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APRIL 5, 2006 at 7:08 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
Warner Bros. today confirmed what several entertainment and fan sites reported recently: that Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will be opening in theatres July 13, 2007.
Earlier, sources told us the date was targeted but that Warner Bros. had not absolutely committed to it. Targeting a release date is not uncommon, as it gives the studios and their competitors a chance to stake a claim for opening weekends (and who wants to go up against a Harry Potter movie?). In many cases, a targeted date becomes the official date.
Admittedly, this doesn't bode well for the popular fan speculation that book 7 will be released 07/07/07, unless WB and the Potter book publishers don't care about such a close release window. Still, producer David Heyman promised recently that the first teaser trailer will be out later this year.
Update: WB has since confirmed several international release dates.
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Witch
Points: 917
hermioneadmirer says:
Accio July 13,2007!! That is way cool.NOw we have a date that we can wait for.I just can't wait to see how they are going to do this movie.
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 11:21 AM EST
Witch
Points: 983
crazywitch says:
Yay, thats ace, i know its still a long time away but it'll come round pretty quick i'm sure. Wonder when the book will come out?
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 11:27 AM EST
Witch
Points: 830
Barbarian Black says:
BOOOO, this does not bode well for my wish that the book will be out on 7/7/7. But I'm still hopeful!!
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 11:28 AM EST
Student
Points: 251
Freya says:
yay !!! It's so cool ! we know now that Harry potter would be opening in theatres July 13, 2007 !!!
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 11:30 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2233
Lilaclumos says:
Oh that would be so cool!!! July 13th rings a bell for me . . .but I can't think why . .. : s ?
But still!! Confirmed already, very good.
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 11:33 AM EST
Points: 865
superduperpotter says:
Cool. The same week it is released, the 7th book is also released.
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 11:39 AM EST
Squib
Points: 196
beachbaby21 says:
This is the best news that Ive received today! yay
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 11:42 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1786
sis <3 says:
Ohh no, I have vacation there!
Hell!
Oh I hope it's releshed later in Denmark.... But don't think so...
Arn't the films normally releshed in winther periods!
Christina
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 11:58 AM EST
Overqualified Jester
Points: 2783
jurassicfatt says:
I cannot wait for the teaser trailer. Hopefully it will be as good as the POA trailer. The GOF teaser was a bit of a let down, I think. I much prefered the POA one. I can't say I ever saw the earlier movie trailers.
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 12:14 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
Cornelia Welsh Green says:
This is exciting!! I cannot believe they have confermed a date when the movie isnt even finished filming yet!! Oh well good news for us. And I dont see why a close window would be a problem I and most of us will still go to opening night of both. Unless it was the same day. Oh my god what would we do? We would have to choose!! How do you do that movie . . . book . . . movie . . . book, book!! No, movie, I can get the book tomorrow, but I want to read it in one night!! Oh my god I cant deside!!
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 12:38 PM EST
Squib
Points: 143
Athena8827 says:
Fabulous! I've already booked the babysitter.
Now what to do for summer robes...
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 12:57 PM EST
Heiress of Merlin
Points: 2848
the_bartender713 says:
Hey Cheeser--- is anyone (other than me) curious about how they're releasing the film on a Friday the 13th??
Oh, and p.s. can you come to my birthday weekend????
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 1:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Remmy4193 says:
OH YAY! It's already confirmed! The book's release and Order of the Phoenix's is pretty close but I don't think that it should cause much problem.
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 1:20 PM EST
Student
Points: 262
Dobby's_Cute says:
That is sweet that it is already confirmed, now we just have to wait and see when the 7th book shall be out!
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 1:25 PM EST
Take That Tracy Owen
Points: 3558
Diggory Sister !!! says:
BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That seems so soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 1:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 622
Hermison says:
It is finally true. I hope that we get news soon about the book.
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 1:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1601
Silhouette says:
Wohoo! The date has been already told. So nice. I really wait the movie to come out. The book number seven too. I wouldn't care if the book and the movie came out so near eachother. It mihgt not be good for the movie and the ticket selling, but I wouldn't mind.
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 1:37 PM EST
Student
Points: 217
Weasley is my king!!!! says:
nice! i will hav 2 keep that date free in my diary. i think you are right Silhouette that the book release and movie are too close together to mean anything good. But then there are thousands of people (not real harry potter fans) who just see the movie and not bother to read the book so this may be a good thing for them. sorry, this may have been mentioned but when is the book released?
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 1:43 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
Several movie and fan sites have reported recently that Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix would be opening in theatres July 13, 2007.
UPDATE: After seeking confirmation we are happy to say it's true!
Yaah! *Dances* Thats so cool! So the new date to remember July 13th 07...the new Nov 18th 05 *laughs*
Anyway,thats great news.Thamks for the update as always!
*Jamie*
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 1:53 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 400
chinatown00x says:
A final date! Hooray! That is very, very exciting! Unfortunately, I was one of the supporters of a November movie release and a July book release, but we can't have everything now can we? Still, it's nice to know how much longer I have to wait. It makes it seem more real, like it's actually happening. Yay!
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 1:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1307
Catfish on the table says:
Yay!!!!! I cant wait! And I'll have just finished my GCSE's!!! That and the 7th book being released will really spur me on! Shame about the 07/07/07 for the book probably not working though... we'll see.
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 2:00 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
FANTABULOUS!!!!!!!
I'm so happy that I have created my own happy word!!!!!
Wouldn't it be amazing if they booth came out in July?
O Happy Day!
And my birthday is the 14th!
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 2:00 PM EST
Parselmouth
Points: 29083
Thestral Eyes says:
Awww thats such a long way away! I was hopeing for it this year! bah never mind. I hope they do release the book on the 7th though, id rather have the book then the film! *pouts* I dont want the film to take priority over the book and push the release date of the book back damn them!
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 2:13 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1076
Daniel's #1 Love says:
How cool! Thats sooo soon! I thought it would have been ages until the movie came out. I cant wait, its gunna be brilliant!
~Londen
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 2:17 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
This is so amazing. Finally, a confirmation on when the movie is going to come out. I can't wait until July 13, 2007 comes out. The countdown begins, and it is going to be a long one.
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 2:17 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
Yay, i can't wait, i expected to have to wait ages, but yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.
Posted Apr 6, 2006 at 2:22 PM EST
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