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Kick Starting Epic 20th Anniversary Celebrations of Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone Film... Tom Felton to Join 'Back to Hogwarts' Global Fan Event
Two decades later, has become a pop culture phenomenon and the film has since inspired millions of people across the world to fall in love with the magic of the wizarding world. Today, the official Harry Potter Fan Club has over 37 million members and continues to welcome generations of new fans every day.
In honour of this special anniversary, between September and December the Wizarding World invites the fan community to celebrate from , beginning with a live digital event to mark on 1 September. Over 1.1 million global fans tuned in last year, and 2021's departure is set to be even more spectacular.
" " is presented by the Harry Potter Fan Club and will be hosted by celebrity DJ and self-proclaimed superfan , with a special guest appearance from . Yinka will guide fans through an interactive celebration of 20 years of fandom and share breaking news and features that Harry Potter fans will not want to miss.
Tune in to Wizarding World YouTube from 10.30am (BST) on 1 September to watch live or on-demand. Don't forget to follow the excitement on social media with .
Fans will also be able to discover how it might feel to start their own journeys to Hogwarts by trying out the new , available on Wizarding World's Instagram channel from 1 September. In the words of Molly Weasley , !
Providing fans of all ages with a host of ways to engage with the celebrations, new exclusive content focused on from the first film will be released every including games, quizzes and secrets from the crew who brought it to life. Today, the first moment in the series goes live as , the graphic design duo behind and present a behind-the-scenes video offering fascinating insights into how the iconic was created, go to the and check it out.
The Wizarding World offers something for every fan to enjoy, from getting lost in J.K. Rowling's original novels, reliving the timeless film magic, through to exploring immersive retail experiences and discovering unique live entertainment which brings the magic to life.
There is so much in store, including more details to come on the hotly anticipated ' and a chance to find out which famous faces share your Hogwarts house…fans are encouraged to keep their eyes peeled for more announcements and join the official to be the first to get the latest news.
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In the years since Harry Potter was whisked from King's Cross Station onto Platform nine and three quarters, his incredible adventures have left a unique and lasting mark on popular culture. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films based on the original stories by J.K. Rowling have brought the magical stories to life and today, the Wizarding World is recognised as one of the world's best-loved brands.
Representing a vast interconnected universe, it also includes two epic films, (the third releasing in 2022), – the multi-award-winning stage-play, state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games, innovative consumer products, thrilling live entertainment (including four theme park lands) and insightful exhibitions.
This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. owned Wizarding World experiences also includes Harry Potter New York – a brand new flagship store, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter , Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, and the Platform 9 3⁄4 retail shops.
The Wizarding World continues to evolve to provide Harry Potter fans with fresh and exciting ways to engage. For the worldwide fan community, and for generations to come, it welcomes everyone in to explore and discover the magic for themselves.
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