The Spectrum

Issue date: 3/19/06 Section: A & E

Media Credit: AP Photo/Warner Bros., Entertainment This DVD will bring a little bit of Hogwarts into your home.

Harry Potter mania is constantly increasing, and the highly anticipated "Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire" movie certainly was not a disappointment. Bubbling with extras, the DVD was released on Tuesday, March 8.

The DVD is packed with the usual director and actor commentary, games, and much much more. There are also different versions available for purchase the regular edition or the Two-Disc Special Edition.

The price of the movies range from $15.99 for the regular edition and $23.99 for the deluxe edition. Both are well worth their weight in galleons (wizard money).

Muggles all over the world waited excitedly for the DVD release. Blockbuster video stores quickly ran out of the rentals.

"I saw the movie in theaters," said Colleen Cashman, sophomore, Bridgeport, "but I probably won't purchase the DVD; my roommate however is rather obsessed with Harry and I know she purchased the deluxe edition the day it was released."

Unlike the previous three Potter movies, the fourth of what will be seven installments, was packed with more CGI (computer generated images), than the first three films.

"I never read the Potter books and I really enjoy the movies, the fourth movie was definitely geared toward an older audience but you also have to remember Harry is growing up as well," said Holly Finneran, sophomore, Glen Ridge, N.J.

The DVD includes Additional Scenes; Conversations with the Cast; Preparing for the Yule Ball; Reflections on the Fourth Film; Triwizard Tournament: Dragon Arena; Triwizard Tournament: Lake; Triwizard Tournament: Maze; DVD-ROM with EA game demo and Hogwarts timeline.

Interviews with the main characters show how the actors are truly typical teenagers and proves they have all grown up, not only in everyday life, but also grown up with their characters.

With such exciting extras, any Potter fan would be tickled pink with delight. Unfortunately, it probably won't supress the anticipation of the next installment in the Harry Potter book series.

Potter fans will have to let the DVD hold them over until J.K. Rowling finishes the seventh and final installment of Harry's years at Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, or until the next movie installment is released. Shooting for "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" has already begun.

The Harry Potter craze is one that has consumed the minds of children, their parents and people of all ages. Potter books have been present on the New York Times Bestseller list.

J.K. Rowling started writing the Potter series on napkins at small café she frequented. One could not have imagined that a single mother, who was on welfare, would write such a captivating and world impacting series.

Harry's story is not only one that is inspiring, but also so incredibly addicting. Rowling draws the reader in and leaves them wanting more after each turn of the page.

"Harry (movies and books) are so fun and entertaining, there is never a disappointment when Harry is involved," said Rina Catastrophe, senior, Bronx, N.Y.

The world of Harry Potter is truly an enchanting one. The captivating ride Harry and his friends take us on is one that will remain steadfast and true, at least until the next DVD is released.

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