Obsessed with Harry Potter

[tracilbell at yahoo.com]

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From: tracilbell
Subject: Re: Obsessed with Harry Potter
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Date: 12/20/99 6:09 pm  (ET)

no only has a deal been made (With Warner Bros), but in a previous post,
I said the script is now complete (by the writer of the Fabulous Baker
Boys) and is in Warner Brothers hands. They are looking for a director. As
you can imagine many a vieing for the honour :)

They will be going to unknowns in Britain (thank goodness) for the 3
main characters (Harry, Hermione and Ron).

It is rumoured they will spend $45 million on special effects -- Quiddich
being the main reason for the big budget.

Warner Bros. also owns 100% of the marketing rights for merchandise,
and won't be selling anything until around Christmas of next year (about
the time the movie will be complete)