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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, 3rd Class
Points: 1477
lilmisscrookshanks says:
I should think so! I bought two copies - at two different times before anyone complains about it being the one purchase not the number of items!
Does that make us all record holders then?
Without us it wouldn't have got there!
Posted May 11, 2006 at 7:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1227
I Who Lived..To Read says:
WOW! Five copies per second is a whole heck of a lot of copies! That seems unbelievable to me...but it's definitely a good thing! Whoo hoo and congratulations to Harry Potter series!
Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:07 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 711
Crookshanks the Auror says:
All I can say is...............................................................................................
......................W.....OO.......W!!
Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
'Arry + Hermy says:
I can believe that it sold five million copies in the US, but it is crazy that 5 copies per second were sold! That is amazing!
Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
WOW !!!! THATS SOOOO COOL!!! I just can't belive that 5 copies per second were being bought !!! wow... thats an impersive number... Way to go GoF!!! thats an awesome and great record... lets home that OotP will beat that record...
Posted May 11, 2006 at 8:59 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2209
Scarlett Kent says:
I'm delighted that a Harry Potter movie has set such a record. It's yet another indicator that shows the value of all things Potter! And if a Guinness record sparks even more interest in the HP books and movies,then all the better,I say!
Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1457
Lexii*Chiita says:
That's awsome...wow...I'm so happy to hear that it's the best selling...:D:D:D
Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:21 PM EST
Student
Points: 284
hpgal4993 says:
YES!Gof or HP for that matter really just needed a world record. This is a glorious day for HP fans around the world!
Posted May 11, 2006 at 9:38 PM EST
Student
Points: 251
#1Dan/Rupert/Emma*Fan* says:
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! IT's the bestest most bestiest movie!
Posted May 11, 2006 at 11:14 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 570
minister of muggles says:
Way to go GOF. Shows how popular HP really is.
Posted May 11, 2006 at 11:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 510
Livian Silver says:
Wow, that's just brilliant! 5 copies per second. That might be even faster than concert ticket sales records! Well, maybe, I'm not going to look it up, but sounds about right....
I agree - it does show how popular the HP phenomenon is, and I hope it keeps going on and on.
Hmm, I'm thinking that after the 7th movie comes out they'll proabably have a special collectors box with all 7 movies and extra behind the scenes stuff.
I do miss the fancy cardboard covers from the first two movies, but I'm happy as long as they keep releasing the special edition with extra bits on the first day of the DVD release.
Posted May 12, 2006 at 12:16 AM EST
Auror that never talks
Points: 3679
KaKe3535 says:
That is awesome that its in a World Record book that is totally awesome.. i can't wait to see the next thing HP gets..
Posted May 12, 2006 at 1:54 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1508
Cute Petil says:
Wow thats absolutely fantastic! I can't believe that GOF beat all of those incredibly sucessfull movies! It just goes to show how universal HP is becoming!
Posted May 12, 2006 at 4:09 AM EST
Witch
Points: 780
Jess the potter fan says:
That is so cool!!! 5 copies per second that is really amazing!!! Go GOF!!!i wanna go and get the new guiness book of records now!!! *laughs*
Posted May 12, 2006 at 4:48 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
Angelina blu Johnson says:
COOLIES!!! How wicked is that! go HP you rawk and its obvious we love ya! I cant wait to get the book of world records! i love seeing all the amazing and weird things people can do ^_^
Posted May 12, 2006 at 5:13 AM EST
Wood's Quidditch Queen
Points: 3036
Princess Pigwidgeon says:
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.
That is SOOO fast! Hah, congrats! Coolie!
Posted May 12, 2006 at 8:30 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
And the fans of HP world proclaimed: All is right with the world!
Posted May 12, 2006 at 3:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1451
leeanne<3ron says:
Wow well done to everyone whjo brought a copy.Hey i wonder if anyone will buy the book.I normally do.I told my mom and she was really proud...Its cool the film though so why wouldn't you weant it on dvd ?
Leeanne xxx
Posted May 12, 2006 at 4:10 PM EST
Student
Points: 271
Moyra says:
Cool! Now Harry Potter is officially the fastest ever selling dvd of all time!
Well done! I think we should also congratulate all those who bought it! HP and the GOF couldnt have done it without them.....im being serious!
Posted May 12, 2006 at 4:33 PM EST
Student
Points: 284
martymcd says:
Go Goblet go!!! Get in there, get in the Guinness records!!! Congrats to everone involved with the movie, and well done to the fans for buying them, eh? We should take some credit, shouldn't we?
Posted May 12, 2006 at 6:02 PM EST
Points: 2731
Tri Wizard Champion says:
I have personally always wanted to get a guinness world rocord. God willing, someday i will. But yay for goblet of fire...lets just hope order of the phoenix can do as well..
TWC
Posted May 12, 2006 at 6:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1589
BB_Sectumsempra says:
This is amazing. It is really cool, and i am so happy for everyone involved with HP.Yay
Posted May 12, 2006 at 7:02 PM EST
Hogwarts Valedictorian
Points: 2826
Lily*R/Hr says:
That's so cool! I contributed to that - I bought two DVDs ; ) haha don't ask. Congratulations to GoF!
Posted May 12, 2006 at 7:50 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 302
Hermione8907 says:
Thats so cool. Everyone loves the movie. Its the best one. I can't wait to see The Guinness World Records book.
Posted May 12, 2006 at 8:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 693
RebeccaWatts+RobynWilson says:
great! oh well definitely getting it again this year! 5 copies per second?? that's like 105 copies by the time we've finished this post!! not counting or anything..>.<
RW+RW
Posted May 12, 2006 at 8:20 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Whoaa... this is unbelievable, yet I do believe it! Harry Potter - world record - awesome! I'm so happy, I knew if we bought enough DVDs, things would be great. Excellent - now to beat this record with the next DVD...
Posted May 12, 2006 at 9:35 PM EST
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