Harry Potter (Film Series)
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| Directed by | Chris Columbus (1–2) Alfonso Cuarón (3) Mike Newell (4) David Yates (5–8) | |
| Produced by | David Heyman (1-8) Chris Columbus (3) Mark Radcliffe (3) David Barron (5–8) J. K. Rowling (7–8) | |
| Screenplay by | Steve Kloves (1–4, 6–8) Michael Goldenberg (5) | |
| Based on | Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling | |
| Starring | Daniel Radcliffe Rupert Grint Emma Watson (See below) | |
| Music by | John Williams (1–3) Patrick Doyle (4) Nicholas Hooper (5–6) Alexandre Desplat (7–8) | |
| Cinematography | John Seale (1) Roger Pratt (2, 4) Michael Seresin (3) Sławomir Idziak (5) Bruno Delbonnel (6) Eduardo Serra (7–8) | |
| Edited by | Richard Francis-Bruce (1) Peter Honess (2) Steven Weisberg (3) Mick Audsley (4) Mark Day (5–8) | |
| Production company | Heyday Films (1-8) 1492 Pictures (1–3) | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. Pictures | |
| Release dates | 2001–2011 | |
| Running time | 1179 minutes | |
| Country | United Kingdom United States | |
| Language | English | |
| Budget | Total (8 films): $1.2 billion | |
| Box office | Total (8 films): $7.7 billion | |
Harry Potter is a British-American film series based on the Harry Potter novels by author J. K. Rowling. The series is distributed by Warner Bros. and consists of eight fantasy films, beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001) and culminating with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011). A spin-off prequel series that will consist of five films started with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016), marking the beginning of the Wizarding World shared media franchise.
The series was mainly produced by David Heyman, and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson as the three leading characters: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger. Four directors worked on the series: Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell, and David Yates. Michael Goldenberg wrote the screenplay for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), while the remaining films had their screenplays written by Steve Kloves. Production took place over ten years, with the main story arc following Harry Potter's quest to overcome his arch-enemy Lord Voldemort.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final novel in the series, was adapted into two feature-length parts. Part 1 was released in November 2010, and Part 2 was released in July 2011.
Five of the series' eight films are among the 50 highest-grossing films of all time, with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 the highest-grossing film in the series and one of 36 films to gross over $1 billion, ranking at number ten. Without inflation adjustment, it is the third highest-grossing film series with $7.7 billion in worldwide receipts.
[edit] Origins
[edit] Casting the roles of Harry, Ron and Hermione
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Filming of the series began at Leavesden Studios, Hertfordshire, England, in September 2000 and ended in December 2010, with post-production on the final film lasting until summer 2011. Leavesden Studios was the main base for filming Harry Potter, and it opened to the public as a studio tour in 2012 (renamed as Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden).
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- See also: List of Harry Potter cast members
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- See also: Music of the Harry Potter films
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See also: Production of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
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[edit] Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)
- Main article: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (film)
Harry Potter is an orphaned boy brought up by his unfriendly aunt and uncle. At the age of eleven, half-giant Rubeus Hagrid informs him that he is actually a wizard and that his parents were murdered by an evil wizard named Lord Voldemort. Voldemort also attempted to kill one-year old Harry on the same night, but his killing curse mysteriously rebounded and reduced him to a weak and helpless form. Harry became extremely famous in the Wizarding World as a result. Harry begins his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and learns about magic. During the year, Harry and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger become entangled in the mystery of the Philosopher's Stone which is being kept within the school.
[edit] Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
- Main article: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
Harry, Ron, and Hermione return to Hogwarts for their second year, which proves to be more challenging than the last. The Chamber of Secrets has been opened, leaving students and ghosts petrified by an unleashed monster. Harry must face up to claims that he is the heir of Salazar Slytherin (founder of the Chamber), learn that he can speak Parseltongue, and also discover the properties of a mysterious diary only to find himself trapped within the Chamber of Secrets itself.
[edit] Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
- Main article: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
[edit] Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
- Main article: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
[edit] Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
- Main article: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (film)
[edit] Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
- Main article: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)
[edit] Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 (2010)
- Main article: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1
[edit] Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011)
- Main article: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2
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At the 64th British Academy Film Awards in February 2011, J. K. Rowling, David Heyman, David Barron, David Yates, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson collected the Michael Balcon Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema for the series.
In addition, the American Film Institute recognised the entire series with a Special Award at the American Film Institute Awards in 2011. Special awards "are given to outstanding achievements in the moving image that do not fit into AFI's criteria for the other honorees." In its press release, the Institute referred to the films as "a landmark series; eight films that earned the trust of a generation who wished for the beloved books of J.K. Rowling to come to life on the silver screen. The collective wizardry of an epic ensemble gave us the gift of growing older with Harry, Ron and Hermione as the magic of Hogwarts sprung from the films and into the hearts and minds of Muggles around the world."
Harry Potter was also recognised by the BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards, with David Yates winning the Britannia Award for Artistic Excellence in Directing for his four Harry Potter films.
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- ^ Not including executive producers.
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