World Obsessed with Harry Potter

Society | June 10, 2004, Thursday // 00:00

"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" opened Friday to sold-out theatres from coast to coast, grossing USD 92.6 M and snatching the No. 1 spot away from "Shrek 2."

The film broke the opening-day record in Britain, making USD 13 M in several hours.

The third installation in a series of films adapted from J.K. Rowling's literary series, has received praise from critics. The director of the movie Alfonso Cuaron in his first attempt in the series. His is a more mature and adventurous adaptation of Rowling's books, favouring a darker and less literal approach.

Prisoner of Azkaban is back in contention after having its M15+ rating downgraded to PG.

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