
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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Squib
Points: 134
crookshanks23 says:
hue... hue... hue... Too long. You see, Im not a patient person
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 2:06 AM EST
Witch
Points: 668
Lilya says:
Yay! Wait... Did they mean it would be in theaters global on 13-07-07? Or did they mean "in the big countries and you small European countries have to wait some time, just as with the DVD?"
Anyway, YAY!
But what about Book 7? And the hoped release date 07-07-07? They can't change that! That would spoil my birthday!
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 2:47 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1921
nik-Knak says:
oh thats cool.. but im much looking more foward to the 7th book... i want to know the release date of that! then i can start counting down =P
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 2:54 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2575
Miss Amortentia says:
Yes....YES....YESSS!!!
Wooohhooo!I'm soo excited!!
*does happy dance*
CANNNN'T WAAIIT!
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 5:43 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 447
RinnyluvsNeville says:
ohhhh i cant wait its so exciting YAYYYYYYYYYY!!!! its comes out like 6 days after the 7th book (i think) this is wonderfull news now i just need to wait for my damn wombat results.
Rinny
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 7:33 AM EST
Student
Points: 216
Chris 4 Emma 4 eva says:
cool july 13 2007 it not that long i thought it would be about 2 years CONSIDERING IT IS LONGEST BOOK it will be awsome though ACCIO 13/7/07 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 9:51 AM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
Well, it could a day to remember. The day when OOTP will achieve highest opening nationwide. How's that for sound?
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 10:20 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 4
Idril_Nenharma says:
oh snap! That's great! I'm gonna have to go and mark that on my calendar so I'm not doing anything the night of the 6th.
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 10:33 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 475
hagrids little helper says:
i cant wait its going to be so good. I just hope it has more detail in than the last two. I thought that they missed out some interesting info about the marouders map in the 3 film and in my opinion the 4th was a bit rushed and was hard to follow. My family didnt understand what was going on, but thankfully for me i had read the book like a million limes. :)
Also im so glad that rupert, dan and emma are staying in this film. Although, i di read that they will be too old to do the 6th film. I hope they stay. Dose anyone know who some of the knew actors will be for example umbrige, hagrids half brother, and other members of the order.
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 11:28 AM EST
Head House Elf
Points: 2756
Dobby says:
That seems like a long time away. But i guess it will be worth the wait. Gah, i can't wait!
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 11:51 AM EST
Witch
Points: 877
Jaci Scully says:
That's amazing! How can they finalize a date so early? I mean, things happen, you know? I really hope they don't change it. That would be torture. I'll keep my eyes out for the trailer!
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 12:29 PM EST
Order of the Phoenix
Points: 4073
Eleanor says:
I'm looking forward to it! I hope it is a lot better than the last one! I was so disapointed with it! It better be better!
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 1:00 PM EST
The Slytherin Slayer
Points: 9552
Mr. Big Shot says:
July 13th huh . . . sucks . . . I'm not gonna be able to watch it, cause I graduate then . . . and won't book 7 be out before then . . . hmm . . .interesting
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 1:28 PM EST
Witch
Points: 808
Hogwarts babe says:
Very exciting news! Is this around the same time as when book 7 comes out? It's a shame we have to wait a while but i know it will be worth it as the 6th film, the half blood prince will be coming out a year afterwards.
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 2:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 925
loony_futuregirl2 says:
God! Confirmed already! It seems so early! Oh well! Not complaining! I still would prefer to find out when the 7th is being released...or...you know...just have the seventh book but the film will do nicely! Hehe!
I can't wait to see this one!
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 2:53 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 26
osugspaleo says:
WOOHOO! Only 1 year and 3 months left! Lets see...what can I do to bide my time? Lets read all of the books...AGAIN for the third time! Or is this the 4th time?
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 3:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 828
Elphaba_Thropp says:
I can't believe that all of this Potter news is happening at once, JK Rowling finally re-opened the door on her website and now we know when OotP will be in cinemas. It's an early birthday treat for me. (My birthday is on Sunday)
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 5:12 PM EST
Squib
Points: 183
voldys_ex says:
I can't wait!!!! I can't Wait!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 5:55 PM EST
The Bulgarian Seeker
Points: 9810
~KrUmS_gUrL~ says:
Awesome! I am so exectic right now! :) I can't wait until next year (wow i will be turning 17 years old that year haha) ! It's going ot be great!
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 5:56 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 338
Dangerous Dai says:
WOW we are going to see book five, but in a theatre, wouldn`t it be awesome watch harry`s kiss, the department of misteries and the dumbledore and voldemort duel mixed up alltogether?
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 6:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 699
Mrs.Draco.Malfoy says:
So it'll come out after book 7, ...interesting...
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 6:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 517
I <3 Rupert Grint says:
I cant wait but thats still a really long time but atleast now we have a day to count down to!
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 6:20 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 337
felixfelicis14 says:
WOW! It's going on my calender!
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 6:40 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 337
felixfelicis14 says:
Mrs. Tom Andrew Felton- I know this doesn't have anything to do with the 5th movie, but I LOVE YOUR ICON!
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 6:42 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9744
Heather Fowl says:
Yay we now have an official date for OotP movie!
Though it just makes me wonder when will book 7 now be released? Surely not in 2008?! Well, I'll keep my fingers crossed for summer 2007.
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 6:42 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1448
Wulfric_Brian says:
I'm glad we know when it's coming out so we won't have to guess and die of anticipation, but July 13, 2007 is so far away! I don't know if I'll be able to make it. I guess that means the 5th movie and the 7th book are coming out around the same time...
Posted Apr 7, 2006 at 7:06 PM EST
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