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JULY 15, 2009 at 8:17 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Variety
The juggernaut that is Harry Potter continues to take in money at U.S. box offices. With the latest movie, Half-Blood Prince, opening in movie theaters across the country last night ticket sales have soared, so much so that the movie had the biggest
midnight gross of all-time in earning $22.2 million on Wednesday.
According to Variety the movie beat the $18 million earned by The Dark Knight and the $17 million by Star Wars: Episode III. This year's Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, which also opened on a Wednesday, grossed $16 million in midnight runs.
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Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1824
Veela_gurl says:
That number is crazy. Wow. I thought more people might boycott, but I guess the excitement got to everyone. I saw it first thing this morning.
Posted Jul 15, 2009 at 8:24 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 335
HarryPotter731 says:
WOW! That's just from the midnight viewings. And the article says its the biggest midnight grossing ever!!! Woohoo! Go Potter!
Saw it this morning at 10:30. It was awesome! They did a great job with this one.
Posted Jul 15, 2009 at 8:29 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2076
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
That IS truly amazing! But I'm not surprised because we waited so long for it. Well, Warner Brothers got what they wanted, a summer block buster. But you know, it doesn't get any better than Harry Potter! I've got my tickets bought for Saturday night!
Posted Jul 15, 2009 at 8:34 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4655
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
It definitely deserves that and much much more, the movie was amazing.
~Drish~
Posted Jul 15, 2009 at 9:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 803
FawkesRox says:
I knew it would, Harry Potter fans rule. We're loyal and awesome, and even though the media thinks Twilight has a bigger following, HP does.
PS: SO much for Boycotting, eh?
Posted Jul 15, 2009 at 9:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 694
AvrilHermionePotter says:
Wow! I'm so excited! Hopinng to watch it this weekend. We originally planned to watch it on opening day here but unfortunately, we've been busy at work lately.
Posted Jul 15, 2009 at 9:45 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1161
Potter_girl says:
WOW!! That's Harry Potter fans for ya! (Take that Transformers 2!) This movie was really amazing and it had such great humor! I'm sooo glad to say that me and my group contributed to that number! Saw it right at midnight last night and I can't wait to go again this weekend!
Potter for the win!!!
Posted Jul 15, 2009 at 11:09 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5169
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
Potter_girl You are not the only one =] im going to to see it again..might see it 2 more times =] ..
This movie was the BOMB..i love it..it made me cry..*Spoils* when they were going to the cave..i was like Oh mY God..here it comes..and then when the Ifuerus*cant spell*..came out..and grab Harry..i jump..everyonen jumped..It was one of the Greatest Movies..Ever..
Oh the lines at the theater Oh My God..they did a circle..around the theater..people were already wating in line since 7am..that day..i went..at 5:35 to the Mall to buy a shirt..and..Soundtrack..and Poster.. :O ..i went to the theater at 7pm..and Oh My God. thier was a BIG LINE already..it was cray..they had 10 openings..for 12am..and 2 opentings for 3am..it was Crazy..but i love it..HARRY POTTER RULES..when the movie sTarted..everyone was claping..and cheerring..it was so great..i might go..2 more times..if i have the monies..cuze now im BROKE..BUt i dont care..*laughs*.. HARRY POTTER RULES!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Jul 15, 2009 at 11:18 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3673
Hecate3fold says:
I just have one question. Were the prices the same for all of the movies?
Ca-Ching!!!!!
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jul 15, 2009 at 11:54 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3252
Tenshi says:
I'm waiting for the giant crowds of people to shrink a bit before I go (which is going to take a couple weeks sigh). Ugh I know we shouldn't be so eager to watch, what with them wanting to make more $$$ by postponing, but wow, HP fever has got a hold of us..
Posted Jul 15, 2009 at 11:58 PM EST
Student
Points: 233
Artep says:
Just saw this news, I expected it. It would have been a happier occasion if the actors were good. But I am happy for WB and Harry.
Posted Jul 16, 2009 at 12:25 AM EST
Witch
Points: 670
draconifors says:
There was no doubt it would be a big number!And will grow even more in the next couple of days.
Posted Jul 16, 2009 at 4:43 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1451
leeanne<3ron says:
I couldnt get to a midnight viewing in the UK... :(
Ill have to for the next one.
That number is big, but its only Us and Midnight, its going to get so much bigger :)
Posted Jul 16, 2009 at 7:15 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
WHOOHOO! ofcourse! Harry Potter rules! I JUST SAW IT AWHILE AGO! it made me cry. beautiful.
Posted Jul 16, 2009 at 12:47 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27761
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Oh yeaaa!!!
Go HP! :D Shows people we mean business!!!!! :D
(Twilight what? .... HAH!)
♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Posted Jul 16, 2009 at 4:48 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Amazing!Way the go HP!I'm actually not that surprise,I mean its Harry Potter right.And I might say I've just seen the film last night and its awesome,totally wicked cool!
Posted Jul 17, 2009 at 4:29 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 367
Big_D says:
That is amazing, I went to the premiere and the theatre I was at had nine theatres playing it and every single one of them was sold out!
Posted Jul 17, 2009 at 11:54 AM EST
Witch
Points: 605
Sahara says:
The movie was bad.... really really really bad. It was so cheesy I thought about leaving a few times but being the huge Harry Potter fan that I am I gave it a chance right until the end but it did not get any better. The killing scene with Dumbledore did not move me at all and the ending was just....ohh lets just say it was dry and boring. Where was Ginny?
Posted Jul 17, 2009 at 6:23 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...This was expected with all the wait to see Movie 6. I have the PS3 Game and the Soundtrack. Now, I will pre-order the DVD for Christmas.
Posted Jul 17, 2009 at 8:58 PM EST
Squib
Points: 105
nr2solace says:
My sister, brother, and I went to the midnight showing here in SoCal! I'm so happy for the film's success; it deserves all the money it's making (the cast especially deserve the success)!
Posted Jul 18, 2009 at 2:32 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3656
Anastasia Popovick says:
Those numbers are amazing...that is amazing for the midnight showing. I can't wait to see the movie.
Posted Jul 19, 2009 at 8:15 PM EST
The Chosen One
Points: 9942
Gryffindor Dude says:
I contributed to this figure! it's good to see that the franchise still has it after all these years. I'm sure the last one will do the same.
Posted Jul 23, 2009 at 11:43 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 7
Dan and Emma says:
It was an awesome movie i think everyone should wath the Half Blood Prince great.
Posted Jul 31, 2009 at 1:59 PM EST