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Harry Potter is the central character -- a boy wizard -- in a series of seven books by British author J.K. Rowling. She wrote the novels, which were initially for children but gained wide appeal worldwide over a 17-year period. The first was published in June 1997, and the final one hit the shelves in July 2007.
There have been more than 325 million copies of the books sold worldwide. Rowling has become the first billionaire author in history.
The books' titles are (in chronological order): Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (but Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the United States); Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaba...
There have been more than 325 million copies of the books sold worldwide. Rowling has become the first billionaire author in history.
The books' titles are (in chronological order): Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (but Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the United States); Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaba...
Harry Potter is the central character -- a boy wizard -- in a series of seven books by British author J.K. Rowling. She wrote the novels, which were initially for children but gained wide appeal worldwide over a 17-year period. The first was published in June 1997, and the final one hit the shelves in July 2007.
There have been more than 325 million copies of the books sold worldwide. Rowling has become the first billionaire author in history.
The books' titles are (in chronological order): Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (but Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the United States); Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix; Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince; and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
The first five books have been made into successful motion pictures with the sixth due in theaters in late 2008. The movies follow Harry (played by Daniel Radcliffe) through his education at Hogwarts, a school of magic located in Scotland. Other actors in the films include Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, John Cleese, Gary Oldman and Ralph Fiennes.
In 2007, Universal Orlando announced plans to add a major Harry Potter area to its Islands of Adventure theme park. It will be known as "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" and is set to be completed in late 2009 or early 2010, with cooperation of Rowling and the movies' set designer, Stuart Craig.
There have been more than 325 million copies of the books sold worldwide. Rowling has become the first billionaire author in history.
The books' titles are (in chronological order): Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (but Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the United States); Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix; Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince; and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
The first five books have been made into successful motion pictures with the sixth due in theaters in late 2008. The movies follow Harry (played by Daniel Radcliffe) through his education at Hogwarts, a school of magic located in Scotland. Other actors in the films include Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Maggie Smith, John Cleese, Gary Oldman and Ralph Fiennes.
In 2007, Universal Orlando announced plans to add a major Harry Potter area to its Islands of Adventure theme park. It will be known as "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" and is set to be completed in late 2009 or early 2010, with cooperation of Rowling and the movies' set designer, Stuart Craig.
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Actor Matthew Lewis On Playing Neville Longbottom, Last 'Harry Potter' Movie
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PIX11.comIt's the final chapter of a decade-long film phenomenon, and hundreds of fans lined up, slept out, and waited outside Lincoln Center for the chance at a glimpse of the stars as they attend the New York premiere of the final Harry Potter film, "Harry...Tags: Fiction, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Lincoln Center
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The Stars Of 'Harry Potter' Talk About The Last Film
PIX11.comWe spoke with the stars of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two about their feeling about the final film. They talk about a big kissing scene between Hermione and Ron, one actor who got no romance at all, the big brave seen of another and 10...Tags: Movies, Entertainment
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Ben Lyons' Summer Blockbuster Movies Preview
PIX11.comEntertainment and film critic Ben Lyons gives the deets on his picks of the most anticipated films of the summer which included Super 8, Harry Potter, The Green Lantern, X-Men: First Class and Captain America.Tags: Blockbuster, Ben Lyons
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Suspected Tucson Shooter 'Slowly Spiraled Into Madness'
Staff reporterThe two teenagers were in an old minivan just before midnight, driving through their scrubby neighborhood on the outskirts of Tucson when they were pulled over by sheriff's deputies. The driver and his passenger, Jared Lee Loughner, both smelled...Tags: Arizona, Suicide, Defense, Abortion Issue, Armed Forces
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Middlebury College Takes Quidditch World Cup
wpix.comMiddlebury continues its four-year reign as international champions by finishing first on Sunday at the end of the two-day, " Harry Potter"-inspired, Quidditch World Cup in Manhattan. A mix between rugby, soccer and lacrosse, the sport is an adaptation...Tags: Sports, Colleges and Universities, Education, Multi-Sport Events, J.K. Rowling
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'Equus' Premieres On Broadway
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Sneak Peek at New Harry Potter Movie
With the release date now pushed back for the latest installment of the Harry Potter theatrical series, fans patiently awaiting "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince" have something to cheer about. Fans can catch a sneak peek of what's to come for...Tags: Fiction
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Barclays To Buy Name To Major Brooklyn Subway Station
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