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Potter fans will be delighted to hear that the full details of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone DVD have been released.

The DVD's out on 28 May in the US and will follow in the UK very soon afterwards - and it's predicted to fly out of the shops faster than a Nimbus 2000.

The two-disc DVD set includes extra footage you didn't see on the big screen plus a 360-degree tour of Hogwarts.

Its release is costing Warner Brothers nearly £32m ($45m) worldwide, their most expensive release ever.

But they're hoping it'll rake in a lot more as muggles flock to have Harry in their homes.

Not only will the two-disc DVD set allow you to watch the film over and over, scene by scene, you'll also get loads more interactive stuff.

You can visit Diagon Alley, the library and get a feel for the classrooms and maybe pick up a few spells!

And if you can't wait for the next film - The Chamber of Secrets - to come out in November, director Chris Columbus will give you some special sneak previews.

The two-disc Harry Potter DVD promises loads of interactive features for muggles.

According to the DVD Times, here's the full run-down of what you can expect.

What's on the DVD?

Extra scenes selected by the filmmakers

Interviews with director Chris Columbus

360-degree tour of Hogwarts using your remote control

Interactive Quidditch lessons and games

Meet the ghosts of Hogwarts feature

Multi-language Harry Potter Throughout The World feature

Downloadable Quidditch screensavers, Remeberall and Flying Owls In The Great Hall

And you can get your own owl email!

The games

Catch A Snitch

Have A Wand

Create Potions

Sneak Past Fluffy and Other Challenges

Be Sorted By The Sorting Hat

Collect Wizard Trading Cards

From Harrypotter.com

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Casts a Spell with a Magical DVD and VHS Debut!
May 28, 2002
Feb 5, 2002 GMT

Two-Disc DVD Set Includes Completed, Never-Before-Seen Scenes and an Interactive Tour of Hogwarts.

BURBANK, CA (February 5, 2002) - In North America on May 28, bring the magic home as Warner Home Video releases the $320 million box-office hit, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (the #4 film of all time, worldwide) for the first time on a spectacular DVD and VHS. Join Harry, Ron and Hermione in their enchanting adventure with a captivating two-disc DVD including additional scenes that have never been seen before, self-guided tours, interviews with the filmmakers and interactive features that will leave fans spellbound.

The loaded, two-disc DVD will charm fans everywhere with magical features including:
- Thrilling, new scenes completed specifically for the home video release.
- An in-depth, interactive tour that allows fans to experience Hogwarts as a first year student including the Great Hall, The Gryffindor Common Room and more.
- Visits to Snape's, McGonagall's and Flitwick's classrooms which allow viewers to discover the "secret" at the heart of the DVD.
- Captivating interviews with producer David Heyman and director Christopher Columbus providing insights into Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
- A visit to Diagon Alley (that provides access to Gringott's Bank), Ollivanders Wands (fans can be "chosen" by a wand) and Eeylops Owl Emporium.
- A lesson in Quidditch that allows viewers to catch a Snitch with their remotes.
- An opportunity to cast a spell over Harry and his friends that will let viewers watch them perform a scene in eight different languages.
- A visit to Hogwarts' library which allows users to open a screaming book, catch a clue to the Mirror of Erised, choose video bios of favorite characters and meet the ghosts of Hogwarts.

DVD-ROM features worthy of the Hogwarts House Cup include the following:
- An enhanced, personalized tour in real-time of Hogwarts, including Hagrid's Hut, the Great Hall and Harry's room, which allows users to experience the magic of Hogwarts firsthand! Viewers can look in all directions as well as view a split screen of forward and reverse views simultaneously.
- Unique and exclusive electronic trading cards that allow users to collect and trade online.
- Magical Harry Potter game demonstrations that will put users in the spotlight as they allow players to take on the role of Harry and to navigate through Hogwarts. An additional game demonstration offers users an "activity center" in which they can create their own version of Harry's world.
- Personalized owl emails that will allow users to receive Harry Potter updates and information.
- A sorting by the Sorting Hat that gives users the opportunity to be assigned to one of Hogwarts' houses.
- Video biographies that will allow viewers to become better acquainted with the Hogwarts faculty.
- Downloadable screensavers and remembralls.

The top grossing movie of 2001, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone broke domestic box office records with the largest single day ticket sales ($33.5 million) and the biggest opening weekend of all time ($90.3 million). In addition, the film set a record, reaching the $150 million box office mark in just eight days. Now Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone has established its position as the #4 movie of all time (worldwide).