It will have been 14 years and 16 days since the release of J.K Rowlings first novel (The Philosopher's Stone) and £9.2 billion has been amassed along the way along with countless awards for both the movies and novels. Author Joanne Rowling was listed as having a $1 billion fortune when Forbes latest billionaires list was published and in October 2010 she was named as 'The Most Influential Woman In Great Britain', 15 years ago only her friends and family would know who she is and now she has sold over 400 million copies of her Harry Potter books and had an effect on many peoples lives, including mine.
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| Harry, Ron and Hermione aged 11 in The Philosopher's Stone |
I have grown up around the progression of Harry Potter, books being released, acting becoming better and SFX massively advancing. My experiences of growing up around it will be nothing compared to those of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint (Harry, Hermione and Ron for those who have lived in a cave for 14 years). All three started filming for the first film when they were just aged 11, the screen has seen them grow from innocent young children into young adults with more to tell about their lives than most people. Collectively they have picked up 15 awards, £85 million and the admiration of the world.
Many famous lines have come from the Harry Potter films and people all over the world reciting them in conversation, but perhaps the most recognisable of all is the most nostalgic. 'You're a wizard Harry.' The moment when Harry realises he is magical and the journey of the viewer begin. Since that point of magic Harry Potter has gone on to be the highest grossing film series of all time by totalling £3.93 billion at an average of £562 million a film and with Part 2 of the Deathly Hallows arriving soon, both of those figures will sky-rocket as I believe it will be the highest grossing of the series, which interestingly is The Philosopher's Stone.
Even though the series will have been concluded the franchise will not stop there, as with the Lord of the Rings and more notably Star Wars which was originally released in 1977 it will stay fresh and continue to sell merchandise to great effect due to the massive effect it has had across the world. Harry Potter World at Universal Studios will still attract as many customers as it does at the moment because so much money and time would have not gone into it if people would not visit it when the film series is over.
On July 15th 2011 we will continue our adventure with our heroes still trying to destroy Voldemort's horcruxes. It all ends where it first started, in the beauty of Hogwarts Castle and its grounds. With what promises to be an epic battle and struggle to overcome the darkness Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will provide an apt ending to a near perfect series of novels and films. On July 15th 2011 we will end our journey and forever remember the Harry Potter novels, films, games and all manner of merchandise as one of the best selling most influential ever to grace this earth.
Even though the series will have been concluded the franchise will not stop there, as with the Lord of the Rings and more notably Star Wars which was originally released in 1977 it will stay fresh and continue to sell merchandise to great effect due to the massive effect it has had across the world. Harry Potter World at Universal Studios will still attract as many customers as it does at the moment because so much money and time would have not gone into it if people would not visit it when the film series is over.
On July 15th 2011 we will continue our adventure with our heroes still trying to destroy Voldemort's horcruxes. It all ends where it first started, in the beauty of Hogwarts Castle and its grounds. With what promises to be an epic battle and struggle to overcome the darkness Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will provide an apt ending to a near perfect series of novels and films. On July 15th 2011 we will end our journey and forever remember the Harry Potter novels, films, games and all manner of merchandise as one of the best selling most influential ever to grace this earth.
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