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APRIL 23, 2004 at 9:05 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Mural.com via The Leaky Cauldron
Mexican newspaper Mural
is reporting that Alfonso Cuarón is set to arrive in Mexico City on June 3rd to give a press conference followed by the premiere of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban according to Miguel Mallet of Warner Bros Mexico. The movie will then debut on June 4th in 550 theaters across Mexico, with most of the copies dubbed into Spanish.
According to the article Cuarón will spend two days in Mexico and then venture north to the US to start promoting the third film.
Rough translation of the article is below:
“Cuarón with Harry Potter comes”
Mexico City, Mexico (April 23th, 2004).- The producer (suppose to mean director) Alfonso Cuarón will arrive in the country on June 3rd to give a press conference and to be present at the national premier of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, his most recent film, that will be released the next day, informed Miguel Mallet, from Warner Bros Mexico.
The Mexican director will remain two days in Mexico, said Mallet, and will return to the United States to follow with the promotion of the third delivery of the saga inspired by novels of J.K Rowling.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, performed by Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, revolves around a wizard that escapes from prison to kill the boy with eyeglasses.
“They borrowed us Alfonso for a few days and we are happy about it, he will come to the premier, whose place is still to be decided and he will offer a conference,” the executive commented.
The launching in Mexico will be simultaneous to the one in the United States, in 550 theatres with most of the copies dubbed to Spanish.
The premiere in Mexico follows the premieres in New York on May 23rd & May 30th in London as previously reported.
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Professor
Points: 1092
quidditch_queen says:
I'm planing the same as KT Lady! I'm going at midnight! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! I need to see it! So exited...
Posted Apr 24, 2004 at 2:22 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 86
Auror says:
That sucks majorly man! I can't believe they'd do this to us!
Posted Apr 24, 2004 at 2:57 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 301
Professor Snuggle Bunny says:
This is really great for Mexico, they must be so proud of him. It's really wonderful how this Harry Potter universe is really touching kids (and big kids) all around the world.
Posted Apr 24, 2004 at 3:04 PM EST
Student
Points: 260
little feniks says:
In Belgium is it june 2
I cant wait to see the movie.
Posted Apr 24, 2004 at 3:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1286
JessicaRadcliffeForever says:
Those lucky Mexicans. I wish he would come to Chicago and have premiere here. I can't wait for the movie to come out. Doesn't it come out in IMAX theaters on the 2nd?
Posted Apr 24, 2004 at 3:29 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
It's kind of odd that the American premeire will be before the London one, but I can't really complain because I live in America. And don't live anywhere near NYC :( It's cool that Mexico seems to be getting as much HP stuff as the rest of the world!
Posted Apr 24, 2004 at 3:42 PM EST
Points: 2593
Stella_ says:
I am of course jealous of all the Mexicans who will get to see it before I do, but it's totally understandable since the director is from Mexico.
Posted Apr 24, 2004 at 4:17 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4040
Dan's no.1 fan 4ever says:
this is cool for the mexican!!!! But does anyone know when the enflish press confrence is?
Posted Apr 24, 2004 at 4:29 PM EST
Points: 6
Rage_IS_Blinded says:
It clearly states that the PREMIERis going to be on June 3rd, and the public viewing on the FOURTH just like us in the US. It's only fair, Mexico doesn't get that much recognition at times and I think it should now.
~NeZ~*
Posted Apr 24, 2004 at 4:40 PM EST
Points: 6
Rage_IS_Blinded says:
Ok, most of you are being rather immature. Mexicans are going to see it on June FOURTH just like you all!!! The Premier is on June 3rd while, they're seeing the movie on June Fourth just like all of you guys!
And as for Veta America isn't the only good country, Mexico has good people too you know...America isn't the big s***, I was born in America, but I don't think it the best country...all countries have their good and bad...
~NeZ~*
Posted Apr 24, 2004 at 4:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 685
DANADDICT89 says:
Thats really cool that the Mexicans get it on June 3rd. Most spanish-speaking countries get the films a whole lot later than we get them, so its only fair. Plus, its one day afterall. June 4th isn't that farawar either. I remember when it was 90 days till the film...ah, memories.
Posted Apr 24, 2004 at 5:17 PM EST
Student
Points: 278
aerogirl80 says:
Rage_IS_Blinded, I totally agree with every word you said. This is unbelievable. I tried to explain the same thing earlier, but I think no one read it...
Posted Apr 24, 2004 at 6:01 PM EST
The Bulgarian Seeker
Points: 9809
~KrUmS_gUrL~ says:
Man tdhat stinks that they get to see it before us, but oh well life isn't fair. I 'll see it june 4th or 5th when ever it isn't as packed and when i get a ride. Oh ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Apr 24, 2004 at 6:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 988
Yami-Tenshi says:
I congratulate however did the translation of teh article did a very good job! But the movie will be relise Simultaniously so in other word to the general public it will open the same day as it does in the states. I would love to go! I can't wait for opening day! Any way! That is awsome that they are having a premier in Mexico! For the last two movies they did nothing of that nature. I suppose that it is becouse Alfonso is Mexican. It is funny becouse I took this survay on the article web site (Yes I can read and speak Spanish) and it said that out of the 367 people that had voted 242 people said they would go see it opening day. then 110 people said that they would see it in the first month. That is saying a lot! Shows that Harry is very famouse world wide.
That and that a lot of adults and teens like Harry Potter in Mexico becouse little kids probably don't go to look up news websites....
Posted Apr 24, 2004 at 6:31 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1157
lizzie5987 says:
Lucky fans that live in mexico! i thought they were also coming to LA, but i guess they are not :( it is sooo sad! because i think a lot of people would have gone to the LA premiere, including me of course!
Posted Apr 24, 2004 at 6:43 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
awe man that is not freaking fair! I want the premier in dallas. We never have premier's here!
Posted Apr 24, 2004 at 8:01 PM EST
Unspeakable
Points: 3920
stocco says:
I wish there was a premiere in Michigan. I would be there in a second. Probably a week before the movie even premiered, just to know that I would get a good spot on the Red Carpet. Haha.
Posted Apr 25, 2004 at 1:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 617
*_Johnny 4 EveR_* says:
Why does Mexico get it a day before us that's not fair! Oh well, i'll live i guess. hehe. Umm.. i know this isn
Posted Apr 25, 2004 at 6:13 PM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
The premier for the third film in Mexico occurs on June third; then releases in theaters on June fourth like in America and Britian. I expect Mexico to smile with pride in that the director for one of the biggest blockbusters of the year came from their country. After watching The Little Princess in spite of the feminist nature of it, I realized that Cuaron has much more skill as a director than Chris Columbus -- my expectations for the film have increased even more!
Posted Apr 25, 2004 at 8:36 PM EST
Witch
Points: 657
Wotcher_Tonks says:
It is Fair!
And Great for Cuaron and his home country.
For those of you complaining the film is not due for release until at least a week later in Australia.
I am just happy and proud for Cuaron as I am sure he will be.
Posted Apr 25, 2004 at 10:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Opera Ghost says:
I'm sure his home country will be happy and proud of the results of the film, it looks great, and I'm sure it will be well received by fans all over the world.
Posted Apr 26, 2004 at 12:58 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 819
Prof.Rolandus says:
That`s one they later than in our country.....hahaha, but when we are onnest than we must say..we see im about the 6-6 because the premieres are for the bobo`s
Posted Apr 26, 2004 at 4:30 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1191
mrsmad says:
I think it is cool he is promoting it in Mexico. But no fair the get it a whole day early! Oh well it is only one day. Come on June 4th!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Apr 26, 2004 at 8:43 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1071
alan's my man says:
Well,that's something for Latinos!But since I don't live in any of the three premiere places,I've decided I must not care about it!
Posted Apr 26, 2004 at 9:11 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1079
Laura_Malfoy says:
Thats the same as here, man if it were different then i could cross the border and watch it earlier
i sort iof live close to mexico!
Posted Apr 26, 2004 at 2:27 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 90
p!nkbabe says:
YEY! JUNE 3RD!!! Don't hate me for being mexican folks...hehe
I'm a great dan fan but I saw in dr.com that he won't be able to attend the mexican premiere, that's so sad.
Posted Apr 26, 2004 at 6:52 PM EST
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