Pay Up For 'Potter' Trailer


Some 'Harry Potter' fans are looking for a free ride when it comes to watching the trailer for 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone', says E!Online.

Apparently hordes of impatient Potter fans, anxious for a sneak peek at the upcoming film, have been purchasing full-price tickets for the sole purpose of catching the trailer. These Muggle moviegoers have apparently concocted a scheme to just see the two-minute Harry preview and then go home, without losing any money.

Since most movie theaters have refund policies for those who have a less-than enjoyable cinematic experience, the Potter fans are leaving the theatres after watching the trailer and demanding their money back. And that has the General Cinemas theather chain in a huff.

"We've posted signs that if they're there to see the trailer, they can't come out and ask for a refund afterward," says General Cinemas spokesman Brian Callaghan. "If they're big fans and come out to catch a glimpse of Harry Potter, they can't do it for free."

Fans can watch the trailer online, but seem to prefer the full cinematic experience in a large movie theater.

"With the surround digital sound, with the screen that's 40, 50, or 60 feet wide, you really get a better sense than on a computer screen that's two or three inches wide," says Callaghan.

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