JoeTyler said:

Sandino said:

Why? I might be wrong but I'm pretty sure tolkien released the trilogy back in the 50's and stephen king is more of an icon in America and other english language countries not global. JK Rowling's work has been released throughout much of the world, something like 150+ countries. And that was just one series.

good points. But I said Tolkien because of the MULTIPLE rereleases of LOTR, the Hobbit and the Silmarillion during the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s etc, and also the 2001-2003 motion pictures.

And Stephen King was, probably, the most famous mainstream writer of thr 77-95 era...

but I do admit that HP is insanely successful even if I can't stand the books or the movies, what's wrong with 00's kids?!?!

[Edited 1/23/11 11:52am]

The Harry Potter franchise is much more iconic than LOTR, the Hobbit, and anything Stephen ever released to be honest with you.

JoeTyler said:

Sandino said:

Why? I might be wrong but I'm pretty sure tolkien released the trilogy back in the 50's and stephen king is more of an icon in America and other english language countries not global. JK Rowling's work has been released throughout much of the world, something like 150+ countries. And that was just one series.

good points. But I said Tolkien because of the MULTIPLE rereleases of LOTR, the Hobbit and the Silmarillion during the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s etc, and also the 2001-2003 motion pictures.

And Stephen King was, probably, the most famous mainstream writer of thr 77-95 era...

but I do admit that HP is insanely successful even if I can't stand the books or the movies, what's wrong with 00's kids?!?!

[Edited 1/23/11 11:52am]

I don't get the hype of the Harry Potter phenomenon myself. And apparently if you see spoilers from the recent film, some fans losing their mind over a naked Harry and Hermoine making out or something. It's one confusing phenomenon to me lol but everybody loves those kids. I admit I'm attracted to Daniel Radcliffe (and Rupert Grint) but that's as far as I'll go to liking Harry Potter lol

Timmy84 said:

JoeTyler said:

good point

but don't forget the Top 10 Evil People, including Osama...

That's where Osama belongs - Top 10 evil lol

My Top 10 Evil of all time lol

1.Hitler

2.Pol Pot

3.Osama BL

4.Stalin

5.Attila the Hun

6.White Bread Leaders of South-Africa during the Apartheid

7.Henry VIII

8.Caligula

9.Henry Kissinger

10.who cares? fuck him/her

musicjunky318 said:

JoeTyler said:

good points. But I said Tolkien because of the MULTIPLE rereleases of LOTR, the Hobbit and the Silmarillion during the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s etc, and also the 2001-2003 motion pictures.

And Stephen King was, probably, the most famous mainstream writer of thr 77-95 era...

but I do admit that HP is insanely successful even if I can't stand the books or the movies, what's wrong with 00's kids?!?!

[Edited 1/23/11 11:52am]

The Harry Potter franchise is much more iconic than LOTR, the Hobbit, and anything Stephen ever released to be honest with you.

uuuuuuhh, NO, I don't agree

Even the James Bond franchise + books are more popular than HarryP

Harry will not stand the test of time

JoeTyler said:

Timmy84 said:

That's where Osama belongs - Top 10 evil lol

My Top 10 Evil of all time lol

1.Hitler

2.Pol Pot

3.Osama BL

4.Stalin

5.Attila the Hun

6.White Bread Leaders of South-Africa during the Apartheid

7.Henry VIII

8.Caligula

9.Henry Kissinger

10.who cares? fuck him/her

Agreed.

Timmy84 said:

JoeTyler said:

good points. But I said Tolkien because of the MULTIPLE rereleases of LOTR, the Hobbit and the Silmarillion during the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s etc, and also the 2001-2003 motion pictures.

And Stephen King was, probably, the most famous mainstream writer of thr 77-95 era...

but I do admit that HP is insanely successful even if I can't stand the books or the movies, what's wrong with 00's kids?!?!

[Edited 1/23/11 11:52am]

I don't get the hype of the Harry Potter phenomenon myself. And apparently if you see spoilers from the recent film, some fans losing their mind over a naked Harry and Hermoine making out or something. It's one confusing phenomenon to me lol but everybody loves those kids. I admit I'm attracted to Daniel Radcliffe (and Rupert Grint) but that's as far as I'll go to liking Harry Potter lol

I think it was like everything other phenomenon in pop; you had to be there:lol:

I remember th feeling in the days leading up to some of the book releases. I remember furiously debating with my peers(middle schoolers at the time, high school too to a point) about what was happening and predicting what would/could happen. I remember being 9 telling my mom we have to go to england when I turn eleven so I can receive my owl and be on my way to hogwarts. It was like the moment MJ did the moonwalk or the beatles were on ed sullivan, but for kids

JoeTyler said:

musicjunky318 said:

The Harry Potter franchise is much more iconic than LOTR, the Hobbit, and anything Stephen ever released to be honest with you.

uuuuuuhh, NO, I don't agree

Even the James Bond franchise + books are more popular than HarryP

Harry will not stand the test of time

And James Bond has been going on for 49 years. I dare anyone say HP is more iconic than Bond.

Timmy84 said:

JoeTyler said:

good points. But I said Tolkien because of the MULTIPLE rereleases of LOTR, the Hobbit and the Silmarillion during the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s etc, and also the 2001-2003 motion pictures.

And Stephen King was, probably, the most famous mainstream writer of thr 77-95 era...

but I do admit that HP is insanely successful even if I can't stand the books or the movies, what's wrong with 00's kids?!?!

[Edited 1/23/11 11:52am]

I don't get the hype of the Harry Potter phenomenon myself. And apparently if you see spoilers from the recent film, some fans losing their mind over a naked Harry and Hermoine making out or something. It's one confusing phenomenon to me lol but everybody loves those kids. I admit I'm attracted to Daniel Radcliffe (and Rupert Grint) but that's as far as I'll go to liking Harry Potter lol

for fuck's sake, Daniel R. is NOT-ATTRACTIVE-AT-ALL!!

Sandino said:

Timmy84 said:

I don't get the hype of the Harry Potter phenomenon myself. And apparently if you see spoilers from the recent film, some fans losing their mind over a naked Harry and Hermoine making out or something. It's one confusing phenomenon to me lol but everybody loves those kids. I admit I'm attracted to Daniel Radcliffe (and Rupert Grint) but that's as far as I'll go to liking Harry Potter lol

I think it was like everything other phenomenon in pop; you had to be there:lol:

I remember th feeling in the days leading up to some of the book releases. I remember furiously debating with my peers(middle schoolers at the time, high school too to a point) about what was happening and predicting what would/could happen. I remember being 9 telling my mom we have to go to england when I turn eleven so I can receive my owl and be on my way to hogwarts. It was like the moment MJ did the moonwalk or the beatles were on ed sullivan, but for kids

I guess if you're really young, it's expected but then again I'd probably would've grown up not wanting to hear about it at nine. From four up until nine I was crazy about the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Timmy84 said:

JoeTyler said:

good points. But I said Tolkien because of the MULTIPLE rereleases of LOTR, the Hobbit and the Silmarillion during the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s etc, and also the 2001-2003 motion pictures.

And Stephen King was, probably, the most famous mainstream writer of thr 77-95 era...

but I do admit that HP is insanely successful even if I can't stand the books or the movies, what's wrong with 00's kids?!?!

[Edited 1/23/11 11:52am]

I don't get the hype of the Harry Potter phenomenon myself. And apparently if you see spoilers from the recent film, some fans losing their mind over a naked Harry and Hermoine making out or something. It's one confusing phenomenon to me lol but everybody loves those kids. I admit I'm attracted to Daniel Radcliffe (and Rupert Grint) but that's as far as I'll go to liking Harry Potter lol

I think you was a little too old at the time. I remember when it hit in the states, around 98. It was huge. I remember being obssessed with the Sorcerer's Stone. I lost interest around the third release but I still hold a lot of memories. It's part of my childhood.

JoeTyler said:

Timmy84 said:

I don't get the hype of the Harry Potter phenomenon myself. And apparently if you see spoilers from the recent film, some fans losing their mind over a naked Harry and Hermoine making out or something. It's one confusing phenomenon to me lol but everybody loves those kids. I admit I'm attracted to Daniel Radcliffe (and Rupert Grint) but that's as far as I'll go to liking Harry Potter lol

for fuck's sake, Daniel R. is NOT-ATTRACTIVE-AT-ALL!!

He has some kind of charm IMHO.

That said, I don't get the big deal about Emma.

musicjunky318 said:

Timmy84 said:

I don't get the hype of the Harry Potter phenomenon myself. And apparently if you see spoilers from the recent film, some fans losing their mind over a naked Harry and Hermoine making out or something. It's one confusing phenomenon to me lol but everybody loves those kids. I admit I'm attracted to Daniel Radcliffe (and Rupert Grint) but that's as far as I'll go to liking Harry Potter lol

I think you was a little too old at the time. I remember when it hit in the states, around 98. It was huge. I remember being obssessed with the Sorcerer's Stone. I lost interest around the third release but I still hold a lot of memories. It's part of my childhood.

Yea 98/99 was the time. And then that horrible wait between 00-03, 03-05, 05-07. Only made HP even more anticipated.

Timmy84 said:

JoeTyler said:

for fuck's sake, Daniel R. is NOT-ATTRACTIVE-AT-ALL!!

He has some kind of charm IMHO.

That said, I don't get the big deal about Emma.

As an adult nah I don't think she's all that. But when I was eleven and she was eleven, I wanted to hit that.

Sandino said:

Timmy84 said:

I don't get the hype of the Harry Potter phenomenon myself. And apparently if you see spoilers from the recent film, some fans losing their mind over a naked Harry and Hermoine making out or something. It's one confusing phenomenon to me lol but everybody loves those kids. I admit I'm attracted to Daniel Radcliffe (and Rupert Grint) but that's as far as I'll go to liking Harry Potter lol

I think it was like everything other phenomenon in pop; you had to be there:lol:

I remember th feeling in the days leading up to some of the book releases. I remember furiously debating with my peers(middle schoolers at the time, high school too to a point) about what was happening and predicting what would/could happen. I remember being 9 telling my mom we have to go to england when I turn eleven so I can receive my owl and be on my way to hogwarts. It was like the moment MJ did the moonwalk or the beatles were on ed sullivan, but for kids

You're right, but my problem with HP is that it's basically a franchise for kids; when those kids are 25 or even 20, will they still like HP? Will the kids of the future like HP? We don't know it yet. But we know that Tolkien, King, Bond, Batman and other film/book franchises are very popular among the new generations and +25 years old folks, specially Tolkien and Batman.

That's my point

Sandino said:

Timmy84 said:

He has some kind of charm IMHO.

That said, I don't get the big deal about Emma.

As an adult nah I don't think she's all that. But when I was eleven and she was eleven, I wanted to hit that.

There was some picture showing the "then and now" of Harry Potter actors... who are more attractive than Daniel and Rupert now lol

JoeTyler said:

Sandino said:

I think it was like everything other phenomenon in pop; you had to be there:lol:

I remember th feeling in the days leading up to some of the book releases. I remember furiously debating with my peers(middle schoolers at the time, high school too to a point) about what was happening and predicting what would/could happen. I remember being 9 telling my mom we have to go to england when I turn eleven so I can receive my owl and be on my way to hogwarts. It was like the moment MJ did the moonwalk or the beatles were on ed sullivan, but for kids

You're right, but my problem with HP is that it's basically a franchise for kids; when those kids are 25 or even 20, will they still like HP? Will the kids of the future like HP? We don't know it yet. But we know that Tolkien, King, Bond, Batman and other film/book franchises are very popular among the new generations and +25 years old folks, specially Tolkien and Batman.

That's my point

You'll be surprised.

JoeTyler said:

Sandino said:

I think it was like everything other phenomenon in pop; you had to be there:lol:

I remember th feeling in the days leading up to some of the book releases. I remember furiously debating with my peers(middle schoolers at the time, high school too to a point) about what was happening and predicting what would/could happen. I remember being 9 telling my mom we have to go to england when I turn eleven so I can receive my owl and be on my way to hogwarts. It was like the moment MJ did the moonwalk or the beatles were on ed sullivan, but for kids

You're right, but my problem with HP is that it's basically a franchise for kids; when those kids are 25 or even 20, will they still like HP? Will the kids of the future like HP? We don't know it yet. But we know that Tolkien, King, Bond, Batman and other film/book franchises are very popular among the new generations and +25 years old folks, specially Tolkien and Batman.

That's my point

By that logic anyone who conceived a character from the past that is still popular today deserves to be in contention. The dude who made superman and batman then should be here, also walt disney no? See where I'm going with this?

Timmy84 said:

Sandino said:

As an adult nah I don't think she's all that. But when I was eleven and she was eleven, I wanted to hit that.

There was some picture showing the "then and now" of Harry Potter actors... who are more attractive than Daniel and Rupert now lol

Clearly the hottest individual of the whole HP franchise is motherfuckin' ALAN RICKMAN

He should have nailed all the +18 years old female magicians of Hogwarts old by now...

What Is the Most Successful Movie Franchise of All Time?

The most successful movie franchise of all time is the "Harry Potter" series, which recently edged out another famous Brit: James Bond.

According to Box Office Mojo, the first six adaptations of J.K. Rowling's beloved books have earned a staggering $5.4 billion worldwide, not adjusted for inflation.

The 22 films considered part of the official Bond canon (the 1967 spoof "Casino Royale" and the 1983 out-of-continuity "Never Say Never Again" don't count) have earned an estimated $5 billion globally. But even if the earnings of those two films were included, it still wouldn't be enough to put 007 on top.

If only U.S. box-office totals are counted, then the six-film "Star Wars" saga would be the top draw, with $1.9 billion in receipts, compared to $1.7 billion for the "Harry Potter" movies and $1.6 billion for Bond films. (Worldwide, the "Star Wars" movies have earned $4.2 billion.)

But the box-office receipts may not tell the whole story. When other sources of money such as merchandising are included, then George Lucas' Star Wars universe of Jedi, droids and Wookiees is Hollywood's highest-grossing franchise. In 2005, Forbes estimated the Star Wars Empire had grossed $20 billion from movie tickets, books, games and anything else you could possibly license.

Still, Bond is certainly Hollywood's greatest franchise in terms of endurance and longevity. Since the first Bond adventure, "Dr. No" in 1962, it has thrived for 48 years, although the 23rd Bond picture is reportedly on hold for now.

Bond may need to stick around awhile to have any chance of overtaking Potter.

The last of Rowling's books, "The Deathly Hallows," is being adapted into two films, the first of which is scheduled to arrive in November 2010. With millions of people still captivated by the Harry Potter phenomenon, the film series may pad its lead as the worldwide box-office leader.

It's important to note these dollar amounts are not adjusted for inflation; otherwise, the Bond series and Star Wars would be well ahead of the boy wizard in terms of global box office earnings.

Meanwhile, Director James Cameron is reportedly working on two "Avatar" sequels, according to the Los Angeles Times. The movie raked in more than $10 million in 2009, according to industry tracking website Box Office Mojo, but the planned "Avatar" franchise will have a way to go to catch up with the franchises competition.

http://movies.yahoo.com/f...-time.html

Sandino said:

JoeTyler said:

You're right, but my problem with HP is that it's basically a franchise for kids; when those kids are 25 or even 20, will they still like HP? Will the kids of the future like HP? We don't know it yet. But we know that Tolkien, King, Bond, Batman and other film/book franchises are very popular among the new generations and +25 years old folks, specially Tolkien and Batman.

That's my point

By that logic anyone who conceived a character from the past that is still popular today deserves to be in contention. The dude who made superman and batman then should be here, also walt disney no? See where I'm going with this?

But you see Harry hasn't risen to that level of a Superman or Batman.

Unless JK Rowling want to suddenly write another book, it's over. Superman and Batman came from comics so they were already immortal by the time they became TV shows/cartoons/movies. Same with Disney.

Sandino said:

JoeTyler said:

You're right, but my problem with HP is that it's basically a franchise for kids; when those kids are 25 or even 20, will they still like HP? Will the kids of the future like HP? We don't know it yet. But we know that Tolkien, King, Bond, Batman and other film/book franchises are very popular among the new generations and +25 years old folks, specially Tolkien and Batman.

That's my point

By that logic anyone who conceived a character from the past that is still popular today deserves to be in contention. The dude who made superman and batman then should be here, also walt disney no? See where I'm going with this?

that Top10's suck because they're too short and incomplete

JoeTyler said:

Timmy84 said:

There was some picture showing the "then and now" of Harry Potter actors... who are more attractive than Daniel and Rupert now lol

Clearly the hottest individual of the whole HP franchise is motherfuckin' ALAN RICKMAN

He should have nailed all the +18 years old female magicians of Hogwarts old by now...

[img:$uid]http://nerdgirltalking.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/alan-rickman1.jpg[/img:$uid]

NOW that you mention it... yeah he's the sexiest one.

Timmy84 said:

Sandino said:

By that logic anyone who conceived a character from the past that is still popular today deserves to be in contention. The dude who made superman and batman then should be here, also walt disney no? See where I'm going with this?

But you see Harry hasn't risen to that level of a Superman or Batman.

Unless JK Rowling want to suddenly write another book, it's over. Superman and Batman came from comics so they were already immortal by the time they became TV shows/cartoons/movies. Same with Disney.

I agree with that. Or Spiderman.

musicjunky318 said:

What Is the Most Successful Movie Franchise of All Time?

The most successful movie franchise of all time is the "Harry Potter" series, which recently edged out another famous Brit: James Bond.

According to Box Office Mojo, the first six adaptations of J.K. Rowling's beloved books have earned a staggering $5.4 billion worldwide, not adjusted for inflation.

The 22 films considered part of the official Bond canon (the 1967 spoof "Casino Royale" and the 1983 out-of-continuity "Never Say Never Again" don't count) have earned an estimated $5 billion globally. But even if the earnings of those two films were included, it still wouldn't be enough to put 007 on top.

hohohoh so what?? the HP book franchise is over, but Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson are already preparing the new Bond sequel (despite financial trouble). Bond will kill HP with this new film, Bond 23... if it's only 5.4 billions vs 5 billion, Bond will succeed, you can't kill Bond...he still has to destroy the Quantum organization, that means, at least, 2 more films

[Edited 1/23/11 12:18pm]

JoeTyler said:

musicjunky318 said:

What Is the Most Successful Movie Franchise of All Time?

The most successful movie franchise of all time is the "Harry Potter" series, which recently edged out another famous Brit: James Bond.

According to Box Office Mojo, the first six adaptations of J.K. Rowling's beloved books have earned a staggering $5.4 billion worldwide, not adjusted for inflation.

The 22 films considered part of the official Bond canon (the 1967 spoof "Casino Royale" and the 1983 out-of-continuity "Never Say Never Again" don't count) have earned an estimated $5 billion globally. But even if the earnings of those two films were included, it still wouldn't be enough to put 007 on top.

hohohoh so what?? the HP book franchise is over, but Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson are already preparing the new Bond sequel (despite financial trouble). Bond will kill HP with this new film, Bond 23... if it's only 5.4 billions vs 5 billion, Bond will succeed, you can't kill Bond...he still has to destroy the Quantum organization, that means, at least, 2 more films

[Edited 1/23/11 12:18pm]

Not gonna get into the whole Harry Potter vs. Daniel Craig debate but it's looking like the upcoming Bond will be Craig's last...per sources.

Just saying...

sosgemini said:

Not gonna get into the whole Harry Potter vs. Daniel Craig debate but it's looking like the upcoming Bond will be Craig's last...per sources.

Just saying...

They'll get another one anyway.

Just saying.

Timmy84 said:

sosgemini said:

Not gonna get into the whole Harry Potter vs. Daniel Craig debate but it's looking like the upcoming Bond will be Craig's last...per sources.

Just saying...

They'll get another one anyway.

Just saying.

Well, we all know that. My point was that there more then likely will end the continued story that began with Casino Royale...

tis all...

at the end of the day whether you like Michael or not, I know you like his mucic,

Michael Is number 1 on pop culture(music, entertainment, videos, dancing, singing)....

Beetles are overrated, i have heard some of their songs, and I still don't get what people like about them. I feel like their name is tossed around,

TotalAlisa said:

at the end of the day whether you like Michael or not, I know you like his mucic,

Michael Is number 1 on pop culture(music, entertainment, videos, dancing, singing)....

Beetles are overrated, i have heard some of their songs, and I still don't get what people like about them. I feel like their name is tossed around,

LOL I can't take you seriously.