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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Original title)Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Alternative title)
Dates: 2001 (Copyright), 16 November 2001 (Release)

Countries: USA, United Kingdom

Director: Chris Columbus

Synopsis: An orphaned boy, Harry Potter, is taken to live with his unpleasant aunt and uncle - the Dursleys - and their repellant son Dudley. Treated as a second class citizen in the family home (he is forced to live under the stairs), Harry is finally rescued on his eleventh birthday by the giant Hagrid. Through Hagrid, Harry learns that his parents were wizards murdered by the evil Voldemort and that he is to attend a special school by the name of Hogwarts. Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione adjust to life at the school and Harry discovers that he has a special talent for Quidditch, an aerial ball game. Then Harry also uncovers a plot by Voldemort to steal the famed Philosopher's Stone....Synopsis: Film adaptation of the novel by J K Rowling. Introducing 11 year-old Harry Potter and relating the adventures that befall him and his friends during his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Genre:
Fantasy

Subjects:
Schools, Wizards, Witchcraft, Magic (occult)
Releases
Date: 2001Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: Super-35 - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby Digital Surround EX / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 152 mins Length: 13699 Feet

Credits (498)
©/Presented by: Warner Bros., Production Company: Heyday Films, Production Company: 1492 Productions, Executive Producer: Chris Columbus, Executive Producer: Mark Radcliffe, Executive Producer: Michael Barnathan, Executive Producer: Duncan Henderson, Producer: David Heyman, Co-producer: Tanya Seghatchian, Associate Producer: Paula Dupré Pesmen, Associate Producer: Todd Arnow, Unit Production Manager: Todd Arnow, Unit Production Manager (2nd Unit): R.J. Mino, Senior Floor Manager: R.J. Mino, Production Supervisor: Janine Modder, Production Supervisor (2nd Unit): Russell Lodge, Production Co-ordinator: Kate Garbett, Production Co-ordinator: Hazel Cook, Production Co-ordinator (2nd Unit): Kate Ledger, Location Manager: Keith Hatcher, Location Co-ordinator: Sue Binfield, Post-production (Supervisor): Mark Marshall, Post-production (Co-ordinator): Jessie Thiele, Production Consultant: Nisha Parti, 2nd Unit Director: David Ellis, 2nd Unit Director: Robert Legato, Assistant Director (1st): Chris Carreras, Assistant Director (Key 2nd): Robert Grayson, Assistant Director (2nd): Michael Stevenson, Assistant Director (Co-2nd): Fiona Richards, Assistant Director (3rd): Michael Michael, Assistant Director (Additional 3rd): Ian Dray, Assistant Director (Additional 1st): Duncan Henderson, Assistant Director (Additional 2nd): R.J. Mino, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 1st): Josh Robertson, Jamie Christopher, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 2nd): Dan John, Assistant Director (2nd Unit 3rd): Nick Shuttleworth, Script Supervisor: Annie Penn, Script Supervisor (2nd Unit): Ceri Evans Cooper, Casting: Janet Hirshenson, Casting: Jane Jenkins, Casting: Susie Figgis, Casting: Karen Lindsay-Stewart, Screenplay: Steve Kloves, Based on the novel by: J.K. Rowling, Director of Photography: John Seale, 2nd Unit Director of Photography: Gavin Finney, Camera Operator (A): Peter Robertson, Camera Operator (B): Peter Cavaciuti, Camera Operator (2nd Unit): Simon Finney, Visual Effects (Supervisor): Robert Legato, Nick Davis, Visual Effects (Producer): Cari Thomas, Karen M. Murphy, Visual Effects (Editor): Tom Barrett, Visual Effects (Additional Editor): Matt Glen, Visual Effects (Associate Supervisor): Michael D. Kanfer, Visual Effects (Production Manager): Tracey Gibbons, Visual Effects (Plate Supervisor): David Takemura, Visual Effects (Line Producer): Marcia Gay, Visual Effects (Match Mover): Jon Brown, Visual Effects (Co-ordinator): Sofia Hodges, Visual Effects (Co-ordinator): Rich Cole, Jennie Hall, Pre-visualization Editor: Jennifer Mangan, Simon Wearne, Visual Effects: Sony Pictures Imageworks Inc., SPI (Visual Effects Supervisor): Jim Berney, SPI (Animation Supervisor): Eric Armstrong, SPI (Visual Effects Producer): Crys Forsyth-smith, SPI (Visual Effects Executive Producer): Debbie Denise, SPI (Visual Effects Digital Producer): John F. Clinton Iii, SPI (CG Supervisor): Mark Lambert, SPI (CG Supervisor): Seth Maury, SPI (CG Supervisor): Dave A. Smith, Peter G. Travers, SPI (Visual Effects Editor): Alan Cappuccilli, SPI (Visual Effects Animn Prod Manager): Daniel Kuehn, SPI (Visual Effects Digitl Prod Manager): Franco Pietrantonio, SPI (Visual Effects Prod Manager): Lauren Ann Littleton, SPI (Look Development Lead): MacDuff Knox, SPI (Look Development Lead): Alan Chan, SPI (Look Development Lead): David C. Lawson, SPI (Look Development Lead): Laura Scholl, Baudouin Struye, SPI (Effects Lead): David J. Stephens, SPI (CG Character Animation Lead): Jeremy Cantor, SPI (CG Character Animation Lead): Kyle Clark, SPI (CG Character Animation Lead): Paul Jessel, SPI (CG Character Animation Lead): Pepe Valencia, Todd Wilderman, SPI (CG Character Set-up Lead): Todd Pilger, SPI (CG Character Modelling Lead): Kevin Hudson, SPI (Cloth Lead): Sho Igarashi, SPI (Hair Lead): Darren Lurie, SPI (Visual Effects Digtal Co-ordinator): Jennifer Juen, SPI (Visual Effects Digtal Co-ordinator): Skye Lyons, Heide Waldbaum, SPI (Visual Effects Prodcn Co-ordinator): Eric Scott, SPI (Look Development): Mark R. Hall, SPI (Look Development): Francis P. Liu, Jonathan Wood, SPI (Colour/Lighting): Grady Campbell, SPI (Colour/Lighting): Clinton Colver, SPI (Colour/Lighting): James Flux, SPI (Colour/Lighting): Quentin Frost, SPI (Colour/Lighting): Gina Warr-lawes, SPI (Colour/Lighting): Lyndon Li, SPI (Colour/Lighting): Benjamin F. Lishka, SPI (Colour/Lighting): M. Scott Mckee, SPI (Colour/Lighting): Jim 'Cerberus' Mclean, SPI (Colour/Lighting): Sarah Moore, SPI (Colour/Lighting): David A. Parrish, SPI (Colour/Lighting): Aliza Sorotzkin, Chris Winters, SPI (Digital Character Animator): Alfonso Alpuerto, SPI (Digital Character Animator): Derek Friesenborg, SPI (Digital Character Animator): Jordan Harris, SPI (Digital Character Animator): Jason McDade, SPI (Digital Character Animator): Brian Schindler, SPI (Digital Character Animator): Keith W. Smith, SPI (Digital Character Animator): Alexander Sokoloff, SPI (Digital Character Animator): Bill Tessier, SPI (Digital Character Animator): Alex Tysowsky, James Van Der Keyl, SPI (Effects Animation): Steven Blakey, SPI (Effects Animation): Doug Creel, Zsolt Krajcsik, SPI (High Speed Compositing Lead): Lisa Deaner, SPI (High Speed Compositing Artist): Doug Forrest, SPI (High Speed Compositing Artist): Jeff Olm, Richard Shick, SPI (Cloth/Hair): Tom Bruno Jr, SPI (Cloth/Hair): Mark E.A. de Sousa, SPI (Cloth/Hair): Curtis 'NZ' Edwards, SPI (Cloth/Hair): Meher Courjian, SPI (Cloth/Hair): Garman Herigstad, SPI (Cloth/Hair): Daniel Lachapelle, SPI (Cloth/Hair): Cherie Rye, SPI (Cloth/Hair): Ralph Sevazlian, Naz Shams, SPI (Software Development): Ross Kameny, Evan Smyth, SPI (CG Characters Set-up): Maksymilian Naporowski, SPI (CG Characters Set-up): Brian Thompson, Kelly Wilcox, SPI (Character Modeller): John Butiu, SPI (Character Modeller): Marvin Kim, SPI (Character Modeller): Carolyn Oros, Darren Urbaszewski, SPI (Matte Painting): Joshua Geisler-Amhowitz, SPI (Texture Painting): Susan Kornfeld, SPI (Texture Painting): Raquel Morales, SPI (Texture Painting): David Palmer, Donna Tracy, SPI (Match Move Lead): Joanie Karnowski, SPI (Match Moving): Aimee L. Campbell, David Worman, SPI (Rotoscoping Lead): Cynthia E. Aragon, SPI (Rotoscoping): James Doyoung Lee, SPI (Assistant Visual Effects Editor): James Bluma, Dee Storm, SPI (Lead Technical Assistant): Derek Carlson, SPI (Technical Assistant): Andrea Lackey Pace, SPI (Visual Effcts Production Assistant): Allison Coit, SPI (Previsualization): Ana María Alvarado, SPI (Digital Colour Timer): Paul McGhee, SPI (Lead Film Recordist): Derrick Troy Quarles, SPI (Senior Video/Hardware Engineer): Michael Trujillo, SPI (Systems Research Engineer): Anthony Ceccomancini, Visual Effects: Industrial Light & Magic, ILM (Visual Effects Supervisor): Roger Guyett, ILM (Animation Supervisor): David Andrews, ILM (Visual Effects/Animation Producer): Denise Ream, ILM (Computer Graphics Supervisor): Gerald Gutschmidt, ILM (Creature Supervisor): Paul Giacoppo, ILM (Compositing Supervisor): Marshall Krasser, ILM (CG Sequence Supervisor): Hilmar Koch, ILM (Viewpaint Supervisor): Susan Ross, ILM (Lead Digital Artist): Patrick Brennan, ILM (Lead Digital Artist): Michael Di Como, ILM (Lead Digital Artist): Kevin Reuter, ILM (Lead Digital Artist): Doug Sutton, Ken Wesley, ILM (Digital Artist): Mimi Abers, ILM (Digital Artist): Matt Blackwell, ILM (Digital Artist): Ryan Cook, ILM (Digital Artist): Christina Drahos, ILM (Digital Artist): Russell Earl, ILM (Digital Artist): Raúl Essig, ILM (Digital Artist): Jeff Hatchel, ILM (Digital Artist): Peg Hunter, ILM (Digital Artist): Tia L. Marshall, ILM (Digital Artist): Kahtsho Orfali, ILM (Digital Artist): Bruce Powell, ILM (Digital Artist): Jason Rosson, David Weitzberg, ILM (Animator): Stephen Aplin, ILM (Animator): Scott Benza, ILM (Animator): Lou Dellarosa, Paul Kavanagh, ILM (Lead Creature Developer): Aaron Pfau, ILM (Creature Developer): Timothy Brakensiek, Marc Wilhite, ILM (Digital Modeller): Alyson Markell, Omz Velasco, ILM (Visual Effs/Animation Co-ordinator): Peter Nicolai, Karen Sickles, ILM (3D Matchmove Supervisor): Selwyn Eddy Iii, ILM (3D Matchmove Artist): Alia Agha, ILM (3D Matchmove Artist): Brian Cantwell, ILM (3D Matchmove Artist): Amy Christensen, ILM (3D Matchmove Artist): Wendy Hendrickson-ellis, ILM (3D Matchmove Artist): Jodie Maier, David Manos Morris, ILM (Digital Paint/Roto Lead): Beth D'amato, ILM (Digital Paint/Roto Artist): Lisa Garner, ILM (Digital Paint/Roto Artist): Dawn Gates, ILM (Digital Paint/Roto Artist): Cam Griffin, ILM (Digital Paint/Roto Artist): Joanne Hafner, ILM (Digital Paint/Roto Artist): Lauren Morimoto, ILM (Digital Paint/Roto Artist): Michelle Motta, ILM (Digital Paint/Roto Artist): Sam Stewart, Erin West, ILM (Viewpaint Artist): Rebecca Heskes, ILM (Software Research/Development): Rod Bogart, Cary Phillips, ILM (Digital Timing Supervisor): Kenneth Smith, ILM (Visual Effects Editor): Greg Hyman, ILM (CG Production Technician): Johanna D'amato, ILM (CG Production Technician): Bryan Davis, Nicole Samarron, ILM (Film Recording Engineer): Mike Ellis, Visual Effects: MillFilm, Visual Effects: Rhythm and Hues, Visual Effects: The Moving Picture Company, Visual Effects: Cinesite (Europe) Ltd, Visual Effects: The Computer Film Company, Smoke & Mirrors, Special Effects (Supervisor): John Richardson, Special Effects (Floor Supervisor): Rick Thompson, Tim Willis, Special Effects (Workshop Supervisor): Paul Stephenson, Special Effects (Senior Technician): Nigel Brackley, Special Effects (Senior Technician): Peter Pickering, Mike Clarke, Special Effects (Technician): Michael Kerby, Special Effects (Senior Technician): Paul Whybrow, Special Effects (Senior Technician): Jonathan Angell, Special Effects (Senior Technician): Paul Taylor, Special Effects (Senior Technician): Stuart Digby, Peter Aston, Special Effects (Modeller): Mark Bullimore, Special Effects (Technician): Rosie Richardson, Special Effects (Technician): Marcus Richardson, Special Effects (Technician): Matthew Harlow, Michael Durkan, Special Effects: Michael Kerby, Special Effects (Technician): Ceri Nicholls, Special Effects (Technician): Patrick Johnson, Alan Perez, Special Effects (2nd Unit Floor Sup'vr): Digby Milner, Special Effects (2nd Unit Sr Technician): Anthony Phelan, Animatronic Engineer: Anton Prickett, Animatronic Engineer: Frank Guiney, Animatronic Engineer: Jason McCameron, Tim Mitchell, Supervising Modeller: Pierre Bohanna, Senior Modeller: John Weller, Model Unit Supervisor: Robert Scott, Model Build Unit Co-ordinator: Sarah Jane Griggs, Model Director of Photography: Nigel Stone, 1st Assistant Director of Models: David Pearson, Model Unit Co-ordinator: Sally Ross, Johnny Brosnan, [Models] Senior Workshop Technician: Nigel Blake, Greg Morgan, [Models] Senior Specl Effects Technician: Nik Cooper, Senior Modeller: Terry Bridle, Brian Smithies, Modeller: David Allum, Modeller: Alistair Bell, Modeller: Oona Ball, Modeller: Mark Beverton, Modeller: Sophia Chowdhury, Modeller: Jason Chalmers, Modeller: Steven Deahl, Modeller: Jenny Dodwell, Modeller: Sander Ellers, Modeller: Kevin Gilmartin, Modeller: Ricardo Evangelista, Modeller: Philip Harrison, Modeller: Laurence Harvey, Modeller: Chris Hayes, Modeller: Jenny Heppenstall, Modeller: Greg Horswill, Modeller: Christopher Hobbs, Modeller: Robert Jones, Modeller: Ian Kerr, Modeller: Simon Lee, Modeller: Steve Loveday, Modeller: James McKeown, Modeller: Ian Mcwilliams, Modeller: Jon Meakins, Modeller: Duncan Mude, Modeller: John Murphy, Modeller: Craig Narramore, Modeller: Matt Oakley, Modeller: Peter Seymour-Howell, Modeller: Andrew Proctor, Modeller: Sebastian Sue, Modeller: Richard Thomas, Modeller: Mark Topping, Modeller: Tom Vane, Jan Walker, Model Sculptor: Fred Evans, Model Sculptor: Charlotte Greenwood, Model Sculptor: Emma Hanson, Bill Thomas, [Models] Graphic Artist: Simon Thorpe, Graphic Artist: Miraphora Caruso, Ruth Winick, Décor/Lettering Artist: Robert Walker, Julian Walker, Motion Control Unit Producer: Rob Delicata, Motion Control Supervisor/Cameraman: Malcolm Wooldridge, Motion Control Cameraman: George Theophanous, Motion Control Operator: Jay Mallet, Motion Control Operator: Yan Hammond, Ray Moody, 3D Motion Control Previs Supervisor: Chris Shaw, 3D Motion Control Previs: Andy Bull, Motion Control Kuper Operator: Matthew D'Angibau, Caroline Wilson, Editor: Richard Francis-Bruce, Production Designer: Stuart Craig, Supervising Art Director: Neil Lamont, John King, Art Director: Michael Lamont, Art Director: Andrew Ackland-Snow, Art Director: Steven Lawrence, Art Director: Lucinda Thomson, Art Director: Peter Francis, Art Director: Simon Lamont, [Art Director]: Cliff Robinson, Set Designer: Michael Boone, Set Designer: Peter Dorme, Set Designer: Toad Tozer, Set Designer: Rosie Hardwick, Set Designer: Patricia Johnson, Set Decorator: Stephenie McMillan, Conceptual Artist: Ravi Bansal, Gert Stevens, Illustrator: Cyrille Nomberg, Scenic Art Director: Steven Sallybanks, Scenic Artist: David Nicoll, Storyboard Artist: Nicholas Pelham, Storyboard Artist: Dan Sweetman, Storyboard Artist: Adam Brockbank, Storyboard Artist: Peter Chan, Storyboard Artist: Vladimir Todorov, Storyboard Artist: Tony Wright, Sculptor: Andrew Holder, Sculptor: Bryn Court, John Robinson, Costume Designer: Judianna Makovsky, Costume Supervisor: Graham Churchyard, Make-up Designer: Amanda Knight, Make-up Artist: Jane Royle, Clare Le Vesconte, 2nd Unit Make-up: Michelle Taylor, Lisa Mcdevitt, Creature/Make-up Effects: Nick Dudman, Creature Designer: Rob Bliss, Paul Catling, Key Prosthetic Make-up Artist: Mark Coulier, Key Animatronic Model Designer: Paul Spateri, Key Animatronic Model Designer: Chris Barton, Key Animatronic Model Designer: Gary Pollard, Astrig Akseralian, Fabrication Supervisor: Day Murch, Make-up Effects Co-ordinator/Buyer: John Lambert, Animatronic Model Designer: John Coopinger, Animatronic Model Designer: Esteban Mendoza, Animatronic Model Designer: Malcolm Evans, Animatronic Model Designer: Kate Hill, Animatronic Model Designer: Tamzine Hanks, Animatronic Model Designer: Jonathan Klahr, Animatronic Model Designer: Melissa Lenihan, Animatronic Model Designer: James Sandys, Animatronic Model Designer: Simon Williams, Animatronic Model Designer: Shaune Harrison, Animatronic Model Designer: Martin Reid, Animatronic Model Designer: Stuart Bray, Animatronic Model Designer: Brian Best, Animatronic Model Designer: Karl Derrick, Animatronic Model Designer: Andrew Lee, Animatronic Model Designer: Stephen Murphy, Charlotte Greenwood, Fabricator: Rachel Impey, Fabricator: Marika Malm, Fabricator: Joanne Glover, Linda Bennett, Sculptor: Kate Murray, Mould Maker: Lars Henrik Svenson, Sculptor/Modeller: Jane Headford, Sculptor/Modeller: Tania Wanstall, Sculptor/Modeller: Richard Northcroft, Natalie Staniforth, Animal/Troll Animatronic: Jim Henson's Creature Shop, JHCS (Project Supervisor): Jamie Courtier, JHCS (Creatures Producer): Myf Hopkins, JHCS (Head of Creatures Design): Sharon Smith, JHCS (Creature Sculptor): Chris Fitzgerald, JHCS (Creature Sculptor): Ian Whittaker, JHCS (Creature Sculptor): Graham High, Steve Jolley, JHCS (Workshop Supervisor): Geoff Paige, JHCS (Animatronic Designer): Guy Stevens, JHCS (Animatronic Designer): Adrian Parish, JHCS (Animatronic Designer): Daniel Brunet, JHCS (Animatronic Designer): Simon Hewitt, Michael Scanlan, JHCS (Art Finish Supervisor): Tacy Kneale, JHCS (Art Finisher): Annabel Tait, JHCS (Art Finisher): Bobbie Roberts, JHCS (Art Finisher): Julie Wright, Daniel Auber, JHCS (Fabricator): Tahra Kharibian-zafar, JHCS (Electronic Supervisor): Julian Manning, JHCS (Mould Shop Supervisor): Kenny Wilson, JHCS (Mould Maker): Terry Sibley, JHCS (Mould Maker): Dave Kelly, Malcolm Mister, JHCS (Skin Technology Supervisor): Mari Fraser, JHCS (Motion Base Supervisor): Verner Gresty, JHCS (Motion Base Electronic/Mechanic): Pete Bell, David Dunsterville, Hair Designer: Eithné Fennell, Hairdresser: Betty Glasow, Hairdresser: Jane Body, Zoe Tahir, 2nd Unit Hair: Jeannette Freeman, Andrea Pennell, Titles: The Computer Film Company, Titles: Capital FX (London), Opticals: Cinesite (Europe) Ltd, Music: John Williams, Chorus: London Voices, Orchestrations: Conrad Pope, Orchestrations: Eddie Karam, Chorus Supervisor: Terry Edwards, Preview Consultant: Katherine Quittner, Supervising Music Editor: Ken Wannberg, Music Editor: Peter Myles, Music Scoring Mixer: Simon Rhodes, Sound Mixer: John Midgley, Sound Mixer (2nd Unit): Ian Munro, Re-recording Mixer: Ray Merrin, Re-recording Mixer: Graham Daniel, Adam Daniel, Supervising Sound Editor: Eddy Joseph, Dialogue Editor: Colin Ritchie, Sound Effects Editor: Martin Cantwell, ADR Editor: Nick Lowe, Foley Artist: Pauline Griffiths, Foley Artist: Felicity Cottrell, Foley Mixer: Edward Colyer, Foley Editor: Peter Holt, Stunt Co-ordinator: Greg Powell, Stunts: Daniel Godbold, Stunts: Martin Bayfield, Stunts: Tolga Kenan, Stunts: Sam Rickard, Stunts: Thomas Wilson-Leonard, Stunts: Jake Lambe, Stunts: Lucien Lawrence, Stunts: Aaron Carwright, Stunts: Henry Allen, Stunts: Ben Jacobs, Stunts: Heathcote Ruthven, Stunts: Abbi Collins, Stunts: Felicity Walker, Stunts: Paul Walker, Stunts: Joss Gower, Stunts: Leila Stewart, Stunts: Daniel Pyers, Stunts: Connor Ray, Animal Trainer: Joanna Vaughn, Animal Co-ordinator: Gary Gero, Animals: Birds and Animals Unlimited, Head Trainer: Dave Sousa, Head Trainer: Larry Madrid, Jules Tottman, Animal Trainer: Anthony Bloom, Kate Parkin
Cast (54)
Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), John Cleese (Nearly Headless Nick), Robbie Coltrane (Rubeus Hagrid), Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon Dursley), Richard Harris (Albus Dumbledore), Ian Hart (Professor Quirrell/Voldemort), John Hurt (Mr Ollivander), Alan Rickman (Professor Snape), Fiona Shaw (Aunt Petunia Dursley), Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall), Oliver Wood (Sean Biggerstaff), Warwick Davis (goblin bank teller/Professor Flitwick), Julie Walters (Mrs Weasley), Zoë Wanamaker (Madame Hooch), David Bradley (Mr Filch), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Saunders triplets (baby Harry Potter), Harry Melling (Dudley Dursley), Derek Deadman (bartender in Leaky Cauldron), Ben Borowiecki (Diagon Alley boy), Verne Troyer (Griphook), Richard Bremmer ('He Who Must Not Be Named'), Geraldine Somerville (Lily Potter), Harry Taylor (station guard), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley), Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley), James Phelps (Fred Weasley), Oliver Phelps (George Weasley), Jean Southern (dimpled woman on train), Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom), Jamie Waylett (Crabbe), Josh Herdman (Goyle), Devon Murray (Seamus Finnegan), Alfred Enoch (Dean Thomas), Leslie Phillips (the sorting hat), Eleanor Columbus (Susan Bones), Terence Bayler (the Bloody Barron), Simon Fisher-Becker (fat friar), Nina Young (the Grey Lady), Luke Youngblood (Lee Jordan), Elizabeth Spriggs (fat lady), Danielle Taylor (Angelina Johnson), Leilah Sutherland (Alicia Spinnet), Emily Dale (Katie Bell), David Holmes (Adrian Pucey), Will Theakston (Marcus Flint), Scott Fern (Terrence Higgs), Adrian Rawlins (James Potter), Ray Fearon (Firenze), Rik Mayall ([Peeves - scenes deleted]), Lisa Osmond ([goblin bank teller]), Chris Frampton ([])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (52)
In: Journal of British cinema and television v13 n3 2016  Pages: 430-449
Title: Harry Potter and the hidden heritage films: genre hybridity and the power of the past in the Harry Potter film cycleAuthor: Galpin, Shelley AnneArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the relationship between the Harry Potter film franchise and the conventions of the heritage film, with reference to Andrew Higson's work on heritage cinema. Suggests that the franchise is an example of generic hybridity, combining elements of the fantasy and heritage genres.

In: Telegraph Magazine vSpec. nBAFTAS 2010 20 Feb 2010  Page: 11,13
Title: The world of Stuart Craig, production designerAuthor: ROBINSON, Sophie Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Stuart Craig, production designer on the HARRY POTTER films.

In: Empire n242 August 2009  Pages: 117-122
Title: In conversation with Daniel RadcliffeAuthor: RICHARDS, Olly Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profile and interview with actor Danile Radcliffe about his career, in particular his role as Harry Potter and his plans once the film series finishes.

In: Empire n246 December 2009  Pages: 128-129
Title: Icons of the decade: Harry PotterAuthor: RICHARDS, Olly Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Profiles iconic fictional film characters from the 1990s onwards as voted by the readers of 'Empire' magazine. Daniel Radcliffe discusses his ten years in the role of Harry Potter.

In: StarBurst n361 April 2008  Pages: 40-42
Title: Magic RealismAuthor: PAYNE, Stephen Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Special Effects Supervisor John Richardson talks about working on the HARRY POTTER films.

In: Screen International n1664 24 Oct 2008  Pages: 6-7
Title: Reasons to be cheerfulAuthor: GUBBNS, Michael Article type: Conf. ReportLanguage: English
Description: Reports on the 2008 UK Film Finance Summit, arguing that despite an impending recession in the UK, there are many opportunities the film industry could start exploiting. Plus the positive contribution of the Bond and Potter franchises.

In: Sight and Sound v17 n8 August 2007  Pages: 46-49
Title: Back to schoolAuthor: ROBERTS, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the tradition of the British boarding school films and the trend from the acceptance of public school values t o something more cynical. The author notes that the genre wa s neglected until the adaptation on the HARRY POTTER novel

In: StarBurst n344 December 2006  Pages: 68-69
Title: Top 10 Christmas BlockbustersArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Brief descriptions of Xmas blockbusters.

In: Creative Screenwriting v12 n6 Nov/Dec 2005  Pages: [52]-55
Title: Four years at HogwartsAuthor: CHUMO II, Peter N. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Screenwriter Steve Kloves discusses his work on the first four Harry Potter films, and coments on his future plans.

In: Film Score Monthly v10 n3 May/Jun 2005  Pages: 24-30
Title: Pet SoundsAuthor: RENICK, Kyle Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: An article exploring the combination of cats and dogs and music in films. Rather than musicals or animation, the focus is more on the use of music to accompany an animal featured in a film.

In: Cinefantastique v36 n3 Jun/Jul 2004  Pages: 32-33
Title: The realm of RowlingAuthor: ALTMAN, Ira Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Compares the Harry Potter books to the films.

In: Film Score Monthly v9 n5 June 2004  Pages: 19-21,48
Title: In the service of two masters: singing the praises of...Author: RUGG, Karen Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Williams and Shore". An interview with choir master, Michael McCarthy about his work on The LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy and the HARRY POTTER films, and working with the composers Howard Shore and John Williams.

In: Film Review vSpec. n52 Spiderman  Pages: 68-87
Title: The top 20 blockbusters of all timeAuthor: BAUGHAN, Nikki Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "The top 20 blockbusters of all time" featuring details of HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE.

In: The Directors Guild Of America Magazine v27 n5 January 2003  Pages: 86-90
Title: What's a muggle to do?Author: ELRICK, Ted Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Chris Columbus talks about directing Harry Potter.

In: StarBurst n294 January 2003  Pages: 46-49
Title: Riddled with Evil...Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS prod. David Heyman gives his thoughts on mediocre reviews for SORCERER'S STONE, & discusses the choice of the director for The PRISONER OF ASKABAN. Includes comments from Radcliffe, Watson and Grint. /

In: Widescreen Review n61 June 2002  Page: 78
Title: DVD video: featured reviews: Harry Potter and the ...Author: SUN, Perry Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Sorcerer's Stone."

In: Cinefantastique v34 n2 April 2002  Page: 58
Title: CFQ reviewsAuthor: OSMOND, Andrew Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v12 n1 January 2002  Pages: 43-44
Title: ReviewsAuthor: WHITE, Rob Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Radio Times v313 n4079 11 May 2002  Page: 61
Title: Video.Author: NORMAN, Emma Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Cinefex n88 January 2002  Pages: [68-69],68-109
Title: Sleight of handAuthor: FORDHAM, Joe Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Scene by scene discussion of the visual effects employed in the making of HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE.

In: Film Score Monthly v7 n5 July 2002  Pages: 44-45
Title: The laserphile: summer thrills: DVDs worth staying indoors..Author: DURSIN, Andy Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: Le Film Francais n2966 29 Nov 2002  Page: 8
Title: David Heyman: le magicien derriere "Harry Potter"Author: LECLERC, Fabrice Article type: ArticleLanguage: French

In: Empire n151 January 2002  Page: 120
Title: [Empire - n151 January 2002: no known title]Author: MORRISON, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n152 February 2002  Pages: 16-17
Title: Harry Potter and the great marketing machine.Author: COCHRANE, Emma Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the mega marketing campaign around HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE.

In: Film Score Monthly v7 n1 January 2002  Page: 34
Title: Score: reviews of current releases on CDAuthor: TAKIS, John Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: Creative Screenwriting v9 n1 Jan/Feb 2002  Pages: 59-63
Title: Steve KlovesAuthor: CHUMO II, Peter N. Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with screenwriter Steve Kloves who discusses adapting HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE, and refers to his working relationship with author J.K.Rowling.

In: Filmovy Prehled n2 2002  Page: 9,10
Title: [Filmovy Prehled - n2 2002: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: Czech

In: Screen International n1374 27 Sep 2002  Page: 1,2
Title: Wizards race to cast spell on Japan.Author: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On how HARRY POTTER is beating LORD OF THE RINGS due to its box office success in Japan.

In: StarBurst n281 January 2002  Page: 52
Title: HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONEAuthor: JONES, Alan Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: StarBurst n281 January 2002  Page: 73
Title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneAuthor: WHITE, Dave Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v12 n8 August 2002  Page: 59
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: WALTERS, Ben Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Cinefantastique v33 n6 Dec/Jan 2002  Pages: 24-31
Title: Harry Potter and the Sorceror's StoneAuthor: OSMOND, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Feature on HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE including comments from Chris Columbus on how he approached the adaptation, and an interview with Daniel Radcliffe who plays Harry.

In: StarBurst n279 November 2001  Pages: 20-27
Title: The best days of your lifeAuthor: GILLATT, Gary Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Feature on HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE, including interviews with producer David Heyman, director Chris Columbus, screenwriter Steve Kloves, and Daniel Radcliffe.

In: StarBurst vSpec. n48 June 2001  Pages: 6-14
Title: Sci-fi blockbuster film previewArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Preview of summer 2001 sci-fi blockbusters.

In: Premiere v15 n3 November 2001  Pages: 62-69,106
Title: We're off to see the wizards!Author: SMITH, Sean Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Feature on HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE adapted fro m the J.K. Rowling book.

In: Radio Times v311 n4053 3 Nov 2001  Pages: 30-34
Title: Mad about Harry.Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the film and interest in it prior to its release. Also, about Daniel Radcliffe, who plays Harry Potter, and a notes on the other main actors in the film and some of their other roles.

In: Screen International n1332 9 Nov 2001  Page: 1,2
Title: Potter works its black magic.Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: New release HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE is taking up all the screening slots in local cinemas.

In: Empire n141 March 2001  Page: 44
Title: Front row top 20: future filmsAuthor: [CW] Article type: PreviewLanguage: English

In: TV Guide v49 n43 27 Oct 2001  Pages: 20-22,24,26,[28],30,33
Title: Prince HarryAuthor: POND, Steve Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article focussing on the child actors who star in HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE, and the making of the film.

In: Empire n140 February 2001  Page: 65
Title: 21 for 2001Author: [CW] Article type: PreviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1333 16 Nov 2001  Page: 18
Title: Potter will please fans.Author: LEVY, Emanuel Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1335 30 Nov 2001  Page: 2
Title: Potter conquers world.Author: MITCHELL, Robert Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Various figures on how much mony the HARRY POTTER film is making worldwide.

In: Variety 12 Nov 2001  Page: 27,32
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Premiere n297 December 2001  Page: 25
Title: La saga "Harry Potter"Author: SCHALLER, Nicolas Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: A brief look at the international magazine coverage of the film HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE; film production details; and statistics.

In: Empire n150 December 2001  Pages: 56-75
Title: Harry, speccy schoolboy...Author: COCHRANE, Emma Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S StONE becoming the bigges UK franchise of film revenue since James Bond. About the pro duction, thewriter J.K. Rowling and a profile of actor Robbie Coltrane.

In: Onfilm v18 n8 August 2001  Page: 5
Title: Short ends: potty price for Harry Potter TV rights?Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Warner Brothers is marketing the US network TV rights to the upcoming HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE for US $70 million.

In: Film Review n599 November 2000  Pages: 8-9
Title: Harry Potter's here!Author: MOTTRAM, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the casting for HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v365 n28 7 Nov 2000  Page: 30
Title: ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n137 November 2000  Page: 45
Title: Front row: top 20: future filmsAuthor: [CW] Article type: PreviewLanguage: English

In: StarBurst vSpec n46 Yearbook 2000  Pages: 100-109
Title: 2001: an SF odysseyAuthor: ALEXANDER, Brian Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look ahead to the forthcoming sci-fi films of 2001.

In: Screen International n1284 10 Nov 2000  Page: 25
Title: International ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Eyepiece v21 n4 Sep/Oct 2000  Page: 9
Title: What's on the Lot?Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: In-production note and details.


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (14)
Title: Harry Potter
Author: Frankel, Valerie Estelle  Pages: 235 pages

Title: Transforming Harry: the adaptation of Harry Potter in the transmedia age
Author: ALBERTI, John  Pages: x, 202 pages

Title: Harry Potter and convergence culture: essays on fandom and the expanding Potterverse
Author: Firestone, Amanda  Pages: xii, 213 pages
Description: The book also includes discussion of the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Title: Wizards vs. muggles: essays on identity and the Harry Potter universe
Author: Bell, Christopher E.  Pages: viii, 236 pages

Title: return of the epic film: genre, aesthetics and history in the twenty-first century
Author: Elliott, Andrew B.R.  Pages: x, 224 pages

Title: music of fantasy cinema
Author: HALFYARD, Janet K.  Pages: viii, 244 pages

Title: Fantasy film post 9/11
Author: Pheasant-Kelly, Frances   Pages: viii, 211 pages

Title: Harry Potter: page to screen: the complete filmmaking journey
Author: McCABE, Bob  Pages: 531 pages

Title: Size matters not: the extraordinary life and career of Warwick Davis
Author: DAVIS, Warwick  Pages: xiv, 368 p.

Title: Convergence culture: where old and new media collide
Author: JENKINS, Henry  Pages: xi, 353 pages

Title: Screening the gothic
Author: HOPKINS, Lisa  Pages: xvi, 170 p.

Title: Movies in fifteen minutes
Author: JONES, Cleolinda  Pages: viii, 401 p.

Title: Re-reading Harry Potter
Author: GUPTA, Suman  Pages: vii, 185 p.

Title: Turning the page: children's literature in performance and the media
Author: COLLINS, Fiona M.  Pages: 297 p.


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(6)
Video materials(3)
Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376395
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376427
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape


Description: Digital BetacamBFI identifier: N-376940
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape



Film materials(3)
Description: Digital Theater SystemsBase: SafetyBFI identifier: C-1354953
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1354951
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status


Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-1354952
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status