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'OotP' on IMAX sets new record 
SEPTEMBER 6, 2007 at 9:16 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Yahoo! Canada
In release only seven weeks on IMAX, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has set
a new record. The movie, which has shattered multiple IMAX box office records, has now earned $35 million worldwide.
The movie has garnered more than $24 million on 91 IMAX screens domestically and more than $11 million on 52 IMAX screens internationally, resulting in an impressive per screen average of $243,000 making it the highest grossing live-action Hollywood IMAX release.
According to Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment:
This film has become a huge summer hit for the IMAX(R) theatre network and Harry Potter fans have demonstrated that they love to experience their favorite wizard in IMAX 3D. Many of our locations throughout the worldwide IMAX network have reported box office records, thanks to a terrific film from talented filmmakers, exceptional marketing from Warner Bros. Pictures and the strong appeal of Hollywood movies presented in a truly unique and powerful way.
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Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1474
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
I'm not surprised that this film is breaking all kinds of records! They're wonderful films and a lot of people in this world have good taste! I never got a chance to see this movie on an IMAX screen in 3D, but the trio did! Check out their 3-D glasses!
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 9:47 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 3970
ILoveHP! says:
I've watched OotP twice on IMAX and it was great! I loved feeling as if I'm next to the actors!!!
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 10:03 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2655
GPGA says:
This is excellent! The IMAX was a great experience and everyone should try to see the movie at least once there.
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 10:06 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2661
Chogiiiirl says:
Another record breaker for the HP world! Cheers!
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 10:13 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1989
Nataly says:
"thanks to a terrific film from talented filmmakers, exceptional marketing from Warner Bros. Pictures and the strong appeal of Hollywood movies presented in a truly unique and powerful way." Indeed.. He is correct Well done to all guys for the great job
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 10:25 AM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
HAHA another record set by HP and OOTP!
it was only a matter of time before that movie would be breaking records.
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 10:37 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2024
Mrs. Elizabeth Cullen says:
Not surprised but it still really cool. I did not want to see it in I IMAX. I want to see it again but not in IMAX.
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 10:42 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 24855
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
YAYY!!!!!
Wootles for Harry Potter and hte Order of the Phoenix!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 11:16 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 7985
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Not a surpise, since GOf did so well. I am glad to see this, since it means they will continue to make and promote these versions. Maybe the next will be in all 3D?
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 11:20 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 414
Squims says:
I saw OOTP in IMAX and just loved it! Glad to know it's doing so well.
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 11:51 AM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2482
5225 says:
Congratulations on the great achievement.
What a strong fan base you must have.
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 12:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 785
star chaser says:
I'm not surprised it broke records, with the amount of people that have seen. I wish I could of seen it in IMAX, I had to settle for a normal cinema.
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 12:51 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1070
azkaban_wannabe says:
It is just record after record. Wow. To tell you the truth I'm not surprised at all. My teacher at school said it was well worth your money to see it in IMAX. I have only seen it in theatres a billion times. Go Harry Potter!!!!!!
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 2:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1337
smart hermione says:
Cool, another record under hp's list.i bet it'll just keep growing
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 2:53 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3943
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
I would love to see Harry Potter on IMAX! I've seen IMAX before, on a school trip to this aviation place on LI, it was amazing, IT WAS HUGE!! They had to put me in the front row with the speakers blasting next to my ear, I almost went deaf. I wish I could experience that with HP!
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 3:15 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 430
wendelinDewyrd says:
I wish I watched in IMAX! IMAX theaters are fun.
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 4:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1597
Hermione's younger sister says:
That is so amazing! That is definately a lot of money, of course, it was Harry Potter so it was bound to break a lot of records.
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 4:50 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1174
TheSeventhHorcrux says:
ooh, I hope it's still in the IMAX near me... I never saw it there, I was SO mad when they sold out like, the day I went to get tickets!!
But congrats to OotP, keep setting those records!!
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 5:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 600
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
I wish I could see OoP on IMAX screen! It's still good, even though I didn't see it on IMAX screen!
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 5:36 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 3652
Yolis says:
That is alot money, i was going to watch it in IMAX but i did not have a ride but i did watch it 2*.
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 6:03 PM EST
Adventurous Halfling
Points: 8615
Hobbit86 says:
Oh, I went to the beach a few weeks ago, & I was so excited when I found out they had an IMAX theater! GRRR I wish I had one nearer than 4 hours away! It was amazing! And the price was only $9, which is the same as I paid at the regular theater! Wow it was awesome, I'll never be able to watch it regular again without being super disapointed. Hehe the 3D glasses were so goofy, and you were supposed to turn them in at the end, but I stole them because I'm a big dork. Haha.
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 6:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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~Hermione says:
That's great news. I saw it on IMAX and it was really cool. They deserve this money.
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 6:47 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2618
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
Thats awesome. I'm not all that suurpzied though. You can kind of see it comming. I can't wait to see how the last 2 movies will shatter more records.
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 6:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1463
~Harry's true love~ says:
That's fantastic! Now I'm extreamly sad that I didn't get to see it on IMAX! Boohoo! haha, but anyway...that's not the point. The point is that It broke tons of records and I'm REALLY Happy. :) <3
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 7:12 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 2607
Tikihaha says:
At the Syndey IMAX, I have to pre-order and purchase the tickets about 2 weeks before the session as all sessions, every day, were booked-out solid.
It was FANTASTIC and I only wished I had gone to see it a second time ...
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 8:06 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2390
hbluvhp says:
That is something that I've never done... seen a HP movie in IMAX. I hear that it's amazing and I'm not at all surprised that it breaks records, but there isn't an IMAX theatre close to me. Bummer!
Posted Sep 6, 2007 at 8:22 PM EST
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