'Potter' makes millions as LI awaits debut tonight
Harry Potter fans Laura Nolan, 13, and her sister Melissa, 16, are dressed in costume at the Harry Potter Pandemonium event at the Port Jefferson Public Library to mark the end of the movie series. (July 14, 2011) Credit: Newsday / Thomas A. Ferrara
Taking off like an enchanted broom, the final "Harry Potter" film is making millions before American moviegoers have even seen the movie.
The midnight showing of Warner Bros. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" has already sold $25 million in tickets, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The total was reported by 1,400 of the 3,800 theaters that are slated to show "Deathly Hallows 2" at 12:01 a.m. Friday.
On Long Island Potter mania has meant tickets may be hard to find at certain theaters. The Deer Park Stadium 16 & IMAX sold out 13 screenings between 12:01 a.m. and 1:10 a.m. on Thursday. Theaters in Lynbrook, Ronkonkoma and East Hampton are also among those experiencing sellouts.
Local fans have been sharing their excitement over social media. On Twitter, @jhenkkss tweeted, “Got my Harry Potter shirt on. Can’t even wait. 8 and ½ more hours left to go insane. #waited10yearsforthis,” while @J_Smittyy lamented that “Seeing the 3am Harry Potter showing since I couldn’t get midnight tickets.. Work after that at 6:30am.. Great idea! Voldemort is trending.”
The excitement over the final Potter isn’t just a local affair. The movie was released internationally Wednesday and has taken in $43.6 million in 26 countries, according to The Associated Press.
We will have live coverage of the movie’s premiere on Long Island as the night goes on. Join us by tweeting @exploreli or sharing your photos. Come back soon for updates and scroll down for more fan reactions on Facebook and Twitter.
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