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[deth-lee] / ˈdɛθ li /




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In March 2008, Warner Bros. announced that the final film adaptation in the world-dominating “Harry Potter” franchise, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” would be split into two separate movies, released eight months apart.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2025

Its $1.3-billion gross worldwide edged out “Skyfall,” the actor’s first Bond movie, which grossed $1.1 billion globally, just ahead of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” with $960.9 million worldwide.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024

In January 2009 he broke his neck rehearsing a stunt for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 and sustained a spinal injury that left him paralysed.

From BBC • May 3, 2024

The previous record-holder, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, achieved the feat after 19 days.

From DOGO News • Aug. 23, 2023

“Mr. Ollivander, one last thing, and then we’ll let you get some rest. What do you know about the Deathly Hallows?”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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