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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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Wizard
Points: 851
Mr. Unknown says:
Thanks WB! I'm so excited.
Posted Apr 14, 2009 at 6:18 PM EST
Azkaban's Most Wanted
(Moderator)
Points: 13598
Lord Zimkel says:
Awesome! The less time we have to wait the better! Although, I've got to say there are a few people on my Twitter who don't seen pleased; it's sorta messed up the Azkatraz convention for them...
Posted Apr 14, 2009 at 6:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1780
TheOtherMinister says:
I still won't forgive Allan horny... And I don't live in the US so...
Posted Apr 14, 2009 at 6:34 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
woohoo!
At least it isnt 2 days later...that would have made me velly velly angry, ha ha.
Still mad that it should have been out 5 months ago though....
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Posted Apr 14, 2009 at 6:55 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 725
The Half-Blood says:
YEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSS!!!! still have over three months of waiting though. maybe they'll keep going down two days until its finally here.... (sigh) one can dream. Still, this is good news. F'n Awesome.
Posted Apr 14, 2009 at 7:04 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 786
Rudeboy2025 says:
Good enough for me, although it should have been November
Posted Apr 14, 2009 at 7:11 PM EST
Magickal Mead Wench
Points: 2505
SnapesSorceress says:
Oh, yeah, releasing HBP two days early totally makes up for deciding to delay its initial release by 8 months! NOT! At this point, I can't bring myself to care one way or the other. What's two days?! Big honkin' deal.
Posted Apr 14, 2009 at 7:28 PM EST
Hogwarts Social Worker
Points: 3599
SnoopyLover says:
SQUEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's only two days but still, it's two days sooner for Snapey goodness!! Oh, joy!
Must ask for that day off from work...
Posted Apr 14, 2009 at 7:31 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 67
Poly Wonka says:
I wonder if this is the same thing with Canada? Anyway if its not I live close to the U.S so I might be able to go! I wonder if they will do the same thing with Deathly Hallows Part 1 and Part 2?!
Posted Apr 14, 2009 at 8:10 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 799
916_Prince says:
They did the same thing with OotP. It was due out July 13 and they released July 11. Why?
Posted Apr 14, 2009 at 8:42 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 385
iluvharry,ron,&hermione says:
That is awesome! It'll come out on my birthday now :o)
Posted Apr 14, 2009 at 8:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1824
Veela_gurl says:
Now that's what I'm talking about. Every little bit helps at this point. So close, but yet so far.
Posted Apr 14, 2009 at 10:27 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5169
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok..Im happy, that they change it..at least 2 Days..*sigh*..Im still mad with WB...yeah..just by 2 day..and by the way..WB just change my plans.. D: ...i was so happy that it was going to be a Friday..cuze..*sigh*..why WB WHY???..now..i have to see if i dont have so much to do on Tuesday..night..cuze on Wed. i work..to....WB what are you planning to do?? *thinking*....
Well im happy more suprise..when i see the news..^_^ only 3 month yay..
Posted Apr 14, 2009 at 11:27 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3252
Tenshi says:
8 months or 2 days. 8 months or 2 days. Hmmm that makes a whole lot of difference.
And I don't think it's gonna be earlier in Canada, by the sounds of it...
Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 12:12 AM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3673
Hecate3fold says:
All I can say is "What a joke!".
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 12:20 AM EST
Witch
Points: 883
Bossy Boots says:
Ah!! How many times can WB change the release date?!?!?!?! I guess two days earlier is nothing to complain about.
Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 2:59 AM EST
Malfoy by Nature
Points: 12528
WickeDraco says:
Sweet Merlin! I had no idea the movie was coming out in July to being with. That's how long I haven't checked the site *hangs head in shame*. However, this news has definitely cheered me up. I was actually excepting it to be released sometime towards the end of July. I'm glad it's sooner than that. *squee*
Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 4:31 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1559
King's Cross Station. says:
WB always moves the US release date forward when they realise that it's coming out after it's come out in other countries first. Luckily they seem to have forgotten their timezone is behind Italy, France, Belgium, Netherlands and Australia. No matter, we still see it first. ;)
Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 5:19 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 425
Maggie_ says:
Well I don't live in US but still, it's good for them!
Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 5:29 AM EST
Witch
Points: 721
Secret Keeper says:
Big whoop, so they moved it up 2 whole freakin days, still doesn't excuse there delaying it 8 months, sorry but I have just lost all interest in this movie thanks to WB's screwing around with it. 2 days just doesn't excite me one bit.
Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 6:25 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1292
loonylupinlover says:
WoooooHoooooo!!!!!! I am so excited. I may not be able to go into work that day.... I am vry happy we are getting it a bit sooner. All of the trailers are really getting me excited to see it.
Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 6:26 AM EST
Weaselette
Points: 3184
WickedLoz says:
Wow, who didn't see this coming *rolls eyes*
And I'm over this "We're doing this because the children are on SUMMER holidays" plug to make up for the delay (and to rub in Southern Hemisphere's faces, grr!)
Doesn't affect me.. I'll be seeing this on the 16 July at around 12noon.. Which is about 9pm July 15 in America. Wow, big deal.
Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 7:21 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1733
Aura Cooper says:
Oh my gosh it is coming two whole days early!!! *slight sarcasm* When they pushed it back many months from release two days doesn't really mean too much. But I suppose any earlier day is nicer. But of course it is only moved for money reasons...*rolls eyes* All in all, great to hear it'll be coming a bit earlier.
Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 9:45 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1670
DumbledoresArmy says:
Welll maybe they will jsut move it two days ealrier continuously. Realizing if they keep moving it they will keep making us yearn for its release more and then when it does come out they will make loads of money because we waited so much.
Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 10:58 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1372
lorrin_angel says:
It just seems like it taking forever for this movie to come out. I'm sure however that it will be well worth the wait. I wonder how long it will take to make the last movie.
Posted Apr 15, 2009 at 12:57 PM EST
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
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