Please Help with a project!

Save Ferris · 10-07-05, 11:45 AM

Ok, Ive never read any of the Harry Potter books. I saw the first movie once.

Now it turns out I have to come up with some promotional hype stuff for the final book coming out. Usually the companies give us stuff to work with but this time im on my own to just 'come up with something'.

Can anyone help tell me what kinds of THEMES this book might be about? Any large iconic imagery thats not too obscure?

I know its pretty much a 'part 2' for the last book. But that doesnt help me.

If anyone really does help I can promise you some huge posters and goodies that fans would like.

dork · 10-07-05, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Save Ferris

Can anyone help tell me what kinds of THEMES this book might be about?

1) Satanism
2) ?

lordwow · 10-07-05, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Save Ferris

Can anyone help tell me what kinds of THEMES this book might be about?

Harry Potter is gay

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Any large iconic imagery thats not too obscure?

Oh, it's just too easy.

Save Ferris · 10-07-05, 11:53 AM

lol you guys arent helping. I have a deadline!

I look up stuff on the net but "book 7 rumors" are all written for people who've read the first 6. Its all unrelatable to me. Character names dont mean anything to me. Is there some kind of MAIN creature or something?

dork · 10-07-05, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Save Ferris

Is there some kind of MAIN creature or something?

Beelzebub.

chrisih8u · 10-07-05, 11:59 AM

I think any promo on the 7th book would have to focus on a showdown between

Spoiler:

Groucho · 10-07-05, 12:04 PM

Unless your project is "sewing the world's biggest pair of black jeans," I'm not interested.

Also, if you really want people to buy the book, center your entire campaign around the premise that "Ron fucks Hermoine on page 437!!!"

Quatermass · 10-07-05, 12:21 PM

How about:
"C'mon! You bought all the others, you mindless lemmings!"

or

"Buy this book or your child won't fit in"

of course, for the first one, you might be violating George Lucas' trademark.

KitchenSink · 10-07-05, 12:27 PM

Well, Fred and George Weasley (with backing from Harry) dropped out of school to open up joke/novelty store. Things like remote controlled ears that can listen in on people, as well as magical gag stuff. Maybe you could think of some off the wall novelty items.

Quidditch (flying broomstick game) - maybe some Golden Snitches or something.

Save Ferris · 10-07-05, 12:45 PM

Thank you KS that helps a bit.

Basically if you had to do a childrens party with only the 7th book as a theme, how would you decorate it?

I know I probably sound like an idiot. This is how my job is sometimes--not much support other than the internet.

PS:

Spoiler:

Thor Simpson · 10-07-05, 12:47 PM

Hogwarts or something.

chrisih8u · 10-07-05, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Save Ferris

Thank you KS that helps a bit.

Basically if you had to do a childrens party with only the 7th book as a theme, how would you decorate it?

I know I probably sound like an idiot. This is how my job is sometimes--not much support other than the internet.

PS:

Spoiler:

Something like a scavenger hunt might be a good idea. Im not sure if you want me to spoil the books for you.

Spoiler:

Save Ferris · 10-07-05, 01:00 PM

Yes! spoil the books for me. I did read rumors about those things. What do they look like?

Save Ferris · 10-07-05, 01:02 PM

does harry 'graduate' from hogwarts? Is that a theme or am I way off base? does he get awarded any special items?

chrisih8u · 10-07-05, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Save Ferris

Yes! spoil the books for me. I did read rumors about those things. What do they look like?

They could be ordinary objects and look like anything. We only know what a few of them are. I forget exactly what all of the ones we know about look like. One is a locket, one was a diary, and I forget the others.

chrisih8u · 10-07-05, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Save Ferris

does harry 'graduate' from hogwarts? Is that a theme or am I way off base? does he get awarded any special items?

He may not even go to Hogwarts next year. In the last book, Harry says he wont come back to Hogwarts. He is going to find the horcruxes and kill Voldemort.

kneijst1 · 10-07-05, 01:36 PM

What kind of promotional hype are you responsible for? TV/radio/magazine ads? Or posters/flyers for bookstores? Is your goal to create awareness amongst non-die hard HP fans or non-HP fans? I'm assuming most hardcore HP fans know when the 7th and final book will be released. Personally, I just started reading them and I'm almost finished with book 4, about to start book 5.

Save Ferris · 10-07-05, 01:55 PM

Without getting too specific, our company is bidding to 'decorate' a counting down type build up for a place. Promotional decorations that build anticipation for the book launch. Im putting together some concepts of how we could make it look. Since we dont have the job yet I dont get real promotional materials to work with for my concepts.

kneijst1 · 10-07-05, 02:14 PM

Well, besides cardboard cut outs of Harry, Hermoine and Ron, you've probably got enough facts to run with something:
-final book
-final year of Hogwarts (if Harry actually goes..)
-final showdown with Voldermort

If you want to run by any beta designs by me or the other HP readers here, I'm sure we'd be glad to help a fellow otter.

KitchenSink · 10-07-05, 02:21 PM

Well, it sounds to me like you have to gamble upon what's in #7, based upon flying rumors. I don't envy you that.

The books do have recurring things which may be fairly likely to pop up again in #7 - Harry has his Marauder's Map (which shows all of Hogwarts, and where everyone is at the moment), his Invisibility Cloak, Hegwig (his owl). Heck, maybe you could just do something with magic wands - they will have to be in there. The Sorting Hat? Hagrid and assorted strange animals - Buckbeak has been in and out, Fang, the spiders.

Save Ferris · 10-07-05, 02:41 PM

Does he have a crystal ball or magic mirror? something that makes magic images/future telling? All the magic wands are just wood sticks right? not real fancy?

Save Ferris · 10-07-05, 02:42 PM

Id have to keep all concepts under wraps but if we get the job Ill give you guys posters and promo gifts.

charlie bucket · 10-07-05, 02:46 PM

There was a magic mirror in one of the books. It allowed Harry to see his dead mom and dad. And yes the wands are just wood sticks. Technically speaking, they are made up of magical things like dragon heart or unicorn horn. Stuff like that.

Save Ferris · 10-07-05, 02:51 PM

Theres no couldrons in the series? If the mirror was used in only one book i shouldnt use it.

chrisih8u · 10-07-05, 03:17 PM

There are cauldrons, but they are not an important part.

10-07-05, 11:45 AM	#1
Save Ferris DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 12,690	Please Help with a project! Ok, Ive never read any of the Harry Potter books. I saw the first movie once. Now it turns out I have to come up with some promotional hype stuff for the final book coming out. Usually the companies give us stuff to work with but this time im on my own to just 'come up with something'. Can anyone help tell me what kinds of THEMES this book might be about? Any large iconic imagery thats not too obscure? I know its pretty much a 'part 2' for the last book. But that doesnt help me. If anyone really does help I can promise you some huge posters and goodies that fans would like. __________________ This weeks horoscope: “You’ll spend your remaining years hooked up to a machine, which is sad, as it’s the kind that checks e-mail and sends out texts.”

10-07-05, 11:53 AM	#4
Save Ferris DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 12,690	lol you guys arent helping. I have a deadline! I look up stuff on the net but "book 7 rumors" are all written for people who've read the first 6. Its all unrelatable to me. Character names dont mean anything to me. Is there some kind of MAIN creature or something? __________________ This weeks horoscope: “You’ll spend your remaining years hooked up to a machine, which is sad, as it’s the kind that checks e-mail and sends out texts.”

10-07-05, 11:59 AM	#6
chrisih8u DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: A few miles north of the Cape Posts: 17,670	I think any promo on the 7th book would have to focus on a showdown between Spoiler: Harry and Voldemort.

10-07-05, 12:27 PM	#9
KitchenSink DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Franklin, WI Posts: 6,082	Well, Fred and George Weasley (with backing from Harry) dropped out of school to open up joke/novelty store. Things like remote controlled ears that can listen in on people, as well as magical gag stuff. Maybe you could think of some off the wall novelty items. Quidditch (flying broomstick game) - maybe some Golden Snitches or something. __________________ "Any man playing grabass or fightin' in the building spends a night in the box."

10-07-05, 12:45 PM	#10
Save Ferris DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 12,690	Thank you KS that helps a bit. Basically if you had to do a childrens party with only the 7th book as a theme, how would you decorate it? I know I probably sound like an idiot. This is how my job is sometimes--not much support other than the internet. PS: Spoiler: I heard a rumor that quidditch is not played in this last book? __________________ This weeks horoscope: “You’ll spend your remaining years hooked up to a machine, which is sad, as it’s the kind that checks e-mail and sends out texts.”

10-07-05, 12:04 PM	#7
Groucho Moderator Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 62,435	Unless your project is "sewing the world's biggest pair of black jeans," I'm not interested. Also, if you really want people to buy the book, center your entire campaign around the premise that "Ron fucks Hermoine on page 437!!!" __________________ Xbox Live: Runner Groucho PSN: RunnerGroucho "The Borg is a species" -- Tracer Bullet (Citation)

10-07-05, 12:21 PM	#8
Quatermass DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Upright, in a cool, dry place Posts: 3,405	How about: "C'mon! You bought all the others, you mindless lemmings!" or "Buy this book or your child won't fit in" of course, for the first one, you might be violating George Lucas' trademark.

10-07-05, 12:47 PM	#11
Thor Simpson DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 35,043	Hogwarts or something. __________________ I'm not a fan of people quoting others and saying "This," but... This. - VinVega

10-07-05, 01:00 PM	#13
Save Ferris DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 12,690	Yes! spoil the books for me. I did read rumors about those things. What do they look like? __________________ This weeks horoscope: “You’ll spend your remaining years hooked up to a machine, which is sad, as it’s the kind that checks e-mail and sends out texts.”

10-07-05, 01:02 PM	#14
Save Ferris DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 12,690	does harry 'graduate' from hogwarts? Is that a theme or am I way off base? does he get awarded any special items? __________________ This weeks horoscope: “You’ll spend your remaining years hooked up to a machine, which is sad, as it’s the kind that checks e-mail and sends out texts.”

10-07-05, 01:36 PM	#17
kneijst1 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,806	What kind of promotional hype are you responsible for? TV/radio/magazine ads? Or posters/flyers for bookstores? Is your goal to create awareness amongst non-die hard HP fans or non-HP fans? I'm assuming most hardcore HP fans know when the 7th and final book will be released. Personally, I just started reading them and I'm almost finished with book 4, about to start book 5.

10-07-05, 01:55 PM	#18
Save Ferris DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 12,690	Without getting too specific, our company is bidding to 'decorate' a counting down type build up for a place. Promotional decorations that build anticipation for the book launch. Im putting together some concepts of how we could make it look. Since we dont have the job yet I dont get real promotional materials to work with for my concepts. __________________ This weeks horoscope: “You’ll spend your remaining years hooked up to a machine, which is sad, as it’s the kind that checks e-mail and sends out texts.”

10-07-05, 02:14 PM	#19
kneijst1 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,806	Well, besides cardboard cut outs of Harry, Hermoine and Ron, you've probably got enough facts to run with something: -final book -final year of Hogwarts (if Harry actually goes..) -final showdown with Voldermort If you want to run by any beta designs by me or the other HP readers here, I'm sure we'd be glad to help a fellow otter.

10-07-05, 02:21 PM	#20
KitchenSink DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Franklin, WI Posts: 6,082	Well, it sounds to me like you have to gamble upon what's in #7, based upon flying rumors. I don't envy you that. The books do have recurring things which may be fairly likely to pop up again in #7 - Harry has his Marauder's Map (which shows all of Hogwarts, and where everyone is at the moment), his Invisibility Cloak, Hegwig (his owl). Heck, maybe you could just do something with magic wands - they will have to be in there. The Sorting Hat? Hagrid and assorted strange animals - Buckbeak has been in and out, Fang, the spiders. __________________ "Any man playing grabass or fightin' in the building spends a night in the box."

10-07-05, 02:41 PM	#21
Save Ferris DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 12,690	Does he have a crystal ball or magic mirror? something that makes magic images/future telling? All the magic wands are just wood sticks right? not real fancy? __________________ This weeks horoscope: “You’ll spend your remaining years hooked up to a machine, which is sad, as it’s the kind that checks e-mail and sends out texts.”

10-07-05, 02:42 PM	#22
Save Ferris DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 12,690	Id have to keep all concepts under wraps but if we get the job Ill give you guys posters and promo gifts. __________________ This weeks horoscope: “You’ll spend your remaining years hooked up to a machine, which is sad, as it’s the kind that checks e-mail and sends out texts.”

10-07-05, 02:46 PM	#23
charlie bucket Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 593	There was a magic mirror in one of the books. It allowed Harry to see his dead mom and dad. And yes the wands are just wood sticks. Technically speaking, they are made up of magical things like dragon heart or unicorn horn. Stuff like that. __________________ GO JOE!

10-07-05, 02:51 PM	#24
Save Ferris DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 12,690	Theres no couldrons in the series? If the mirror was used in only one book i shouldnt use it. __________________ This weeks horoscope: “You’ll spend your remaining years hooked up to a machine, which is sad, as it’s the kind that checks e-mail and sends out texts.”

10-07-05, 03:17 PM	#25
chrisih8u DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: A few miles north of the Cape Posts: 17,670	There are cauldrons, but they are not an important part.