Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
The Basic Facts
Also Known As: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (USA)
Director: Christopher Columbus
Screenplay: Steven Kloves
Based on: Novel, by J.K Rowling
Production Date: 2001
Rating: PG, for some scary moments and mild language
Character: Hermione Granger
Summary
"Harry Potter has learned to live with his bullying Uncle Vernon, his callous Aunt Petunia and the constant whining of his greedy, spoiled cousin Dudley. He's even learned to live with sleeping in the cupboard under the stairs. Harry's relatives have just as reluctantly learned to live with the unwelcome presence of their orphaned relation, a constant reminder of Petunia's "wayward" sister and brother-in-law and their mysterious and untimely demise. Even the impending arrival of his 11th birthday offers no excitement for Harry--as usual, there's little chance of cards, presents or any kind of birthday treat. This year, however, is different. On his 11th birthday, Harry learns that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. Invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. At Hogwarts, he finds the home and family he has never had. "
- official film description
Emma In Philosopher's Stone
Emma was cast as Hermione Granger, at the time a complete unknown, and filmed "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" in 2000 and 2001. It was released in the US and UK on November 16, 2001 - about the same time filming of "Chamber of Secrets" began.
Taglines:
» "Let the Magic Begin."
» "Journey beyond your Imagination."
» "The Magic Begins November 16th."
» "Learning Can Be Magic"
Memorable Hermione quotes:
» "I'm going to bed before either of you comes up with another clever idea to get us killed, or worse, expelled."
» "I know you, you're Harry Potter! I'm Hermione Granger ... and you are?"
» "You've got dirt on your nose you know, just there."
» "Stop moving, both of you. This is devil's snare! You have to relax. If you don't, it'll only kill you faster!"
» "He's not relaxing, is he?"
» "She's a little sensitive."
» "I remember reading about this in herbology... Devil's Snare, Devil's Snare..."It's deadly fun, but will sulk in the sun". That's it! Devil's Snare hates sunlight! Lumos Soleil!"
» "Harry, no way! You heard what Madame Hooch said, besides, you don't even know how to fly!"
» "What an idiot!"
» "You'll be okay, Harry. You're a great wizard. You really are."
» "Me? Books and cleverness. There are more important things: friendship and bravery. And Harry, just be careful."
» "Ron, you don't suppose this is going to be like . . real wizard's chess, do you?"
» "Stop, stop stop! You're going to take someone's eye out. Besides, you're saying it wrong. It's Levi-OOO-sa, not Levio-SA."
» "No, you can't, there must be another way!"
» "You don't use your eyes, do you? Didn't you see what it was standing on?"
» "Honestly, don't you two read?"
» "Are you sure that's a real spell? Well, it's not very good, is it?"
Mentionable Awards:
» Saturn Awards, Best Performer by a Young Actor [2001]
» Empire Awards, Outstanding Contribution (also with HP:PS, HP:PoA and HP:GoF) [2006]
» Empire Awards, Best Debut (also with Dan Radcliffe and Rupert Grint) [2002]
» Young Artists Award, Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress (tied with Scarlett Johananason) [2002]
» Young Artists Award, Best Ensemble in a Feature Film (with Rupert Grint and Tom Felton) [2002]
Media:
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