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Video: Phelps Twins at Ontario Potter Exhibition

Posted by Dijares On April - 9 - 2010

James and Oliver Phelps Warner Bros have just put out a news release and video from the opening of Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Ontario, Canada that we previously told you about. The video shows Oliver and James Phelps (George and Fred Weasley in the Harry Potter films) at the exhibit. Here’s the video!

Here’s what their press release had to say:

Harry Potter™: The ExhibitionCasts a Spell on
the Ontario Science Centre

Harry Potter Film Stars James and Oliver Phelps
Kick Off Exhibition Opening at Exclusive Canadian Venue

Tickets On Sale Now at www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca
Toronto, ON (Apr. 8, 2010) To celebrate the opening of Harry Potter: The Exhibition at its exclusive Canadian venue, the Ontario Science Centre, Harry Potter film stars James and Oliver Phelps, who play Fred and George Weasley in the film series, brought their magical charm and humor to today’s opening event. The exhibition offers fans a first-hand look inside the famous wizard’s magical world, giving guests the opportunity to experience the amazing craftsmanship of hundreds of authentic props and costumes from the Harry Potter films. The exhibition will be on view until Sunday, August 22, 2010.
“The Science Centre seeks out temporary exhibitions that will appeal to our traditional audience and attract new visitors who may never have visited a science centre,” said Lesley Lewis, CEO, Ontario Science Centre. “Harry Potter: The Exhibition holds just such crossover appeal. Our visitors will be inspired by the creativity, technology and attention to detail behind the artifacts and themed settings in this wonderful exhibition.”
In a 1,300 square metre exhibit space, Harry Potter: The Exhibition features authentic film artifacts displayed in immersive settings inspired by the film sets—including the Great Hall, Hagrid’s hut and the Gryffindor™ common room. Visitors will also be able to try their hand at some of the activities experienced by students at Hogwarts™ such as pulling a screaming mandrake from its pot or tossing a Quaffle through a Quidditch™ goalpost.
“We are truly excited to unveil the exhibition and its incredible offerings to so many loyal Canadian fans,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President, Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products.~ “The magical and immersive settings bring the films to life and the Ontario Science Centre is the perfect location for the exhibition’s debut outside the U.S.”

“The exhibition has enjoyed great success at the first two venues in the United States, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to bring this one-of-a-kind experience to Toronto,” said Eddie Newquist, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES). ~“We have some wonderful surprises in store for guests at the Ontario Science Centre, and we look forward to seeing all the Harry Potter fans in Canada.”
About the Exhibition
As visitors tour the exhibition, they will be taken on a journey into the world of Harry Potter through several themed vignettes based on iconic Hogwarts settings, and come face-to-face with some of their favourite props and costumes, all of which were hand-picked by GES, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and the filmmakers themselves.
Some of the key artifacts on display include Professor Snape’s robes; Professor Trelawney’s crystal ball and exotic wardrobe; costumes and props from Professors Lupin™, Lockhart™ and Umbridge™; props and artifacts from the Yule Ball, including costumes from notable characters such as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and Professor Dumbledore™; and life-size centaurs, a caged dragon, Buckbeak™ the Hippogriff and a giant Acromantula spider.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition was created by GES in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. After its run at the Ontario Science Centre, the exhibition will be displayed in other major cultural and entertainment venues, museums and institutions worldwide.
Hours and Ticket Information
The exhibition is a timed entry experience and will be open for visitors during the Science Centre’s extended regular hours: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily up to June 25, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from June 26 to August 22, 2010. On opening day, Friday, April 9, and Saturday, April 10, the exhibition will be open until midnight. Tickets are now available online at www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca, by calling 416-696-1000, or by visiting the box office.
Admission to Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which includes general admission to the Science Centre’s exhibition halls, is $27.50 for adults; $23.50 for seniors and youth (ages 65+ and 13-17); $20.00 for children (ages 4-12). For Ontario Science Centre members, admission is $14 for adults; $12 for seniors and youth; and $10 for children.

Thanks to Warner Bros!

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Phelps Twins: Harry Potter Exhibition in Canada

Posted by Lilysowl On April - 8 - 2010

The Phelps Twins We previously reported that the next stop for Harry Potter: The Exhibition was in Ontario, Canada. James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) attended the press preview for the exhibit at the Ontario Science Centre today. This showcase of the sets, costumes, and props from the Harry Potter films is the same one that has been seen in Chicago and Boston. According to Eddie Newquist, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer of Global Experience Specialists, Inc. who is one of the coordinators of this tour, there will also be various surprises for Harry Potter fans as well.

The Phelps Twins have already extended their thanks on their Twitter accounts to the guests who were fortunate enough to attend the media event today:

OliverPhelps: I had a good time at the HP exhibit. Thanks to everyone who came. Now to watch the masters in the same time zone(ish)

James_Phelps: Had a great morning. Thanks to everyone we met and hope you enjoy the exhibit. Loved the Raptors game last night too. Im liking Toronto!

Harry Potter: The Exhibition will be open to the public starting tomorrow, Friday April 9 until Sunday August 22, 2010. Click here for ticket information.

For more information about the exhibit itself, click here.

Harry Potter’s Page was invited to the media event when the exhibit was in Boston. Since we were not able to be there to see everything in person, Resa (who did attend the event) compiled a report for us. However, I was allowed to ask questions via phone. Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) was the Harry Potter star to welcome everyone to the exhibit. He even answered my question on what was his favorite set that was included in the exhibit! Click here to read our reports. Our thanks again to Resa.

Source: MuggleNet

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Harry Potter: The Exhibition Goes to Ontario

Posted by Dijares On December - 8 - 2009

Warner Bros have just informed us that Harry Potter: The Exhibition is moving to the Ontario Science Centre in Canada beginning April 9, 2010.

The exhibit will be 14,000 square foot (1,300 square metre) and includes artifacts with detailed settings inspired by the film sets, including the Great Hall, Hagrid’s hut, the Gryffindor common room, and more. The exhibition will also include costumes and props from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows once production is complete.

“We are thrilled to be opening Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Canada to give fans the opportunity to experience all of the incredible components of this magical world brought to life,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President, Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “The Ontario Science Centre is a wonderful venue that will showcase perfectly Harry’s world for fans of all ages to enjoy.”

“We are delighted with the reception the exhibition has received in Chicago and Boston and we are honoured to make the Ontario Science Centre the first stop on its international tour,” said Eddie Newquist, President, Branded Entertainment, Exhibitgroup/Giltspur. “Fans young and old from around the world have given us tremendous positive feedback, and we are hopeful that all the Harry Potter fans in the Toronto area and beyond will have a chance to visit this one-of-a-kind exhibition.”

“The Ontario Science Centre is excited to offer our visitors the opportunity to step into a world that has captured the imagination of both children and adults for over a decade. This exhibition will add a new dimension to our exciting and inspiring programming,” said Dr. Hooley McLaughlin, Ontario Science Centre Director of Visitor Experience. “We’re confident that Harry Potter: The Exhibition will draw local and tourist visitors of all ages.”

The exhibit will open April 9, 2010 and end on August 22, 2010. Tickets are now available online at OntarioScienceCentre.ca, in person at the Science Centre, or by calling the box office at 416-696-1000. Admission to Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which includes general admission to the museum’s exhibition halls, is $27.50 for adults; $23.50 for seniors and youth (ages 65+ and 13-17); $20.00 for children (ages 4-12); and for Ontario Science Centre members admission is $14 for adults; $12 for seniors and youth; and $10 for children.

Thanks to Warner Bros for letting us know!

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Video: Matt Lewis Shows Off Harry Potter: The Exhibition

Posted by Dijares On October - 26 - 2009

Matt Lewis, who portrays Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, was at Boston’s Museum of Science last week to help celebrate the opening of Harry Potter: The Exhibition. Lilysowl and Resa did reports on the event, which you can see here.

A video, provided to us by Warner Bros, includes an interview with him while at the event. He talks about all the wonderful things the exhibit includes like real props and entire sets from the films. It shows him playing Quidditch with some kids and in Neville’s favorite class, Herbology.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition is open to the public from October 25, 2009 - February 21, 2010.

Thank you very much to Warner Bros!

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Update: Harry Potter The Exhibition In Boston

Posted by Lilysowl On October - 23 - 2009

Harry Potter: The Exhibition

We previously mentioned that Matthew Lewis would be attending a press event at Boston’s Museum of Science where Harry Potter: The Exhibition will be displayed October 25 - February 21, 2010 . Harry Potter’s Page was also invited to attend the event, along with other Harry Potter fansites. Although we could not be there physically to view the exhibit, Dijares asked me to participate in the roundtable discussion via online conference. I was pretty excited because I was going to have the opportunity to speak to the actor who portrayed Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films as well as to the exhibit coordinators who were excited about re-creating a small portion of Harry’s world for us fans!

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Photos/Video: Matt Lewis at Harry Potter: The Exhibition

Posted by Lilysowl On October - 23 - 2009

Matt Lewis We previously reported on a roundtable discussion at the Museum of Science, Boston for Harry Potter: The Exhibition which will be opened to the public this Sunday, October 25. Along with the exhibit coordinators, Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films) attended the discussion. Harry Potter’s Page and other Harry Potter fansites were invited to participate at the event. A couple of hours after the discussion, the museum hosted a VIP reception.

As I mentioned in the report, we were not able to attend the event in person unlike, our friends at Snitchseeker who were able to obtain photos of the day and a video of Matthew Lewis speaking at the reception. Click here to see their photos of the event.

Thanks to Snitchseeker

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Matt Lewis to Attend HP Exhibition Event on Thursday

Posted by Dijares On October - 20 - 2009

Matt Lewis A press event is taking place this Thursday, October 22nd, at Boston’s Museum of Science to help kick off the opening of Harry Potter: The Exhibition.

The press event includes a roundtable discussion and photo opportunity with Matt Lewis, who portrays Neville Longbottom in the films.

The Exhibition opens this Sunday, the 25th!

Harry Potter’s Page will take part in the event, so make sure to check back then for our reports!

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Harry Potter: The Exhibition Extends Hours Before Closure

Posted by Dijares On September - 16 - 2009

Harry Potter: The Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago are extending their hours before the exhibition ends on September 27. Beginning on September 18, the exhibit will be open until midnight on Friday and Saturdays.

The exhibit has more than 200 authentic costumes and props from all six of the Harry Potter films. There are also sets from the film, including the Gryffindor common room, Hagrid’s hut, the Forbidden Forest, a Dark Forces area and the Great Hall. There are character costumes inclusing Harry, Ron, Hermione and Professor Dumbledore; life-size centaurs; Buckbeak the Hippogriff; and a giant Acromantula spider. While there, you have the opportunity to pull a Mandrake from its pot in the Herbology vignette, toss a Quaffle in the Quidditch area, and tour Hagrid’s hut.

Get more information here!

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Update: Harry Potter: The Exhibition Goes to Boston

Posted by Dijares On July - 22 - 2009

Warner Bros. have let us know that Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which is currently at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry, will be moving to the Boston Museum of Science beginning October 25th. You can visit their site here.

Update: Warner Bros. have now sent us a press release with more information, a poster, and some photos. See the poster nd phtoso in our gallery here.

Here’s what some of the press release said:

HARRY POTTER^TM TO CAST SPELL ON MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, BOSTON

MUSEUM WILL HOST EAST COAST PREMIERE OF

HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION

International Touring Exhibition to Open in Boston October 25, 2009

Tickets Now On Sale at mos.org

BOSTON, Massachusetts-July 22, 2009-This fall, Harry Potter fans will get the chance to step inside the famous wizard’s magical world through Harry Potter: The Exhibition, which opens at the Museum of Science, Boston on October 25, 2009, at 9 a.m. Tickets are now available online at mos.org or by calling 617-723-2500, 617-589-0417 (TTY). Visitors will be able to experience dramatic displays inspired by the Hogwarts^TM film sets and see the amazing craftsmanship behind authentic costumes and props from the films. Harry Potter: The Exhibition will run in Boston through February 21, 2010.

The Museum of Science is the only New England venue to host the exhibition and the second venue worldwide. Harry Potter: The Exhibition made its highly successful global premiere at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry last April and will run there through September 27, 2009, before traveling to New England. After its Boston run, the exhibition will be displayed in other major cultural and entertainment venues, museums and institutions in the U.S. and internationally.

In partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Exhibitgroup/Giltspur created the 10,000-square-foot exhibition, which will be updated to include artifacts and costumes from the final installments of the Harry Potter film series, once the production of these films has been completed. The sixth film in the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, opened in theaters July 15, 2009.

“Offering an exclusive look at some of the most iconic artifacts and scenic elements from the beloved films, the Museum of Science in Boston will certainly become the hub of excitement for Harry Potter fans when it arrives this October,” said Karen McTier, Executive Vice President, Domestic Licensing and Worldwide Marketing, Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition, offers fans a first-hand view at more than 200 authentic artifacts displayed in settings inspired by the film sets-including the Great Hall, Hagrid’s hut, the Gryffindor^TM common room-and more.

“We are thrilled with the reception the exhibition has received in Chicago and we are honored to be able to bring it to one of the greatest museums on the East Coast,” said Eddie Newquist, President, Exhibitgroup/Giltspur Branded Entertainment. “Fans young and old from around the world have given us tremendous positive feedback, and we are hopeful that all the Harry Potter fans in the Boston area will have a chance to visit this one-of-a-kind exhibition.”

“Harry Potter has captivated the imagination of children and adults around the globe. Through the art and technological wizardry of movie-making, the Harry Potter films have brought to life an enchanting and complex world,” said Ioannis Miaoulis, President and Director of the Museum of Science. He added, “As a world-class cultural institution, the Museum is excited to offer our visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in a world that has so richly bridged cultures and generations. We’re confident that this exhibition will attract visitors of all ages-some of whom may never have visited a science center. This exhibit will spark their curiosity and imagination, leading them to experience the excitement of discovery that’s also at the heart of the Museum’s science and technology exhibits and programs.”

Harry Potter: The Exhibition will open at 9 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2009, and run through Sunday, February 21, 2010. The exhibition requires a time-entry ticket and will be open for guests during the Museum’s regular Exhibit Hall hours: Saturday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tickets for the exhibition can now be purchased on site at the Museum, through the Museum’s web site mos.org, or by calling 617-723-2500, 617-589-0417 (TTY). Combination admission into the Museum and Harry Potter: The Exhibition is $26 for adults; $24 for seniors (60 and over); $23 for children (ages 3-11) and $5 for Museum of Science members.