Potter film breaks record in US
 

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Has anyone seen it yet? I'm not a fan but it sure raked in a ton of loot last night.

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I love Harry Potter. I'm going to see it.

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I heart Harry Potter. We are going to wait and see the movie Sunday. Can't wait.

12thMan.... Snape? Is he evil or good? I say evil.

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[quote=Lady Brave;327685]I heart Harry Potter. We are going to wait and see the movie Sunday. Can't wait.

12thMan.... Snape? Is he evil or good? I say evil.[/quote]

I say he's good...but he's struggling with evil or some type of sordid past that hasn't been revealed. But I think he's a good guy at heart.

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i'm going tomorrow. I was about to go last night.


GREAT GREAT GREAT movies this summer. I mean shit, i haven't seen a bad movie yet.

Sicko, Die Hard, Transformers, and Knocked up are all fantastic. With many more to come. lets hope movie makers continue to make such good moveis... forever.

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[quote=Lady Brave;327685]I heart Harry Potter. We are going to wait and see the movie Sunday. Can't wait.

12thMan.... Snape? Is he evil or good? I say evil.[/quote]


DC 101 says Snape kills [COLOR=white]Voldamorth in the final book[/COLOR][COLOR=white].[/COLOR]

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[quote=mredskins;327700]in the final book.[/quote]
Yo, that isn't right. don't ruin it. Hide what you wrote.

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[quote=BigSKINBauer;327703]Yo, that isn't right. don't ruin it. Hide what you wrote.[/quote]


Ok highlighted if you want to know but, I just thought it was rumor I don't even know who Snape is.

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[quote=mredskins;327716]Ok highlighted if you want to know but, I just thought it was rumor I don't even know who Snape is.[/quote]
Yeah, i don't know anything about harry potter. I never read the books and i still have to watch the third movie. I guess i have to do that tonight so i can watch the 4th. I don't have a clue what happened in the first two either though. Harry Potter movie night!?!... no.

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I find it hard to beleive any movie is going to beat Transformers this summer. HP too me is kiddie stuff. Not that Transformers is all grown up but at least I know all the players!

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If Harry dies, I will be pissed. The same goes for Hermione, Ron or Jenny. Harry's lost too many people close to him. Although, I wouldn't be too terribly upset if Hagrid dies. He's not one of my favorite characters.

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I agree, we can't have Harry dying.

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my roommate loves it. He called me up when the 6th book came out and told me to meet him at the midnight release. I was like, hellz no. He is going this year. I just hate it when harry potter talk breaks out in my dorm room. Maybe i should read the books though. I will someday... i think.

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Anyone wants to know if he dies or not? I know! My daughter went Tuesday night at midnight to see the first show. I've never seen on of the movies but she said that it was great and worth loosing the sleep over.

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Rowling just said she's not adverse to writing yet another Potter book, didn't she?

Anyhow, true story, several years ago I'm working at this tv station and I get this message about some new author who had written a fantasy book about a young wizard and was looking to promote. So I said sure why not, we've got a lot of moms watching the news at this time. Maybe this is a book they could get for their kids.

So long story short, I made the pitch for us to book JK Rowling on our show. Little did I know she'd become as rich and famous as she is today.

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[QUOTE=firstdown;327733]Anyone wants to know if he dies or not? I know! My daughter went Tuesday night at midnight to see the first show. I've never seen on of the movies but she said that it was great and worth loosing the sleep over.[/QUOTE]

I'm going to wager that he doesn't die in this movie, since it's not even based on the last book

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[quote=Lady Brave;327685]I heart Harry Potter. We are going to wait and see the movie Sunday. Can't wait.

12thMan.... Snape? Is he evil or good? I say evil.[/quote]

LB, I have a question for you. If you're writing a play or producing a movie, and you had to use Warpathers as your cast, what roles would you give to whom?

And give the said movie or play a title and plot. Thanks. 12M

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[QUOTE=12thMan;327744]LB, I have a question for you. If you're writing a play or producing a movie, and you had to use Warpathers as your cast, what roles would you give to whom?

And give the said movie or play a title and plot. Thanks. 12M[/QUOTE]

This may deserve its own thread. It could also get somewhat messy. Everyone play nice.

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[quote=SmootSmack;327741]I'm going to wager that he doesn't die in this movie, since it's not even based on the last book[/quote]
Yeah, Order of the Phoenix is book five.

My favorite book out of all of them so far is #6 Half Blood Prince. Although the ending to OOP was great. I've heard that a lot of the conversation between Harry and Dumbledore at the end of the book was left out of the movie. That sucks. It was such a pivotal moment in the series.

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[quote=FRPLG;327747]This may deserve its own thread. It could also get somewhat messy. Everyone play nice.[/quote]


I was thinking it may need another thread too, but interesting no doubt.

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[quote=12thMan;327750]I was thinking it may need another thread too, but interesting no doubt.[/quote]
It would be interesting, but for those who aren't into the books or movies, it might come off more as an inside joke between those who have.

I'll have to think about it. I'm not the best at writing. SS is much better suited to do something like that. I should probably stick with directing.

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[quote=Lady Brave;327764]It would be interesting, but for those who aren't into the books or movies, it might come off more as an inside joke between those who have.

I'll have to think about it. I'm not the best at writing. SS is much better suited to do something like that. I should probably stick with directing.[/quote]

Okay, here's what we'll do. You two colaborate on a piece, then get back to me within a few days. I'll contact my publishing contacts, editor, legal folks, and local media.

Oh, I'll only take a flat 5% of gross sales; Only because you're a Warpather.

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Here's my prediction for the 7th Book:

Snape dies helping Harry kill LV. Snape [I]is[/I] actually good. He and Dumbledore planned for Dumbledore's death so that Snape could "prove" his loyalty to LV. Then at the crucial moment, Snape sacrifices himself to help Harry kill LV. Snape's motivation for doing so will have something to do with his love of Harry's mom.

You read it here first. lol

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[quote=SmootSmack;327739]Rowling just said she's not adverse to writing yet another Potter book, didn't she?

Anyhow, true story, several years ago I'm working at this tv station and I get this message about some new author who had written a fantasy book about a young wizard and was looking to promote. So I said sure why not, we've got a lot of moms watching the news at this time. Maybe this is a book they could get for their kids.

So long story short, I made the pitch for us to book JK Rowling on our show. Little did I know she'd become as rich and famous as she is today.[/quote]
Here's Smoot throwing around another name. Maybe we need to start calling him Snootsmack.

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[quote=SmootSmack;327739]Rowling just said she's not adverse to writing yet another Potter book, didn't she?

Anyhow, true story, several years ago I'm working at this tv station and I get this message about some new author who had written a fantasy book about a young wizard and was looking to promote. So I said sure why not, we've got a lot of moms watching the news at this time. Maybe this is a book they could get for their kids.

So long story short, I made the pitch for us to book JK Rowling on our show. Little did I know she'd become as rich and famous as she is today.[/quote]
she coulda been your sugar mama

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[quote=JoeRedskin;327768]Here's my prediction for the 7th Book:

Snape dies helping Harry kill LV. Snape [I]is[/I] actually good. He and Dumbledore planned for Dumbledore's death so that Snape could "prove" his loyalty to LV. Then at the crucial moment, Snape sacrifices himself to help Harry kill LV. Snape's motivation for doing so will have something to do with his love of Harry's mom.

You read it here first. lol[/quote]
Yeah, but only two characters will die right? So your theory is that Snape and LV will die. I don't think so because Rowling has indicated that a beloved character will die. She said there has to be a sacrifice because "we're dealing with pure evil here".

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[QUOTE=Lady Brave;327782]Yeah, but only two characters will die right? So your theory is that Snape and LV will die. I don't think so because Rowling has indicated that a beloved character will die. She said there has to be a sacrifice because "we're dealing with pure evil here".[/QUOTE]

I guess it I assumed it was always a given that LV would die and that he was not one of the characters subject to the death count. I stand by my Snape prediction, and I'm throwing in Hagrid just 'cause.

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the movie was good but I would put in either second or third behind Prisoner of Azkaban as #1 and a toss up between Goblet of Fire and Order of the Phoenix as my second or third favorite. the final action sequence was sweet as hell.

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My favorite "Potter" film is "It's a Wonderful Life".

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[quote=JoeRedskin;327785]I guess it I assumed it was always a given that LV would die and that he was not one of the characters subject to the death count. I stand by my Snape prediction, and I'm throwing in Hagrid just 'cause.[/quote]
3 characters were supposed to die, but JKR gave one a reprieve. I think it's going to be Hagrid and LV, but I have a sick feeling it might be Hermione instead. I don't think Harry could stand to lose Ron. Harry's had too much tragedy. JKR can't kill off his best friend too. On the other hand, Ron has had the benefit of growing up in a loving family. His only real personal conflict has been growing up in his brothers' shadow. How sad would it be for him to lose Hermione? By losing her, only then could he truly relate to the pain Harry has went through. :(

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my family and i saw the movie last night, it's very good. imo, it's better than GoF and tied with PoA as the best movie so far.

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Man, I don't get it...what's up with all the Harry Potter hype? If you didn't know better you'd think it's historical in depth and breath.

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[QUOTE=saden1;328107]Man, I don't get it...what's up with all the Harry Potter hype? If you didn't know better you'd think it's historical in depth and breath.[/QUOTE]

Have you ever read any of the books?

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[quote=SmootSmack;328119]Have you ever read any of the books?[/quote]

I read the first chapter of the first book after my sister brought it home all excited. Needless to say that was first and last time I turned a Harry Potter page.

Those kind of books aren't my kind of books. Never read the Lord of the Rings books either. I like books with humor, depth and dry in nature.

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[QUOTE=saden1;328176]I read the first chapter of the first book after my sister brought it home all excited. Needless to say that was first and last time I turned a Harry Potter page.

Those kind of books aren't my kind of books. Never read the Lord of the Rings books either. I like books with humor, depth and dry in nature.[/QUOTE]

I like non-fiction books myself. History books in particular.

I must confess I have yet to read Harry Potter (keep meaning to though), but you're the first person who I've ever heard say they started reading the book and didn't like it. Everyone else raves about it.

I saw the first HP movie and thought it was fun, but nothing great. I really enjoyed Prisoner of Azkaban though. And, from what I understand, the movies don't do the books justice

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[quote=SmootSmack;328187]I like non-fiction books myself. History books in particular.

I must confess I have yet to read Harry Potter (keep meaning to though), but you're the first person who I've ever heard say they started reading the book and didn't like it. Everyone else raves about it.

I saw the first HP movie and thought it was fun, but nothing great. I really enjoyed Prisoner of Azkaban though. And, from what I understand, the movies don't do the books justice[/quote]

I don't think I read enough of the book to form a negative opinion. You know what I mean? I simply lost interest and cut my losses. It's just that it didn't suck me in like people seem to gotten sucked in. If you ask me I blame the whole Potter fiasco on Oprah. I particularly find adults camping out to get their hands on the books, not for their kids but for themselves, frightening.

Perhaps people who have read the books can enlighten me...WTF is so unique about it? New? Interesting?

It's actually fashionable and cool to find the movie breathtaking and a masterpiece. I think I'm gonna start a social experiment and start trashing the books and the movies just to see how they react. You know, just whale on it during happy hour tomorrow :)

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[QUOTE=SmootSmack;328187]I like non-fiction books myself. History books in particular.

I must confess I have yet to read Harry Potter (keep meaning to though), but you're the first person who I've ever heard say they started reading the book and didn't like it. Everyone else raves about it.

I saw the first HP movie and thought it was fun, but nothing great. I really enjoyed Prisoner of Azkaban though. And, from what I understand, the movies don't do the books justice[/QUOTE]
I like just about anything with Gary Oldman. Really underrated actor.

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I've only read the first book because it's a real fast read (<--pronounced "reed"). It only took me about two or three hours (flight from JFK to Atlanta). I really like the movies, though. Good escapism and any book that gets kids and even adults to enjoy reading is okay in my book.

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[quote=SmootSmack;328187]I like non-fiction books myself. History books in particular.

I must confess I have yet to read Harry Potter (keep meaning to though), but you're the first person who I've ever heard say they started reading the book and didn't like it. Everyone else raves about it.

I saw the first HP movie and thought it was fun, but nothing great. I really enjoyed Prisoner of Azkaban though. [B]And, from what I understand, the movies don't do the books justice[/B][/quote]


thats why i don't read the books. my wife is always comparing the movie to the book and the end result is always the same, she says the movie was good but didn't totally follow the book.
i watch the movies only,so without having to compare them to the books, the movies are really good and imo, they keep getting better.

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She has great imagination and her style very readable for all ages and intellects without being dopey. She's far superior to a lot of big selling "adult" authors like Dan Brown or John Grisham or Tom Clancy. Dan Brown is just terrible.

You want to read some good fiction try John LeCarre or Fredrick Forsythe. I like Tom Wolfe as well, although I would get a lot of disagreement from some quarters there. Philip Roth is good. "Portnoy's Complaint" is some top notch filth. "London Fields" by Martin Amis is fantastic.

Then you've got Saul Bellow in a class by himself. "THe Adventures of Auggie March" is the greatest American novel, IMHO.

I also like Steinbeck. "Cannery Row" is a must read.