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MARCH 8, 2006 at 10:05 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Business Wire
Warner Home Video announced
earlier this evening that approximately 5 million copies of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire were sold in North America on the first day. Business is expected to continue through the Spring making the film's franchise one of the best selling DVD franchises in history.
Ron Sanders, President, Warner Home Video said:
We knew fans really connected with this installment in the Harry Potter series, and that continued loyalty to the franchise has carried over to these phenomenal DVD sales figures.
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Witch
Points: 699
Mrs.Draco.Malfoy says:
I'm one of those! Yay! I love it, got it the second it was released.
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 12:27 PM EST
Student
Points: 258
white_tiger2200 says:
I cannot wait to get the two disc DVD! I wish I were one of the first of those 5 million but alas... I'm sorry!
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 12:49 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
Well I know I contributed to that huge number...the sales are amazing, but ofcourse, everyone wanted to get their hands on GOF he he...
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 1:05 PM EST
Student
Points: 271
Moyra says:
Awwwwwwwwww...It's not out here in the UK yet :(
But 5 million already? WOW!
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 1:51 PM EST
Student
Points: 226
bmacncheese says:
Hey - i ran around like all over the palce looking for the special edition. But i LOVE it! yeah worth the $24.99
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 1:52 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Remmy4193 says:
Cool, 5 million already and my copy is one of them!! Harry Potter will most likely make history and be the best DVD franchise ever!
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 2:03 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1005
HP_obsessor says:
FIVE MILLION! Newell must be bathing in money! WOW! And to think, how much more would be sold in the OTHER countries! Wow!! Go GoF!
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 2:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 804
PadfootsGirl says:
Oh my god, that's loads! I bet that's the total amount that will be sold in Britain - we're so small!
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 3:04 PM EST
The Fifth Marauder
Points: 2779
Remus_David_Luver says:
Oh ... it's not out in the UK yet ... but not long to wait now! Just 10 days, woohoo! I can't wait to get my hands on it and watch the film again and again, and also to watch the extra features! :D
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 3:14 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
Points: 5601
A&Agang says:
I know why they sold five million copies in a day. Because they were selling like three version of it. One is only the movie, the second is the deluxe-which everyone wants, and the last is the fake deluxe- the movie + a game with a behind the scene- to trick people into thinking that they are buying the deluxe version.
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 3:41 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
Not surprising that it is the fastest selling Potter film so far. Just like the books, more and more people are getting into Harry Potter films as more are released.
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 5:14 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 302
Hermione8907 says:
That's great. I hope they sell a lot of copys of the movie. I wish I had the movie already, but I don't have engouh money to buy it.
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 5:54 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
Hermione_Harry_Luna says:
That doesn't surprise me at all but it's still soo cool!
GOF ROX!!!
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 6:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2474
Leina D. says:
That is a phenomenal effort for all the Harry Potter fans in North America...but wait until the figures show for the rest of the world release!
We really did connect with the movie. The loves and the loses.
Cannot wait for the DVD here.
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 6:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 985
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
That proves to all that ....HARRY POTTER RULES THE WORLD! Woo-hoo!! I'm so proud of beign a Potter fan!!! Yay!
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 6:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 693
Marietta Edgecombe says:
Wow... that is a lot. And to think my mom was shocked when we went for the DVD {the day it came out} and it was sold out in three stores. It's great to know all the Harry Potter fans are getting theirs! And now I'm even more anxious for Order of the Phoenix! XP
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 7:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
That is just amazing! So much copies in one day! It's just... wow!
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 7:48 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Well... nothing unexpected about that. I knew it would sell a lot - and think about it, not even a week has passed yet - and I stil haven't gotten my copy! Who knows of the possibilities?
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 8:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 529
HPotters_Girl says:
cool I got my the day is came out! and I have wached it 2 time already I love that movie! I see how it sold so many copies in the first day becuase it is the best movie ever!
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 8:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Thats cool. Its definitely one of my favorite movies so I had to have it. I also bought a copy for my brother.
Posted Mar 10, 2006 at 11:21 PM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2538
magiclover13 says:
5 million copies?!? That's a lot!!! I was one! I'm watching it right now really...3 nights in a row...
Posted Mar 11, 2006 at 1:43 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4400
ILoveHP! says:
Whoohoo! What an acheivement!
It makes me WANT to buy NOW!
But I CAN'T!
It's not yet available here!
GRRR!
Posted Mar 11, 2006 at 2:31 AM EST
Witch
Points: 808
Hogwarts babe says:
Ahh, i can't buy it till the 20th March in the UK! Thats really unfair because i really want to get it. I can't wait though! I LOVE YOU DAN!
Posted Mar 11, 2006 at 4:43 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 427
Draco Malfoy_Lover says:
I put money into it too!! i love that it got only that much in North America!! GoF is just a great movie to have and everything that i just can't see why people wouldn't want to have it with all the other ones too!! ;)
Posted Mar 11, 2006 at 10:58 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1596
alastor_moody says:
I wont be suprised if it sells another 5 million by the end of the year!
Iunctum tam unus, apud Severum stamus
Posted Mar 11, 2006 at 11:10 AM EST
LV Most Loyal DE
Points: 11473
Sinjin Of Montecore says:
By the time this is over it will be double....
Posted Mar 11, 2006 at 11:56 AM EST
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