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Harry Potter
‘Harry Potter’ is a globally influential fantasy franchise created by British author JK Rowling, centred on the adventures of the young wizard Harry Potter and the magical world surrounding Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Beginning with the publication of ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ in 1997, the series expanded into seven bestselling novels, eight blockbuster films, stage productions, television adaptations, theme parks and video games. Celebrated for its richly imagined world, memorable characters and themes of friendship, courage and the struggle between good and evil, ‘Harry Potter’ has become one of the most successful entertainment franchises in history.
Its enduring cultural impact continues to shape literature, film and popular culture worldwide.
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'Harry Potter' is a fantasy franchise created by JK Rowling, comprising seven novels, eight films and a wide range of spin-off works centred on the wizard Harry Potter and the magical world of Hogwarts.
There are seven main 'Harry Potter' novels, published between 1997 and 2007, which were adapted into eight feature films.
Both. 'Harry Potter' began as a series of novels by JK Rowling before being adapted into a highly successful film series, later expanding into stage productions, games, television and other media.