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One of the most popular book series and movie series of all time, Harry Potter was written by JK Rowling and first published in 1997. The first film adaptation was released in 2001, with the final film being released in 2011. All together there are seven Harry Potter books and eight Harry Potter movies, since the final book was split into two. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Adventure Fantasy 2004 2hr 22m. Harry Potter's (Daniel Radcliffe) third year at Hogwarts starts off badly when he learns deranged killer Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) has escaped from Azkaban prison and is bent on murdering the teenage wizard.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Tuesday January 1st at7.30pm
Harry Potter and the Philosopher'sStone
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, MaggieSmith, Richard Harris, Robbie Coltrane
Director: Chris Columbus
Time to revisit the first film in the wildly successfulseries.
When Daniel Radcliffe got the part of part of Harry Potter, ayoung wizard loved by millions across the globe, in Harry Potterand the Philosopher's Stone, he remembers, 'I was so happy, I crieda lot! That night I woke up at two in the morning and wokeMum and Dad asking them 'Is it real? Am I dreaming?' I was soexcited!'
Radcliffe beat out hundreds of other hopefuls to play the boywho is invited to leave the regular world and join his similarlytalented peers at the legendary Hogwarts School of Witchcraft andWizardry.
Here Harry befriends fellow wizards Hermione Granger (EmmaWatson) and Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) with whom he embarks on theadventure of a lifetime.
With over 100 million copies sold in over 46 languages, J.K.Rowling's best-selling series of books have become a worldwidephenomenon.
The film was followed by the equally successful Harry Potter andthe Chamber of Secrets. Director Chris Columbus handed the reinsover to Alfonso Cuaron for the third film in the series,Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Mike Newell (Four Weddings and a Funeral) directed the fourthfilm, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire while David Yates (TheGirl in the Cafe, Sex Traffic) took over the reigns forHarry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
Trivia: The Hogwarts motto, 'Draco dormiensnunquam titillandus' means 'never tickle a sleeping dragon'.
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Year 1. - HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE
The magical adventure begins when Harry Potter is invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Year 2. - HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
Cars fly, trees attack and a mysterious house elf warns harry of great danger as he returns for his second year.
Year 3. - HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN
Harry must confront soul sucking Dementors, outsmart a werewolf and learn the truth about the escaped prisoner of Azkaban - Sirius Black.
Year 4. - HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
Harry must overcome a deadly dragon, fierce water demons and an enchanted maze only to find himself in the cruel grasp of He Who Must Not Be Named.
Year 5. - HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
When few believe that Lord Voldermort has returned, Harry must secretly train his friends for the wizarding war ahead.
Year 6. - HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF BLOOD PRINCE.
As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both Muggle and wizarding worlds, Harry and Dumbledore work to find the key to unlock Voldemort's defenses.
Year 7. - Part 1. - HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS
Harry, Ron and Hermione set out to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort's power - The Horcruxes. On their own and on the run, the three must rely on one another more than ever..but Dark Forces threaten to tear them apart.
Yaer 7 - Part 2 - HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS.
In the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the wizarding world escalates into an all out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here.