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NOVEMBER 27, 2007 at 6:30 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: News Tip
The December issue of Details
magazine, titled the 'Power and Influence' issue, includes a list of the year’s top 50 most influential men under 45 and at number 41 is fictional character Harry Potter.
According to the article:
41 // Harry Potter
Wizard; Age: 17
Nine years after her fictional boy wizard first cast his spell in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, J.K. Rowling is the wealthiest author in history. On July 21, fans who had camped out in front of bookstores overnight finally got hold of the seventh and final installment of the series. Across the United States, 8.3 million copies (worth a total of nearly of $170 million) sold within 24 hours. Warner Bros., which has grossed $.47 billion worldwide on the first five film versions, has two more movies in production. And while there's speculation that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows represents the book industry's last gasp, Potter himself will live on - through a theme park in Orlando, Florida, and a musical in London's West End. This wizard will continue to work his financial magic for some time.
Editor's Note: Contrary to what is mentioned above there are currently no plans for a musical version of the book in production.
Additional mentions are Zac Efron, Shia LaBoeuf, Google and YouTube founders and the Disney Kids. This issue will hit newsstands on December 4th.
Thanks to Laura from Details for the news.
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Student
Points: 247
wicked_xx says:
Harry is a VERY influential character for people of all ages. What?!? A Harry Potter musical?!??! Wow that would be very ...um... interesting. And I'm definately going to the amusement park one day!
Posted Nov 28, 2007 at 4:53 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 67
Greyghost says:
I think he is more influential than #41. But hey, out of all those people under 45, he made it in top 50. Go JK and Harry! I like the description- 17 year old wizard.
Posted Nov 28, 2007 at 5:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
A musical? Wow, where did they get that from?
I agree, Harry should be higher, he teaches kids to read!
Posted Nov 28, 2007 at 6:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
Bright Eyes says:
Haha, that Harry Potter musical is going to be quite something *sigh*... it's going to be... just. Wow...
Posted Nov 28, 2007 at 6:45 PM EST
Honeydukes Eye Candy
Points: 3501
Pansyful says:
Wow i can't wait for this magazine. i'm definitely going to grab myself a copy and check it out.
of course Harry Potter should be included i mean almost the whole entire world is addicted to it!
Posted Nov 28, 2007 at 9:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
Zac Efron may be cute- but most influential? Please, this is crazy. Good to see Harry on it, though
Posted Nov 29, 2007 at 10:28 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
That is kinda neat that a fictional character is on that list. Although in 2007 Harry Potter is 27 years old not 17.
Posted Nov 29, 2007 at 12:45 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
I am reading the article and the article turns out to have these amazing (some not) people who excel in their own fields, congratulations Harry Potter (and of course, Ms. Rowling).
Posted Nov 30, 2007 at 4:38 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
That is excellent! It is funny how these polls and lists make us so excited, confused, and/or upset. They never seem to make sense to some of us. Others are just excited the HP actors or JK are on the list and so on. I am one who is just trilled the HP-er's make it on the list.
Posted Dec 1, 2007 at 7:03 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
Cool. HP definitely fits right in.
Posted Dec 1, 2007 at 10:17 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1161
sno-chik says:
Yay! its so wonderful that a fictional characte is so influental, and I have no doubt in my mind that he will live on forever!
:) smiles :)
Posted Dec 1, 2007 at 2:44 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant, Now some of that gross can go to help those kids in need?
Posted Dec 2, 2007 at 5:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3252
Tenshi says:
Oh, a musical production of Harry Potter would be awesome... Imagine Mrs Weasley and her scene with Bellatrix in the DH... =D
Posted Dec 4, 2007 at 12:24 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 2
makaellee lily weasley says:
Umm but excuse me u guys do know details magazine is for gay guys right.
Posted Jan 3, 2008 at 6:15 PM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
Of course Harry Potter is influential!
Potter himself will live on - through a theme park in Orlando, Florida, and a musical in London's West End. This wizard will continue to work his financial magic for some time.
Could not agree more!
Posted Mar 3, 2008 at 4:41 PM EST
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