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The five films currently released became the [[List of highest-grossing films#Highest Grossing Film Series|highest grossing film series]] of all time when not adjusted for inflation, with [[USD]]$4.48 billion in worldwide receipts.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117971747.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1|title='Potter' toots box office horn|date=[[2007-09-10]]|accessdate=2007-09-11|last=Garrett|first=Diane|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> The series consists of five motion pictures with the latest instalment, ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'', released in cinemas in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]] on 12 July 2007<ref>http://harrypotter.warnerbros.co.uk/site/ Official Warner Bros Harry Potter UK site (accessed 9 June 2007)</ref>, and in [[Canada]], [[Asia]], [[Australia]] and the [[United States]] on 11 July 2007<ref>http://www2.warnerbros.com/orderofthephoenix/ Official Warner Bros Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (accessed 9 June 2007)</ref>. In the United States, the revenue from the midnight opening was $12 million and first day revenues overtook [[Spider-Man 2]]'s record ($40.4 million) for the highest Thursday opening at $44.2 million. |
The five films currently released became the [[List of highest-grossing films#Highest Grossing Film Series|highest grossing film series]] of all time when not adjusted for inflation, with [[USD]]$4.48 billion in worldwide receipts.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117971747.html?categoryid=1236&cs=1|title='Potter' toots box office horn|date=[[2007-09-10]]|accessdate=2007-09-11|last=Garrett|first=Diane|publisher=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref> The series consists of five motion pictures with the latest instalment, ''[[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)|Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]]'', released in cinemas in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]] on 12 July 2007<ref>http://harrypotter.warnerbros.co.uk/site/ Official Warner Bros Harry Potter UK site (accessed 9 June 2007)</ref>, and in [[Canada]], [[Asia]], [[Australia]] and the [[United States]] on 11 July 2007<ref>http://www2.warnerbros.com/orderofthephoenix/ Official Warner Bros Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (accessed 9 June 2007)</ref>. In the United States, the revenue from the midnight opening was $12 million and first day revenues overtook [[Spider-Man 2]]'s record ($40.4 million) for the highest Thursday opening at $44.2 million. |
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Warner Brothers holds the [[film rights|rights]] to produce adaptations of the two remaining novels, ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' and ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''.<ref name=trio-returns>{{cite news|url= http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2007/23/c6173.html |title=Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson to Reprise Roles in the Final Two Instalments of Warner Bros. Pictures' ''Harry Potter'' Film Franchise|date=[[2007-03-23]]|accessdate=2007-03-23|publisher=[[Warner Bros.]]}}</ref> The first of these entered production in the autumn of 2007 and has a projected release date of [[ |
Warner Brothers holds the [[film rights|rights]] to produce adaptations of the two remaining novels, ''[[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince]]'' and ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]''.<ref name=trio-returns>{{cite news|url= http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2007/23/c6173.html |title=Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson to Reprise Roles in the Final Two Instalments of Warner Bros. Pictures' ''Harry Potter'' Film Franchise|date=[[2007-03-23]]|accessdate=2007-03-23|publisher=[[Warner Bros.]]}}</ref> The first of these entered production in the autumn of 2007 and has a projected release date of [[July 17]] [[2009]], and will be directed by [[David Yates]].<ref name=yates-director-scifi>{{cite news|url= http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=41338 |title=Yates Confirmed For Potter VI|date=[[2007-05-03]]|work=Sci Fi Wire|accessdate=2007-05-03|last=Spelling|first=Ian}}</ref> |
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''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' will be split into two films, part one (''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1'') is due out on the 19th of November 2010; the second part (''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2'') is due out in May 2011.<ref name=final-three-potter-films>{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-et-potter13mar13,0,7162166.story |title=Final Harry Potter book will be split into two films|date=[[2008-03-13]]|accessdate=2008-03-13|publisher=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> |
''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]'' will be split into two films, part one (''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1'') is due out on the 19th of November 2010; the second part (''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2'') is due out in May 2011.<ref name=final-three-potter-films>{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-et-potter13mar13,0,7162166.story |title=Final Harry Potter book will be split into two films|date=[[2008-03-13]]|accessdate=2008-03-13|publisher=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> |
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Harry Potter film series | |
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File:HP Years 1-5 boxset.jpg 2007 DVD box set of the first five films. (UK) | |
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) |
Written by | Novels: J. K. Rowling Screenplays: Steve Kloves (PS, COS, POA, GOF, HBP, DH) Michael Goldenberg (OOTP) |
Produced by | David Heyman |
Starring | Trio cast: Daniel Radcliffe Rupert Grint Emma Watson Other principal cast: (two or more films) Ralph Fiennes Richard Harris Michael Gambon Gary Oldman Maggie Smith Alan Rickman Robbie Coltrane |
Music by | John Williams (PS, COS, POA) Patrick Doyle (GOF) Nicholas Hooper (OOTP, HBP) |
Distributed by | Warner Bros., Later Universal Pictures outside UK\USA. |
Release date | 2001 – 2011[1] |
Running time | 719 min. |
Countries | ![]() ![]() |
Language | English |
Budget | $655 million |
Box office | Domestic $1,411,102,497 Worldwide $4,485,466,623 |
The Harry Potter films are a fantasy series based on the Harry Potter novels by British writer J. K. Rowling.
The five films currently released became the highest grossing film series of all time when not adjusted for inflation, with USD$4.48 billion in worldwide receipts.[2] The series consists of five motion pictures with the latest instalment, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, released in cinemas in the United Kingdom and Ireland on 12 July 2007[3], and in Canada, Asia, Australia and the United States on 11 July 2007[4]. In the United States, the revenue from the midnight opening was $12 million and first day revenues overtook Spider-Man 2's record ($40.4 million) for the highest Thursday opening at $44.2 million.
Warner Brothers holds the rights to produce adaptations of the two remaining novels, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.[5] The first of these entered production in the autumn of 2007 and has a projected release date of July 17 2009, and will be directed by David Yates.[6] Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be split into two films, part one (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1) is due out on the 19th of November 2010; the second part (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2) is due out in May 2011.[7]
Origins
In 1999, Rowling sold the film rights for the first four Harry Potter books to Warner Bros. for a reported £1 million (US$2,000,000).[8] 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.[9] 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 WB to make non-author-written sequels.[10]
Although Steven Spielberg initially negotiated to direct the first film, he declined the offer.[11] Spielberg wanted the adaptation to be an animated film, with American actor Haley Joel Osment to provide Harry Potter's voice.[12] 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. It's just a slam dunk. It's just like withdrawing a billion dollars and putting it into your personal bank accounts. There's no challenge."[13] 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."[14] 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.[15] Petersen and Reiner then both pulled out of the running in March 2000.[16] It was then narrowed down to Silberling, Columbus, Parker and Gilliam.[17] Rowling's first choice was Terry Gilliam.[18] 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.[19]
"Harry Potter is the kind of timeless literary achievement that comes around once in a lifetime. 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. I can't think of anyone more ideally suited for this job than Chris."
Steve Kloves was selected to write the screenplay for the first film. He described adapting the book as "tough", as it did not "lend itself to adaptation as well as the next two books." 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. He went out and bought the book, and became an instant fan. When speaking to Warner Bros. he stated that the film had to be British, and had to be true to the characters.[20] David Heyman was selected to produce the film.[19] Rowling received a large amount of creative control for the film, being made an executive producer, an arrangement that Columbus did not mind.[21]
Warner Bros. had initially planned to release the first film over the July 4 2001 weekend, making for such a short production window that several proposed directors pulled themselves out of the running. However due to time constraints the date was put back to November 16 2001.[22]
Plot(s)
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter is an eleven-year-old boy. As a baby, he had been attacked by Lord Voldemort who killed his parents; his survival brought unknown fame to Harry. He was taken by Hagrid to live with his aunt and uncle. Eleven years later, Harry enters his first year of Hogwarts along with his new friends Ron and Hermione.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry, Ron, and Hermione return to Hogwarts for their second year, which proves to be more challenging than the last. The Chamber of Secrets is opened, leaving students (and ghosts) petrified. Harry learns that he can speak parseltongue which leads to many students believing he is the heir of Salazar Slytherin. Near the end of the year Harry, Ron and their new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Lockhart, discover the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets. There he battles the young memory of Lord Voldemort (Tom Marvolo Riddle) and his basilisk. During the battle, Godric Gryffindor's sword appears out of the sorting hat (brought by Fawks), which we later learn from Dumbledore that the sword would have only appeared for a true Gryffindor.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry's third year truly begins when the Hogwart's express stops moving, a Dementor attacks Harry and is dispatched with the help of new professor, Remus J. Lupin. The Dementor flees but not before it causes Harry to faint. A prisoner named Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban prison; he was incarcerated there twelve years previously for apparently aiding Voldemort and the Death Eaters. Harry, believing it was Black who caused his parent's deaths, finds out at the end of the year the truth.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry's fourth year begins with him having a nightmare about Frank Bryce being killed by Voldemort. At Hogwarts, there is a new professor, Alastor Moody, Hogwarts is hosting the Triwizard Tournament, a dangerous tournament between three schools of magic. Fleur Delacour, Viktor Krum and Cedric Diggory are the three champions. However, Harry's name appears out of the Goblet of Fire making him a fourth champion.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry's fifth year begins with Harry being attacked by Dementors in Little Whinging. He finds out later that the Ministry of Magic does not believe that Voldemort has returned and is in for a hard year. Professor Umbridge, a representative of Cornelius Fudge, is the new Defence against the Dark Arts teacher, and the rebellion between the students of Hogwarts and the Ministry of Magic begins.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry believes that Draco Malfoy and Severus Snape are up to something. Harry falls in love with Ginny Weasley, Ron's sister. Towards the end Professor Dumbledore and Harry face an army of Inferi and return to Hogwarts to find that Death Eaters have attacked. The film is due for release July 17, 2009.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Harry, Ron, and Hermione's quest to find all of Voldemort's remaining horcruxes begins. It is meant to be Harry's final year at Hogwarts but Voldemort's rise to power prevents him from attending. The trio undergo a long adventure to destroy Voldemort for the last time. The film will be split into two parts; the first part is due for release in November 19, 2010, the second part in May 2011.
Production
Chris Columbus directed the first two films, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Alfonso Cuarón directed the third, and Mike Newell directed the fourth. The fifth, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, was directed by David Yates, he will also direct the sixth, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and both parts of the seventh, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.[7][23] Columbus was the producer on the first three films.
Rowling's first choice for director was originally Terry Gilliam, but Columbus' involvement as screenwriter on the 1985 film Young Sherlock Holmes encouraged Warner Bros. 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). They investigate a supernatural mystery in a Gothic boarding school, where staff include the Professor Flitwick-like Waxflatter, and sinister Rathe. Scenes from the film were used to cast the first Harry Potter film.[24]
In 2000, the virtually unknown British actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint were selected from thousands of auditioning children to play the roles of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively.[25] They have played their characters in the first five films, and on 23 March, 2007, Warner Bros. confirmed that all three would return for the sixth and seventh.[5] 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). Each reprised their characters for Order of the Phoenix, along with Jason Isaacs as Lucius Malfoy, Gary Oldman as Sirius Black, and Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort.
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. Rowling has asked Kloves to keep being faithful to the books.[26]
The fifth film, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was released by Warner Bros. on July 11, 2007, in English-speaking countries, except for the UK and Ireland which released the movie on July 12.[27] Ironically, Order of the Phoenix is the shortest film in the series so far (at 138 minutes), whereas its book counterpart is the longest book in the series (at 257,045 word count[28]).
The sixth, Half-Blood Prince is scheduled for a worldwide release on the November 21, 2008.[29] Steve Kloves is returning as screen-writer.
Production of Deathly Hallows is confirmed. It will be split into two films which was confirmed during a scene production in London at the Millennium Bridge, a crew member was asked if the film would be split in two, the crew member smiled and nodded stating that filming for both parts will occur back to back. [30] And it has also been confirmed by Matthew Lewis who is cast as Neville Longbottom[31].
An online article attributed to the LA Times appeared on March 14 confirming that Part I is planned for November 2010 and Part II for May 2011. David Yates, who returned for his second Potter tour of duty on "Half Blood Prince" will also direct the "Deathly Hallows." [32]
Response
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All the films in the series have been a tremendous financial success, causing the franchise to be seen as one of the major Hollywood tent-poles, akin to Jurassic Park, Star Wars, the Matrix, James Bond, Shrek, Spider-Man, The Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, the Terminator, and Pirates of the Caribbean.
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.
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.
Chris Columbus's approach was extremely faithful to the source material, recreating the book as much as possible. A criticism is that his two films contain much action but little emotion, undeveloped characters, and an abundance of expository dialogue. Such a strict recreation of the book also results in a slow pace, and consequently, the films are accused of being too long.
Alfonso Cuarón's approach was more stylised and lively, using many handheld long takes and dark uses of colour. 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. Furthermore, his quick fire pacing led to a shorter film, leading some to call Cuarón "lazy". However, the film is often perceived by critics to be the finest in the series.[33]
Mike Newell's approach focused more on humour and character development. Newell delved more into interactions between the students and their relationships, creating the feeling of a British boarding school. A criticism is that Newell left in moments of slapstick, childish humour (such as Madame Maxime eating something out of Hagrid's beard) in favour of the book's subplots, resulting in a rushed, disjointed film.
David Yates took his movie in an entirely different direction. He focused more on the tone of the book, ensuring that the film was as dark as its counterpart. This has led to criticisms that the movie is missing the delight and "magic" that instalments three and four had. 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. On the other hand, some have seen his direction thus far as an improvement; comparable to Cuarón's dark style.
Rowling has been constantly supportive of the films,[34][35][36] and evaluated Order of the Phoenix as "the best one yet" in the series.[37] 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. 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".[38]
Films
Box office
Title | Original Release date | Director | Time Length | Total worldwide box office |
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | 16 November, 2001 | Chris Columbus | 146 min.[39] | $976,475,550 |
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | 15 November, 2002 | 154 min.[40] | $878,988,482 | |
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | 31 May, 2004 | Alfonso Cuarón | 136 min.[41] | $795,541,069 |
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | 18 November, 2005 | Mike Newell | 151 min.[42] | $896,016,159 |
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | 11 July, 2007 | David Yates | 132 min.[43] | $938,465,035 |
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | July 17, 2009[44] | n/a | n/a | |
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I | 19 November, 2010[45] | n/a | n/a | |
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II | May, 2011[45] | n/a | n/a | |
Totals of films 1-5 as of September 22, 2007 | 719 min.[46] | $4,485,486,295 |
As of November 2007, the Harry Potter film franchise is the highest grossing film franchise of all time, with the five films released so far grossing $4.48 billion worldwide. Without adjusting for inflation, this is higher than all 21 James Bond films and the six films in the Star Wars franchise.[47]
Reception
Film | Rotten Tomatoes | Metacritic | Yahoo! Movies | |
Overall | Top Critics | |||
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone | 78% (180 reviews)[48] | 76% (38 reviews)[49] | 64/100 (35 reviews)[50] | B (12 reviews)[51] |
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets | 82% (198 reviews)[52] | 74% (35 reviews)[53] | 63/100 (35 reviews)[54] | B (14 reviews)[55] |
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban | 89% (224 reviews)[56] | 90% (39 reviews)[57] | 81/100 (40 reviews)[58] | B+ (15 reviews)[59] |
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire | 89% (212 reviews)[60] | 89% (36 reviews)[61] | 81/100 (38 reviews)[62] | B+ (15 reviews)[63] |
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | 77% (222 reviews)[64] | 71% (38 reviews)[65] | 71/100 (37 reviews)[66] | B (14 reviews)[67] |
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | ||||
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I | ||||
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II |
See also
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