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APRIL 14, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Coming Soon via Yahoo! News
Warner Bros. has confirmed
the news that the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie will be released on Wednesday, July 15 -- two days earlier than previously reported. This coincides with release dates for Italy and France.
UPDATE: Some additional information from Warner Bros. has emerged and according to Dan Fellman, head of distribution, the move was done to generate sales.
That gives the movie a head-start on the weekend during what's shaping up as a highly competitive summer season for Hollywood, which has major franchise films opening virtually every week.
"Every day the kids are out of school in summer is just like an extra Saturday," Fellman said.
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Witch
Points: 503
Twilight princess midna says:
That's so stupid. They keeping changing the date. And it's unfair what about the other people who have been waiting for the film for ages that aren't in america. It's so unfair.
Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 2:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1240
Luna Lovegood* says:
Two days after an eight month delay. woohoo. All they want is money money money!! I live in the US, so thanks but no thanks. Major irritation, but a grudging thanks from a loyal fan.
Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 4:49 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 323
Basilina says:
Oh yeah, those two days REALLY make up for 8 months. It must be a new type of math.
"Every day the kids are out of school in summer is just like an extra Saturday,"
=
Two more days for more money!
Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 5:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1636
bubblenut21 says:
Yah, because moving it up two days totally makes up for the fact that they delayed by eight months on the DAY OF MY BIRTHDAY. Worst gift ever.
Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 7:18 PM EST
Squib
Points: 193
Ickle Ronikins says:
WOOOHHHOOOOOO!!!!! This is awesome! i can'y wait to see the movie at the midnight premiere 2 DAYS EARLY!!! I was'nt going to be there for the midnight premiere, but now that it's 2 days eaerly I can!Not saying i forgive WB for delaying the movie in the first place, but it helps the tiniest bit! WOOHOO!
Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 7:22 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2855
HarriPotter says:
"Every day the kids are out of school in summer is just like an extra Saturday..."
That is code for: We want MORE of your money and your soul...muahahayeesh.
I may have been excited if they bumped it up two months, but two days? Big whoop. Still sneaking into see it. No way in hell am I paying full price (which is now over $10 to watch this movie. Suck on that WB!
Posted Apr 16, 2009 at 12:21 AM EST
Witch
Points: 670
draconifors says:
damn ! where i live we were Getting the movie before america ! not anymore ! owell i can wait a day or two (: no biggee
Posted Apr 16, 2009 at 2:22 AM EST
Antipodean Snow Goddess
Points: 3070
Tikihaha says:
BIG DEAL! Two whole days - like, wow. So happy for Warner Bros that they can "generate more sales" and bring the release forward a whole 48 hours.
Try 7 months of waiting, you heartless cads!! Hate Warner Bros even more. So glad that us (suckers) are making their bottom lines look better in sales.
Posted Apr 16, 2009 at 4:10 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 399
Mckenzy says:
I love the fact that its a British movie and yet it's America who get the date pulled back.
Anyone else think thats to do with the fact that America has a hell of a lot more people there? And therefore more people to see the movie and therefore more money to WB?
I think I'm going to wait until it comes out on DVD.
Posted Apr 16, 2009 at 5:12 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 495
ayashe says:
Why don't they just pick a date and stick with it.
Posted Apr 16, 2009 at 6:46 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2536
caroline81 says:
*laughs hysterically* Seriously? I had to read this a few more times before it actually sank in that it's *not* a joke! *more hysterical laughter* Seriously, I almost peed my pants reading this...Can anyone say DVD?
Posted Apr 16, 2009 at 8:57 AM EST
Squib
Points: 173
Slygirl07 says:
i really like that they are releasing the movie two days earlier but i can't stand that they are doing it just to make more money off people. Wasn't that the reason they delayed it in the first place?
Posted Apr 16, 2009 at 12:49 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
Gosh I really hope that's the release date here too! I really cannot wait!
Posted Apr 17, 2009 at 1:22 AM EST
Witch
Points: 629
liddydee says:
This is OUT OF ORDER! why cant UK get it the same time as the US? JKRowling is a british author, who wrote about british students in a British school! So whats all this about america getting it before us??????
Posted Apr 17, 2009 at 4:15 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2316
loopy looney says:
At least it is sooner, but two days is not going to make all HP fans forgive them for postponing it before!!!
Posted Apr 18, 2009 at 12:58 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1854
A.D.Figg says:
Poo on you WB. At this point I don't even care if I see this movie. I'm certainly not going opening weekend (or week for that matter),maybe not at all until it comes out on DVD.
Posted Apr 18, 2009 at 9:29 AM EST
Witch
Points: 739
Morgan Evans says:
This really makes me sad ... I was really excited to find out that it was being released on my birthday ... I was looking forward to when people asked me what I was doing for my birthday and me saying, "I'M GOING TO SEE HARRY POTTER!!" But now I can't ...
BOOO!!! you silly production companies!! You ruined my birthday gift to myself!!
:)
Posted Apr 18, 2009 at 9:42 AM EST
Witch
Points: 549
wendelinDewyrd says:
Yay! Still the movie is such a long wait...
Posted Apr 18, 2009 at 8:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Exciting news! I can not wait until this movie is released. I am very excited to see it in July.
Posted Apr 18, 2009 at 9:07 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
That's great!I do hope they stick to it and not reschedule.Can't wait to see HBP!
Posted Apr 19, 2009 at 5:35 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
Well I live in Canada, so this doesn't change anything for me. I'm just happy that we have less then 100 days left.
Posted Apr 19, 2009 at 9:40 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1054
dracolady says:
I don't live in the US, so from the sounds of this, looks like I will have to wait longer to be able to see the movie. As if I haven't waited long enough already - it was supposed to be out last year!
Posted Jun 16, 2009 at 11:42 PM EST
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