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FEBRUARY 25, 2007 at 9:46 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: First Light Movies
The first film in the Harry Potter series has been voted
favorite film by children in Britain. The vote, conducted by First Light Movies, the young people's filmmaking arm of the UK Film Council, received 34 percent of the vote, followed closely by Prisoner of Azkaban with 32 percent.
The First Light Movies awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, February 27th at London's Odeon Theatre with scheduled appearances by Imelda Staunton, Katie Leung and Bonnie Wright from the movies.
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Auror
Points: 2137
True*R/Hr*Love says:
Ahh very cool! I wonder what the competition was like, if there were a lot of other films in the running thats a pretty high percentage to have won by! Thats over a 3rd of the votes. Ahh how fantastic Harry Potter is!
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 9:50 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 492
~Mrs. Black Wood~ says:
Yay! Why is that not surprising though? :) You have to love the HP movies - they are fun to watch - but the books are better!!
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 9:50 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2704
LoveMagic says:
Seriously, this could not be a great shock for anybody. The books and the films are worshipped and with good reason. I am always surprised when I meet children that are not into Harry Potter. Its like a prallel universe or something!
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 9:58 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1487
elderwandinyourpants says:
Thats nice. I did like the earlier HP films alot. Wonder whats going to happen to the newer ones.
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 9:58 AM EST
Witch
Points: 506
JenniferS says:
That's class, not unexpected though!
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 10:16 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2307
Queen_Democrat says:
I wold be surprised to hear that about GoF, but not about the others. The Harry Potter movies that are currently out were all good except for GoF. It was an absolute stinker! [Holds nose]
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 10:19 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 632
Zack Weasley says:
Why can't i live in europe to go to all of these things!!!!!
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 10:25 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
WOW!!! That is a good percentage for the movies!!!!
Congrats....to the movies of course!!!
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 10:36 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2218
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Those UK kids have very good taste indeed! What are we going to do when it's all over?! *sighs*
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 11:02 AM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10073
American Harry Potter says:
Congratulations to it! It's awesome to hear how many awards this whole thing is getting! It's amazing!
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 11:22 AM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 5267
Weesa says:
Congrats to all who worked so hard to give us the movies. It's not surprising that it won, but it's really nice.
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 11:33 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
ravenbeaut says:
Well, that's good... But how many movies were in the running? I don't know much about British children's films, but it seems like the only really big ones (worldwide released) are the Harry Potters. So... Does it really say anything that an HP flick won?
Not that I'm bashing the movies or anything. Just a question....
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 11:38 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4400
ILoveHP! says:
Awesome! That's the way HP! Love it! Go Harry!
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 11:46 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4400
ILoveHP! says:
I guess the first one won because it was actually the one that made Harry Potter as famous as it is now! It's what the children can best relate to...
However, yes, how many films were included in the votation?
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 11:48 AM EST
Witch
Points: 651
Therin Ennui says:
The first Harry Potter movie was definitely the best. So cute and innocent and much closer to canon than the tripe that's being cranked out now. Good for it.
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 11:53 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
February 27th at London's Odeon Theatre well hope i can go one day! Great news he?!
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 12:02 PM EST
The Chosen One
Points: 9948
Gryffindor Dude says:
That's awesome. I love the movies. I know they're not as good as the books but they help you picture the books while you read.
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 12:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1457
Lexii*Chiita says:
THat's awsome...congradulations to the movies directors, producers and other people who help making the film possible :D
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 12:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1498
~*WitherWings*~ says:
The first film in the Harry Potter series has been voted favorite film by children in Britain
Aw, how cool! Harrys so cute in that pic ^_^
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 12:16 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2317
loopy looney says:
COOL!!! More awards to go around. It is nice to know that the HP movies are also getting credit for being so good!!
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 12:27 PM EST
Witch
Points: 692
FizzingWhizbeez says:
Not surprising. I wonder how many other countries the HP movies would win in. I'm quite sure it would be #1 here in the USA.
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 12:33 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27909
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
WOOHOOOT!!!!
Go Harry Potter!
That is very excitin!
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 12:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 701
Kelly Ann Snape says:
Hmmm... the more publicity for Harry Potter the better this next movie will do. After this summer there will only be two more to go. What will we do for a great blockbuster then.
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 12:58 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2576
Mystique says:
I like that this vote is by kids.... its nice that they get their chance to vote for thier favourites. It would be even nicer if it was by kids around the world, and not just in the UK.
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 1:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1596
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
That's nice!It's fine that kids can vote on their favourites (harry potter) :P
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 1:10 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
Congratulations on being the favorites!!
We will expect many more excellent works from the series.
Posted Feb 25, 2007 at 1:21 PM EST
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