cornelius Fudge, appoints a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher to keep watch over Dumbledore and the Hogwarts students.
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 ^ A new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher steps in and proves to be absolutely unhelpful.
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 .Therefore the rebellion involving the students of Hogwarts, secret organisation Order of the Phoenix, the Ministry of Magic and the Death Eaters begins.^ He now has control over the Ministry of Magic and Hogwarts.
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 ^ Therefore the rebellion involving the students of Hogwarts, secret organisation Order of the Phoenix , the Ministry of Magic and the Death Eaters begins.
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 ^ When the Death Eaters arrive at Hogwarts, members of the Order of the Phoenix gun them down.
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

Main article: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
.In Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Lord Voldemort and his Death Eaters are increasingly terrorising the Wizarding and Muggle worlds.^ Lord Voldemort, his Death Eaters and followers .
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 ^ In the new film (which will be the sixth of the series), Harry Potter (Radcliffe) begins his 6th year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

 ^ Prince follows Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) during his sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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 .Headmaster Albus Dumbledore persuades his old friend and colleague Horace Slughorn to return to Hogwarts as a professor, because there is a vacancy to fill - but there is a more important reason for Slughorn's return.^ Headmaster Albus Dumbledore persuades his old friend and collegue Horace Slughorn to return to Hogwarts as a professor, because there is a vacancy to fill - but there is a more important reason for Slughorn's return.
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 ^ Slughorn is persuaded to return to Hogwarts school to teach potions.
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 ^ Dumbledore takes Harry along to persuade former colleague Horace Slughorn to return to Hogwarts as the new potions professor and, he hopes, to provide crucial information about arch-enemy’s Voldemort’s school days.
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 .While in a Potions lesson, Harry Potter takes possession of a strangely annotated school textbook, inscribed 'This is the property of the Half-Blood Prince', which contains astonishing information.^ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince opens on July 17, 2009.
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 ^ 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' is a thrilling and captivating fantasy.
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 ^ 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' casts an early spell .
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 .Meanwhile Dumbledore and Harry secretly work together to discover the method on how to destroy Voldemort once and for all.^ Meanwhile Dumbledore and Harry secretly work together to discover the method on how to destroy Voldemort once and for all.
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 ^ Working on Harry Potter has been the gift of all gifts.
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 ^ After unexpected events at the end of the previous year, Harry, Ron, and Hermione are entrusted with a quest to find and destroy all of Lord Voldemort 's remaining Horcruxes.
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 .However, Hogwarts becomes under threat from loyalties and dangers along with romance and hormones, which lurk within the castle's walls all year.^ Entering her seventh year at Hogwarts she becomes a member of the reformed D.A. and fights in the Battle of Hogwarts.
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 ^ However, what Harry is about to disover in his new year at Hogwarts will turn his world upsie down.
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 ^ From Dueling clubs to Rougue Bludgers, it's a year of adventure and danger when bloody writing on a wall anounces: "The Chamber of Secrets has been opened" To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione's magical abilities and courage in this spellbinding adaptation of J.K.Rowling's second book.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Tentative Release 2010 and 2011)

Main article: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film)
.After unexpected events at the end of the previous year, Harry, Ron, and Hermione are entrusted with a quest to find and destroy all of Lord Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes.^ Hermione is as devoted to Harry as Bellatrix is to Voldemort.
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 ^ Casting the roles of Harry, Ron and Hermione .
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 ^ Aged 18, Hermione has left school to assist her friends Harry and Ron in destroying the remaining Horcruxes.
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 .It is meant to be Harry's final year at Hogwarts, but Voldemort's rise to power prevents him from attending.^ As Harry Potter begins his 6th year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he discovers an old book marked mysteriously "This book is the property of the Half-Blood Prince" and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort's dark past.
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 ^ Besides, premieres are rarely about the actual movie and in this case there's the added bonus of everyone already knowing what happens to Harry in his fifth year at Hogwarts.
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 ^ As Harry makes his way through his education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he unavoidably becomes more involved in unraveling the history of the Dark Lord in order to stop him from returning to power.
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 .The trio undergo a long adventure to destroy Voldemort for the last time, with many obstacles in the way, such as the rampaging Death Eaters and Snatchers on the loose, Harry's obsession with the mysterious Deathly Hallows, as well as increasing pressure and chaos on the Wizarding World.^ When Harry destroys the diary, Voldemort is banished a second time.
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 ^ Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film) .
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 ^ Harry also learns to overcome many obstacles, such as:.

 The film will be split into two parts; the first part is due for release on 19 November 2010, the second part on 15 July 2011.

Cast

Main article: List of Harry Potter cast members

Reception

.All the films in the series have been a tremendous financial success, making the franchise one of the major Hollywood tent-poles, akin to James Bond, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Terminator, Batman, Jurassic Park, The Matrix, Shrek, The Lord of the Rings, Spider-Man, and Pirates of the Caribbean.^ Star wars is a big franchise.
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 ^ Star Wars Discuss all things Star Wars .
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 ^ I also used to love Star Wars and Indiana Jones.
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.However, opinions of the films generally divide book fans right down the middle, with one group preferring the more faithful approach of the first two films, and another group preferring the more stylised character-driven approach of the later films.^ Only one more book due after this!
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 ^ So we've got two more films to come after this one has had it's [unintelligible].
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 ^ Rowling's books are character-driven.
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.Some feel the series has a "disjointed" feel due to the changes in directors, as well as Michael Gambon's interpretation of Dumbledore differing from that of Richard Harris's.^ Michael Gambon replaces the late Richard Harris as the headmaster Dumbledore.
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 ^ Richard Harris plays Professor Dumbledore.
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 ^ In this sixth film in the series, Harrys (Daniel Radcliffe) inevitable confrontation with the dark wizard Voldemort grows closer, and Hogwarts headmaster Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) wants the young student to be prepared.
.Chris Columbus's approach was extremely faithful to the source material, recreating the book as much as possible.^ As a fan of the book its extremely disappointing to see such a cut and paste approach to what is excellent source materiel.
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 ^ But there are certain things that we don't spend as much time with as they do in the book, just by the very nature of the material."
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 ^ That Chris Columbus so closely follows the books seems to be a big reason why the series has succeeded (financially) as much as it has.
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 .A criticism is that his two films contain much action but little emotion, undeveloped characters, and an abundance of expository dialogue.^ The final two movies are set up to be deathfests and romance blossoms between characters, so this film really had to be the first Star Wars film in ...
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 ^ Alan Rickman's been great with what he's been given, but his part is so much smaller in the films than it is in the books that he hasn't had time to really get into that character.
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 ^ You care about the lead characters so much you feel every emotion they feel.The added scenes of the attack on the bridge and the Weasley's house were necessary.
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 .Such a strict recreation of the book also results in a slow pace, and consequently, the films are accused of being too long.^ The film IS dark and slow - so was the book.
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 ^ The average fan (like me) will not care if the film is being pushed back as long as the film is being released.
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 ^ If the stories had all been at the same level, the readers who made the first book such a success would have been bored with them long before the seventh book was published.
  • Big Hollywood » Blog Archive » ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’: An Alternate View 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC bighollywood.breitbart.com [Source type: General]
.Alfonso Cuarón's approach was more stylised and lively, using many handheld long takes and dark uses of colour.^ Now that the characters have lived in that universe for so long, it becomes more about plot and character.
  • “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” is worst of the series » Scene-Stealers 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.scene-stealers.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Our Riverside London Pub Walk will be the first to go live and will take you to some amazing Riverside hostelries that have changed little in over a hundred and more years.

 ^ I mean how many more houses are cars do you have to have before the profits can take a back seat.
  • Harry Potter Delay Evokes Angry Outbursts Amongst Fans « FirstShowing.net 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.firstshowing.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Unlike Columbus, his dislike of expository dialogue or explanation of back story (most notably the Marauder's story) led to criticisms of his approach being "style over substance". His re-imagining of Hogwarts and student attire caused some to feel the continuity of the series had been hurt, though some find it to be closer to the descriptions in the novels.^ I can't find any pictures to back that up, though.

 ^ In this sixth film in the series, Harrys (Daniel Radcliffe) inevitable confrontation with the dark wizard Voldemort grows closer, and Hogwarts headmaster Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) wants the young student to be prepared.

 ^ In this sixth film in the series, Harry’s (Daniel Radcliffe) inevitable confrontation with the dark wizard Voldemort grows closer, and Hogwarts headmaster Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) wants the young student to be prepared.
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD, 2009, WS: items on eBay.com 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC catalog.ebay.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Furthermore, his quick fire pacing led to a shorter film, leading some to call Cuarón "lazy". However, the film is often perceived by fans and critics to be the best in the series.^ However, the film is often perceived by fans and critics to be the best in the series.
  • � Harry Potter (film series) Review �"; 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.aadet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Furthermore, his quick fire pacing led to a shorter film, leading some to call Cuarón "lazy".
  • � Harry Potter (film series) Review �"; 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.aadet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ The rapid production and quick turnaround on the second movie led fans to speculate that perhaps all of the films would be released annually (finishing in 2007, possibly the same year as the final book).
  • United Federation of Trek - Encyclopedia - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film) 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.fedtrek.com [Source type: General]

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.Mike Newell's approach focused more on humour and character development.^ Goblet of Fire director Mike Newell declined a spot to direct the fifth film, and was not approached for this one.
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Spoilers: Movies: UGO 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC movieblog.ugo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ All the extra little additions added to the depth of the story and gave the characters more development than would otherwise be the case.
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 ^ Hopefully the second book will be better since it's a shorter book and focuses mostly on character development and filling in the backstory of characters .
  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | Pajiba - Scathing Reviews for Bitchy People 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.pajiba.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Newell delved more into interactions between the students and their relationships, creating the feeling of a British boarding school.^ Newell delved more into interactions between the students and their relationships, creating the feeling of a British boarding school.
  • � Harry Potter (film series) Review �"; 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.aadet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ It’s creates much more atmosphere and a feeling of foreboding and dread if he’s just on the periphery most of the time, out there, but where?
  • Video Blog: The Problem With The Harry Potter Franchise | The Movie Blog 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC themovieblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Questioning Tradition: A Discussion of Sorting at Hogwarts School Cody Wild Ever since the four founders left the school, students have been sorted into one of four houses by the Sorting Hat.
  • Terminus - Harry Potter Conference 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.terminus2008.org [Source type: General]

 .A criticism is that Newell left in moments of slapstick, childish humour (such as Madame Maxime eating Hagrid's beard) in favour of the book's subplots, resulting in a rushed, disjointed film.^ Also, so darn many of the book’s subplots and antagonism are removed in the film, resulting in a decreased amount of tension and suspense.
  • Video Blog: The Problem With The Harry Potter Franchise | The Movie Blog 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC themovieblog.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ The truth is that any movie made of this book, whoever made it, that had included the Quidditch subplot would have been a lesser film.
  • Harry Potter - Salon.com 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.salon.com [Source type: General]

 ^ That being said, I'm coming from this as a reader of the books, so what works as a cohesive narrative to me, might seem disjointed and rushed from the perspective of someone who doesn't have the background of the book...
  • Harry Potter 1-5: By The Numbers | /Film 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.slashfilm.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.David Yates took his first Harry Potter movie, Order of the Phoenix in an entirely different direction.^ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) .
  • Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Movie Reviews, Pictures - Rotten Tomatoes 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.rottentomatoes.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix ” (2007) .
  • Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban …review and/or viewer comments | Christian Spotlight™ on the Movies | ChristianAnswers.Net 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC christiananswers.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Serbian Harry Potter and the order of the phoenix (Harry Potter and the order of the phoenix.rar) .
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 .He focused more on the tone of the book, ensuring that the film was as dark as its counterpart.^ The film IS dark and slow - so was the book.
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 ^ Cheesiest Harry Potter Film Scene - Harry Potter discussion forum for movies, books, and more!
  • HBP Film - "Coming Soon" - Harry Potter discussion forum for movies, books, and more! - The Leaky Lounge 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.leakylounge.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
  • Best film villain: Lucius Malfoy or Severus Snape? - Harry Potter discussion forum for movies, books, and more! - The Leaky Lounge 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.leakylounge.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ However the director focused more on the comedic scenes and completely straying away from the dark themes.
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Movie Download in HD 720p/DivX/iPod Quality - Comments 3 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.moviepro.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .This has led to criticisms that the movie is missing the delight and "magic" that previous installments had.^ This has led to criticisms that the movie is missing the delight and "magic" that previous installments had.
  • � Harry Potter (film series) Review �"; 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.aadet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ As for Daniel Radcliffe, he believed the upcoming two movies will be different because most of the scenes are not set at the fictional school of magic as what happened in the previous films.
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I news and articles 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.aceshowbiz.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Comment 07/13/09 Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune Top Critic An emotional and involving installment in the hit-or-miss Harry movie series.

 .However, it is unclear whether these "problems" should be attributed to Michael Goldenberg (the screenwriter, taking over for Steve Kloves) or rather to Yates himself.^ This is especially unfortunate given Half-Blood Prince ’s game-changing climax, which screenwriter Steve Kloves has significantly and detrimentally reduced from J.K. Rowling’s source novel.
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Film review- Time Out New York 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC newyork.timeout.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ With all due respect to Steve Kloves, It seems strange to me that a screenwriter would be second-guessing the writing of one of the most successful novelists of our time.
  • First review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince| Film | This is London 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.thisislondon.co.uk [Source type: General]

 ^ Both parts will be written by Steve Kloves , who wrote the first, second, third, fourth and sixth films, and directed by David Yates , who directed the previous two films.
  • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (film) - Harry Potter Wiki - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 15 September 2009 22:14 UTC harrypotter.wikia.com [Source type: General]

 .On the other hand, some have seen his direction as an improvement; comparable to Cuarón's dark style.^ On the other hand, some have seen his direction as an improvement; comparable to Cuarón's dark style.
  • � Harry Potter (film series) Review �"; 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.aadet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Harry, Lupin and some others are seen running away from a house, probably the Burrow again.

 ^ For some children, reading Harry Potter could be part of a troubling pattern of general interest in magic, dark or grotesque imagery, and other problematic themes.
  • Harry Potter vs. Gandalf: Magic in J.K. Rowling, Tolkien, and C.S. Lewis 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.decentfilms.com [Source type: Original source]
.Yates also directed the sixth film, Half-Blood Prince, which some say is the best movie of 2009 and the funniest of the Potter films.^ Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince online .
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Review | Pajiba - Scathing Reviews for Bitchy People 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.pajiba.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Now, Julie Walters , is wrapped in the filming of the movie, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince .
  • Potterish.com EN [Year 7] - Your Source of News About Harry Potter, JK Rowling, Fanfics, Movie 6 and Book 7 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC en.potterish.com [Source type: General]

 ^ The Darkest & best Potter Film yet.
  • At the Movies: Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.abc.net.au [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .He chose to place an obvious contrast on the film, keeping the theme of the book.^ He chose to place an obvious contrast on the film, keeping the theme of the book.
  • � Harry Potter (film series) Review �"; 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.aadet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ We found it a delightful film - sad, inevitably, in places, but utterly memorable and effectively capturing all those aspects of book four that had lapsed from recall in the interim.
  • Sol's Guide to Harry Potter - review of Film Six, 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.happychild.org.uk [Source type: General]

 ^ Although the film delivers the goods, disappointing neither fans of the books nor admirers of the first film, there is a certain restrictive feeling about the film that is hard to place.
  • Harry Potter: Years 1-5 - Fullscreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3 - DVD 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.bestbuy.com [Source type: General]

 .Yates decided to go along with the element of humour in this film, as well as blending in the darker features.^ Yates decided to go along with the element of humour in this film, as well as blending in the darker features.
  • � Harry Potter (film series) Review �"; 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.aadet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ However, you’ve got to give Yates and Kloves credit as the film starts rather well.
  • The Harry Potter Blog – Harry Potter News, Movies, and Books 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC harrypotter.savvy-cafe.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Along with the image, director David Yates said the first part is "going to feel very real" in comparison with the six previous Potter features.
  • 'Harry Potter' first look: Wizards venture into the Muggle world - Rupert Grint 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC harrypotterblips.showhype.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Audiences have critically reviewed this film as having too much humour and romance and not enough dark material.^ He has too much TV in his background and not enough film.
  • New Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Photo and Early Romance Buzz! Updated! « FirstShowing.net 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.firstshowing.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Way too much romance and not enough Horcruxes.
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Review | Pajiba - Scathing Reviews for Bitchy People 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.pajiba.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ This film was so thick in plot & focussed so much on the teen romances, that the magical beauty was forgotten it seems.
  • At the Movies: Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.abc.net.au [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Fans have also expressed that many scenes were omitted and some new scenes were added - however, movie critics and many fans too, have stated that the flow of the movie is exceptionally good and that the removal and adding of scenes was acceptable for cinematic purposes.^ Watch some of his many excellent movies.

 ^ This is part of a scene that was added specifically for the movie.

 ^ Movies are good some of you are gay.
  • New Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Photo and Early Romance Buzz! Updated! « FirstShowing.net 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.firstshowing.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .The mixture of light and dark factors also contributed to the film's success.^ The mixture of light and dark factors also contributed to the film's success.
  • � Harry Potter (film series) Review �"; 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.aadet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ The last two films will be more dark and full of fight scenes and death so making the 6th film light hearted was needed.
  • At the Movies: Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.abc.net.au [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ I don't know what the actual term for this is in the film-making world, but whoever was in charge of the balance between colors and light and dark in this one did a GREAT job.
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Review | Pajiba - Scathing Reviews for Bitchy People 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.pajiba.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 .Many have said that the sixth film is a huge improvement from the previous installment.^ Many have said that the sixth film is a huge improvement from the previous installment.
  • � Harry Potter (film series) Review �"; 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.aadet.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Considering how much they left out of the last film, it was certainly an improvement in the content, but many crucial aspects of the story were still left out.
  • At the Movies: Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.abc.net.au [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ The third film in the series see more incremental improvements over the first two installments, and utterly thrashes its standard definition counterpart.
  • HD DVD Review: Harry Potter Years 1-5 Giftset | High-Def Digest 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC hddvd.highdefdigest.com [Source type: General]

 .Others have also compared this film to Alfonso Cuaron's Prisoner of Azkaban, stating that it is a possible contender for the best Potter flick.^ The Darkest & best Potter Film yet.
  • At the Movies: Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.abc.net.au [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Watch Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban film.
  • Watch Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - watch free online review 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC openguys.org [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Positive - The best “Potter” film yet.
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.Rowling has been constantly supportive of the films,[33][34][35] and evaluated Order of the Phoenix as "the best one yet" in the series.^ The Darkest & best Potter Film yet.
  • At the Movies: Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.abc.net.au [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ Yet this is definitely the best movie in the series.
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Movie Download in HD 720p/DivX/iPod Quality - Comments 3 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.moviepro.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ HBP Reviews and Information Rowling has been constantly supportive of the films, and evaluated Order of the Phoenix as "the best one yet" in the series.
  • � Harry Potter (film series) Review �"; 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.aadet.com [Source type: General]

 [36] .She wrote on her web site of the changes in the book-to-film transition, "It is simply impossible to incorporate every one of my storylines into a film that has to be kept under four hours long.^ The last one is split into 2 films.
  • Poll: Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe to have nude scene in final Harry Potter films? 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.escapistmagazine.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ That was one of my favourite parts of the book.
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 ^ It has changed my life in every which way.
  • Harry Potter's Page >>>F E E D<<< Your Potter Addiction 15 September 2009 22:14 UTC harrypotterspage.com [Source type: General]

 Obviously films have restrictions - novels do not have constraints of time and budget; I can create dazzling effects relying on nothing but the interaction of my own and my readers' imaginations".[37]

Box office

.As of November 2009, the Harry Potter film franchise is the highest grossing film franchise of all time, with the six films released so far grossing $5.4 billion worldwide.^ I read all the Harry Potter books.
  • Harry Potter Delay Evokes Angry Outbursts Amongst Fans « FirstShowing.net 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.firstshowing.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ HARRY POTTER BOOKS & FILMS Six Harry Potter books have been written so far.
  • Harry Potter films, including goblet of fire 23 September 2009 11:011 UTC www.ukstudentlife.com [Source type: General]

 ^ Salon reviews of Harry Potter films: .
  • Harry Potter - Salon.com 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.salon.com [Source type: General]

 .Without adjusting for inflation, this is higher than the 22 James Bond films and the six films in the Star Wars franchise.^ Better than Star Wars?
  • Filmtracks: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (John Williams) 15 September 2009 22:14 UTC www.filmtracks.com [Source type: General]

 ^ The final two movies are set up to be deathfests and romance blossoms between characters, so this film really had to be the first Star Wars film in ...
  • Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Movie Reviews, Photos & Videos, Layouts & Wallpapers, Fan Club 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC www.flixster.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]

 ^ And to an entire generation, the film saga has become a heartfelt touchstone on the level of "The Wizard of Oz" and as culturally and commercially ubiquitous as the "Star Wars " series.
  • 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' casts an early spell | Hero Complex | Los Angeles Times 18 January 2010 2:21 UTC latimesblogs.latimes.com [Source type: General]

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List indicator(s)
  • (A) indicates the adjusted totals based on current ticket prices (calculated by Box Office Mojo).
Film Release date Revenue Rank Budget Reference
United States Foreign Worldwide All time domestic All time worldwide
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 16 November 2001 (2001-11-16) $317,575,550 $657,158,000 $974,733,550 #23
#67(A)		 #6 $125,000,000 [39][40]
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 15 November 2002 (2002-11-15) $261,988,482 $616,655,000 $878,643,482 #43
#114(A)		 #16 $100,000,000 [41][42]
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 4 June 2004 (2004-06-04) $249,541,069 $546,093,000 $795,634,069 #53
#147(A)		 #24 $130,000,000 [43]
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 18 November 2005 (2005-11-18) $290,013,036 $605,908,000 $895,921,036 #37
#111(A)		 #13 $150,000,000 [44][45]
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 11 July 2007 (2007-07-11) $292,004,738 $646,208,000 $938,468,864 #34
#130(A)		 #8 $150,000,000 [46][47]
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 15 July 2009 (2009-07-15) $301,959,197 $627,400,204 $929,359,401 #31
#135(A)		 #9 $250,000,000 [48][49]
Total $1,713,074,705 $3,699,422,204 $5,412,504,276 $905,000,000

Critical reception

Film Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic Yahoo! Movies
Overall Top Critics
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone 78% (182 reviews)[50] 74% (39 reviews)[51] 64 (35 reviews)[52] B (12 reviews)[53]
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 82% (198 reviews)[54] 70% (37 reviews)[55] 63 (35 reviews)[56] B (14 reviews)[57]
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 89% (225 reviews)[58] 90% (40 reviews)[59] 81 (40 reviews)[60] B+ (15 reviews)[61]
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 88% (214 reviews)[62] 89% (35 reviews)[63] 81 (38 reviews)[64] B+ (15 reviews)[65]
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 77% (230 reviews)[66] 69% (39 reviews)[67] 71 (37 reviews)[68] B (14 reviews)[69]
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 83% (244 reviews)[70] 87% (38 reviews)[71] 78 (36 reviews)[72] B+ (14 reviews)[73]

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