The #1 Home Video Event of the Year Flies Into Homes on May 28, 2002; $320 Million* Box-Office Hit ``Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone'' Casts a Spell With a Magical DVD and VHS Debut.

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BURBANK, Calif.--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--Feb. 5, 2002

Two-Disc DVD Set Includes Completed, Never-Before-Seen Scenes

and an Interactive Tour of Hogwarts;

"The `WIZARD OF OZ' of its time." -- Roger Ebert

On May 28, bring the magic home as Warner Home Video (WHV) releases the $320 million* box-office hit, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (the #4 film of all time, worldwide) for the first time on a spectacular DVD and VHS. Join Harry, Ron and Hermione in their enchanting adventure with a captivating two-disc DVD including additional scenes that have never been seen before, self-guided tours, interviews with the filmmakers and interactive features that will leave fans spellbound.

In this enchanting film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's delightful bestseller, Harry Potter learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses magical powers of his own. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. He learns the high-flying sport of Quidditch and plays a thrilling game with living chess pieces on his way to face a Dark Wizard bent on destroying him. For the most extraordinary adventure, see you on Platform 9-3/4!

"It's clear that we can expect great things from the home video release of `Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone,'" said Thomas F. Lesinski, WHV Executive Vice President and General Manager, United States. "The DVD and VHS will build on the success of the record-breaking theatrical run, offering viewers a full, interactive `Harry Potter' experience that is certain to enhance their enjoyment of the title.

"Warner Home Video adds a whole new dimension to the `Harry Potter' experience with a DVD that offers never-before-seen footage and interactive material that truly pushes the limits of the format," said Lesinski. "Audiences can participate in the magic and enchantment that is `Harry Potter' with self-guided tours, games and behind-the-scenes interviews with the filmmakers."

Jump aboard the Hogwarts Express and discover the world of Harry Potter! From behind-the-scenes interviews and additional scenes that have never been seen before, to a shopping excursion down Diagon Alley, audiences will become well acquainted with the characters and secrets of the wizard realm.

The loaded, two-disc DVD will charm fans everywhere with magical features including:

-- Thrilling, new scenes completed specifically for the home video release.

-- An in-depth, interactive tour that allows fans to experience Hogwarts as a
first year student including the Great Hall, The Gryffindor Common Room and
more.

-- Visits to Snape's, McGonagall's and Flitwick's classrooms which allow
viewers to discover the "secret" at the heart of the DVD.

-- Captivating interviews with producer David Heyman and director Christopher
Columbus providing insights into "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."

-- A visit to Diagon Alley that provides access to Gringott's Bank, Ollivanders
Wands (fans can be "chosen" by a wand) and Eeylops Owl Emporium.

-- A lesson in Quidditch that allows viewers to catch a Snitch with their
remotes.

-- An opportunity to cast a spell over Harry and his friends that will let
viewers watch them perform a scene in eight different languages.

-- A visit to Hogwarts' library which allows users to open a screaming book,
catch a clue to the Mirror of Erised, choose video bios of favorite characters
and meet the ghosts of Hogwarts.

DVD-ROM features worthy of the Hogwarts House Cup include the following:

-- An enhanced, personalized tour in real-time of Hogwarts,

including Hagrid's Hut, the Great Hall and Harry's room, which

allows users to experience the magic of Hogwarts firsthand!

Viewers can look in all directions as well as view a split

screen of forward and reverse views simultaneously.

-- Unique and exclusive electronic trading cards that allow users

to collect and trade online.

-- Magical "Harry Potter" game demonstrations that will put users

in the spotlight as they allow players to take on the role of

Harry and to navigate through Hogwarts. An additional game

demonstration offers users an "activity center" in which they

can create their own version of Harry's world.

-- Personalized owl emails that will allow users to receive

"Harry Potter" updates and information.

-- A sorting by the Sorting Hat that gives users the opportunity

to be assigned to one of Hogwarts' houses.

-- Video biographies that will allow viewers to become better

acquainted with the Hogwarts faculty.

-- Downloadable screensavers and remembralls.

The VHS edition will offer audiences some additional new scenes after the movie.

The top grossing movie of 2001, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" broke domestic box office records with the largest single day ticket sales ($33.5 million) and the biggest opening weekend of all time ($90.3 million). In addition, the film set a record, reaching the $150 million box office mark in just eight days. Now "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" has established its position as the #4 movie of all time (worldwide). The first installment of the J.K. Rowling book series, from which the film was adapted, has been listed as a New York Times Bestseller for 112 weeks and has garnered numerous awards including the Publishers Weekly Best Book of 1998, Booklist's Editor's Choice, the 1997 National Book Award (UK), ALA Notable Book, the 1997 Gold Medal Smarties Prize, the 1998 New York Public Library Best Book of the Year and the 1998 Parenting Book of the Year Award. More than 139 million "Harry Potter" books have been sold to date (worldwide).

Price

The highly anticipated DVD is releasing in both widescreen and full-frame formats for $26.99 SRP. "Harry Potter" enthusiasts will also be whisked away by the special VHS edition, featuring never-before-seen scenes, available for $24.99 SRP.

The Credits

Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Heyday Films/1492 Pictures/Duncan Henderson Production of a Chris Columbus film, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," starring DANIEL RADCLIFFE, EMMA WATSON, RUPERT GRINT, JOHN CLEESE, ROBBIE COLTRANE, WARWICK DAVIS, RICHARD GRIFFITHS, RICHARD HARRIS, IAN HART, JOHN HURT, ALAN RICKMAN, FIONA SHAW, MAGGIE SMITH and JULIE WALTERS.

Directed by CHRIS COLUMBUS from a screenplay by STEVE KLOVES, based on the acclaimed novel "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. ROWLING, the film is produced by DAVID HEYMAN. CHRIS COLUMBUS, MARK RADCLIFFE, MICHAEL BARNATHAN and DUNCAN HENDERSON are the executive producers.

JOHN SEALE is the director of photography; STUART CRAIG is the production designer; RICHARD FRANCIS-BRUCE is the editor; and JOHN WILLIAMS is the composer.

With operations in 78 international territories -- more than the video division of any other studio -- Warner Home Video commands the largest distribution infrastructure in the global video marketplace. WHV's film library is the largest of any studio, offering top-quality new and vintage titles from the repertoires of Warner Bros. Pictures, Turner Entertainment Company, Castle Rock Entertainment, HBO Home Video and New Line Home Entertainment.

(c)2002 Warner Home Video. (c)2001 Warner Bros. Harry Potter Publishing Rights(c)J.K. Rowling. Harry Potter, characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of Warner Bros. (c)2002 All rights reserved.

For more information on this and other titles distributed by Warner Home Video, visit www.whvdirect.com.

Artwork is downloadable at www.WHVDirect.com or by request.

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