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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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Broadway this fall: 'Shrek,' 'Equus' and 'Cities'
Newsday Staff WriterIt could be the best of times; it might be the worst of times. No, really. A musical adaptation of "A Tale of Two Cities" -- think "Les Miz" by way of Charles Dickens -- kicks off the hectic and ambitious fall season in a couple of weeks. More to the...Tags: Paul Scofield, Martha Plimpton, Frank Langella, Dianne Wiest, John Lithgow
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Goyer happy to bring horror to Chicago
Tribune staff reporterWriter/director David S. Goyer liked Chicago so much while on set for "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight" he returned to direct his horror movie "The Unborn." He got more than he bargained for."We had an earthquake while we were filming an exorcism...Tags: Matt Damon, Iowa, Gary Oldman, Batman, Archer Daniels Midland Incorporated
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Chris Jones' Top 10 for the season
Tribune staff reporterYou can see a new show in this singularly remarkable theater city pretty much every night between now and Thanksgiving. That's my plan, anyway. But if you prefer to be more selective, or prosaic necessities limit your cultural intake, here are 10 of the...Tags: Jean Genet, Goodman Theatre, F Scott Fitzgerald, Palace Theater, Music
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Costume change?
Forget the magic wand, hand this boy a feather boa! After all those years in wizard robes, " Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe says he's ready to try cross-dressing for a role. "I think part of me would love to play a drag queen, just because it would...Tags: New York, Daniel Radcliffe
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THEATER
You'll recognize a thing or two in these highlights from the season's stage, which include '9 to 5, the Musical,' Harry Potter making his Broadway debut in 'Equus,' as well as 'Shrek the Musical':
'9 to 5, the Musical'
There's no sure thing in the...Tags: Fiction, Peter Shaffer, Dolly Parton, Movies, Television Industry
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Destinations across the country celebrate the Halloween season
The Associated PressOnce upon a time, Halloween was a one-day event. Then the pumpkins and parties started moving back to the weeks between Columbus Day and Oct. 31. Now the holiday is morphing into an entire season, at least in the tourism industry, with haunted walks,...Tags: North Carolina, Walt Disney World Resort, Six Flags Great America, Tourism and Leisure, Ohio
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Lindsay Lohan talks Sarah Palins daughter
jgordon@am-ny.comOne of the world's biggest paparazzi magnets, Lindsay Lohan, wants another young girl's plight out of the news -- Bristol Palin, the 17-year-old pregnant daughter of Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. "I get Sarah Palin's views against...Tags: MySpace, Sarah Palin, Elections, Golf, Daniel Radcliffe
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Emma Watson without Harry Potter
The next "Harry Potter" movie isn't due out until July 2009, but if you want a fix of Hermione star Emma Watson before then, check out "Ballet Shoes," a DVD debuting Tuesday for $24.98. "Ballet Shoes" is a family-friendly tale that premiered in the...Tags: Fiction, Dancing, Emma Watson, Dance
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Puttar-ing along
Bollywood producers set to release a film called Hari Puttar: A Comedy of Terrors are working to fend off a lawsuit filed by Warner Bros. that claims the movie title hews too closely to their mega-famous Harry Potter franchise. While Bollywood films...Tags: Movies
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Borders sales continue to be slow
Bookseller Borders Group Inc. said Tuesday that it narrowed its losses and slashed its debt during the second quarter, but continued to see sales slow as consumers limited their discretionary spending. The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based company said it lost $9.2...Tags: Borders Group Incorporated (MI), Quarterly or Semiannual Financial Statements, Sales
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'Australia' Moves Away From James Bond
Zap2It.comHarry Potter has his wand and James Bond his license to kill, but who knew they also had the power to move continents? According to the industry trade papers, Fox has pushed the release of "Australia" from Nov. 14 to Nov. 26, the latest ripple caused...Tags: Fiction, Baz Luhrmann, Public Holidays, Hugh Jackman, Nicole Kidman
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