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MARCH 13, 2004 at 2:25 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
First reported by The Leaky Cauldron
last week and corroborated by a CBBC Newsround report, the premiere of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban looks likely to be held in the U.S., debuting May 23 in New York and marking the first time a Potter movie has premiered state-side, while the London premiere is set for May 30.
The dates are unconfirmed officially by Warner Bros. and tickets are not sold for the events:
Warner Bros, who make the films, won't confirm the dates yet but insiders say those dates are almost definite.
They also don't want people ringing them to try and get tickets because they won't be available to the public.
CBBC also points out that May 30 is Memorial Day weekend in the U.S., when a lot of the country shuts down. That would make a U.S. premiere on that date unfeasible. The following weekend, June 4, is the general release date of the movie in the U.S., UK. See our PoA movie news page for a list of dates around the world.
Update: Further confirmation of this rumor is seen on German site Harry Potter Xperts, where they have posted up an e-mail from the Odeon Leicester Square theater which says its will be hosting the premiere there on May 30.
Update II: IGN FilmForce has learned that the world premiere will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York on May 23.
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Auror
Points: 2787
PunkyDunky says:
I wouldn't trust them. It will probably prove to be falso, but if it true, cool.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 4:07 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4247
gryfgirl says:
Interesting.. but I'll wait for official confirmation!
I wish they'd move up the release date one weekend.. and not just 'cause I'm dying to see the thing L0L but Memorial Day weekend would likely give it a huge boost in box office receipts.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 4:13 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
New York, New York, it's always New York! Grr... then again, these haven't been CONFIRMED yet, so there's always the possibility of a non-NY premiere.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 4:14 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
Well looks like i have to go up to new york. hmmmm well since its not official i dont know what im going to be doing. hopefully WB will make an official premire date. sometimes you cant trust the internet and what they have to say so ill wait till i hear from WB.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 4:29 PM EST
Ravenclaw's Heiress
Points: 3926
PhoenixFire says:
Hmm...I wonder if it's true. But I won't trust that date unil Warner Brothers confirms it. I wished they had premieres in Maryland, but I know that will never happen.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 4:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 660
Draco's little secrete says:
I hope i can see it early and if i find oput this is not true i will be verfy mad.........
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 4:49 PM EST
Curse Breaker
(Moderator)
Points: 3786
Galilea says:
Now I am totally confused! Does that mean PoA will open everywhere in the States on May 23? And I think the movie should open in England first, then in the States. Those fans in the UK deserve to see it first!!!!
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 5:10 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 82
that70switch says:
Wicked!!! I'm just a bit upset that there will not be tickets released to the public. *cries*
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 5:35 PM EST
Points: 466
sillyxjuney says:
Yes!!!! I live in New York and I'm definitely going! But the sad thing that the ticket are not available for the public. Oh well! At least I could go and watch...
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 6:02 PM EST
Daily Prophet Journalist
Points: 2597
dance_gear says:
I also am not trusting this until it is confirmed...i wont get my hopes up! New York and London! I'm going to London... someday...soon i hope! New York is about 4 hours drive away...sad part is...i cant drive!
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 6:07 PM EST
Death Eater
Points: 6201
Voldemort's Heir says:
I agree that I wouldn't count on this until WB confirms it. But it really doesn't matter. Since tickets aren't available to the public.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 6:49 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 603
Padfoot7 says:
Why don't they sell premier tickets to the public? Why shouldn't we have a chance at getting in? It's not fair.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 6:49 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2119
hpchik898 says:
Oh cool I'm SO going to go! I only live like 4 hours away! But I won't do anything until WB makes it offical!
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 7:44 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 954
DaUltimateHP&SportsWiz says:
I can't believe this!!!!!! It's not fair!! We Chicagoans get absolutely no love at all. Heck, we're even called the second city. New York gets everything just because they're a tad bit bigger. I hate them. Chi Town is where it's at.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 7:53 PM EST
Student
Points: 288
Phoenix~gurl says:
I would love to be able to go to the premiere in New York. That would be so awesome.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 8:01 PM EST
Half-Blood Prince
(Moderator)
Points: 943
Professor Scoots says:
I wonder if these dates will stick... It would be great to have a premiere in the states, but I wonder why they would do it now? Oh well, who cares as long as we get to see the trio in here in US!
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 8:16 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
Wow i wish i could go to the premiere really badly. Hey LinkinParkGirl62889, nice to see you there slytherin i agree with you as well.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 8:26 PM EST
Student
Points: 255
Emma Granger says:
Ugh. Why am I always a million miles away from all the cool stuff? *sigh* Even if the dates are released to the public, I don't think I'll be able to go.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 8:30 PM EST
Student
Points: 255
Emma Granger says:
Sorry, did I say dates? I meant tickets. Dunno what the heck was going on in my mind when I typed that.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 8:31 PM EST
Werewolf
(Moderator)
Points: 5479
MoonyDawn says:
I want to go see it so bad!! Its just not fair we have to wait so long! I want to go to the premiere too!
I do think its really cool that the premiere is here in the states. First time for that!
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 8:38 PM EST
Student
Points: 218
((Riddle's_Baby)) says:
I don't think these are the real dates for the premire.. anyways, I guess we have to wait for Warner Bros. to confirm it.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 9:30 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 945
kingsley11 says:
I wish the tickets were available to the public. i would definately not mind driving ten hours to go and see it. Oh well.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 9:37 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1122
Immortal Vegemite says:
*sigh* i'm sooo jealous. I hope that they at least film interviews, and the red carpet stuff, so the fans can see it. It sucks that the people who deserve to go see it won't have the chance, but the famous people that really don't give a stuff, will see it....grrrrrrrrrrr......
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 9:48 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 328
hpcrazyfan says:
I want to go!!!! But I live all the way across the country in California. Darn, but maybe I can get my parents to let me go that would also be pretty cool.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 9:57 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1369
luv4permboy says:
Even IF the movie premieres on the 23rd, we would still have to wait until the 4th of june to see it.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 10:01 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
Yes good point, but hey if i worked my arse to go and see it. I wonder when the united states premiere is...ugh want to win that contest!
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 10:07 PM EST
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