It should be obvious, at this point, to any observer: the world loves Harry Potter. Not just America, or even the Western World, but the whole World – Planet Earth. The first of the last three movies based on the successful series by British author JK Rowling, “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”, came out last week, leaving only two more movies to cover the final book in this epic saga of magic. It will be another two years before the movies are released to the public and the mixed tears of both unrelenting sadness and joy are shed, which gives both Rowling and the studio (Warner Bros.) time to consider the all-important question: what’s next?

After the last book, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”, was released two years ago, JK Rowling stated in many different interviews that the series would not continue – she felt the characters had been brought to completion, and included a halfhearted “look at the characters in the future!” epilogue as if to prove she was serious. However, she’s not likely to stay away forever, and the reasons are simple: the world adores her work, she’s made millions from the series, and, most importantly, this magical realm lives inside her head in a very real way.

The best authors, when creating imaginary worlds, construct them in their heads piece-by-piece and treat it as if it were real – J.R.R. Tolkien and Rowling have this trait in common. But when these imaginary worlds become a part of the author’s life for so long, Tolkien for the better part of his, and Rowling for the last twelve years, their very existence becomes entwined. Evidence of this can easily be seen in the fact that Tolkien could not leave Middle Earth, even after all the books were completed, or that Rowling will offhandedly refer to a previously-unknown fact like “Dumbledore is gay” as if it were obvious to the outside world.

Rowling has already revisited the magical land of Harry Potter once, to write “The Tales of Beetle the Bard” and a few more times as a consultant for the production of the movies – who’s to say she can stay away for good? The options for her to return to the series are many and varied, with most of them being great ideas in and of themselves. A few storyarcs come to mind almost immediately:

• Voldemort’s first ascent to power, just prior to Harry’s being born, with the original Order of the Phoenix
• James, Sirius, and the rest of the gang as they grow up through Hogwart’s themselves
• “parallel” novels following important, but not central, characters such as Luna Lovegood or Neville Longbottom, intertwining plotlines with the existing books
• Dumbledore’s past, including the adventures (and eventual battle) with Grindelwald

The options for the growth of the world are nearly endless, and it can be done delicately and appropriately without offending fans of the current series or appearing to continue the “Harry Potter grows up” storyline past its already obvious end.

Additionally, these movies have been a huge source of fame and fortune for Rowling, so much so that it’s easy to question whether she can financially leave the world. Without ever writing again, she will be able to live comfortably and without much thought for finances, but she will eventually get bored with having nothing to do – as everyone does. When that time comes, she may consider finding a job to occupy her time, and will know that she lives as she does thanks to her writing career. Logic follows that she will pick up the pen and word processor once again, with the legions of Harry Potter devotees hoping she result is another chapter in the series.

Harry Potter has become an international, multigenerational sensation that will live on forever in the hearts and minds of its fans, future readers, and the halls of literary greats. Other modern commercial successes, such as Twilight, do not and cannot live up to the precedent that Rowling has set for young adult fantasy novels, no matter how hard book publishers or movie studios try - pure genius is self-evident. An intelligent, creative woman at the age of 43, JK Rowling has many years ahead of her to decide what the future holds for Harry Potter – and whether or not to continue the largest love affair the modern world has ever seen.

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After tepid reviews at the Cannes Film Festival, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was launched in 4,260 theaters and found an eager audience over the Memorial Day weekend. Thursday debut numbers were low at $25 million but things picked up for the weekend with an estimated $101 million, bringing it’s total gross including Thursday to a respectable $126 million.

Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, in it’s second weekend in theaters has earned a total of $91 Million. Iron Man, which debuted on May 2, has earned a whopping $252 million for its three week run.
The Steven Spielberg directed movie is the fourth action adventure film in the series made famous by Harrison Ford. After a 19 year break, the 65 year old actor set out to convince audiences that he was still viable as the swashbuckling hero.

According to those in the know, the slumping economy and high gas prices may have put a crimp in the way people spend their money but movie reviewers believe that this doesn’t translate to a slower box office. Most feel that when times get tough people head to the darkened movie theaters to temporarily forget about their own woes.

Harrison Ford has been in a six year relationship with Hollywood actress Calista Flockhart. The couple met at the 2002 Golden Globes when she spilled wine on his award. She has an adopted seven year old son Liam.

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With the return of Indiana Jones, actor Harrison Ford is cashing in on another blockbuster movie. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull brought in $750 million worldwide last year, proving that his fans still want more.

Over the past year, Harrison took home a staggering $65 million–earning him the title of highest paid actor by Forbes magazine.

Landing in second spot on Forbes list is funnyman Adam Sandler, who had two hit movies last year; Bedtime Stories and Don’t Mess With Zohan. Other Hollywood celebs at the top of the heap are Will Smith, Nicolas Cage and Eddie Murphy. See the Top 100 List here.

Harrison and his girlfriend of seven years, Calista Flockhart, are shown above at the Living Legends Aviation Awards. They became engaged on Valentine’s Day 2009 but have not revealed when they will tie the knot.