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I really do hope Warner Bros sees how negative the fan reaction is so they'll reconsider. My sister is really pissed about waiting 8 more months, and I can't help feeling that way too since the studio didn't give us a sufficient reason. I mean, they should be able to find something else to use as a summer tentpole. I can see that after The Dark Knight's success that they'd want to try and repeat that success, but that doesn't really work as well as they think(ex. putting 10,000 B.C. on the same weekend as 300 the previous year). Plus the July date pits Potter against a lot of competing movies, while the november date leaves it poised to rule the box office with ease. Apparently Terminator: Salvation isn't worth betting a farm on, so they need a "safe" choice for next summer.

At first I did not think it was true.. but it was! Sad. Greedy pigs. What they are doing to the fans - I don't think they are aware of what they are doing. I know that some has written something on to WB about this. I think there's a link where you can send them e-mails. This is a bad move, a really bad move!

Yes, they are being greedy! Dissapointing the fans, specially the young ones. This is no fun at all. I sure hope they now realize what this is doing to the fans, and maybe.. (but I don't believe it before I see it with my own eyes) they will change the release date back to November!

They ruined my birthday in advance. Thx a lot f**** Warner! >:( I planned to see it with friend on the Sunday after the release and it was hard to agree on a date where everyone was available. So thanks Warner for ruining by birthday! I won't go and watch the movie 8 months later! Your loss and I hope fans will boykott the movie!

Okay...what is wrong with you people? I'm disappointed too but come on! Movies are big and complicated things. I went to college for filmmaking, I know that movies aren't easy to make. They require a lot of work, a lot of time, a lot of love. and If the director can't finish it by Nov. 21st, then of course I'd like them to delay it. Who the hell would want it out back, and released early, if it's gonna suck??? I want to see the best Harry potter movie ever, and this movie has the potential, but only if they're given enough time. And seriously, who the hell are you to boycott a film because of a change in release date? I mean how can you call yourself Harry Potter fans if you refuse to support the film when it comes out. Lets just look at the logic here. You're pissed off because you cant wait to see a film, and you HAVE to wait longer...so what's your solution? You're not gonna watch the movie you can't wait to watch at all? How does that make any sense? Be patient people, and don't be retards. The world has enough of those already.

I suggest, given that fellas at WB think we are extremely patient, that we skip the release date next year by a month, instead of going in July, we can go in August, September, I know it's hard, but if they make us wait 11 months, why not a full year. This way at the beginning box office will be zero and they start respecting fans of the series, just in case they wanna change release dates for the deathly hallows movies afterwards, they'll think twice about it.

This is not good. If anyone comes out to see it I'll be surprised. Since I had to wait an extra 8 months, I might as well just wait a few more and buy the DVD and watch it as many times as I like in the comfort of my own home. Why bother to drag my self out, pay $9 or so per ticket, plus the cost of treats? I think this is going to be a big mistake on the part of WB, in this particular instance. Do they take into account that there is a recession on? Going out to a movie is a luxury in the best of times. Now it is last on the list of expenditures for us, hell it doesn't even make the list most of the time anymore.

Let me just say to you people out there that are saying its not a big deal and that movies require a lot of time etc. The reason why Warner gave for moving the date was first and foremost because they think they will sell more tickets during the summertime. Secondly they tried to blame the Writer's Strike. It goes to show their first priority is MONEY $$$$$

bitch all you want, but you know i'll see all your asses at the box office on 7/17/09...

The Harry Potter Fans are stupid. People frothing at the mouth for a release date being pushed back are stupid. This is just a film, you're not going to die if you have to wait some months more to see your movie. (And I know what I'm talking about.) The reactions of the fans and the petition just screams again of 'fan entitlement' (And it does happen a lot in the HP Fandom). WB owns nothing to the fans, they'll see the film anyway, for all their righteous whining they giving the world now. Pissing off the fanbase because said fanbase can't be arsed to understand why WB is doing that change. They only think of themselves and hoooow loooong they have to wait. I was looking forward to the film too but I can understand why they're doing that choice. It does not mean I'm happy but at least, I can take a step back. And WB is not not being 'an evil greedy corporation', it's simply being a business. God forbid they try to make as much money as they can with a film ! God forbid they try to place some big films in 2009. I hope they won't give in to the whining of the fans because that would be pretty stupid and weak in my opinion. I love how a studio can be encenced for something and as soon as they do something you don't like, they're bad, evil and do not deserve respect.

What it comes down to is this...Money and Greed. They are doing this for no other reason. If it was earlier this year they had announced this, yes people would have been angry, but we would have been accepting. To announce this change 3 months before the release date and then tell us the movie was ready to release in November, but uhh we decided to move it to Summer because of low competition due to the writer's strike is ludicrus! If they had at least lied and said the movie needed some tweaking or additional work, we wouldn't be so angry. But the movie "Is fabulous and we would have been perfectly able to have it out in November" is what is pissing people off!

No, I don't think they will change the date back and I don't think the negative reaction will effect sales. I think fans will calm down and yes they will be mad right now but as the year goes on and we get closer to next summer and start seeing trailers again then the hype will be back. This whole fiasco will be present in the minds of fans but ultimately overshadowed by excitement for the movie...finally.

WB owes everything to the fanbase and JK Rowling( seriously did SHE even know about this). Almost every Harry Potter fan will tell you they love the books, but only think the movies are ok, or they don't like them at all. By pushing back the movie release 8 months, it's just pissing off the fans even more. The worst thing is Half Blood Prince was only 3 months away, and we never heard even a small rumor it might be pushed back until the official announcement was made. What is really pissing me off is that this is an obvious money scam. WB thinks they will make more money with a summer release. I accually hope this plan will backfire and some of the enraged fans won't go see the movie. In my opion, they could make just as much money on a November release because I am pretty sure there aren't any other good movies coming out over Thanksgiving. If the reason for moving back was for visual effects, ect. then i might understand a little better. But the movie finished filming in like... March... What the hell have they been doing since then?!!! In conclusion of my ongoing rant, Fuck You WB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!

All this really is, is a bunch of rabid, spoiled fans that don't understand the decision and wouldn't even if an executive personally explained it to them. A boycott at this point is laughable. Warner Bros knows these same people will turn out in droves come July, and be happy and thankful for a great movie. Just remember... an angry blogsphere only accounts for 0.1% of gross receipts. The masses don't give a flip.

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I can't believe this! Yahoo! says that it is just to capitalize on the summer season. That's a bunch of CRAP! I really hope WB realizes they should go ahead a stick to the November date! I was so looking forward to November now I'm pissed they are pushing it off. PLEASE WB CHANGE IT BACK TO NOVEMBER!

Alot of good points but have to agree with the sentiment that this anger will dissipate and when the time rolls around people will watch it regardless. In response to "making money is greedy" its not that WB is greedy for making money, its greedy for wanting to make THAT MUCH MORE money. Ah well, such is the American way. As for action now while we're all "angry" and stuff, I'll just not pay to watch anything WB and even avoid buying DC comics... hahaha

For many fans, including myself, this is a devastating loss! Of course, if this has to do with editing and effects I will understand completely. But, seeing as they have released the teaser trailer and other pictures that look to me, very polished that does not seem to be the case. Obviously, those money fiends at WB have no idea what they are doing. Fans of Harry Potter will be seeing the movie no matter what the release date! This change will just cause chaos, I really hope they listen to what the fans have to say and return the date to November. I was once very happy with WB, the producers of my favourite show and movie, now I see them in a completely negative light. And to those who say it's just a movie really don't understand what an impact it is on many's lives. Harry Potter is a way of life!

The more outcry there is over the film's pushed RD, (such as there is now) the more hope there is that WB will change it back to the original RD of Nov. 21st. Signing a petition is one of the easiest ways of attracting attention to a cause. So, if you want the film to be released as planned on Nov. 21st, sign here: http://www.petitiononline.com/hbpfrela/petition.htm

Harry Potter sucks, and regardless of how angry these people are now they're still gonna go see the damn movie, even if their forced to wait. And as for the boycott on WB, you'd have to hardcore hate them for something as trivial as this. I don't even really keep up with which company is releasing my movies, if it looks good I go see it, not once have I looked at the production company and passed on something I wanted to see. I could even see this as being a PR stunt, I haven't even heard much on this movie besides this and it was supposed to release in November. Everyone will shout and yell and more people will become aware of the movie and they'll put the date back and everyone will think they made a difference by protesting and being angry and even more people will go to see it.

"it will be just as bad as Order of the Phoenix" If only it were that bad. Order of the Phoenix is one of the better HP movies, along with Prisoner of Azkaban

Oops. Typo. "keep our 2009 slate thin because of a minority of fans who will end up seeing the film anyway."

Cain, the fact is movie studios depend on the audience for their money. That means making people want to see their movies. I don't appreciate being jerked around and this disregard for the audience only serves to make me feel disillusioned with the franchise. I hate to see WB tarnish something I love. You can applaud them for wanting more money at the expense of the people who have supported them until the cows come home but that doesn't make it any less wrong. AND GUESS WHAT? IF I PAY FOR SOMETHING I AM ENTITLED TO GET MY MONEY'S WORTH. Harry Potter movies have always done well in the fall. PoA was a summer release and it made the least of all the HP movies. A summer release is no guarantee for success. I know people that have already lost interest and moved on to different fandoms like Twilight. It's better to strike while the iron is hot. But instead WB feel the need to alienate their fans and keep them waiting? What happens when people lose interest and get tired of being jerked around by greedy corporations? "On a related note, the rescheduling of the film has impacted other events tied in to the previously scheduled release this fall. The BBC reports that indeed the Royal Performance and UK premiere of the film had been canceled. Quotage: “It was the first time the annual gala – held in aid of the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund (CTBF) – had been scrapped since 1958. CTBF chief executive Peter Hore told BBC News he was “very disappointed” with the decision to shelve the Potter premiere.” In the same article, WB’s Alan Horn is also cited as saying “I’ve seen the movie. It is fabulous. We would have been perfectly able to have it out in November.” So it's not just the fans WB are screwing over. It's charities as well.

#44 And most of the audience don't give a shit. The online fandom is a tiny part of the whiole HP fans, not including people who aren't fans and are going to see the film. Stop your entitlement leitmotiv 'without us, WB would have nothing.' You're not the biggest part of the audience, most people don't care about a release date pushed back. Do you realise how trivial it is ? Disregard for an audience who's going to see it anyway ? Why would they change for an audience who will go anyway. Here's the thing, they don't need the money this year, they need it next year. Period. How hard it is for rabid and spoiled fans to understand this simple logic ? Oh, I forgot they got no logic ! I don't applaud them for wanting money. It's just normal, it's what you called being a business. I just don't see what's shameful about it. It's not because you pay that you're entitled to decide every little thing about a film. They know their job better than you. If it's better for them to push it back to July, it's their right and their choice to make not yours. If you don't go to HP because you move on Twilight, then frankly, you have nothing to be proud of and you won't be missed. "But instead WB feel the need to alienate their fans and keep them waiting? What happens when people lose interest and get tired of being jerked around by greedy corporations?" Entitlement + (Money = EVIL) : You got the Jackpot of the fanbrat ! Concerning the charities, I would like to see a link please I don't believe in hearsay Btw, pushing back a release date != screwing the fans over.

just pirate the movie when it does come out, they'll hate that even more then not seeing it at all.

Holy misquotation, Batman ! The whole quote is : "It was the first time the annual gala - held in aid of the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund (CTBF) - had been scrapped since 1958. CTBF chief executive Peter Hore told BBC News he was "very disappointed" with the decision to shelve the Potter premiere." The sentence "It was the first time the annual gala - held in aid of the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund (CTBF) - had been scrapped since 1958." is linked to that sentence : "Last year's performance was cancelled amid controversy about the chosen movie, Brick Lane." Not to the cancelling of HBP. Although it is indeed sad that HP won't be part of this Royal Premiere, it's in anyway screwing over the charities. And from what I'm reading, it is not sure that the film is really cancelled from the Royal Premiere : "But he was hopeful a Royal premiere would still go ahead this year. He said: "The Royal Film Performance has been around for a long time and has a tradition of showcasing the best films. We are confident we will be able to do that again this year." Mr Hore added that he expected to make an announcement shortly."

Warner Bros ruined my day. I hope everyone who works for that company suffers a painful, tragic death

You forget the fact that HBP was THREE months from being released that's what makes it so infuriating. It's the fact that this was a split second decision that has disappointed a ton of people. Up until recently they were advertising this movie for 2008. The trailer is touting that date, magazines have spreads anticipating the movie's fall release, the video game is prepped to come out. Everything was prepped for this release. They are sitting on a completed movie which the president of the studio says is great and he says everything was on schedule. It's not like with the new Star Trek which was still filming when the studio changed the date of that movie. It was relatively early on. With this situation it's them changing the date so close to the release that is outrageous. Can you really not understand why people are so damn angry? And YEAH, it is a shitty thing to do to people in the hopes they'll make a million or two more. HBP's premiere at the Royal performance was going to be for charity. Now they're being forced to look for a new feature so yeah, WB screwed them over.Not to mention all the people with a stake in the merchandising for HP that will have to shelve the products their businesses spent money on because of WB's split second decision. This whole thing sucks.

HPs are November releases period......... This is the worst news I have heard since we found out Dumble is a Nancy Boy. Thanksgiving is gonna suck!

The difference between the release in November and Summer si that they don't need the money this year (thanks to The Dark Knight.) but because of the writers' strike, they have less films in 2009 and they need a big one in July. That's the reason. I don't see why people have to take it personally and start cursing WB and all the nice little things you can see on the net when it is srs bsns in fandom. Fans will be angry but next summer, they're all going to see the film anyway. That's how the fans are. They complain, they scream in outrage, they're angry but in the end, they're going to see the film. Be angry and upset all you want. That's your right. But bashing, petitions and protests ? Puh-lease. You have to draw the limit somewhere. They're not pissing the very audience who paid for the money. They're pissing off a minority online. The average fan (like me) will not care of the film is being pushed back as long as the film is being released.

Typo again. Sorry. [...] They're not pissing off the very audience who paid for the money. They're pissing off a minority online. The average fan (like me) will not care if the film is being pushed back as long as the film is being released.

That story about the Punisher War Zone PG-13 rating never rang true to me. I believe THIS guy: There is a rumor that has started circulating around this little thing called “the internet” that Lionsgate is pushing for the next installment of The Punisher to be rated PG-13. Given all we know of the franchise, this immediately smelled foul. Not being without charms and fully utilizing our ruggedly handsome looks, we tracked down our own source who is, of course, “close to the production.” Their word? *beep* We could add some words in front of that, like “complete,” “total,” or “utter,” but it throws off the feng-shui of the post, but they would be appropriate. It looks like this originated over at Latino Review, who indicate that they have their own source. Now, I love those Latino Review guys, but I have no idea who they’re talking to. I do, however, definitely know our source and know that I trust them completely. Punisher: War Zone will be Rated R for Rambo-Levels of violence. Which is a good thing, because the kill count of Rambo (another Lionsgate release) was 236 and featured some of the best gore violence in years. Now, while being Rated-R, the film is still facing a troubled production run, detailed by our Neil Miller at the end of last month. Who knows what else is going on in making the film “presentable,” though it probably has to do mostly with timing. While our source is more than enough for me, for you kids keeping count at home there are a few other things to keep in mind. First, former Marvel Entertainment CEO Avi Arad (and current Marvel producing partner) Avi Arad has always said that The Punisher was one character who would carry the R-Rating at Marvel (the other being Blade). Second, producer Gale Anne Hurd spoke at great length at Comic Con about the film and stressed the level of violence that would be in the film. Lastly, the exclusive footage shown at Comic Con, which was very well received, was definitely from a film that was Rated R, and it was the point they were selling - brutal. In summation, this PG-13 rumor is total *beep* Punisher: War Zone is still not a ship sailing smoothly, but it will come to theaters with that Rated R stamp all over it on December 5. And just in case you need more evidence of the R-Ratedness, have a look at the clip below, which was launched a few weeks back at Comic-Con. http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/punisher-still-to-punish-in-r-ra ted-way.php

I think if the Harry Potter film need time to be finished properly ( special effects, et all) then I can understand the delay. If the movie is being delayed ( as I have read elsewhere) because Warner Brothers thinks it will earn more money playing in the summer than in November - then I beg to differ. They might loose money. I will not boycott the film ( whenever it comes out) but I would prefer that it is in November. Why? Because after I go to the theater to see the film, I will have to wait until it comes out on DVD and I can watch it again at home. I have bought all five of the DVD's and am looking forward to owning all 8 of them So, please, Warner Brothers release the movie in November and by summer have the DVD available... Thank you, Kitty

Can we also mention that if WB keeps the release date in late November, it would be a perfect tie-in with J.K. Rowling's release of the book "Beetle the Bard" around x-mas time. This I believe could only bolster the returns on HBP with that coming out weeks apart. Plus, with a November release, they can have the DVD come out right around summer of 2009. And we all know that movie studios tend to make a boatload of cash on DVD sales....there's your missing cash for ya WB!!

i think pushing it back into TDK's slot is a very poor excuse, becuase it didn't matter the date for the dark knight, it could've came out in june and ppl would've still seen it in the same manner. the release date just doesn't matter in this case, so wtf are u thinkin wb??? granted harry potter will prolly do slightly better in july than in nov bcuz the holday season is so crowded with non- blockbuster films, but y the hell must u dissapoint so many fans?? what the hell's your competition? bolt, punisher, day the earth stood still, that's nothing. hp and the hbp had the potential to cross the 300M in november, but you've ruined that wb, so go fuck yourselves.

I think this was a terribly selfish act by Warner Brothers. The only thing this movie will bring is that a million more n00bs like me will actually know what "Tent Pole" means this weekend. But aside from that dont they consider the the seasonal essence that that a fall release connects to the films? I know not every one lives in a desert climate, but it feels wrong seeing Harry Potter in the smoldering heat. Harry Potter has never been a film that is portrayed in the relentless heat of summer. The movies are always fall, winter spring-ish, they are cozy. They are more overcoats and mitts, not boardshorts and sandals. Not to mention pulling the rug out of everyones expectations. Listen Warner Brothers. We the fans who pay terribly inflated box office prices are the mechanism that makes or breaks your attempts to create box office MAGIC. We have no share in your little back door meetings where you discuss the profit margins you will reap with these shifts in release. We only spend our hard worked cash on seeing something that makes us happy. You made a proper decision to put HBP where it was. You cannot create another Dark Kinght. Those things are not forced they just happen. I hope Harry Potter nation runs Roughshod over your plans. You want a better IDEA? Spend a ton of cash on proper marketing for the HBP like you did the dark knight and meet your margins that way. Obviously if your worried about the kids not in school, do you think they'd be reacting like this if they were concerned about that much? Hey comment #49, EBOD Eat a bag of D*&$'s.

No, it wont hurt them. All the Harry Potter fans are going to pretend to be outraged until they forget about it. When the movie comes out theyll have forgotten all about their "boycott" and then go and spend money on a better harry potter movie. This wont hurt the studio, but I feel people need to stop being so whiny. I doubt WB will care anything about what anybody says, because they have one of the most solid products that barely needs any advertisement. I doubt theyll increase their product value by releasing it at any time, so thats not the reason so then you have to assume theyre in need of reshooting some areas. So when it comes out later, youll be able to leave the theatre less dissapointed in the movie and more in the time frame. In summary, quit whining.

They have shamelessly admitted they are delaying this film to make more money. This comes just a few days after publishing release dates for countries worldwide! A major charity event in England is now cancelled because of their greed. Of course most of us will go see the movie whenever it is released. But there are many WB movies coming out between now and July '09 that we will be boycotting. There is also a theme park being built in Florida, scheduled to be opened late '09. We can just as easily go to Disney!

I consider myself an average HP fan. I've read all the books and seen all the movies, but didn't exactly queue up to buy the book at midnight, or see the premiere. In fact, I usually borrowed the books from my speed-reader friends who had finished reading them a day after they released, and only saw the first three movies on rented DVDs. I love the magic and fantasy of it all, and think Rowling is a genius for coming up with the whole wizarding world, but am definately no diehard fan. However, I beg to differ from some of the comments directed at angry fans, and have been tempted to comment because I enjoy seeing all the different povs in these charged discussions, and putting in my two penny's worth. So here is my humble opinion. First of all, some comments have pointed out that 'business is business' and that WB have every right to try and make as much money as they can from their baby. Granted, that's how business works. On the other hand, I am a project manager. When I assess a project and tell my clients 'I will deliver by this date' - I have to deliver by that date. If I don't, I face severely pissed off clients, incur penalties from my fees, and lose face, reputation, and future assignments. Yes, it is not unheard of to delay films, for production reasons, or to position them better in the market. On the other hand, to release a trailer effectively promising a November launch date, and then come back and say 'Well, we're not going to deliver on that date, sorry!' is not on. Such a move should have definately been made earlier. And since WB have announced this decision so late in the day, and if good business sense prevails, it would be silly for them not to anticipate severely pissed off clients, penalties from their fees and loss of face and reputation (if not necessarily future assignments). I also do not agree that only a small internet following are objecting. The news of the delay has been covered in various forms of the mass media, and most of the people who have mentioned it to me, whether HP die-hard fans or people who usually go 'er....Harry who?', have tutted, raised eyebrows and commented that it's a very risky move at the very least. As someone mentioned, to a vast (I would hardly call the hardcore HP fans limited in number) following of HP, the movies represent more than just a film - people have grown up with the books in many cases, and have been visualising them for years, and are genuinely excited about seeing the movie in November - and they are not happy. I agree that most of them will eventually pipe down and go see it anyway, but is it good business sense to dampen your key followers' (who will probably attend multiple showings) enthusiasm, even if only by one iota? Related to this is the fact that too much of a good thing is a bad thing. Successful movie promotion gives viewers the proverbial carrot on a stick. They show you a glimmer of what you can expect if you comply (by attending). They assault you with promo pics, trailers, associated websites, viral marketing campaigns - literally teasing you, whetting your appetite, getting you hooked and reeling you in. A teaser has already been realeased. A number of fresh pics have apparently been released following the delay announcement, in an attempt to appease the so-called 'rabied fans'. If they keep up at this rate they will have shown us virtually the whole film in promotion, and a lot of the non hardcore viewers who aren't really fans anyway will think 'why bother' in favour of the other blockbusters which usually come out at that time of the year. On the other hand, stopping the realease of future promo material will probably not help much either - promotion doesn't work in fits and starts, its a gradual build up to a climax. Plus, I do agree that there would probably be a loss of interest - no more books coming out, no more unanswered questions to answer, a lot less hype than there was for OoTP (which was no doubt boosted by the close release of the final HP installment, making July 07 'HP month'). People grow up and change, there's a recession that's not getting any better any time soon, oil prices are increasing - again the non-die hard fans are the ones I would worry about - they are the ones who some people have claimed are more numerous and they are the ones who are more likely to say 'eh, I know what happens anyway, can't really remember why I was so darn excited about the books, I think I'll save a buck and wait for the DVD' If it gets that far...let's face it, a polished, finished movie is sitting on a shelf at the WB batcave somewhere. For 11 months. How long before someone thinks 'I can make something of this' and puts it on the internet for all to download....for next to nothing or even free? The movie could be leaked by November, but increasing the time window increases the risk. Plus, if the so called 'whiny' die hard fans knew the film was coming out in November, they would be less likely to watch a poor quality download in the interim. If they are so antsy to watch it and would otherwise have to wait 11 months...that poor quality download would probably look a lot more tempting. Finally, I recently went to see DK. I wanted to see it. I saw Batman Begins, and when I started to hear of DK, I thought 'Cool, a sequel, I hope it doesn't suck - I'll definately be giving that a look see'. Whether it was realeased in July, November or bloody April Fool's day wasn't the point. I was going to see it because it's THAT kind of film. People anticipate it and they want to watch it, they wait for it, they probably organise candlelight vigils or something the day before it's released. I've read about people who planned their birthday celebrations round HBP. So I honestly find it hard to believe that people are going to find it uninteresting, or impossible to go watch in November, but suddenly flock from distant lands in the Twighlight zone to see it just because it's in July. As Cain said, they need it more next year - but if that's at a high risk of LOSING money, than I would prefer to strike while the iron is hot. But that's just my opinion...

Seriously......if a delayed movie screening is the biggest problem in your life then you are a very lucky person. If it isn't your biggest problem, then can I suggest you pour your energy and effort into dealing with that problem, instead of whinging about a completely irrelevant issue such as this movie.

I am so pissed, I could punch a baby right now. Warner Brothers, rot in fucking hell. I will devote my heart in soul into getting people to fight against you and not see the movie in theaters.

When I heard this news I didn't believe it. I thought for sure it had to be a joke that somehow got leaked into the media. I am furious at you warner brothers, and I am going to send you as much hate mail as possible. You've already screwed up most of the movies, you give us a teaster trailer 5 months late, and now you move the 6th movie almost a year. Way to SUCK!!!!

This is ubsurd. I'm going to have to wait a whole fucking year for this fucking movie to come out. Let's get fans all excited and release tons of new photos and put out a nice teaser trailer; then lets rip their hearts out by changing the release date of the movie to July! OMG what a great idea!! Seriously Warner Brothers, you guys are really smart! Well done!

While everyone is so upset about this subject (me being one of those upset people), I highly doubt that any of us who say they won't see it in the theater 11 months from is full of shit. By the time Watchmen releases and they have a full trailer out for HP, everyone who is mad now will come out again and say how excited they are for Harry Potter. In the end, this push forward will be a footnote. I know we are all mad now, because I am too! Lets all be patient, and focus on the now marquee November film Quantum of Solace!!!

blockbuster put out the harry potter movies in the series and sequels section of the new release wall. Guess they are wrong now.

@80 If you are biggest problem is people complaining about this movie, have you thought maybe you are the one with the fucking problems?

I am amazed that we have a few people commenting that they are happy to be treated in this manner by big business but there are always those who are happy to be treated like a commodity for the sake of profit. For those that are not so comforted that an 11 month wait indicates that WB are delivering, may want to vent their anger directly to WB susan.fleishman@warnerbros.com jayne.trotman@warnerbros.com desiree.finnegan@warnerbros.com vanessa@hpfilms.co.uk nickie.snape@warnerbros.com (yes her name is actually Snape) Or sign a petition that has nearly 20, 000 in under 2 days - people are not happy. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/harrypotter6

I am so pissed about warner brothers decision to delay HBP. Obviously it is going to be hard for fans to not see the movie when it comes out, but here's some thing fans can do to still protest. Stop purchasing their items for one and don't see other warner brother movies. Another thing fans can do when the movie comes out is to wait a week and then go to the theater. Fans can then buy a ticket for another movie and then go see HBP instead. Movie theater employees don't check unless the film is sold out and there aren't enough seats so waiting a week will prevent getting kicked out. Do whatever it takes harry potter fans!!! Warner Brothers needs to pay for their mistake.

#96 - they are not pushing back the date to make the movie better. It is completely done and ready to be shown just about now. They're pushing back the date to next summer because of how well order of the phoenix did in the summer last year and because of already having a big film released this summer (The Dark Knight). They're money hungry pigs and they don't give a shit about their fans.

The decision by WB seems quite clear - - - they think they will make more money by releasing the next Harry Potter film in 2009 rather than this year as planned. I do think the hardcore fan base will likely see it any time it is released; however, I also believe that many people who are less hardcore will choose to see something else (and considering the state of the economy some people will have to be a bit more choosy). Personally, if I can wait almost a year longer for the new Harry Potter film, I can wait for it to come out on DVD and simply buy it without going to the theatre at all. That personal decision will hardly put WB out of business, but they won't be getting my money at the box office. And I'll have less time to wait for the final installments of the HP franchise.

Has JKR commented on this yet? If all of her fans are hacked off I think she'd definately have an opinion about this.

As long as the movie is good, I can wait. I'd rather wait and have a fantastic movie to rebound after the disappointment that OotP was. Also, if WB takes the time to make HBP that much better, their revenue for Deathly Hallows will be that much better to finish off the series. I'd have to call bullshit on anyone seriously considering boycotting this movie simply because of a delay in the release date. If you're even considering not going to the movie just because of this, then I wouldn't really group you with the fan revenue that WB is counting on. I'd have to classify this as a huge overreaction by the community. Also, production companies don't exist to please fans. They exist to make money. Welcome to capitalism folks. It's a wonderful place, so enjoy the stay.

Of course they're greedy! They exist to make money! I don't understand where this naivety comes from. Did you all grow up in Soviet Russia? They have *NO* obligation to this fan base you speak of. Not a single bit. Their only goal, *only goal* is to make money off this movie. If you're not happy, don't see it. However, I intend to see it whenever it's good and ready to be seen. I don't see why everyone sees greed as negative....

So they said that it would be more convenient to move the realease back. TRANSLATION: WE WANT MORE MONEY!!! They said they wanted to make the fans happier. TRANSLATION: WE WANT THE FANS TO PAY MORE MONEY!!! They said that the writer's strike was a factor in their decision. TRANSLATION: WE STILL WANT MORE MONEY, SO WE'RE GONNA BLAME THE WRITER'S STRIKE, WHICH HAS BEEN OVER FOR MONTHS!!! WB are a bunch of greedy bitches that don't seem to care about the fans. If they wanted the fans to be happy, then they would've kept the movie the way it is. This move prove that they don't care about the fans, when it's the fans that are giving them money and keeping them off the street. WB are underestimating that.

WB no longer gives a damn about its fanbase. Back in January they dropped the bombshell that they were pulling the plug on support for HD DVD, essentially destroying the format after hundreds of thousands of players had sold for Christmas. It was quickly discovered that they had been paid off by Sony to the tune of half a BILLION dollars to rid them of this competition to Blu-Ray. They agreed to this payola despite being under contract with Toshiba to support the HD DVD format through May (which they did anyway, yet their dropping the format began a chain reaction that inevitably killed HD DVD). When Warren Lieberfarb was running the company, Warner was the benchmark for customer service and forward thinking with their major push toward DVD and aggressive pricing...now they couldn't care less about their customers.

i plan to boycott all warner movies until potter #6 comes out, this will matter a bit, because i am talking about 5 tickets per movie (whole family)

Why don't you silly whingers take a very cold shower and get a reality check. Warner Bros is not a charity set up to provide entertainment for losers who appear to have a warped sense of reality. When you boys and girls grow up to be big boys and girls you will understand how any business needs to maximise their profits. Go and study your school homework and with a lot of luck you may learn something that will help you in your future working life. Get out of your trailer parks and do some volunteer work in your community. See if you can add value to your environment. Go to some of the warzones in the world and tell people that are living there who are suffering terrible hardships how important it is that Harry Potter the movie has been delayed. You complaining people are a foolish and selfish minority and your hypocritical opinions will change absolutely nothing about the way Warner Bros runs their business and nor should they. Get real. What on earth are you self-centred "live for the moment" people going to do when the series of movies have all ended. I guess you could hire Cinderella or Mary Poppins on DVD. Many thanks to all the people who claim that they will boycott future WB movies. There will be less bogans talking and texting through the movies and rustling crisp packets to bother me.

I'll challenge your own morals Callie. What sort of twisted world do you live in where a corporation has some sort of duty to it's shareholders other than to deliver a profit to it's shareholders? These companies exist for one purpose, and one purpose only: profit. This behavior isn't "unacceptable". It's good business. Why wouldn't they milk a movie for all it's worth? I'm not saying this is a smart business decision for them. I'd agree with Alex in saying that Harry Potter doesn't feel like a summer movie, as it takes place during the school year and Christmas seems more appropriate. I'm simply challenging your naive and psuedo-altruistic thought process.

-shrugs- I suppose I shouldn't be spending tens of thousands of dollars on business school when I can learn everything I need on Internet quasi-chat boards. Naive I may be, but if a business behaves the way WB has in this endeavor, they won't get my business. Like I sad- I've already read the books, I know what happens.

#105 Will S You would have a wonderful argument....only if you didnt just state the reason the fans are upset. Nobody said we didnt understand what they were tryin to do or what kind of society we live! In fact about 100 people just stated what you stated.....ITS ALL ABOUT THE MONEY. But what you have to understand is WE PAY THE MONEY. If the people with buying power arent happy, then they cant maximize the profit! Its called a non-price determinate, and in this case it will cause the demand for this movie to shift negatively! little econ101 & 102 for you! ANd you defending a company who really doesnt give a fuck about you defending them is pointless silly goose

@120 Just devil's advocate at this point really. I'm just tryin' to point out that this really didn't anger that many people. I'm not sure if this'll maximize their profits, but I don't see this making a huge difference. There aren't that many hardcore fans that will actually care enough to boycott this. The people who even visit a site like this and give their opinion tend to give a skewed representation. Families who couldn't give a damn when it comes out will be the majority of this movie's revenue.

Come on WB do you seriously think you will make more money by delaying release? Fans will descend in hoards whatever the release date, you will make no more money in July than November so why risk alienating the very people who are already lining your ridiculously bulging pockets and huge bank accounts? And to snub a charity for pure greed is lower than low- shame on you!!

Definitely the worst week of my life for various reasons, and this has topped it off. Surely the WB realise how long an extra 8 months actually is to some poeple? Alot can change in that space of time.

To send your opinion to WB and other top dogs go here http://pottersorder.blogspot.com It's cutely named Dumbledore's Army.

WB MOVE IT BACK! I mean 8 MONTHS?!?!?! I feel that a few would have been exceptable but EIGHT?!?! That's what is the problem and don't give me this TWILIGHT shit either.

I don't care anymore. With this latest shennanigans by WB I lost all interest. My children and I (six kids) have been huge Potter fans from the beginning. I even felt that WB did a superb job with the first three movies. GoF was ok, not great but ok. However, OoTP was horrible. I was gnashing my teeth after that movie. Why is it so hard to stick to an already written, incredible story? Hmm? The wizards duel at the end (which took chapters in the book) took all of what, two minutes in the movie? Sheesh. Okay, time to regroup. Moving forward to HBP. Here was an opportunity for WB to redeem itself in the eyes of Potter fans. But again, fans would be disappointed. No specific dates for trailer releases were announced until very late. Movie stills were few and far between until recently. But the fans stayed loyal.... until now. This fan, and her six kids will not be giving WB anymore money for Harry Potter. This fan, and her six kids will enjoy the books because that is where the true magic lies. A gigantic thank you to J K Rowling, and a gigantic rude gesture to WB.

I could not believe it when i heard that the movie was to be delayed until next year!!!! Its an outrage and i don't care if people think that the fans are making a big deal....its because it is! Considering how long we have all been waiting for half blood prince to come out...and now we have to wait even longer. What i don't understand is why Warner Bros. believes that it will not be a box office hit if its released in november. Haven't all the Harry Potter movies been released around this time? And they have all done extremely well. And maybe WB doesn't owe the fans anything...but even so I am appalled that they have not even considered how this decision would be received. They have no good reason to delay the films...the writes strike really has nothing to do with it. For everyone that is telling the fans to get over it and who cares...well i dont know why you even bother writing on this discussion board. Quite frankly, if you didnt care, you wouldn't have even read the article in the first place. Fans have a right to be angry and nothing anyone can say will convince us otherwise.

OMG......this is sooooo not fair, i think this negative reaction coming from the fans should ( i hope) be enough to change WB minds about rescheduling the movie. I'm soo pissed i was going to watch it for my birthday on the 24th. Guess i will have to settle for something else. Although if they really are looking for success they should release it at the original date because it would be the biggest movie of the autumn, and so many people would go watch it for thanksgiving too. Now i have to wait for a whole 8 months. Or maybe WB will scrap it all together........ Stupid selfish Ass-wipes.

I will say that I have just become a Potter fan. I never read any of the books, but have seen all the movies that are out there. I can watch them over and over again, and not get sick of them. After watching Order of the Phoenix, I could NOT wait to see how the story goes, so i bought the remaining 2 books. Read them both in under a week. Could not put them down if my life depended on it. Now that I know how it ends.. I CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE THESE MOVIES! Yes I'm greatly and utterly - Pissed, disappointed, angry and sad... but that will NOT stop me from seeing these movies whenever they come out. I will be in my 30's byt the time DH pt2 comes out, but thats not gonna stop me from seeing it. Regardless the reason WB had for postponing, there is going to be other movies that will come out that they will feel might be a threat. I remember the days when movies didn't compete for titles, and people made movies for us, the fans. Now it is greedy and about ratings and money. I may not be a TRUE HP Fan, I may not even KNOW what a real HP fan is to entale... But I can tell you, I will NOT be boycotting any of these movies. I don't care when they come out, as long as the actually DO come out... I will be watching them. You will find me at the theatre in JULY watching HBP. IT will be great BDay movie to go see for my son's birthday. For the record, I love ALL the books, and ALL the movies.

During my browsing of this website... The titles of movies coming out next year - Another Underworld, Friday the 13th (remake), Wolfman, Wolverine, Another Night at the Museum, another Fast and Furious, A-Team, Tansformers 2, Ice Age 3, then GI joe... and that is to name a few. then when DH pt1 comes out... you will have Iron Man2 and probably most of the other Marvel comic movies (Thor, Capt. America, etc). If WB expect's to not compete with something they are blind. My personal dream would be to see HBP come out in Jan 08, DH pt1 in July 08, DH pt2 in December 08. That way they can overpower the box office as one gigantic franchise. If that's what they are aiming for then that is what they need to do. Next year looks to be like a good year to go to theatres (finally), but they are not going to top out as the highest movie. Make the fans happy! Do something for the people that get you MONEY into your pockets and just put the movie in theatres!!!! SOON!

I'm defiintely disapointed at the release date move but this means WB better make the best movie possible. And that's that. If the movie is being delayed it better be great.

I have to agree with everyone who is pissed off... I was soooooooo looking forward to this Harry Potter movie, since like forever.... I've been counting the days away until November. Now I find out that changed to next year... At first I was like what the fuck, when did this happend... Then I was like this is a sick joke, but it turns out that its all so true... Wow....how could WB wait so late to tell us... To me it is just b*ll-shit and if its about making more money, then they are very sad greedy, mother f*ckers, who should be smacked by all fans with all the Harry Potter books.... Here the thing, if they are going to make the movie better, then I'm all for it. So far I have enjoyed all the movies, but was and is still disappointed with how many great characters they have left out of the movie, that made the books for good. Just to make the movie short or something.... W/B needs to make the fans smile again, the only movie that I can say made most of my friends and me smile, is the first Harry Potter movie. W/B if you are going to make all the fans wait longer and the movie is again displeasing, then count me and my friends out for your last Harry Potter. Don't makes us wait for another speed through the book results, we want a great movie, that true to the books... Thanks for all the let downs so far...keep it up....it may do great for other movie companies, who make there deadlines......

i am furious!!!!. i was really looking forward to it. It an out rage. I dont want to seem sad or anything but im really pissed off!!!

obviously you can be mad . im extremely mad myself, but why would you boycott a movie your dying to see ? with out a doubt all of you guys are gonna end up watching it . and wanting to make money isnt greedy . its something everyone wants so stop calling warner bros selfish and greedy . and think about it, if the movie comes out in 2008 then you will have to wait 2 years for the 7th movie . and there wont be any books or anything to occupy yourself . but it it comes out in 2009 theyll be less of a wait for the 7th movie .

Assholes. I was looking forward to Harry Potter and I got Twilight instead? When will they realize that dates don't matter to fans - when we want to see it, we will see it. If not, then too bad. Those sitting on the fence won't make a huge difference. Such a highly anticipated film like H6 is not going to lose any viewers by having a November date. If TDK premiered in November, do you think it would have made anyone less excited about it? Absolute vile, these avaricious pigs.

I am a die-hard Harry Potter fan. When I heard of the new movie's postponement, I literally felt my stomach turn in disapointment. However, I don't think its right to call for boycotts and petitions without knowing the real reasons behind the delay. If Warner Brothers is merely taking time to perfect the movie, I think the delay is legitimate. But if Warner Brothers is simply trying to exploit the opportunity to release during the summer movie season to increase revenue, at the expense of the fans, I definitely think a strongly worded letter is in order.

Genocide, hunger, war, poverty, and dozens of other worthwhile topics, and you losers are "boycotting" and getting pissed off because you have to wait 6 extra months to see a movie? Pathetic. Go find something worth your time to get this worked up about.

Foolishness, stupidity, mental retardation and dozens of other mental problems affecting your brain, Joel, and you still find the time to enter a post that doesn't concern you at all (cause you probably are a Twilight fan and you are happy that you get to see your piece of shit movie early), and post a stupid thread to piss off already pissed off fans? Please dude, the only loser and pathetic is you, so why don't you get a gun, put it against your head and pull the trigger, you won't end poverty, hunger or any war, but you'll rid the world of your stupidity, and that is worthwhile.

well i must admit, this news is a huge blow, because now ther are no more books, how does warner brothers expect to keep fans interested when they cant deliver another movie, we are all antsy for book sevens movie release, and now they push back sixs book.. if they intend to make money they need to deliver, so i can understand the anger towards it, but we arent the ones making it so, we also dont have a say either.... but they do need to consider that they have already gotten everyone excited about it, and looking for it

I for one at least want to know the REAL reason it was pushed back. If it is for technical reasons (ie editing, special effects, etc.) then fine, but if it is for marketing, or economic reasons then it is absolutely ridiculous. I read one theory on the day it was announced, which makes a strange kind of sense, but if it is the real reason I fear it will create even more backlash. This theory is basically that the November release date is right in the middle of the run of Daniel Radcliffe's play "Equus" in which he appears nude. Warner Brothers is rumored to be leery of negative media coverage about "Harry Potter" appearing nude in a broadway play at the same time a new Potter film is released. Personally, I don't care...the kid is old enough to make his own decisions. If the media asks questions about Equus during the Potter hype then just ignore those questions, most of the hype will have died down about Equus at that point anyway I figure. We as fans have a right to know WTF is going on!

I cant understand why everyone is so pissed about the release date of "The Half-Blood Prince"....sure it means that we will have to wait an extra 8 months...but in all honesty the only thing i can see that people could complain about his having to go through 8 months of school and work before getting to see it...all in all the film will be better than it wud if released in november...and i for one would rather see a better movie than a rushed one...there will be better films this year all round...I'm a huge HP fan dont get me wrong, but with films such as "Prince of Persia" said to be hitting the screen as well as "Gears of War" why complain?!... On the splitting of the "Deathly Hallows" i can say but one thing....that this is a good move on the part of WB...having realised dat the only way they wud do this film justice is to release it in two parts the film makers will be able to consentrate on all aspects of the book...missing out on very little with which to annoy us... Calm down Fans of HP...It will be released...better now than it wud have been....and dont kid yourselves saying that you will boycott it when released...the wait will prove excrusiating for you...and that alone will cause you, on its final release to be one of the first in line...

oh noes!!!! i was really looking forward to seeing harry potter this year

@ susan q. they did push back quantum of solace becuase of hp's absence, but only for a week so its comin out nov 14. not nov 7. it's not a big deal but i thought ppl would like to know. so i guess no madagascar vs. bond head 2 head anyomre

Lol, I am loving the Harry Potter fans freaking out. Makes me laugh even harder. I guess they don't understand that movie companies aren't these glorious entities out there making all these movies just for our entertainment because they are some kind benefactors. They are there to make a buck off the need of entertainment. Hell, I love movies as much as the next man, but these sorts of things happen all of the time. No petition or amount of internet Wahhhmbulance is gonna change a money grubbing execs order.

I would like to know the reason. I find it kind of strange. I mean everything was on track. It seems to be a strangely late and large amount of time to wait. It seems mostly marketing inspired. In my opinion this next movie is based on the best book so I don't mind if they take their time. What what catastrophe caused a 8 month delay. That's just weird. If it is marketing then I would be upset and rightfully so. It would mean a delay for no good reason. If it was an additional scene or a modified one, there is a perfect excuse for additional content on the DVD for that reason. It just seems peculiar to me. Who am I kidding though? I will be there opening night. I am a true fan of the series regardless of whatever executive head is up an arse.

This is the first article I've read in a long time that made me so mad I had to walk away from the computer for a while... I realize that getting so angry is illogical, but being such an adamant Harry Potter fan for nine years (that's about half of my lifetime) leads me to a very emotional outburst. I know that, in the long run, making the last three movies closer together will be more enjoyable. So... I doubt I'll boycott anyone. I've already purchased the films on DVD, and many of the video games (as badly made as they are) so it's not like Warner Brother's hasn't already put their hole in my pocket. I would ask fellow fans to simply take solace in their books and their community here on-line and try not to let 8 months feel like an eternity in their minds.

I feel that we should be patient and let Warner Brothers do what they do best. The people who know a lot more about this sort of thing than we all do (however begrudged we are to admit it) are sure its for the best so lets all be satisfied with all of the brilliant novels and films we have to read from the epic saga. I for one would prefer to see a perfect film eight months after everyone has seen a mediocre rushed version. Chin up fellow movie goers.

Hey Catherine! Why don't you go and have a group sex experience? Instead of sitting in your fat ass, let somebody stuff your ass and pussy and please put a cock in your mouth while you wank another two, so you stop complaining out loud and don't type anymore bullshit. Believe me, we don't need it. If we didn't have jobs I doubt WB would have made more than 4 Billion dollars box office already with the 5 movies so far. Don't throw anymore gas on the fire, It'll explode in your fucking face!!!

jimmy - you sound like a wank who can't read

Also take into consideration they have every right to want more money. Do you have any idea how much money is poured into one of these movies. Do any of you have any idea the kind of money it takes to make a movie with this many special effects? If they need more money to maybe make the next movie then they have every right to push it back.

OKAY just saying don't attack me but what's done is done and I don't think HP can compete with Twilight right now anyway. The saga is huge so maybe it's for the better and you will live for 8 months now you have something to look forward to next summer.

Fernando, first of all I am NOT making fun of anyone. I am just as big an HP fan as you are. Second of all I have just as much right to be here as you do. And third I didn't mean to say WB doesn't have the money I am just saying that it is EXTREMELY expensive to make a movie like that. So you can take your dirty comments somewhere else if you are gonna be like that. I am a die hard twilight fan and nothing you say about the movie or me is gonna change that.

Fernando, chill out bro,,, your making us look bad,,,

Yeah I'm pissed too, but let's keep the hardcore hate for FOX not for fans of Twlight.

This is not a hostile statement. Who do you mean when you refer to FOX? Are you refering to the network? Please don't tell me that dumb fuck biased station is also involved. I know things like Entertainment Weekly magazine and the WB are all part of Time Warner. Are the Republican fuckers at FOX too?

FOX is a media conglomerate,,, Amiee, what don't you get? You sound very uptight...

Chill out everyone ! Put some stuff in the thing and go.

We are suppose to all be here for the same reason. We are all upset with the WB for changing the release date of HP. I find listings like Reeds #95 helpful because it tells you where you can go to make a difference. I listed the address people should send letters to for the Howler Campaign, which was what inspired me to join this blog. This shit of people coming on and calling us losers and fat asses has got to quit. This forum was started by Harry Potter fans who want to fight back, not with each other. So people with multiple personality disorder(council of 12) either need to write something constructive like other places to protest to such as other companies involved in the Potter films,i.e. Industrial Light and Magic, or just go find somewhere else to talk to their 12 personalities.

I think that sending an occasional letter to other news medias not controlled by WB or Time Warner is also a good idea to let it be known that the WB IS getting backlash off of their stupid idea.

Grrrr WB I was waiting all year for this and now look what they did. I ordered my envelopes and I am gonna send Howlers to them and other companies. Thanks Aimee for the info =]

Potter Fan, very happy I could help with the envelopes. I just ordered more as well. Fernando, I laughed my ass off when I read your latest posting. You really hate Twilight don't you? I really don't know anything about it. Also I love the comment addressed to "the council of 12." That was fucking hilarious! Something is obviously wrong with someone who refers to themselves as 12 people. You should send some letters to Alan F. Horn at Warner Bros. I have the address in earlier postings. You have a way of getting your anger across, and at the same time being entertaining as well.

I'm annoyed with the fact that they moved it to the summer, but they probably have a very good reason. No one should be that mad about it, at first, yes people should be mad, but by now you should cool down a little bit. I love Harry Potter, but I'm also a fan of Twilight. So even if WB wanted to move back to Thanksgiving, they probably can't because Twilight took place of that spot. As much as I'm sad about Harry Potter moving to the summer of 09, I'm glad that Twilight is moved up a bit. However, I hope that WB does bring the date closer, even if it is still 09, atleast it is closer to it's original date than before.

Edward Lover, you are free of speaking (typing) your mind anywhere you want, but you are also responsible for the reactions your comments are gonna get. Why don't you express your angry about the HP delay here in this post, and then express your happiness about Twilight coming earlier in the twilight post? But please don't mix the subjects!!! Cause we don't really care about twilight and I bet the twilight fans don't give a shit about the HP delay. I understand you probably thought HP fans were Twilight fans as well, just like you, but in my case and probably many it's not like that. Aimee, I don't hate Twilight, I just hate the way Stephanie Meyers create the vampires for the books. I like my vampires nightwalkers, with fangs and bloodsuckers, I really hate veggie vampires! My great frustration is that with the 35 million dollars they spent to bring twilight to the big screen, they missed another opportunity to shoot Guilty Pleasures, the first book in the Anita Blake Vampire Hunter series, and that is a movie I'd love to see.

790, I am completely fine with boycotting HP for 2 weeks. If they are going to make us wait 8 extra months, what's 14 more days? Especially if it royally screws their opening. Then we can send letters saying, "told ya so:)" Seriously though, I definitely plan to boycott it the first few weeks.

I totally agree. Count me in.

THe only way to make an impact and possibly change their minds on the release date is to make headlines in the news....right now we are not doing that. Basically people are going to have to picket and cause such a disturbance that the head execs come off their high horses and have to take notice. No headlines = july opening date. Plain and simple. We are all upset about the change in date and I also will not go to the movie or take and of my kids to the movie for AT LEAST two weeks. But honstely I think most of you will cave in and go see the movie because you can't stand the anticipation of it all. Too bad WB couldn't pick another holiday weekend after xmas but before july to release the movie... It better be better than the last one or I think I will give up hope for the next two... GOOK LUCK!

If you are sending petitions or Howlers or doing anything to protest this, write to the Entertainment Department of the LA Times. Entertainment Department c/o Los Angeles Times 202 W. 1st Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 They also have email listed on their website.

Chuck, and you get a dildo and go fuck yourself, asshole.

FUCK YOU WARNER BROTHERS

#14 Fernando Your are absolutely right Fernando!!! We are the one's (Fans) who is filling up their pockets full of money and they don't respects us at all. I mean, Why put the releasing date for the movie if the movie is not done yet. Why wanna put the date first then race against time to finish it???!!! This will really upset the fans cause Warner Bros is giving us wrong information equivalent to lying !!!!

oh, and Christian, ... get sum ejykation... HP is not a trilogy

The Harry Potter movies are the most selling movies out there and that aint goin to change. Like what most fans said on this website it is stupid to have the movie postponed for another 8 months. The movie is done and so why not play it in November of 2008 instead of July 2009. This just makes fans upset. If you dont watch it i guarante you Warner Brothers that most of the fans wont watch it in July in theatres and wait to watch on DVD. If you can I would appreciate you Warners Brothers to reconsider for the movie to come out in 2008 instead of 2009. The fans would love you and regret the messages they said about you and the movie.

Read post #218 and tell me again that nothing can be done..... I don't believe that! The movie is finished. That has been confirmed. The movie was moved for monetary gain only, no other reason. Again, that was confirmed by Alan Horn himself. However, Warner Brothers did not anticipate other studios moving/changing their movie release dates, which is being done as we type. I believe in the power of numbers, as long as there continues to be a campaign to protest the change of the release date WB will be listening. They will not move the new date back to the original. They can't. Those slots are full. Will they move it to a sooner date? Highly doubtful, but they can take notice of the thousands of irate consumers that are still making their voices heard. As consumers we do have a choice. You either fork over your hard earned money when the studio wants it or you wait until a later date, whether it's in the theater or dvd doesn't matter. But when consumers continually let corporations 'walk all over them' it becomes standard practice. But it must be said that if you chose to send 'howlers' please refain from profanity. I, too, would love to swear up a storm but it serves no purpose and WB will not take anything you write seriously. Send your letters, sign the petitions, boycott the opening weekend, but do so in a mature and adult manner and see what happens. My concern is that there is NO guarantee that DH 1 or DH 2 will be released on time. There is nothing written in stone that states those two movies have to be released at that time. If WB did it to us one, they'll do it again. Daisy

Fernando,,,, dude you are the most foul mouthed shithead potter fan I've ever seen post here. Do you talk to ppl that way offline, I'm betting no, because you would get your motherfucking mouth bashed in.

790, of course I speak like that face to face when somebody pisses me off, don't you? If no, you really need to get a blood transfer, coldblooded, cocksucker, faggot defending your boyfriends everytime I say something. If you don't like the way I answer to some posts, then don't fucking read them, cunt!!! Maybe you are just scared to speak your mind out because somebody beat the shit out of you, I have the balls and fists to back me up, but I suppose is useless to try and explain you this when you don't even have the courage to sign with your own name, fag!

Lol,,, Fernando You sure have some major issues. You sound like a total asshole. Your command of the F word is comendable. You sound like your gay for some of Harrys Potter. Lol. I look forward to your next stupid comment.

All that anger is gonna eat you up,,, fernando. I'm done playing with you...

Piece of advice,,, fernando If you write a letter or a emal to any studio execs, make sure you don't use any cuss words or it will be stuck in a fiter or deleated. The only way to strike a blow to the studio is to boycott the film when it opens. That means "you" and your kind have to not see the film until 2 weeks after its been released. (How doable is that?) This is the only power you have, studio exec's laugh at email protests, and letter writting campaigns will do nothing but amuse them even further. Persistant calls to the Sudios will result in call-blocking of your number, and I'm sure with your demenior possible harrasment charges could be attached to your phone number and investigated. (Depending on how many "go fuck yourselves or screw you fuckheads" you leave on the VM). Ruin the opening weekend totals by boycotting the film,,, that's your only hope of fucking the studio for holding back the film. Take my advice (Harry Potter fans !!!!!) Its your only hope. And if you do pull off a huge decline in BO revenue,,, the Studios might have a look at some of your letters and Emails. Now Piss Off fernando,,,

Lee, you need to change your line"7 months from now you won't care" to "I won't care. Please speak for yourself. Some of us are determined and are not going to have a GEE DARN attitude about it. I am not attacking you, I just want you to speak for yourself and not make it look like everyone should be okay with it because you are. Good for you. I am sincerely happy that it doesn't matter to you, but for us die hard fans, it is a BFD. Nothing is going to pacify me. I intend to continue to fight. I am still mailing my Howlers and will not slow down or stop. Actually I am increasing the numbers I send everyday. I do have some "fuck you" letters, but most of them state earnings on previous films where summer releases did not do as well ($100 million less) and there was too much time between films. I am presenting him with statistics on why he is a dumb fuck. I just want him to move it back to Winter 2008. And NO ONE can tell me that that is impossible. It is possible and that Fucker Horn better be making calls now to make this happen.

i think you should all just shut up and deal with it. there's nothing you can do about it. in the meantime read the book and get an edumacation!!

790, even though I was one of the first to suggest that we skip the first week( comment *11), now I don't think that is gonna happen. I spoke to a couple co-workers today and they are looking forward to go and see the movie on the release date July 2009, and even their kids won't let them skip one day that is not the premiere of the movie. I'll bet you any money that is gonna be a one person boycott, that is if you really stay away from the theaters, which I doubt. Now when you say " you and your kind", should I take that comment like "me and the HP fans"? or "me and the people who really are doing something now, instead of scratch your balls till July next year and wait for something that is not gonna happen"? I really think that the reason they are delay the movie is beyond competition,( cause HP can kick Twilight and Quantum of Solace's ass sky high), and beyond money, (cause HP has an established fan base that already brought the Studios billions of dollars in revenue and they know no matter when the show the film, we are gonna be there. Even statisticly speaking summer releases are not the biggest moneymakers in some cases, so it's not money) They changed the movie release date for publicity reasons, think about it, when HP and the HBP was supposed to open next November, Dan Radcliffe is gonna be playing a zoophiliac guy who spends a lot of time onstage naked in the Broadway play "Equus". Now i'ts possible that WB don't want to associate that perverted character with Harry, like I care!, or maybe i'ts because Dan can't be available to do the world promotion tour. It could be one or the other but i'ts deffinitely one or the other. So please, my people, my kind, my fellow true Harry Potter fans, keep on sending letters, e-mails or howlers to show these guys we mean business. I don't care if you use the "f" words or not but let the oppinions rain on top of their heads and maybe, who knows, they change the release date again and we get to see the movie earlier. And don't take into consideration the line in comment *237 from my friend "the conformist 790" saying that if you do some damage the first week they might take a look at your letters, it's very stupid to think that the studios are gonna keep a mountain of letters in some warehouse and they are gonna look take a them 9 months from now. Lee, I did looked up the word stupid in my dictionary and it has your picture right next to the word. Really dude or dudette, I look like Einstein in my comments compared to you! But don't worry I don't expect any better from a Twilight fan. And I'm not attacking you because one day I might regret it if Edward comes to my house and bites me. Oh. Wait! The bastard has no fangs!!!LOL Now Fuck off 790!!!

Lol,,, send your letters. Death threats might even work too???? Fernando and Aimee, you two would be perfect to spawn the anti-Christ. You should both hook up outside the studio gates with your torches & bullhorns and really spread the word. Keep it coming, fernando.

Im betting your 17 years old, fernando? Such a poor sad harry potter fan you must be. Sad because even when you do finally watch your precious harry potter movie, all you will prob think of is how the studio fucked you in the ass (without a reach around) ,,,,and there you sit watching the movie like a little baby with his bottle..... Halarious. Don't forget to put your return address on the death threats you send in.

(I have not attacked you at all, but FUCK YOU I am now.) First of all, I'm attacking you both because both of you (Aimee & Fernando) are just spewing forth all this venom and hate to anyone that goes against your cause, since the Webmaster here isn't doing anything about it, I thought I would........ Secondly,,,,,, "What are you gonna do Aimee?, tell me to fuck off for the thousandth time?" What's fernando gonna do, crawl thru my monitor ,,, yeah I don't think so,,,,, Why don't both of you learn how to verbally attack somebody without using the F bomb every other word. That is the measure of your age, and any Studio exec that reads one of your (fuck-filled) letters, is just gonna laugh and tell the mail room guys to throw out anything with your name on it. (Keep writing !!!!!!!! ) (Watch what you say, you little prick, the next time you try to insult me! ) Lmao,,, what can you possibly do to me? Spell check my posts, call me a little prick, and spew threats. If this is the MOST you can do, I have to laugh at your efforts. This is highschool level,,,,,, so I must assume your also 17 years old. Have a Potter day Aimee!!, and don't give up the fight !!!!!!!!!!! Couple more letters will surly turn the tide. Lol... And please don't have kids. Thanks.

LOL 790! You are a very halarious and very fanny san of a batch!!! RATARD!!! LOL

LOL Fernando! Poor 790. He just keeps trying so hard and just keeps making an ass of himself. I had pointed out his spelling mistake and his response was "what can you possibly do to me? Spell check my posts." so sad so sad.....

100% with you Aimee! This guy has such an amazing inferiority complex, in comment *187 he said "Fernando, you are making me look bad", and he also has a dual personality problem, in comment *233 we have a completely allergic to the "f" word 790 and in comment *229 we can see his alter ego coming out cursing like a bitch, and now he also shows signs of delirious de grandeur in comment *249 where he proclaims himself as the new webmaster of this website. Dude, seriously, please pay a visit to the shrink, psychologist or whatever you can afford, you are getting worse with every new comment. If you are gonna do something in this life, anything, try to do it passionately, otherwise you are just a cosmic fart in the universe watching life pass right in front of your eyes, and waiting for the doers to do things for you. So don't wait for anybody to skip the movie release because theaters are gonna be full the opening day, I'll guarantee you that. Go and try to write at least one letter to the Studios, please don't write halarious cause they'll laugh at that, and if you don't want to get involved because it could make you look bad, fine, just do what you've been doing so far, absolutely nothing. Sweet dreams 790.

Where have you been Alex,,, ? lol. I think were all good. Everybodys cool now. Aimee, seriously some boycott bumber stickers and a website would be worth your effort. ??? The letters won't do it.

Lol Fernando!

As far as "webmaster," I only fight back if someone attacks me. I don't pick fights and have no reason to. I just want to encourage other Potter fans to fight back. If random people come here and call us idiots for doing so, then yah, I get a little upset.

And Ferando part of the story behind Twilight revolves around the fact that the Cullens look like ordinary people. If Edward had fangs the story would've ended the second Bella looked at Edward because she would have run away screaming. So please do your research next time.

You're so sweet to think I'm a high school cheerleader =] You are actually off by like 17 years. But I actually don't blame you for not liking it. It is aimed at high school girls and it is a romance novel, but I wouldn't go as far as cheesy. Since you are a guy you wouldn't particularly enjoy the three page description of how impeccably gorgeous Edward. Sorry Fernando for spelling your name wrong I type fast.

Please Lee tell me you are not a suicide bomber waiting to get inside the WB building and blow yourself up! Twilight fans are too radical, I think i'll stick to the howlers.

I am the editor for a small newspaper and I may be able to get an article out about the delay. But it isn't likely the owner will let me. No Fernando I am not a suicide bomber.

I would like to watch the movie this month, but if WB really release the movie in July i would gladly download it from internet i wont go to theather if it will come July !