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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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Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
I will not trust the information provided by an unidentified source until Warner Bro. officially announces the dates, and even if the dates were credible, it would not matter a lot to me as I live in Iowa -- no chance of ever seeing a premiere from here. Corn and soybeans growing is all I'll see in late May...
Posted Mar 11, 2004 at 9:05 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 354
lupinroxmysox says:
Well, if Tom's in the film, which is where this day for the UK came from, i suppose he'd have a pretty good idea. I'm taking that means New York?
Posted Mar 11, 2004 at 9:10 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1417
Ravenclawgrrr says:
It would be pretty easy for me to get to New York, but how does one go about getting tickets to a premier? I doubt that they will be available on Fandango.com. Although it would be pretty fun to see the red carpet parade of stars!
Posted Mar 11, 2004 at 9:15 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1155
MissMaryPotter says:
New Work! Hee hee that is funny! I don't want to have any "new work"..... okay, everyone is entitled to a miss-spelling, lord know s I've made several on a daily basis.... but I love a good rumor! I'm not surprised about these dates, they're fairly accurate.
-MMP
Posted Mar 11, 2004 at 9:16 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 372
//cleo\\ says:
I'm not really gonna get my hopes up...I'm gonna wait for WB to confirm it first, I hope that there's a premiere here in Toronto ^-^
Posted Mar 11, 2004 at 9:35 AM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
Kewl! I wish I could gooooo! I wonder if Gary will be there! *drools*
Posted Mar 11, 2004 at 9:38 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 819
Prof.Rolandus says:
Yes, i want to go to london, as somebody has a ticket, please say it, this rules...... Jsut 86 days from now is it not? allright, byebye
Posted Mar 11, 2004 at 9:41 AM EST
Witch
Points: 540
lexie75 says:
Ye that be cool to go. I think i'll fly over to London for the hole of May and get a job in the theater thats showing the film!!! Hey thats an idea!!! I'd be all star struck if I saw Gary Oldman
Posted Mar 11, 2004 at 9:51 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1445
PotionMaster says:
Well, it's not like I'll be going to either of them. *grumble grumble*. I even live a few hours away from New York. Well, have fun for those of you who are fortunate enough to go.
Posted Mar 11, 2004 at 10:08 AM EST
Unspeakable
Points: 3920
stocco says:
May 23? Wow! I so wanna to go New York now. Haha. I've never been there, I might as well take a trip there while HP is having it's premiere. Seriously, how fun would that be?
Posted Mar 11, 2004 at 10:17 AM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
Well, it will be interesting to see if these rumors are true. I am with Gollum 161 Smeagol, we only see hay and tobacco growing at that time in KY. I guess unless I can plan a road trip in the next few months I will have no way of being there.
Posted Mar 11, 2004 at 10:18 AM EST
Quidditch Captain
Points: 6166
Alex Seeker says:
Well it was definately on that letter from Tom Felton and the date makes sense. Both Rupert and Tom have their GCSE exams this May/June and May 30th is a Sunday and the next day is a national holiday in Britain so they will not have a disadvantage in their exams!
Too be honest I really don't doubt the London date but we'll see about the New York one :) I hope its sunny then - I wanna catch a tan whilst standing around in Leicester Square!
Posted Mar 11, 2004 at 10:24 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
I agree with the first poster. The information will not be reliable or accurate until it comes from Warner Bros. I would actually be surprised if the London premiere occurred second. I would think you want all the actors at the very first premiere.
Posted Mar 11, 2004 at 10:29 AM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23483
KT Lady says:
Thats awesome..although I kinda agree with Gollum on this. Unless WB makes this statement official..its not true in my opinion. But still its cool that May 23rd will be the lucky day for all you New Yorkers!!
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 2:34 PM EST
Veela
Points: 3399
*venus* says:
I would be really surprised if the London premiere wasn't first too. I suppose we can just wait for the official announcement from Warner Bros.
Either way, I would give/do ANYTHING to go to the London premiere! It's times like these that I wish they would do a premiere in Canada!!
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 2:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1772
MelancholyMarie says:
It does seem odd that it would premier in NY before London. I wish I could get tickets. I'm so close, yet so far away...
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 2:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
wahnaroo22 says:
I have to go!! Are they having an LA premier too? I really want to go.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 2:39 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
Hehe well they leaked it out during the letter from Tom felton. But what's the difference if we know what the date is.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 2:41 PM EST
Student
Points: 279
MionePotter87 says:
I have never wanted to go to New York more than I do now. Someone take me! I'll give you my...hmm...hardcover copy of Chamber of Secrets or something! Or $20...(Joking.) I so want to go though X_x
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 2:48 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 82
Dobby the elf says:
I really dont think that there is going to be a premeire in the US first than the UK. i really dont trust the rumors. but if that is the case that there is going to be a premiere in the US in May 23 i'm hapy for them.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 3:21 PM EST
Points: 182
HPnerdANDproud14 says:
i want to go!!!!!! I sware im going at midnight on june 3rd... wow i cant wait!!
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 3:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1368
Danzer says:
Wow I wish,I could go but i am in irelnad,so I have no chance,but anyone else going i wish i could but ahwell there is always gof
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 3:34 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 74
HPBook6.com says:
Gollum Smeagol had the right idea. I'd like to know who these "insiders" are! However, I think it is interesting to know the actual dates of the premier even if we live far away and couldn't attend, because there is sure to be interesting news coverage of the premier, including interviews, on that day.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 3:43 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
I hope those are the offical dates. Warner Bros needs to confirm these soon, i'm getting antsy. June 4th needs to come sooner.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 4:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 697
kaela987 says:
I agree with what many people have already said. That's lovely that there are "insiders" "leaking" out the information, but until a Warner Bros. representative or someone confirms it, I don't trust it. Personally, I dont get why the US one would be first, it only seems right to have the first premiere in London.
Posted Mar 13, 2004 at 4:01 PM EST
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
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