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MAY 10, 2006 at 7:04 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: DanRadcliffe.co.uk
Last month we told you that the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire DVD had become the fastest selling DVD ever in the UK. Well now, the DVD holds
the Guinness World Record for being the fastest selling DVD of all time beating out Shrek 2 and Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
In the UK the DVD sold five copies per second and in the US over 5 million copies were sold on the first day of its release.
This achievement will be added to the 2007 issue of The Guinness World Records book which will be released this coming August and will include a picture of the award being presented at Leavesden Studios in April.
HPANA wishes to congratulate everyone involved with the Harry Potter series and for bringing enjoyment to so many fans.
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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1348
~*Veela Grl *~ says:
Awesome! I know I bought it the first day it came out. But look at it this way, we beat Star Wars! In your face Vadar!
Just kidding, l.O.l.
Posted May 10, 2006 at 6:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1444
RIP_Sirus_and_Dumbledore says:
Wow... five copies per second.. that is sure a lot of movies! But go GoF! Getting a Guiness World Record has to feel awesome!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 6:34 PM EST
Overqualified Jester
Points: 2783
jurassicfatt says:
That is excellent. I love the Guiness books. Now HP will be immortal. Of course, it is more than likely that future Harry Potter movies will be even more successful, since new fans are born every day, so it will probably be beaten by itself in due time. But nobody will be complaining about that!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 6:37 PM EST
Every Flavored Bean
Points: 2881
the bean says:
That makes me feel like I'm apart of the books since I was one of those to run right out and purchase it. Although it took a while to find the deluxe edition. Maybe that's why they sold so many.
Posted May 10, 2006 at 6:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 633
snakeeyes says:
How awesome is that?! The movie just manages to pick up all types of awards here, there and everywhere. I wonder if it sold faster than the books?
Posted May 10, 2006 at 6:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 849
*SkyHighandFallen says:
As well it should!! Goblet was an excellent film.
Posted May 10, 2006 at 6:41 PM EST
Squib
Points: 102
dracos*girl says:
That is so awesome! congrats to everyone!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 6:48 PM EST
Loose Canon
Points: 3411
JustHarry says:
If that doesn't tell you how totally adored Harry Potter is, world wide, nothing will. This has got to be just about the most popular book/movie series of all time!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 6:57 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4651
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Wow, that's awesome!
~Drish~
GO GOF!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 6:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Remmy4193 says:
Wow that is really amazing, the Guiness World Record!!!! NOw that is cool! Five copies per second, that is fast!!! YAY!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 6:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 914
hp-luver says:
Oh my gosh!! That's so cool! Guinness World Records is so awesome to include Harry Potter in it. I hope I can get the 2007 issue.
Posted May 10, 2006 at 7:02 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 449
Emma#1fan says:
Pf course it did! Harry potter, You are on a role! can't wait till 5th movie!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 7:02 PM EST
Student
Points: 226
Yanela says:
That's awesom! Good for them ... I can't wait to actualy see it on the book.. Congrats to all!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 7:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
Wow! That is GREAT!! As a fan and one of those people who missed school on March 7th just to buy the DVD, I feel very honored to know I was apart of that.
Posted May 10, 2006 at 7:13 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 480
mrsharrypotter4500 says:
Awsome!! That is so cool I thought it would do well but not that well (not like thats a bad thing)
Posted May 10, 2006 at 7:25 PM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
WOW... I never thought it would go in the Guiness Book of World Records!! This is WILD!!! REALLY WILD!!! :D Congrats GOF!
~MP~
Posted May 10, 2006 at 7:32 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 571
Sibyll Trelawney says:
I love Guiness! I buy their book every year! I am buying it this year fo sho! Too bad their record in Austarlia is being taken away by the Da Vinci Code.. That wasnt even close to as good a book as the HPs
Posted May 10, 2006 at 7:43 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
That's awesome! My mom bought the DVD for me the day it came out, and I know a few of my friends did the same thing...
Posted May 10, 2006 at 7:44 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Wow, that pretty amazing. Good goin GoF. I wish I could get just a chunk of what it made haha.
Posted May 10, 2006 at 7:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 510
Jealz says:
Wow!! that's so cool! It just proves how fast Harry
Potter is growing.
Posted May 10, 2006 at 7:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 566
lupinsgal24 says:
Great! We all knew it was the best! I think I'll watch it tonight in honor of the award!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 8:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 613
Nymaphadora says:
Wicked! The first three came close, but this one really made it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so so so so happy!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 8:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 894
darkside rocker says:
They soould be in world records good job harry ptter.
Posted May 10, 2006 at 8:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 642
Fairy Foozle says:
I'm going out to buy it the second the edition comes out... and I'm going to read the page over and over again!
Go GOF! My favorite book and movie!
YEAH!!!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 8:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1763
hufflepuff_babe says:
Hehe I rock. I definatly bought that DVD on the first day it came out.
Thanks to the movie being the best so far I am not surprised 5 Million people went out and bought it right away!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 8:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 605
berries&cream says:
Wow!! That's a really good thing!!!
Posted May 10, 2006 at 8:33 PM EST
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