Harry Potter's a huge phenomenon. If you've never heard of The Boy Who Lived then you probably are in a cupboard under the stairs with your Quidditch shoved in your ears. The stories of the young ...

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is an unremarkable game that diehard fans may enjoy, but it's one that casual gamers and Potter fans may want to think twice about picking up.

The first Harry Potter film, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone," hit U.S. theaters on Nov. 16, 2001. USA TODAY is republishing articles from its archives to mark the movie's 20th anniversary.

First published in 1997, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" (originally named "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" for British audiences) was made into a movie in 2001.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Charisse Meloto/Scholastic. It was the first time most American readers ever saw an image of Harry Potter, and yet 20 years later, ...

On Nov. 16, 2001, Warner Bros. launched J.K. Rowling’s wizarding universe in wide release with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, which grossed more than $970 million worldwide.

“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” ruined Daniel Radcliffe’s expectations for what is normal on a film set. The Great Hall, where he shot many of the scenes from the first of eight ...

Ultimately, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone doesn't have the widespread appeal of its literary namesake and is suitable only for children. By Gerald Villoria on December 5, 2001 at 5:53PM PST ...

Last year's Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, a 3D action-adventure for GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC chronicled the would-be-wizard's second year at Hogwarts. By this time, Harry ...