Meanwhile, the $155 million the first “Hunger Games” film took in over the weekend more or less anoints Suzanne Collins as the new queen of young adult fiction. It’s the third-biggest opening for a movie ever, right behind, yup, “The Deathly Hallows Part 2″ (and “The Dark Knight”).
Whether or not the timing is pure coincidence — and it’s only fair to note that J.K. Rowling originally planned to open her online store last fall before running into logistical hurdles — there are plenty of reasons to think the “Harry Potter” books should enjoy a robust second life in digital form, even if they won’t be getting a lift from any new movie tie-ins.
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