Talk of Harry Potter beating Avatar record.

[Scott]

Don't get me wrong, I think Harry Potter is an excellent saga, but the spin wagon has people saying it will top Avatar. Somehow I doubt people will be seeing the new Harry Potter movie once or twice a week for the next 8 weeks. It's not that it ain't a good movie, only that it dose not have that 'must see it again oh my god I can't stop thinking about it' repeat appeal.

[_Omaticaya_]

Well, we all know how famous Harry Potter is, and honestly, if it did 'beat' Avatar records, it wouldn't surprise me or bother me at all, because it's a nice movie for everyone to watch, I've never been a big fan, but i watched the movies, and Scott, you siad the main thing, maybe millions of people will go watch it, no doubt, but will they still be thinking about it even a week later? or will it just be another saturday night at the cinema? haha i'd go for the second ^_^ Ofcourse, I wouldn't dare to minimize harry potter fans, or any other film fan, there are fans of any film in the world, that follow it and love it all their lives, like we do with Avatar, but face it, we all know here on AF, that Avatar is not a movie, full stop. I needn't go on, because you know what i mean I'm sure ^_^ Avatar is so much Higher than anything else, you can't even compare it to any other movie or thing :) It changed my life ever since, and I found my path thanks to it, Avatar is Unreachable, ThankGod for Avatar :nwink:

[Aihwa]

Don't get me wrong, I think Harry Potter is an excellent saga, but the spin wagon has people saying it will top Avatar. Somehow I doubt people will be seeing the new Harry Potter movie once or twice a week for the next 8 weeks. It's not that it ain't a good movie, only that it dose not have that 'must see it again oh my god I can't stop thinking about it' repeat appeal.


Except Harry Potter has a fanbase several times as large as Avatar. Would not be surprised if it surpassed it.

[Ean taronyu]

Its because it's the last Harry Potter movie...just wait until Avatar 2 and 3 comes out and you will see some real records xD

[_Omaticaya_]

^Ean Taronyu so true!!! you win with what you just said LoL I forgot that, I mean think about it, Harry Potter has been going for how long? a decade? even longer maybe, about 7 movies i don't even know, and all the books, so imagine how Many fans over the time, millions right? ofcourse, and this was the closing chapter so it's pretty normal it was big, but hey, Avatar came out not even 2 years ago, and it's a world wide success, incredibly famous and known for it being so AMAZING. And this is only the beginning! In 4 years time, two more Avatar films will come, and even novels maybe, and it will be bigger and bigger :) It's actually funny, like right now, Avatar is already the TOP for me unbeatable, and life-changing, so I wonder, what will happen when Avatar 2 and 3 will come, If Avatar blew me away already O.o :nwink: maybe 'Sky isn't the limit' after all... PANDORA IS :)

[Emil]

I would **** bricks if it beats Avatar.

[Scott]

I admit it makes me a tad bit defensive only because I never bash fans of other films, but for some reason Avatar gets under a lot of peoples skin and they do their best to put the movie down. So if the little kid in me sticks his tongue out at these guys its because I am damn proud of what the cast and crew were able to accomplish. I can't heap enough praise upon Jake and Neytiri in particular. I love them. I think they are the best.

[_Omaticaya_]

LoL Emil, short, and straight to the point :) Don't worry, what we consider as 'beating' here, is just a stupid number of tickets sold, it doesn't really mean anything regarding the real importance of Avatar^_^

[Sanjwale]

harry potter is 8 movies long. harry potter had 8 movies to get fans. if you watched 1 you want to watch 2 etc etc and that is how it came :)

[tawtute_tsamsiyu]

I would **** bricks if it beats Avatar.

Best one liner! xD


I admit it makes me a tad bit defensive only because I never bash fans of other films, but for some reason Avatar gets under a lot of peoples skin and they do their best to put the movie down. So if the little kid in me sticks his tongue out at these guys its because I am damn proud of what the cast and crew were able to accomplish. I can't heap enough praise upon Jake and Neytiri in particular. I love them. I think they are the best.

+1

[Helaku]

Guess I'm the only one hear that'll get flamed for having a bigger crush on Emma Watson in HP than Neytiri (Not existent anymore, the spirit is there though ^^) in Avatar lol

[Palulukan_Taronyu]

Guess I'm the only one hear that'll get flamed for having a bigger crush on Emma Watson in HP than Neytiri (Not existent anymore, the spirit is there though ^^) in Avatar lol

ha ha no you won't......

...Have you checked the general chat lately?

http://www.avatar-forums.com/general-discussions/16323-celebrity-crush/:an-wink:

Welcome back Helaku.... :an-smile:

[tawtute_tsamsiyu]

Guess I'm the only one hear that'll get flamed for having a bigger crush on Emma Watson in HP than Neytiri (Not existent anymore, the spirit is there though ^^) in Avatar lol

Wut!?!?

Nah, I support your decision, but... damn.

Carry on. :P

[Helaku]

ha ha no you won't......

...Have you checked the general chat lately?

http://www.avatar-forums.com/general-discussions/16323-celebrity-crush/ (http://www.avatar-forums.com/general-discussions/16323-celebrity-crush/):an-wink:

Welcome back Helaku.... :an-smile:

Well I'll be damned Palu lol, good tastes sir lol, I'll be sure to post there and good to see you too ^^


Wut!?!?

Nah, I support your decision, but... damn.

Carry on. :P

lol wut?

[Palulukan_Taronyu]

Well I'll be damned Palu lol, good tastes sir lol


Good tastes indeed.

[Sanjwale]

emma watson is great, I can't disagree that. and also if I see a pic of her I'm watching it for a few sec. but the real love, is for neytiri :)

[Ahoragi]

I don't see how HP can top Avatar. I never had the urge to watch HP a second time. There's no replay value to the movie(s). I like it though, but it's not inspiring.

[_Omaticaya_]

I admit it makes me a tad bit defensive only because I never bash fans of other films, but for some reason Avatar gets under a lot of peoples skin and they do their best to put the movie down. So if the little kid in me sticks his tongue out at these guys its because I am damn proud of what the cast and crew were able to accomplish. I can't heap enough praise upon Jake and Neytiri in particular. I love them. I think they are the best.

^Love this :) You're so right, even after all the things I said, about not caring about other films and stuff, Avatar is so important, and so Special to me, that it really annoyes me when it's mentioned by someone, or if it's made fun of in any way -.- It really makes me angry... People have no idea what they're talking about, and in a way, i'm happy those wankers don't like Avatar, they're not even worthy of talking about it because they're too stupid to understand or to feel some things... it's only for some people to understand, leave the others rot. I just live my life, screw everybody else, let them live their fake hipocrite unhealthy life, I'm happy with mine, and with Avatar, forever :)

[Ja'k Dawsiin]

i have only seen the first HP movie,and that was enough,but i don't begrudge people their likes and dislikes,everyone sees the world a different way,and to each his or her own. Avatar was the first and only true film EXPERIENCE i have had,and i remain faithful to it this day,if not more now. i still think that Avatar will remain the record-setting film,and even more so,after the sequels. this fabulous movie has been the only film that i have seen that has caused me to miss work,join an internet forum/site,become an avid daily fan,messed with my thinking and set ways from how i was raised and taught,and the list goes on,to be all topped by my unabashed love for a 9 foot tall,azure-skinned hunter/warrior with a heart of gold,great eyes,a killer smile,and a cutely twitching tail....*Neydreaming*



JC,Avatar,and Lady Ney for the WIN!!!:good:

[Wameyn]

Let's see it beat Titanic first, then we will talk Avatar. I just don't see that happening at all.

[tawtute_tsamsiyu]

9 foot tall,azure-skinned hunter/warrior with a heart of gold,great eyes,a killer smile,and a cutely twitching tail....*Neydreaming*

Oh.. my.. Eywa.. :in-love: *dies*

[tm20]

hey harry potter, i'm real happy for you and i'm gonna let you finish, but Avatar is the greatest movie of all time!!!

[NAvi_warrior64]

I just seem the last harry potter movie and i have to say it made a good ending to the saga. but i don't think it would beat Avatar. Mostly because it is an ending to the series, like how many hardcore potter fan want to see the ending to their favorite saga more than once? none of them because they want it to live on. like how we want avatar to live on.

[Pandora Alive]

Harry Potter 7 (part 2): $1,008,460,000 ($318,460,000 US)
Titanic: $1,843,201,268 ($600,788,188 US)
Avatar: $2,782,275,172 ($760,507,625 US)

I don't think so, Harry Potter.

[Neyali]

yea hp is a good saga but honestly i dont see it beating avatar at all might come close but not topping it because to me for the amount of fans the hp movie series have i know avatar has way more fans because to tons of us like me avatar means something to me and holds a special place in my heart!

[HufweMakto]

Let's see it beat Titanic first, then we will talk Avatar. I just don't see that happening at all.

I do not think I could've said that any better myself.

[Avatar5]

Let's see it beat Titanic first, then we will talk Avatar. I just don't see that happening at all.

I have to agree with Col Q on this one. When it beats Titanic, then we can stack up its chances v. Avatar. Actually if you go to Box Office Mojo you can kind of see the comparison between the movies. HP beat Avatar to 900M by 3 days but got to 1B in the same time 18 days. HP is losing traction at the box office and is cooling off. HP took a big dive at the box office from its first week to second domestically. Avatar started slower, but gained and maintained for a long period of time. Avatar is a movie that is loved or hated, very little grey area here. They had an article on Yahoo news about this and most replies were the usual anti-Avatar fare and the hope that HP would beat Avatar. My bet is that this is being pumped up by people who did not like Avatar and hope that it will get toppled as the biggest grossing movie.

[Pandora Alive]

They had an article on Yahoo news about this and most replies were the usual anti-Avatar fare and the hope that HP would beat Avatar. My bet is that this is being pumped up by people who did not like Avatar and hope that it will get toppled as the biggest grossing movie.

The only thing that will do is give more attention to Avatar and make people watch Avatar 2 :D

[Sanjwale]

only thing I know is that I really want to watch harry potter because I have all the books and saw all the movies and I want to end it :) (I'm not saying its better then avatar ;))

[Scott]

I have to agree with Col Q on this one. When it beats Titanic, then we can stack up its chances v. Avatar. Actually if you go to Box Office Mojo you can kind of see the comparison between the movies. HP beat Avatar to 900M by 3 days but got to 1B in the same time 18 days. HP is losing traction at the box office and is cooling off. HP took a big dive at the box office from its first week to second domestically. Avatar started slower, but gained and maintained for a long period of time. Avatar is a movie that is loved or hated, very little grey area here. They had an article on Yahoo news about this and most replies were the usual anti-Avatar fare and the hope that HP would beat Avatar. My bet is that this is being pumped up by people who did not like Avatar and hope that it will get toppled as the biggest grossing movie.

Yeah, I posted there, very politely mind you, expressing my reasoning that while Harry Potter is a great movie it didn't have the repeat draw Avatar did. Sure, you will see an amazing end of a beloved series, but you won't see the kind of $#!t that made Avatar unique.

[Ja'k Dawsiin]

if they brought Avatar back to the theater in the next three years,maybe the SE or CE in IMAX 3D,or even regular 3D,i so would give more of my hard-earned money to the Avatar Experience. there is NOTHING like watching this fantastic film on the silver screen,NOTHING!!! and you can take that,and my money,to the bank!!!


JC,Avatar,and Lady Ney for the WIN!!!:good::in-love:

[Replica]

A man with glasses waving a stick around with a blood nut and everyone's latest crush will never beat Avatar :P I also would pay more money to see it again in cinema.

[The Silver Stag]

^ I agree with Replica. Who would pay to see noseless bald dudes battling teenagers over the stunning Neytiri running through bioluminescent forests? If it beats Titanic then I'd be a tad concerned but until then, I'm not really worried :D

[Helaku]

I'll have to disagree with the Avatar fanboys on this one despite being one myself. Perhaps I'm the only one so far young enough to have grown up with the Harry Potter series since I was 11 years old.
I've seen the every movie (some in theaters, some not), read 4 or 5 of the books, was bought a few HP things for xmas when I was young, fancy Emma Watson and her prowess of most things, love the fantasy world.
It may just be me but HP means more in the long haul, sure you can turn Avatar into a trilogy like LOTR and that'll always be a hallmark of cinematography but to have a saga that lasted a decade in movies alone
which defined half a generation or more is something no one else can say they've done.

Relating back to the topic though, no it most likely will not beat Avatar, it just simply won't because there was less hype with a less popular director (in the grandscale), if however you put part 1 and 2 together like they should be than yes the combo has beaten Titanic and is 782 million shy of Avatar which is impressive for the end movie of a saga started long ago and forgotten along the way by some.

That's just my .02$

[Sanjwale]

I'll have to disagree with the Avatar fanboys on this one despite being one myself. Perhaps I'm the only one so far young enough to have grown up with the Harry Potter series since I was 11 years old.
I've seen the every movie (some in theaters, some not), read 4 or 5 of the books, was bought a few HP things for xmas when I was young, fancy Emma Watson and her prowess of most things, love the fantasy world.
It may just be me but HP means more in the long haul, sure you can turn Avatar into a trilogy like LOTR and that'll always be a hallmark of cinematography but to have a saga that lasted a decade in movies alone
which defined half a generation or more is something no one else can say they've done.

Relating back to the topic though, no it most likely will not beat Avatar, it just simply won't because there was less hype with a less popular director (in the grandscale), if however you put part 1 and 2 together like they should be than yes the combo has beaten Titanic and is 782 million shy of Avatar which is impressive for the end movie of a saga started long ago and forgotten along the way by some.

That's just my .02$

don't know how long HP is been going but I think my first book was also around my 11'th. the reason why harry potter has so many viewers because it had 7 parts to get them. beside that. HP is awesome! only not awesome enough to beat avatar. i.m.o :)

[Aihwa]

I'll have to disagree with the Avatar fanboys on this one despite being one myself. Perhaps I'm the only one so far young enough to have grown up with the Harry Potter series since I was 11 years old.
I've seen the every movie (some in theaters, some not), read 4 or 5 of the books, was bought a few HP things for xmas when I was young, fancy Emma Watson and her prowess of most things, love the fantasy world.
It may just be me but HP means more in the long haul, sure you can turn Avatar into a trilogy like LOTR and that'll always be a hallmark of cinematography but to have a saga that lasted a decade in movies alone
which defined half a generation or more is something no one else can say they've done.

Relating back to the topic though, no it most likely will not beat Avatar, it just simply won't because there was less hype with a less popular director (in the grandscale), if however you put part 1 and 2 together like they should be than yes the combo has beaten Titanic and is 782 million shy of Avatar which is impressive for the end movie of a saga started long ago and forgotten along the way by some.

That's just my .02$

I've watched my entire generation grow up with HP (I didn't care much for it, read the first two, meh'd) and I'd agree that its one hell of a series. What's it been? 10 years almost? That's a fandom that's proved their dedication.

[Palulukan_Taronyu]

I do not think Harry Potter will beat the Box office Record of Avatar.

[Pandora Alive]

I've grown up watching every single movie of Harry Potter, and it's been a great ride, but nothing has EVER changed my life the way Avatar did.

[Replica]

While I am part of the generation that did grow up with the Harry Potter series, I was one of the few that never followed it. Was always a bit lost me. It may be a great series and it's popularity shows it but I never got into it. Just not a Harry Potter fan here. I've found my fandom and will stick to that regardless of how big or small that group is.

[tawtute_tsamsiyu]

While I am part of the generation that did grow up with the Harry Potter series, I was one of the few that never followed it. Was always a bit lost me. It may be a great series and it's popularity shows it but I never got into it. Just not a Harry Potter fan here. I've found my fandom and will stick to that regardless of how big or small that group is.

Exactly. I never really got into HP either.

[Wameyn]

Exactly. I never really got into HP either.

I am in the same boat as you two, never followed it at all myself, even though I've never heard one bad thing about any of the movies even from people who I cant believe would like them, just never looked appealing to me.

[_Omaticaya_]

I too grew up with Harry Potter, I remember my grandma buying me 'Harry Potter the philosopers stone', the book, it was year 2001, i was like 8-9 years old, ten long years ago, and guess what, I never read it xD And the only hp movies I saw, were always like outings with friends at the cinema and they we're all mad to see it! I was like, ok...whatever... So yeah, I've never been a book reader at all, but the movies we're quite fun, and I admit I've always had a little crush for Emma Watson :) sexy little witch :nwink: So end of story, hp and Avatar can't be compared, hp is a kids movie saga, Avatar is.... You know what it is.

[Ean taronyu]

I watched HP 1,2,3 but then the characters began to dress up like normal people and the location were normal (like Londen). So the mysterious and magical feeling disappeared. It was more like: some 18year olds playing with twigs and chasing some dude with no nose...

[Helaku]

Meh I guess I'll be the one to say their is a biased fandom going on here lol, I won't lie but tis your own opinions

Edit: Maybe a bit harsh on my side but to each his own. Got to give it a chance like I did Avatar after forcing myself to buy it on bluray when it came out since I didn't see it in theaters

[Wameyn]

Meh I guess I'll be the one to say their is a biased fandom going on here lol, I won't lie but tis your own opinions

Edit: Maybe a bit harsh on my side but to each his own. Got to give it a chance like I did Avatar after forcing myself to buy it on bluray when it came out since I didn't see it in theaters

Whattttt, us at the Avatar Forums biased towards Avatar? no way! hahaha it happens from time to time around here :)

[prowler]

Harry potter will never have the same effect on people as Avatar, well maybe a little but not as much... I'm pretty sure off it, like _Omaticaya_ said


but will they still be thinking about it even a week later? or will it just be another saturday night at the cinema?

[_Omaticaya_]

I didn't understand the comment actually Helaku ^_^ excuse my stupidness, you mean towards hp? Well, first of all, this is Avatar Forums so it's pretty obvious, that 'Fortunately' most of people like Avatar, even though there are so many wankers here I'd love to send off if not worse... -.- But even so, I mean I can be diplomatic and tell my story about growing up with hp around, but honestly, I really never gave a blimming sh!t LoL There's a point when you gotta stop and say " "Seriously?! Are You (generic you) Really Gonna Compare Avatar with hp and put them on the same level?" *Faints* Come on, Avatar is SO MUCH, you can't even find human words to explain it. Nuff' said, And Helaku, this post is against you just saying :)

[Eternal Enigma]

Harry Potter is a good and unique story, but for me personally it's the type of story where you read the books (because the English teacher made you) and later you watch the movies to see what they left out and then get on with life. This is just one of those movies you see and it's just like any other movie. Obviously with this being an Avatar fan forum we're going to be a bit biased towards Avatar, but even for people who aren't fans of either of these franchises there is a huge difference in quality when comparing these two brands. With Harry Potter you really get taken through an overly extended storyline that has taken a lifetime to finally see the end of where as with Avatar you get into the story straight away and you get a good amount of history so you know what's going on and why it's happening. Then you damn near choke on your own heart the moment you see Neytiri. You fall in love really fast and this is just in the period of one movie. At the end of Avatar you want more, but at the end of a Harry Potter movie you're ready to leave the cinema and get on home.

Remember: This is Harry Potter, which is primarily associated with being a children's movie so just think of all the parents who took their kids to see it just to get them out of the house. Then if you add the people who did become fans of the film back when they were younger when the story began you'll have quite a large group of people going to see this movie.

Also: This is the final chapter of the story and anyone who has ever almost liked the film HAS to watch this one. If not for it being the final chapter then for the historical "this is it" and "I was there" aspect.

Will they go and see it like 100 times? No...

Will it change anyone's life? I honestly don't see how it could... (I sat here 20 minutes thinking of how it could change someone's life and I can't think of anything).

The point is there is only 1 Avatar and like... what 8 Harry Potter movies? I've seen the first three and I'm not interested enough to want to see the rest. With Avatar; as long as Neytiri is in it James Cameron can make 20 of them and that would be fine by me. ^_^

[tawtute_tsamsiyu]

If not for it being the final chapter then for the historical "this is it" and "I was there" aspect.

Totally off topic, but that made me think of Atlantis's last flight. :P

[Ja'k Dawsiin]

what the hp fans will be saying when they realize the Avatar record will stand the test of time,lol:)


bloody_hell

[HufweMakto]

Sorry to go off-topic, but the only real "childhood movie" experience I had growing up was growing up with Toy Story. I saw the first Toy Story when I was very young and loved it. I saw the second one when I was in my teens and the last one in my twenties. The last one made me tear up a little (people think that's a little weird for some reason), it was like saying good-bye to some old and wonderful friends you lived with for a long time. That was magic and adventure and good laughs.

[Helaku]

Ok well I see when I'm beaten here lol, I'll let my tail dangle between my legs but yes I am putting Harry Potter on the same level as Avatar. That being said it's for my own gauging of the movies themselves since I can't speak for anyone else.

I've had multiple times when the Harry Potter story spoke to me especially the parents part with Harry (that's for another thread on another day), the music style which got me into soundtracks and scores which is what I listen to 80% of the time, and some various other aspects. I'm not saying Avatar can't best HP it's just my own opinion. However just as I do with any trilogy or saga I will sit there on a free weekend and rewatch the whole collection once or twice as the nostalgia just overwhelms me. Maybe it's because I haven't watched Avatar since the CE came out that I'm being a brat but I still have to sit on the fence on this one :P

[_Omaticaya_]

I see you HufweMakto :nsmile: Man, Toy Story is (was) lovely :) I used to have the videogame on playstation1 like over a decade ago ^_^ I love Toy Story, but believe it or not, I haven't actually seen the third one! LoL, I'm of the idea that the new generations movies, that make a sequel of a legendary older film, just to make some easy money using the famous name, will never be like the old ones, so I know I haven't seen the third one yet, but just because it's 3D dosn't mean it will be better... Anyway, Helaku, It's ok, not all of us have the same feelings towards things, and if hp gave you special feelings and good memories, which is well possible seeing how incredibly notorious and succesfull it is, good 4 you :nsmile: Avatar to me though , remains UNREACHABLE by anything else on this planet, :nlove:

[Hufwe'ite]

Harry Potter is great, but it's not life changing. End of story.

[tawtute_tsamsiyu]

Harry Potter is great, but it's not life changing. End of story.

Whoop, there it is! Totally true. :)

[Ja'k Dawsiin]

:nsmile: Avatar to me though , remains UNREACHABLE by anything else on this planet, :nlove:

^ this statement i like so very much...so very much.:)


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[Helaku]

Nope disagreement still runs in my veins here :P

[Palulukan_Taronyu]

nope disagreement still runs in my veins here :p

WHAT?! Are you shooting up again?

INTERVENTION! :an-tongue.:

[Wameyn]

Ok well I see when I'm beaten here lol, I'll let my tail dangle between my legs but yes I am putting Harry Potter on the same level as Avatar. That being said it's for my own gauging of the movies themselves since I can't speak for anyone else.

I've had multiple times when the Harry Potter story spoke to me especially the parents part with Harry (that's for another thread on another day), the music style which got me into soundtracks and scores which is what I listen to 80% of the time, and some various other aspects. I'm not saying Avatar can't best HP it's just my own opinion. However just as I do with any trilogy or saga I will sit there on a free weekend and rewatch the whole collection once or twice as the nostalgia just overwhelms me. Maybe it's because I haven't watched Avatar since the CE came out that I'm being a brat but I still have to sit on the fence on this one :P

There's nothing wrong with you liking Hairy P as much as Avatar...well there might be a little something wrong with it, but we will let it go this one time, hahaha.

[Ja'k Dawsiin]

just bumping this thread to give you HP fans a little consolation prize i found during a redbull romp on ze internetz....:)

30050 nice!:)

oh,and feel free to have one of these too...enjoy.

30051

[Palulukan_Taronyu]

just bumping this thread to give you HP fans a little consolation prize i found during a redbull romp on ze internetz....:)

30050 nice!:)



LOL!

OH MAN! Ja'k That is hilarious!

[Ahoragi]

I grew up watching Aliens and HP didn't even stand a chance of gaining my interest. After the last Alien movie was released I kinda lost interest in watching movies........until........Avatar came out. My feelings toward a movie have never been like this. HP didn't even lure me in like Avatar did. Dunno what the big deal is about the HP series. It's cool, yeah, but nothing amazing.

[Sanjwale]

HP is amazing! but avatar goes beyond that. avatar is more than amazing :)

[Ja'k Dawsiin]

Avatar is not just a film,or great characters,or even an amazing universe...it is an Experience,like nothing out there. Avatar takes me out of this predictable and dreary world i am confined to,and takes me to a whole different dimension,a place of raw and untamed beauty,full of mystery and promise,inhabited by a race of environmentally-conscious beings who embody the ideals of being one with your world and fellow beings,both themselves and the species around them. i am still as quite enthralled with this film experience today,as a year and a half ago,if not more so.


The Avatar Experience for the WIN!!!




*no one can be told what the Avatar Experience is...you have to See it for yourself.*

[Jason 438]

Harry potter is good but i dont think much will ever touch avatar