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Guinness World Records

'GoF' DVD now a Guinness World Record holder Popular (5615)

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 holdsopens in new window 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 secondopens in new window and in the US over 5 million copiesopens in new window were sold on the first day of its release.

This achievement will be added to the 2007 issue of The Guinness World Recordsopens in new window 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.

Thanks to DR.co.ukopens in new window and DR.comopens in new window for the news.

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gemma_barnett1985
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gemma_barnett1985 says:

Of course it did, its brilliant, yay.

Posted May 14, 2006 at 1:58 PM EST



SouthernWitch05
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SouthernWitch05 says:

That's awesome, now everyone knows that Harry Potter books are the best!!

Posted May 14, 2006 at 3:54 PM EST



Tinker.belle
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Tinker.belle says:

Five copies per second!! Wow !!
I didn't even know that was possible. Congratulations!!

Posted May 14, 2006 at 4:01 PM EST



Janelle Weasley
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Janelle Weasley says:

5 copies per second that is amazing, Way To Go GoF.
Cant wait for OotP.

Ron's Daughter

Posted May 14, 2006 at 4:29 PM EST



#1:HarryPotterFan
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#1:HarryPotterFan says:

Wow! That is really cool.

Posted May 14, 2006 at 5:09 PM EST



OMEN_OF_DEATH
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OMEN_OF_DEATH says:

Wow five million in one day that is so awesomw!

Posted May 14, 2006 at 5:15 PM EST



Mrs._Sirius
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Mrs._Sirius says:

That is really impressive. I expect the new book and movie will do even better, and beat their own record!

Posted May 14, 2006 at 7:21 PM EST



Hermison
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Hermison says:

I am So happy!!! yay!!!
This movie is the greatest!!

Posted May 14, 2006 at 9:49 PM EST



Harry(the 4th champion)
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Harry(the 4th champion) says:

Amazing!!!!! but come on... Its Harry Potter ...Of course it was gonna fly of the shelves quickly! Who thought it wasnt going to????????!!!!!!!!!!

Posted May 14, 2006 at 11:39 PM EST



MadamDumbledore
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MadamDumbledore says:

I'm not suprised at all. Harry Potter is huge and so very, very popular. Whether or not you've read the books, people usually will see the film. Cinema or DVD depending.

Posted May 15, 2006 at 12:08 AM EST



Magical and Mysterious Me
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Magical and Mysterious Me says:

I am so happy that HP gets to be in another different book. I can't wait to read about what happens, when Guinness comes out.

~Magical and Mysterious Me~

Posted May 15, 2006 at 1:17 AM EST



sneha_luvs_ron
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sneha_luvs_ron says:

Wow thats so amzing Harry Potter in Guinness!
The movie does worth it!

LOVE U RON

Posted May 15, 2006 at 2:35 AM EST



mad_eye muggle
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mad_eye muggle says:

Wicked!This is sooo totally awesome.I want to congratulate all the cast and crew,who did an amazing job in making GoF.You guys totally deserved being on the Guinness Book of World Records.You guys ROCK!I really enjoyed watching the film over and over again.Can't wait till OotP comes out.HP RULES!

Posted May 15, 2006 at 4:26 AM EST



Krithika_21
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Krithika_21 says:

This is rocking news !!!! CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who is behind the success of GoF !!!

Posted May 15, 2006 at 6:13 AM EST



hbluvhp
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hbluvhp says:

Well of course GoF was able to get this honor...that's what happens when something has tons of loyal fans and is so amazing! I know I had the DVD on the first day of release and wouldn't have it any other way!

Posted May 15, 2006 at 7:12 AM EST



zues
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zues says:

That's so cool, It's like a big deal to be in Guinness.

Posted May 15, 2006 at 9:27 AM EST



SiriusFan
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SiriusFan says:

This is awesome news! I had a feeling this one might break records. I think it was by far the best film of the series thus far (hopefully it'll be surpassed by the next three and they'll just keep getting better and better). I was a little miffed it went by so quickly but overall this DVD was very deserving of a Guinness record.

Posted May 15, 2006 at 10:35 AM EST



Loving HBP
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Loving HBP says:

I bet the GoF's record will be broken once OotP comes out on dvd!

Posted May 15, 2006 at 10:44 AM EST



Nikki Potter
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Nikki Potter says:

That's awesome! GoF rocks! Congrats guys!

Posted May 15, 2006 at 1:20 PM EST



Ron&Hermione-forever
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Ron&Hermione-forever says:

Thats so cool that in the UK every second five Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire DVDs were sold, its also amazing that in the USA 5 million copys of HP/GoF were sold on its release date. It's great that a wonderful movie like this holds the Guinness record for being the fastest selling DVD of all time. I love Harry Potter.

Posted May 15, 2006 at 3:49 PM EST



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Roswelladdict says:

All I have to say about this great news is WOOHOO!!!

Posted May 15, 2006 at 10:10 PM EST



PowerGranger
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PowerGranger says:

Whoa, that is pretty amazing! I was pretty blown away by the number of DVDs flying off the shelves when GoF came out. Of course, I got mine on the day it was released too! Glad to be part of history! haha!

Posted May 15, 2006 at 10:55 PM EST



smart hermione
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smart hermione says:

Cool, although I have to say, I was a bit disappointed with this movie, but even I bought the dvd.

Posted May 15, 2006 at 11:52 PM EST



Jlgrigsby
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Jlgrigsby says:

Wow! I cant believe they beat Shrek 2. I like Harry Potter more though.

Posted May 16, 2006 at 8:21 AM EST



roxypotter13
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roxypotter13 says:

Thats awsome! the harry potter movies would be the ones to hold a world record for selling out the fastest. Of course I contributed to the record.

Posted May 16, 2006 at 4:57 PM EST



mrs radcliffe/potter
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mrs radcliffe/potter says:

Wicked! Awesome! Cool! I dont think they are words that express any better how proud I am of being a all the way Harry Potter fan!! Congratulations to everyone involved! and thaks to me (jaja) and all the other people who bought this great DVD!!

Posted May 16, 2006 at 8:26 PM EST



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