It opened on 16 November in the United States, Canada, and Taiwan as well as officially in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The film was released to cinemas in the United Kingdom and Ireland on 10 and 11 November 2001 for two days of previews. The film was shot at Leavesden Film Studios and historic buildings around the United Kingdom, from September 2000 to March 2001. Rowling insisted that the entire cast be British and Irish, with the three leads chosen in August 2000 following open casting calls. Production began in the United Kingdom in 2000, with Chris Columbus being chosen to create the film from a short list of directors that included Steven Spielberg and Rob Reiner.

Pictures bought the film rights to the book in 1999 for a reported £1 million ($1.65 million).

Its story follows Harry's first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as he discovers that he is a famous wizard and begins his formal wizarding education. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, with Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson as Hermione Granger. Produced by David Heyman, it is the first instalment in the Harry Potter film series. By the end of the book you come to love the characters and you want to read more.Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (released in the United States, India and the Philippines as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) is a 2001 fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus from a screenplay by Steve Kloves, based on the 1997 novel of the same name by J. I would definitely recommend this book because it keeps you reading without ever wanting to put the book down. Rowling has me gripped! There is never a dull moment, whether it's battling with trolls, a three-headed dog, or Harry facing Lord Voldermort. From the very beginning until the end J.K. I can read this book over and over again. At Hogwarts Harry realises he's special and his adventures begin when he and his new friends Ron and Hermione attempt to unravel the mystery of the Philosopher's Stone. Harry is unloved by his uncle and aunt but everything changes when he is invited to join Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and he finds out he's a wizard. It is a story about Harry Potter, an orphan brought up by his aunt and uncle because his parents were killed when he was a baby. One of my favourite books is Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K.

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