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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Ancient Greek Edition) (Hardcover)

2008-04-22T23:35:00.001-07:00

Editorial Reviews
Book Description

The Greek translation of the first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, in which Harry Potter, a normal eleven-year-old boy, discovers that he is a wizard. Long ago, Harry's parents were killed in a battle with the evil Lord Voldemort. When we first meet Harry, he is living miserably with his repulsive and nonmagical (or Muggle) Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon Dursley, and their even more revolting son, Dudley. Following a bizarre but hilarious chain of events, Harry finds himself at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with an outrageous cast of characters, including super smart Hermione Granger, vile Draco Malfoy, sinister Professor Snape, and wise Headmaster Albus Dumbledore. Adventures galore ensue.

About the Author
J. K. Rowling was born in Chipping Sodbury in the UK in 1965. Such a funny-sounding name for a birthplace may have contributed to her talent for collecting odd names. Jo always loved writing more than anything, and in 1996, Bloomsbury bought her first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The rest, as they say, is Hogwarts history.

Harry Potter Et Le Prisonnaire D'azkaban / Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter (French)) (Mass Market Paperback)

2008-04-22T23:18:00.000-07:00

I purchased this book along with all the other Potter books in French as part of my attempt to learn French some 40 years after high school. I had read the English and Spanish versions previously and found this and the other FRench volumes to be delighful although it took a little getting used to name changes for places and characters that probably made sense for francophiles but seemed unnecessary -- unless the french language versions of the movies also had the changes.

That said, the books have been a great aid in language learning. The translations seem pretty capably done insofar as keeping the story line anchored to the original. I have seen many book translations (such as the Fernch version of The DaVinci Code) that are not faithful to the original in many respects such as cutting out dialogue and scene descriptions.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Paperback)

2008-04-22T23:11:00.000-07:00

OMG! I have read this book 9 times(literally) and evrytime I jumped, laughed, and gasped in surprise evrytime! I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan and as soon as I read this book was when I relised how trully magical the world of Harry Potter is! I recomend this book to anyone - adults, children, anyone... Every word, paragraph and page is written with such care and security you wonder how that brilliant J.K. Rowling even imagined this! Quidditch is the best spot ever. Harry, Hermione and Ron show truly what best-friends are. This book is just...PERFECT!!

The Psychology of Harry Potter: An Unauthorized Examination of the Boy Who Lived (Psychology of Popular Culture series) (Paperback)

2008-04-22T22:52:00.000-07:00

Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Adult/High School—It is perhaps the breadth and diversity of these essays that leave the collection feeling slightly uneven but allow various types of readers to browse it with some satisfaction. The selections are by professors, psychoanalysts, graduate students, and clinical psychologists. Robin Rosenberg's "What Do Students Learn from Hogwarts Classes?" seems a well-suited (and entertaining) addition to the syllabus of an education major, not "just" a Potter enthusiast. Some of the genuinely good pop-psychology fun comes from essays on such topics as Dobby and self-mutilation; Lord Voldemort and antisocial personality disorders; the romantic attachment styles of Ron, Harry, and Hermione; and, yes, even Harry Potter therapy (step-by-step instruction on "learning to cast positive spells of thought instead of negative"). This book would be an innovative choice for educators looking to engage older students of literary criticism or theoretical psychology; it's a hit-or-miss indulgence for fans of the series.—Shannon Peterson, Kitsap Regional Library, WA
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Book Description

** COMPLETELY UNAUTHORIZED **

Leading psychologists delve into the world and characters of Harry Potter in this revealing look at J. K. Rowling's constructed universe, using the characters and their puzzling situations to offer insight into real-world psychology. Designed to appeal to both fans of pop culture and students of psychology, this unique blend of scholarship and contemporary criticism consists of essays by professional psychologists hailing from schools and clinical practices throughout the world. Every major area of psychology is covered as the contributors tackle such heady questions as Is Harry a cranky adolescent or suffering from real post-traumatic-stress disorder? Is Voldemort evil incarnate or a misguided boy now twisted beyond recognition? and Is Snape treacherous or struggling for redemption?, revealing the fictional world's complex psychological brew.

HARRY POTTER HOGWARTS SPELLS & POTIONS MAGIC SCIENCE SERIES STARTER INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY I & II EXPERIMENT DEMONSTRATION & PROJECT KITS.

2008-04-14T03:05:00.000-07:00

Product Features

This is The Hard to Find Introductory Kit for the Series! Comes with a Cool Harry Potter Magical Black Ball Foot Cauldron
Features all the Powders you need for the Harry Potter Chemistry and Science Series!
You'll Receive First Hogwarts Magic Wand Tool, Full Color Hogwarts Academy Crest Illustrated Activity Lab Pages Binder Covers and more
With an Invisibility Crystals Experiment, Fun Fizzing & Foaming Chemical Reactions! Use your Hydrophobic Sand to Create a Mini Underwater Landscape & more
Make Yucky Troll Boogers, Disappearing Water, a Magic Goo Blob, Slime Glue, Slime Fizz & understand the Chemistry & Science behind your Experiments

UNO Card Game~Harry Potter Collector Edition

2008-04-14T03:04:00.000-07:00

Product Description
It's Uno with a magical twist! 110 card set features graphics and special command cards from the world of Harry Potter. Recommended for ages 7 and up.

LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle

2008-04-14T03:01:00.000-07:00

Product Features

943-Piece playset of Hogwarts™ Castle
Modeled on key scenes from the Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix movie
9 Mini-figures, including new Dolores Umbridge
2 Thestral mini-figures modeled after the large, winged, skeletal horses from the fifth installment
Detailed, full-color diagrams help kids through every phase of construction

Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix Action Figures Series 1 Se

2008-04-14T02:56:00.000-07:00

Product Description
This is a full set of 4 7inch action figures from Harry Potter Order of the Phoenix Series. Set includes Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and Sirius Black.

Book of Monsters Officially Licensed Harry Potter Plush

2008-04-12T08:51:00.000-07:00

Product Features

Now you can join Harry and his friends in their studies at Hogwarts with this fantastic plush replica of the Monster Book of Monsters!
Measures 10 1/2-inches x 8 1/2-inches x 3-inches.
Soft and cuddly high quality plush.

Radica Harry Potter 20 Questions Electronic Game

2008-04-12T08:49:00.000-07:00

Product Features

Classic, portable 20Q electronic game
Includes trivia from all seven Harry Potter books
Golden Snitch design with removable wings and a display stand
Easy-to-read trans-reflective screen
Light switch for night or indoor play

Product Description
Hold onto your Nimbus 2000! The popular, mind reading 20 Questions electronic game from Radica now allows you to square off on all things Harry Potter. You'll score major house points if you can outsmart the artificial intelligence gizmo on people, places, and things from all seven of the Harry Potter books. Simply think of something related to the wizard's world and then give honest answers to 20 questions that the game asks. Answering "yes," "no," "unknown," or "sometimes" to each question prompts another query or a guess by the device. If you choose an obscure enough person, place, or item, you just might beat the game.Designed to look like a golden snitch, the round game has a built-in light for indoor or nighttime play, a trans-reflective screen for easy-to-read question taking, and is lightweight and portable so you can play anywhere. It even has removable "wings" that you can put on the device when it's resting on its included display stand. So if you think you can score Outstanding (or even Exceeds Expectations) on your OWLs in topics ranging from Hogwarts School to Hogsmeade Station and from the International Quidditch Cup to the Ministry of Magic and more, then put on your Sorting Hat and pick it up. Requires 2 "AAA" batteries, included. Measures 7.68" x 2.95" x 10.35".

Harry Potter Wand with light and sound

2008-04-12T08:21:00.000-07:00

Product Features

Motion Activated
3 magical movie sounds
Lights up
Warning: Choking hazard, not intended for children under 3 years of age.
This is an officially licensed Harry Potter™ costume.

Harry Potter 14 Inch Collectible Wand

2008-04-12T08:18:00.000-07:00

Product Description
Harry Potter Wand by Noble Collection This Harry Potter's Wand is an authentic recreation of the famous wizard's wand featured in the movie Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. It comes complete with a replica of the original Ollivanders wand box, featured in the film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Measures 14 inches in length. Made of wood and resin. Please note: while this wand is fun to hold, it's a true collectible and not a toy. It's fragile, and may break if handled roughly.

Harry Potter Watch Unisex

2008-04-12T08:10:00.000-07:00

Product Description
Harry Potter watch is set in a round silver-tone case with a hypoallergenic stainless steel back and features a genuine leather black strap embossed with the Harry Potter logo. Skeleton hands, a slender second hand, and small dot markers keep the dial simple so that the image of Harry really stands out.

God, the Devil and Harry Potter: A Christian Minister's Defense of the Beloved Novels (Kindle Edition)

2008-04-12T07:54:00.000-07:00

Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
Some Christians find fault with Harry Potter's magical world of witches and wizards. Presbyterian minister Killinger comes to the aid of "the boy who lived," arguing that he is an "often unwitting Christ figure" whose story draws on Christian themes and teaches useful lessons. Killinger finds many parallels in the history of Christian storytelling, both inside and outside of the Bible, to J.K. Rowling's grab bag of characters, motifs and creatures. But his interpretations are strained, often well beyond the breaking point. One can imagine that Rowling is alluding to the philosophical concept of "quiddity" with the name "Quidditch"-though why exactly that should matter Killinger never makes clear. But when he suggests that the lightning-bolt-shaped scar on Harry's forehead recalls a few Old Testament scholars' belief that the divine name YHWH originally meant "lightning," he is simply indulging in etymological conspiracy theories. Potter fanatics will be alarmed that Killinger gets the composition of Voldemort 's wand wrong (it is made of yew, not oak), but most everyone else will have stopped reading by then anyway. Killinger's fellow mainline Protestants are not troubled by Harry Potter, and conservative Christians will hardly be reassured by Killinger's fondness for Jungian archetypes and parapsychology. Francis Bridger's A Charmed Life has already covered this territory, with far greater success.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
A beautifully-written examination of the lessons contained in the "juvenile" series that has broken all records and captured adults as well as their children.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Widescreen Edition) (2002)

2008-04-12T07:51:00.000-07:00

Product Description
The next installment in the Harry Potter series finds young wizard Harry Potter (DANIEL RADCLIFFE) and his friends Ron Weasley (RUPERT GRINT) and Hermione Granger (EMMA WATSON) facing new challenges during their second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as they try to uncover a dark force that is terrorizing the school.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: SCI-FI/FANTASY/FANTASY UPC: 085391173649 Manufacturer No: 1000026107

Harry Potter Gryffindor Robe Deluxe Child

2008-04-12T07:48:00.000-07:00

Product Description
Includes Black ankle length robe with attached hood, burgundy accents, front close clasp and an embroidered Gryffindor Crest patch on the front. This is an officially licensed Harry Potter costume. Available in Child sizes: Small (4-6), Medium (8-10), and Large (12-14). Tie not included. 100% Polyester exclusive of trim. Please Note: accent color differs slights from what is shown in the image. The color is more of a Burgundy, than a red, Hand wash cold, line dry.

Harry Potter 7 (Deathly Hallows Collage) Art Poster Print - 11" X 17"

2008-04-12T07:35:00.000-07:00

Product Features

You are looking at a great poster.
It is perfect for framing or hanging on the wall -- and it makes a great gift.
This poster measures approx. 11" x 17" and is perfect, unused, and rolled in a protective tube.

This poster shows illustrations from the seventh Harry Potter book. In the center it says "Year 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. 07.21.07". This poster measures approx. 11" x 17" The Harry Potter books are a series of fantasy novels by British writer J. K. Rowling and have spawned films, video games, and a wealth of other items. The titles in the series are: Socerer's Stone (Philosopher's Stone), Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince, Deathly Hallows. The main characters include Harry Potter, Voldemort, Dumbledore, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Snape, Hagrid.

Harry Potter Stars & Books Dark Brown Backpack

2008-04-12T02:04:00.001-07:00

Harry Potter Marauder's Map Pillow

2008-04-12T02:02:00.000-07:00

Harry Potter Years 1-5 Limited Edition Gift Set [HD DVD] (2007)

2008-04-12T02:00:00.000-07:00

Product Description
The Harry Potter Limited Edition Giftset includes Harry Potters Years 1-5 a Harry Potter DVD game Hogwarts Challenge along with a bonus disc containing over 2 hours of enhanced content an exclusive "Harry Potter's Bookmark Collection" and collectible trading cards.Format: DVD HD Genre: SCI-FI/FANTASY/FANTASY UPC: 085391169826 Manufacturer No: 1000025872

Harry Potter Safety Lantern

2008-04-12T01:58:00.000-07:00

Product Features

batteries not included
Perfect accessory for your Harry Potter Party!
Safety Latern for dark hallows
Great night light for loyal Harry Potter fans
This is an officially licensed Harry Potter™ costume.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix [Blu-ray] (2007)

2008-04-12T01:56:00.000-07:00

Product Description
Warner Brothers Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix (Blu-ray)
Lord Voldemort has returned, but few want to believe it. In fact, the Ministry of Magic is doing everything it can to keep the wizarding world from knowing the truth - including appointing Ministry official Dolores Umbridge as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts. When Professor Umbridge refuses to train her students in practical defensive magic, a select group of students decides to learn on their own. With Harry Potteras their leader, these students (who call themselves "Dumbledore's Army") meet secretly in a hiddenroom at Hogwarts to hone their wizarding skills in preparation for battle with the Dark Lord and his Death Eaters...New adventure - more dangerous, more thrilling than ever - is yours in this enthralling film version of the fifth novel in J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series. A terrifying showdown between good and evil awaits. Prepare for battle!

Scene It? Deluxe Harry Potter 2nd Edition

2008-04-12T01:52:00.000-07:00

Product Features

The game also includes new questions, puzzlers, and images from the 2007 release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Includes 4 exclusive Harry Potter trading cards
Scene It? Deluxe Harry Potter 2nd Edition is a must-have game for any true Harry Potter fan
Features questions, characters, and clips from the first five Harry Potter movies
Includes a bonus DVD

Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix Entertainment Poster Print, 34x22

2008-04-12T01:44:00.000-07:00

Product Description

AllPosters.com is the world's #1 seller of posters, prints, photographs, specialty products and framed art. We're dedicated to bringing our customers the best selection of high quality wall décor that is perfect for their home or office. Browse our catalog of over 300,000 items that include entertainment and specialty posters, decorative prints, and art reproductions. Whether you're looking for your favorite movie or music poster, a framed Monet reproduction, or a print of the Eiffel Tower you will find it at AllPosters.com. Visit our Amazon store today at www.amazon.com/allposters to find Special Offers and search by subject category or artist. AllPosters.com provides unmatched service with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We ship internationally to over 80 countries. Decorate your home today with your favorite pictures.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix [SOUNDTRACK]

2007-08-16T09:12:00.000-07:00

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
For its fifth cinematic installment, the Harry Potter franchise gets a new composer as England's Nicholas Hooper (a usual collaborator of new director David Yates) succeeds Patrick Doyle and John Williams. The screeching electric guitar that suddenly irrupts on the very first track, "Fireworks," lets the listener know that all is not quiet on the Hogwarts front. The kiddies are growing up, evil is spreading: which is worse?! But actually this modern sonic touch is deceiving: Hooper works within an old-school format and mostly sticks to tried-and-true effects. His score is best when it goes for tension and unease, particularly in its use of low, rumbling tones: A choir starts by humming in a menacing manner in "Dementors in the Underpass"; the sound at the beginning of "The Death of Sirius" feels as if it's being belched out from some deep, dark, scary place, creating an effective atmosphere of dread. Elsewhere, the beginning of "Possession" feels as if it belongs in a J-horror movie, and then the track becomes deceptively calm before the storm hits again. Keen listeners will recognize Williams' "Hedwig's Theme" in "Another Story," but mostly Hooper is his own man. Just like the overall series, which gets darker and darker as it goes along, this CD makes for a rather brooding listening experience--the pizzicato violins on "Umbridge Spoils a Beautiful Morning" provide one of the few jaunty touches. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Product Description
Featuring a colorful and inspiring score by Nicholas Hooper, the soundtrack to Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix takes the movie-goer to the next level of magical enchantment right along with Harry and his friends.

The World of Harry Potter

2007-08-16T09:06:00.000-07:00

Product Features

Join Harry Potter on exciting adventures in this 4-in-1 game collection
Master all things magical in a world filled with wizardry, fun, and danger
Overcome adversity and challenges; turn-based battle sequences
Interact with over 100 unforgettable characters from the book
Enjoy stunning 3D environments and special effects

Product Description
World Of Harry Potter brings all of the early Harry Potter adventures to life. Experience his first three years at Hogwarts Academy, as he faces new trials and dangers at every turn. Combine the abilities of Harry, Hermione and Ron as they take on menaces unlike anything the world's ever seen before. Includes Sorcerer's Stone, Chamber of Secrets, Prisoner Of Azkaban and Quidditch World Cup.

By Dave Millman "davemill" (San Jose, CA USA)
My 7 year old daughter and I have been searching for a good computer game to play ever since we finished up 101 Dalmations on the PC more than a year ago. I've read her the first three Harry Potter books, and then discovered this collection. It is a big winner.

You get four different games (which each originally sold for the cost of this collection, or more). We finished the Sorcerers Stone in about two weeks of evening play. It has plenty of play value to get us to go back, mainly to find the hidden secrets we did not find the first time, and to play some better games of Quiddich.

We have just begun playing the Chamber of Secrets. Everything about this one is an upgrade from Sorcerer's Stone: smoother play, more spells, more hidden areas, new activities, new features. We are enjoying it immensely.

Some kids are game fanatics, and can handle the controls alone. Another reviewer was correct, a game controller makes these much easier. My daughter and I share the controls when we play together. In these games, she takes the mouse to cast spells and direct Harry's point of view, I work the arrow keys to move us around. We have quite a lot of fun together this way.

The games feature the same story line and content as the books. Expect the same (very low) violence level as the books.

So I'm giving this bundle 5 stars based on just games. Heck, I would have given it 4 stars for the Sorcerer's Stone alone, or 5 stars for the Chamber of Secrets alone. This is a super value.

Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-6) (Paperback)

2007-08-16T09:01:00.000-07:00

Editorial Reviews

Book Description
Follow Harry from his first days at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, through his many adventures with Hermione and Ron, to his confrontations with rival Draco Malfoy and the dreaded Professor Snape. From a dangerous descent into the Chamber of Secrets to the Triwizard Tournament to the return of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, each adventure is more riveting and exhilarating than its predecessor, and now all six books are available together for the first time in an elegant paperback boxed set.

Harry Potter Boxset Books 1-7 (Hardcover)

2007-08-16T08:55:00.000-07:00

Editorial Reviews
Book Description
HARRY POTTER BOXED SET 1-7 includes the seven phenomenal Harry Potter hardcover books by best selling author J. K. Rowling. These books are housed in a collectible trunk-like box with sturdy handles and privacy lock. Bonus decorative stickers are included in each boxed set.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Two Disc - Special Widescreen Edition)

2007-08-15T09:05:00.000-07:00

Harry Potter Years 1-4 (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone / Chamber of Secrets / Prisoner of Azkaban / Goblet of Fire) (Widescreen Edition) (2001)

2007-08-15T09:02:00.000-07:00

By J. Ian Abbott "Rakkasan240B" (Dallas, GA USA)
I went out to buy the newest Harry Potter DVD (Movie 4) on it's release day, even though I don't already own the first two (I do own Movie 3, however). I knew I'd get the two I didn't own eventually, so why not get Movie 4 upon it's release? I arrived at the store and noted the price for the 2-disc Widescreen Special Edition of Movie 4 was about $23 USD. I looked around a bit and found this boxset with all four of the movies in it for $49 USD. That makes them about $12.50 USD each, and even though I'm buying one movie I own already, I'm getting three that I don't for less than I would pay buying them all seperately (Movie 4 was half the price of the boxset alone!).

The boxset contains Movies 1-4 in the 2-disc Widescreen Special Edition format. That is 8 discs total. Each one is packaged the same as it's original release, though Movies 3 and 4 don't have the cardboard slip covers that came with them originally, but they still display just as nicely. The box that the movies come in is rather weak and poorly constructed and I doubt I'll be keeping it, however I bought the set to get the movies at a bargin price and not to get a nice box to put them in.

I strongly recommend this set for anyone who wants to get the whole set for one low price, it's a great way to catch you collection up for cheap!

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2-Disc Full Screen Edition) (Harry Potter 3) (2004)

2007-08-15T08:58:00.000-07:00

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Some movie-loving wizards must have cast a magic spell on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, because it's another grand slam for the Harry Potter franchise. Demonstrating remarkable versatility after the arthouse success of Y Tu Mamá También, director Alfonso Cuarón proves a perfect choice to guide Harry, Hermione, and Ron into treacherous puberty as the now 13-year-old students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry face a new and daunting challenge: Sirius Black (Gary Oldman) has escaped from Azkaban prison, and for reasons yet unknown (unless, of course, you've read J.K. Rowling's book, considered by many to be the best in the series), he's after Harry in a bid for revenge. This dark and dangerous mystery drives the action while Harry (the fast-growing Daniel Radcliffe) and his third-year Hogwarts classmates discover the flying hippogriff Buckbeak (a marvelous CGI creature), the benevolent but enigmatic Professor Lupin (David Thewlis), horrifying black-robed Dementors, sneaky Peter Pettigrew (Timothy Spall), and the wonderful advantage of having a Time-Turner just when you need one. The familiar Hogwarts staff returns in fine form (including the delightful Michael Gambon, replacing the late Richard Harris as Dumbledore, and Emma Thompson as the goggle-eyed Sybil Trelawney), and even Julie Christie joins this prestigious production for a brief but welcome cameo. Technically dazzling, fast-paced, and chock-full of Rowling's boundless imagination (loyally adapted by ace screenwriter Steve Kloves), The Prisoner of Azkaban is a Potter-movie classic. --Jeff Shannon

Product Description
In Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry, Ron and Hermione, now teenagers, return for their third year at Hogwarts, where they are forced to face escaped prisoner, Sirius Black, who poses a great threat to Harry. Harry and his friends spend their third year learning how to handle a half-horse half-eagle Hippogriff, repel shape-shifting Boggarts and master the art of Divination. They also visit the wizarding village of Hogsmeade and the Shrieking Shack, which is considered the most haunted building in Britain. In addition to these new experiences, Harry must overcome the threats of the soul-sucking Dementors, outsmart a dangerous werewolf and finally deal with the truth about Sirius Black and his relationship to Harry and his parents. With his best friends, Harry masters advanced magic, crosses the barriers of time and changes the course of more than one life. Directed by Alfonso Cuaron and based on J.K. Rowling 's third book, this wondrous spellbinder soars with laughs, and the kind of breathless surprise only found in a Harry Potter adventure.

System Requirements:
Running Time 142 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Two-Disc Special Edition) (Harry Potter 1) (2001)

2007-08-15T08:51:00.000-07:00

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com essential video
Here's an event movie that holds up to being an event. This filmed version of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, adapted from the wildly popular book by J.K. Rowling, stunningly brings to life Harry Potter's world of Hogwarts, the school for young witches and wizards. The greatest strength of the film comes from its faithfulness to the novel, and this new cinematic world is filled with all the details of Rowling's imagination, thanks to exuberant sets, elaborate costumes, clever makeup and visual effects, and a crème de la crème cast, including Maggie Smith, Richard Harris, Alan Rickman, and more. Especially fine is the interplay between Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and his schoolmates Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), as well as his protector, the looming Hagrid (Robbie Coltrane). The second-half adventure--involving the titular sorcerer's stone--doesn't translate perfectly from page to screen, ultimately because of the film's fidelity to the novel; this is a case of making a movie for the book's fans, as opposed to a transcending film. Writer Steve Kloves and director Chris Columbus keep the spooks in check, making this a true family film, and with its resourceful hero wide-eyed and ready, one can't wait for Harry's return. Ages 8 and up. --Doug Thomas

Product Description
The beloved book about a young wizard named Harry became a huge hit as a big screen feature and now makes its debut as deluxe DVD. In the film Daniel Radcliffe portrays the young orphan who gets invited to attend the exclusive Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, after years of living with his horrible aunt and uncle. At school he discovers his true heritage as the son of a witch and wizard, and faces a daunting force of evil. Get ready for fun, adventure, and action with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.

Special Features Include:

Never-before-seen-footage.

A 360 degree tour of Hogwarts controlled by the viewer's remote.

New interviews with the director and producer.

Learn how to play Quidditch.

Catch a Snitch with your remote.

Have a wand choose you at Ollivander's Wands.

Meet the ghosts who live at Hogwarts.

Cast a spell over a scene in eight languages.

Create potions.

Face challenges to reveal the secret in the Mirror of Erised.

Transfigure objects.

DVD ROM Includes:

Get sorted by the Sorting hat.

Collect wizard trading card.

Receive owl emails.

Lots of game demos...and more!

System Requirements:
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Richard Harris, and John Cleese.
Directed By: Chris Columbus.
Running Time: 152 Min., Color.
This film is presented in "Widescreen" format.
Copyright 2002 Warner Home Video.

Format: DVD MOVIE

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Two-Disc Special Edition) (Harry Potter 4) (2005)

2007-08-15T08:43:00.000-07:00

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
The fourth entry in the Harry Potter saga could be retitled Fast Times at Hogwarts, where finding a date to the winter ball is nearly as terrifying as worrying about Lord Voldemort's return. Thus, the young wizards' entry into puberty (and discovery of the opposite sex) opens up a rich mining field to balance out the dark content in the fourth movie (and the stories are only going to get darker). Mike Newell (Four Weddings and a Funeral) handily takes the directing reins and eases his young cast through awkward growth spurts into true young actors. Harry (Daniel Radcliffe, more sure of himself) has his first girl crush on fellow student Cho Chang (Katie Leung), and has his first big fight with best bud Ron (Rupert Grint). Meanwhile, Ron's underlying romantic tension with Hermione (Emma Watson) comes to a head over the winter ball, and when she makes one of those girl-into-woman Cinderella entrances, the boys' reactions indicate they've all crossed a threshold.

But don't worry, there's plenty of wizardry and action in Goblet of Fire. When the deadly Triwizard Tournament is hosted by Hogwarts, Harry finds his name mysteriously submitted (and chosen) to compete against wizards from two neighboring academies, as well as another Hogwarts student. The competition scenes are magnificently shot, with much-improved CGI effects (particularly the underwater challenge). And the climactic confrontation with Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes, in a brilliant bit of casting) is the most thrilling yet. Goblet, the first installment to get a PG-13 rating, contains some violence as well as disturbing images for kids and some barely shrouded references at sexual awakening (Harry's bath scene in particular). The 2 1/2-hour film, lean considering it came from a 734-page book, trims out subplots about house-elves (they're not missed) and gives little screen time to the standard crew of the other Potter films, but adds in more of Britain's finest actors to the cast, such as Brendan Gleeson as Mad-Eye Moody and Miranda Richardson as Rita Skeeter. Michael Gambon, in his second round as Professor Dumbledore, still hasn't brought audiences around to his interpretation of the role he took over after Richard Harris died, but it's a small smudge in an otherwise spotless adaptation. --Ellen A. Kim

On the DVD
The highlight of the two-disc set is a half-hour conversation with actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint. They discuss their reactions to the film and other topics with British writer Richard Curtis . Then they answer questions from contest-winning fans, such as what are their favorite kids' books (Watson bypasses the obvious answer in favor of Roald Dahl and Philip Pullman) and what scenes are they looking forward to in upcoming films. More routine extras include the "Reflections on the Fourth Film" featurette (14 min.), though it has comments from some of the other young cast members, and "Preparing for the Yule Ball" (9 min.). The 10 minutes of additional scenes are mostly skulking and skullduggery, plus a long musical number from the ball. The remaining material is grouped along the lines of the Triwizard Tournament, with behind-the-scenes looks at each of the competitions (about 22 min. total), two longer featurettes on He Who Must Not Be Named (11 min.) and the workday of the other contestants (Robert Pattinson, Stanislav Ianevski, and Clémence Poésy, 13 min.), and four games, playable with the directional arrows on the remote control, that can be frustrating to figure out. --David Horiuchi

Product Description
When Harry Potter's name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, he becomes a competitor in a grueling battle for glory among three wizarding schools - the Triwizard Tournament. But since Harry never submitted his name for the Tournament, who did? Now Harry must confront a deadly dragon, fierce water demons and an enchanted maze only to find himself in the cruel grasp of He Who Must Not Be Named. In this fourth film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, everything changes as Harry, Ron and Hermione leave childhood forever and take on challenges greater than anything they could have imagined.
Running Time: 157 min.

Format: DVD MOVIE

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) (Hardcover)

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