Warner Bros have now released the trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! The trailer will also air with The Twilight Saga: Eclipse on June 30th. But you can see it now here! We also have screen shots for you!
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UPDATE: Here’s the Deathly Hallows Trailer & Screen Shots!
On June - 28 - 2010
UPDATES: Get All the Wizarding World News Here!
On June - 17 - 2010
I’m posting live from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios, Orlando! To get the info now follow us on Twitter here!
UPDATE: At a press meeting with Mark Woodbury, President of Universal Creative, he said fans’ reaction to the park has been ‘over the moon.’ I also asked him if he could give some details on their pitch to J.K. Rowling for the park. He said the first time he, and others, met with her, they used a pop-up book (like a kids’ book) to make the pitch, and apparently it went over very well!
Keep checking back for updates on the huge events happening at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter here!
UPDATE2: I’m reporting live from the Wizarding World event. James and Oliver Phelps, Warwick Davis, Dan Radcliffe and many more are here. Oh, and J.K. Rowing as well! Make sure to follow us on Twitter here for live updates!
Update3: The ceremony was absolutely amazing. Fireworks, John Williams, the Phelps twins, Matt Lewis and more. Check back fir more!
Day 3!! Keep up with us on Twitter so you can find out what the designers and cast have to say today during the third day of grand opening festivities at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!
I’ve posted a quick report on today’s press conference here and photos here! Check back soon for videos!
And don’t forget to check out our photo gallery of the event here!
It’s a Wrap! Today Last Harry Potter Filming Day
On June - 12 - 2010
Warwick Davis, who had the roles of Griphook and Professor Flitwick in the Harry Potter films, updated his Twitter to state that today is the last day of filming for Harry Potter - ever.
In his first tweet…
The end of an Era - today is officially the last day of principal photography on ‘Harry Potter’ - ever. I feel honoured to be here as…
His second…
…the director shouts cut for the very last time. Farewell Harry & Hogwarts, it’s been magic! x
And his third…
…and goodbye Griphook!
On a personal note, this makes me a little happy, but also very sad. I’m happy that they’re finally finished filming, but also very sad that it’s actually coming to an end. How about you?
Update: Wizarding World Grand Opening June 18, 2010
On March - 24 - 2010
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s public grand opening will be June 18, 2010. Today, while at Universal Studios, Orlando, officials confirmed with me that the opening will take place just three days prior to summer starting.
I, along with other Harry Potter fan sites, had the privilege of touring the new state-of-the-art queue experience at Universal Studios, Orlando’s Islands of Adventure, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. We were taken through the queue area with Creative Director Thiery Coup and Art Director Alan Gilmore, where we saw the most amazing things. As a fan, I can tell you that this area brought tears to my eyes as the things were brought to life from the pages of the books or from the big screen.
When first entering the queue you find yourself in Hogwarts’ dungeon. Here on the right you will see the one-eyed witch which hides one of the secret entrances to Hogwarts. On the left is the Mirror of Erised, looking old and well worn. After a short distance, you go outside to the greenhouse. Here there are shaded coverings with fans and misting systems to keep you cool and dry from any rain while standing in line. There will be plants and vines everywhere. And you better grab your ear muffs, because there’s also quite an impressive display of mandrake plants.
You’ll then go back into the castle and Oxford Hall where you’ll see the architect of Hogwarts. He stands proud and tall with a badger and lion at his feet. You’ll also get to see the green, red, blue, and yellow beads used to keep track of the house points. After this is Hogwarts’ first headmaster. From there, you’ll see the large griffin statue that stands at the top of Professor Dumbledore’s stairway to his office (click here for a photo).
You’ll then see the first of many moving portraits. These portraits are quite honestly astounding. They’ve included a cover over the portraits to make it look as though they’re actual oil paintings. The portraits interact with each other and those who are standing in the queue. The first one is a potions professor and the second has fans watching a Quidditch match.
You’ll then see a lovely Hogwarts tapestry and then enter another area with over 100 portraits. Now, as a fan, this is where I became even more excited. Make sure to check out the photo here. Here you get to see the four founders of Hogwarts – Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff, and Salizar Slytherin – come to life. Their portraits move and interact with each other. Helga likes to gossip. Rowena, looking beautiful and regal, gives warnings. Godric states his points. And Salizar whines a bit about that boy who lived – you know, Harry Potter? They’ll also speak with you. It is quite amazing. Also, pay attention to this room. It’s extremely tall, and seems that it used to have more than one level…in fact, if you pay close attention, you’ll see where there used to be a floor and what’s left of a fireplace on the next level. Those who go through the express line will also get their very own Hogwarts founders portrait experience.
And then for an experience you’ll never forget – Dumbledore’s office! You’ll see the headmaster’s desk with books, glass cabinets, and many portraits. See a photo here. However, what will truly blow you away is that Dumbledore himself is standing in the level above his desk speaking to you! The technology used for this is still a secret, but I can tell you that it is eerily real. No matter which way you look at the aged professor, it truly does seem he is there. It makes you almost want to jump over the banister and go give him a big hug and warn him of dire times to come. Professor Dumbledore tells us to proceed to the Defense Against the Dark Arts (D.A.D.A.) classroom.
When reaching the D.A.D.A. classroom you will hear some familiar voices coming from the door on the upper level. Could it be? Yes, it is! It’s Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger! You’ll hear their voices, but not see them. Then suddenly they appear from under Harry’s invisibility cloak. Again, they are unbelievably real – I mean, you can almost reach out and touch them – and if you could touch them, you’d swear they were real and warm! The trio speak a bit to us and Harry warns us we really don’t want to stick around this room because Professor Binns is about to come around and teach you some very boring History of Magic lessons. Of course, Hermione has to intervene to state that history isn’t all that boring. You are then directed to meet them in the Room of Requirement where you’ll get to do something a bit more interesting than listen to boring (and dead) Professor Binns drone on.
When you proceed to the Room of Requirement, you’ll see the Fat Lady in her portrait being funny as ever. Of course, this being the entrance to the Gryffindor Tower, this is the area you’ll see next. Here you’ll find large tapestries, books, the huge fireplace, and red stuffed chairs. There are also three moving portraits that interact with each other. They speak about how to fly brooms and flying benches and one of the people in the portrait then goes into the other two portraits. Later you see the Sorting Hat which is gives his dire warnings of what’s to come – actually it’s a safety message. You then enter the Room of Requirement where you being the actual ride.
Unfortunately we didn’t get to go on the ride itself, but I must say that this entire interactive queue experience was an entire ride in itself. The ride itself will include more areas of Hogwarts, including the Great Hall, the room of requirement (see photo here), and a visit to the Quidditch pitch (see photo here). For those who wish to watch more of the action take place in the queue, the designers have ensured that the areas are wider so you can allow people to pass while you stick around and enjoy your favorite characters come to life. More props are expected to be put in place.
If you’re a fan of Harry Potter, this experience will absolutely floor you – and this wasn’t even the ride itself. If you’re a fan of special effects, then you’re in for a treat. This entire experience is totally immersive and will bring Harry Potter to you in a manner that only your imagination could do.
Finally, Hogwarts is real and you, no matter if you’re a witch or muggle, can go there and be a part of the magic.
Make sure to check out my report on all the Harry Potter food and drinks here!
A huge thanks goes out to Universal Studios, Orlando, for allowing me to take part in this experience.
UPDATE: Universal have put out a new video that shows some of what the queu includes here!
Make sure to read Universal’s press release below for more info!
GRAND OPENING OF THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER AT UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT SET FOR JUNE 18
Universal Orlando Also Unveils Details for the Highly Anticipated New Attraction:
Harry Potter and the Forbidden JourneyORLANDO, Fla. (March 25, 2010) – One of the most widely anticipated theme park entertainment experiences ever created – The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort – is set for a public grand opening on June 18.
Today, Universal Orlando Resort also revealed details about what is expected to be one the most exciting theme park experiences ever created: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. It will be one of three themed attractions within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including Flight of the Hippogriff and Dragon Challenge.Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is the heart of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This all new adventure combines a powerful storyline with spectacular new technology so effectively that guests will be completely immersed in the experience.
And as they live their adventure, guests will feel things no one has ever felt inside a theme park attraction, move in ways no one has ever moved, experience film like no one else ever has, explore vast sets punctuated by amazing special effects – and have an adventure only possible in Harry Potter’s world.
The new attraction lies deep within Hogwarts castle, a majestic structure that towers over The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - the only place in the world where the wonder, excitement and adventure of the Harry Potter books and films comes to life.
The Adventure
Imagine…
…meeting Harry, Ron and Hermione as if they were in person
…soaring over Hogwarts castle with Harry
…being swept into a Quidditch match
…feeling the chilling effect of a Dementor
…exploring your favorite places inside Hogwarts castle
…living adventures you’ve only been able to imagine – until now.HARRY POTTER AND THE FORBIDDEN JOURNEY
The Story
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey draws you into the excitement and chaos of Harry’s life. As you venture through Hogwarts castle, you meet Harry, Ron and Hermione who convince you to skip a planned lecture and follow them. Upon taking their advice, you travel by Floo powder, and begin the adventure as you soar over Hogwarts, narrowly escape a dragon attack, have a close encounter with the Whomping Willow, get pulled into a Quidditch match and more.“Guests will experience firsthand a completely new adventure featuring the iconic characters, amazing creatures and recognizable locations they’ve only read in the books or seen in the films,” said Thierry Coup, creative director for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
The Location
The Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey experience starts as soon as you walk through the gates of Hogwarts. Within the towering Hogwarts castle, you explore a truly magical place. You journey through iconic locations taken from the films and take in the extraordinary detail of each scene. They include:
- Dumbledore’s office: Here, you meet the Headmaster as he welcomes you to Hogwarts
- Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom: Where you first meet Harry, Ron and Hermione
- Gryffindor common room: You meet three additional characters who prepare you for your journey
- Room of Requirement: Here, with hundreds of floating candles above, you take your seat on an enchanted bench and begin the Forbidden Journey
- Other locations: In addition, guests will pass through the Dungeon passageway and hallways of Hogwarts where they will have the chance to see hundreds of wizard portraits from the films, including several magical talking portraits created exclusively for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including the four founders of Hogwarts. Guests will even get a glimpse of the Sorting Hat.
The Innovation
This is more than just an attraction and it is unlike any theme park experience ever created. It’s a revolutionary, 360-degree theme park experience and first-ever combination of live-action, advanced robotic technology and innovative filmmaking – specially designed and developed for this brand-new adventure.“We have created an entirely new way to place our guests into the heart of one of the most compelling stories of our time,” said Mark Woodbury, president of Universal Creative. “What we have done will forever change the theme park attraction experience.”
The attraction’s newly created ride system envelops guests in filmed action scenes and moves those scenes with them as they travel through the ride, allowing more time in the center of the adventure and with their favorite characters. This fusion of robotic technology and filmed scenes has never been achieved until now. In some cases, technology had to be invented to achieve the highest level of guest experience. The combination of pioneering, state-of-the-art technology, innovative filmmaking and surprises around every corner make this attraction the embodiment of the Harry Potter book and film series—and the future of theme park entertainment.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Quick Facts
- Storyline: As you venture through Hogwarts, you meet Harry, Ron and Hermione, who convince you to skip a planned lecture and follow them. Upon taking their advice you travel by Floo powder, and begin your adventure as you soar over Hogwarts, narrowly escape a dragon attack, have a close encounter with the Whomping Willow, get pulled into a Quidditch match and more.
- First-ever combination of advanced robotic ride system technology with innovative, immersive filmmaking
- Award-winning composer John Williams oversaw the creation of the attraction’s score
- The queue includes the following Harry Potter book and film elements: Headmaster Dumbledore’s office, Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom, Gryffindor common room, Room of Requirement, and the greenhouse; talking portraits including the Fat Lady and the never-before-seen four founders: Godric Gryffindor, Salazar Slytherin, Helga Hufflepuff and Rowena Ravenclaw; the Sorting Hat, the One-Eyed Witch statue and the Mirror of Erised
- Duration of ride: The full attraction experience, including the queue, takes about an hour
- Number of scenes in the attraction: 12
- Characters (featuring Harry Potter film talent): Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore, Rubeus Hagrid and Draco Malfoy
- You may also catch a glimpse of Fred and George Weasley, Ginny Weasley and Neville Longbottom
For the latest news about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, visit www.UniversalOrlando.com.
Universal Orlando Resort
There are many ways to enjoy your Orlando vacation – but there is only one Universal Orlando Resort. It is a completely separate destination featuring two theme parks, three magnificently themed on-site hotels and a nighttime entertainment complex. It’s the only Orlando destination where you are not just entertained – you are part of the most exhilarating entertainment ever created. You can soar above Hogwarts with Harry Potter, swing above the streets with Spider-Man, battle aliens alongside Agent J, and help Shrek save Princess Fiona in Shrek 4-D. You can be courageous, be outrageous – and be extraordinary.Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.Harry Potter continues to be a global phenomenon. The series of books by author J.K. Rowling has been translated into 68 languages with more than 400 million copies sold in over 200 territories around the world. The films, produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, have grossed more than $5.4 billion at the box office worldwide, making Harry Potter the largest-grossing film franchise in history.
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HARRY POTTER, characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Universal Orlando Resort, Public Relations
(407) 363.8220
Dan on Filming Naked, Emma on Kissing Rupert & Dan
On February - 1 - 2010
A new article on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is in French magazine One. The article includes interviews with Dan, Emma, and Rupert. Dan confirms he films a scene naked (see our previous article here), Emma talks about kissing Rupert and Dan (what?), and Rupert talks about the physical aspects of the film. Below are a few excerpts (translated from French).
Emma Watson on kissing Rupert & Dan and on filming the epilogue…
“To kiss Rupert in front of cameras will stay the strangest experience for me, since I’ve played in Harry Potter. He and I were frightened about this scene, and wanted to do it quickly. But the hardest is coming … I have to kiss Dan ! It’s a scene where Ron imagines a kiss between Harry and Hermione.”
“We haven’t filmed the epilogue yet, in which we can see the future of Harry, Ron and Hermione 19 years later. At the beginning, producers would like to replace us, but they finally kept us. We will look like 40 years old persons. I’m very impatient to see that !”
Daniel Radcliffe on filming the naked scene and the 7 Potters scene…
“In the Deathly Hallows, you’ll see Harry as you never saw him before ! For example, I shot a scene where I’m entirely naked. When I read the script, I thought that I would wear underwear but no ! I’ve already done it for Equus so it wasn’t so difficult. I’m wondering how people will react, even if any things will be hidden in the screen !”
“Recently, we’ve finished a scene in which I had difficulties. It’s the 7 Potter’s scene ! We had to shoot a take where I was a different Harry instead of the other actors. It was fun, but very hard, because sometimes, I forgot who I had to be … That made me crazy !”
Rupert Grint on the physical scenes and Dan being sick…
“We shot a lot of physical scenes. For Daniel, filming was very complicated. But he never complained … When he became sick because of filming conditions, he was ok and he never complained …”
Thanks to Harry Potter Forever.
Update5: WWoHP 3D Peek & Interviews
On January - 28 - 2010
We previously told you that today’s USA Today would give you 3D peek of Universal Studios, Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter. You can take the printed map and rotate it in front of your webcam and get a closer look at the entire area from all sides and angles using augmented-reality technology. You’ll get to see Hogwarts, Hogsmeade village, where the Hogwarts Express arrived, and even blow on your computer’s microphone to make the banners wave.
Also, USA Today have a video online showing how to make the map come to life (thanks to UHP). Check it out here!
UPDATE: Universal Studios, Orlando, have updated their site with a release on what all will be included in Ollivander’s.
Visitors to the Ollivanders wand shop at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will step into one of the most iconic scenes from the bestselling Harry Potter books and blockbuster feature films. With the assistance of a live actor, along with amazing special effects, guests of Ollivanders will get to experience the same type of magical moment Harry had in “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” when a wand ”chooses them.”
You can see artwork of the shop in our gallery here (thanks to HPANA).
UPDATE 2: You can now print out a version of the map from USA Today. Go here to print out your map!
UPDATE 3: Okay, I just got through going through my very own 3D Wizarding World of Harry Potter experience! It was soooo awesome! Make sure to go get your map here, and then go here to start the fun!
UPDATE 4: A phone conference was held this morning with Universal Studios Orlando’s Vice President of Creative Development, Thierry Coup, and many Harry Potter websites. We have some notes for you from the phone conference (thanks to SS).
• Ollivander’s is set up so that it has an air of being around forever; you will be greeted by the wandmaker (not Ollivander, but working for him at Hogsmeade); you’ll walk in the shop, see stacks and shelves of wand boxes at numerous levels. It’s very intimate inside the shop, and very tall, according to Coup. Stuart Craig will be creating some of the wands, approved by J.K. Rowling. The wand will choose the wizard who owns it, which will be done by special and unique processes (though no detail yet). There will be a wand fitting, and if it doesn’t work out, there will be interesting effects, including flowers wilting and lightning at all angles of the shop itself. You will know that the wand you chose won’t be yours. If the right wand does choose you, you will have the option to choose it or not. There are 13 different types of wand wood for the choosing, which are unique to the shop; children will have their own special wands, too.
• At Dervish and Banges, there will be wand accessories that can be bought (though sadly can’t be revealed now).
• The wand choosing process can take up to two minutes at least to much more. Pricing range has not been determined; the wand choosing itself won’t be charged, just the wand itself.
• There will be wands from some of the main characters wands - hero wands - including in sets; this is different to personal wands that will be chosen for wizards.
• As for the shops in Hogsmeade, they are near completion, but there are still “final touches” to them.
• Hogwarts Castle, from the exterior, is “very large.” Iconic rooms, such as Dumbledore’s office, the Dark Arts classroom, and the Great Hall, amongst others.
• Many props were chosen from the Harry Potter film sets, such as the Flying Ford Anglia (which sadly did not fly).
• Owl shop and Dervish and Banges are the smallest, Ollivanders is slightly larger, and Zonko’s joke shop is the largest. There are no queues to get into the shops, despite being attractions as well as shops.
• There are plans of expansion within the park, and will include many more attraction sites (though no further word has been stated on this).
• The shops will be as close to the films’ version as possible (as shown by the early Ollivanders shop photos). Coup and the rest of his creative team opted to make it as faithful to the original project as possible.
UPDATE 5: Audio of the the phone conference with Universal Studios, Orlando, is now online. You listen below (thanks to SS):
Thanks so much to Universal Studios, Orlando, for all of this fun!
It’s Harry Potter’s Desk for January 2010’s Calendar
On December - 31 - 2009
We’ve now been doing the desktop calendars for over three years, and I have to say that this month’s has to be the best yet. Crmhpfan has truly outdone herself. She made much of what you’ll see on this calendar from scratch. She calls it’Harry’s Desk’ and says the time frame is sometime just past the Hogwarts Battle. There are many details that I know you’ll enjoy on this one!
After clicking on the size that you want, right click on the calendar, and click ’set as background’ for IE, or ’set as desktop desktop background’ for Firefox.
Update: Xeno & More Set Photos from Deathly Hallows
On November - 21 - 2009
More photos are coming out online from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows peaks shown in the Ultimate Editions of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Sorcerer’s Stone, which have already been released in many countries. This time we have our first look at Luna Lovegood’s father, Xenophilius. He is portrayed by actor Rhys Ifans. The photo shows him with long hair standing in front of Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Harry Potter (Dan Radcliffe). See the photo in our gallery here.
Pre-order the Ultimate Edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone set on DVD here and Blu-Ray here, and the Ultimate Edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets set on DVD here and Blu-Ray here.
UPDATE: We now have photos of Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) wearing a sling while on set filming some of the forest scenes for Deathly Hallows. You can see them in our gallery beginning here (thanks to TLC).
Thanks to UHP for letting us know.
Update: Harry Potter The Exhibition In Boston
On October - 23 - 2009
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!
Update: Wizarding World to Open Spring 2010
On September - 16 - 2009
I’ve just had the privilege of sitting in with a web cast for Universal Studios Orlando Wizarding World of Harry Potter in which it was announced by Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) that the theme park will open in Spring 2010. The web cast also included Universal Art Director Mark Woodbury, art director Alan Gilmore, and Show Producer Paul Aurio.
The park will consist of 20 acres of shops, dining, and rides! It will be a totally immersive Harry Potter environment that is faithful to the films. Entry to the park is made through an arch way, seen here.
Other things the park will include are:
- At the entrance of Hogsmeade, billowing steam and an iconic whistle signal the arrival of the Hogwarts Express into Hogsmeade station
- Across the way is Zonko’s, a joke shop with a collection of tricks and jokes, including Extendable Ears, Boxing Telescopes and Sneakoscopes
- Honeydukes is next door and full of treats like Chocolate Frogs and Bertie Bott’s Every-Flavour Beans
- The Three Broomsticks and adjacent Hog’s Head pub will feature traditional British fare and drinks including Butterbeer and pumpkin juice
- Across from the Three Broomsticks is The Owlery, where owls roost and await their next delivery
- The Owl Post sends letters with a certified Hogsmeade postmark and sells official stamps from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- Ollivanders wand shop is an incredible interactive experience where the wand chooses the wizard
- Completing Hogsmeade is Dervish and Banges, the magical instruments and equipment shop featuring Quidditch equipment, Triwizard apparel, Spectrespecs and Remembralls
- The first attraction, Dragon Challenge, features a twin high-speed roller coaster with many iconic elements from the Triwizard Tournament
- Next is Flight of the Hippogriff, a family coaster simulating a Hippogriff training flight over the grounds of Hogwarts castle
- Located in Hogwarts castle, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a thrilling new state-of-the-art attraction that uses entirely new technology to bring the magic, characters and stories of Harry Potter to life in ways never before experienced
- Before exiting back into Hogsmeade, Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods is full of Ministry of Magic and magical creatures merchandise, Omnioculars, and even remote control Golden Snitches
See photos of some of the concept art of the park here!
J.K. Rowling said of the park, “The plans I’ve seen look incredibly exciting, and I don’t think fans of the books or films will be disappointed.”
The experience at Olivander’s will include many ‘dusty wand boxes’ with an interactive environment where ‘the wand chooses you’.
When Tom Felton was asked what the he and the rest of the Potter cast were most looking forward to at the park, he said first and foremost the food and drink. The prop food and drink used on set aren’t quite up to snuff, apparently, so they’re really looking forward to drinking some real butterbeer! And they’re also looking forward to being the the real village and the buildings instead of just the fronts of buildings that are used on the set. Tom is especially looking forward to just walking through the park. He also spoke of how, after finishing up Half-Blood Prince, he and other cast members had to do some possible motion capture work in which they were told to stand certain ways, face certain ways, but were never told (unfortunately) what exactly what the work was for.
As far as getting J.K. Rowling’s stamp of approval for everything within the park, Woodbury stated that it was a totally collaborative effort.
The memorabilia that you’ll be able to buy include all the food, candy, gadgets that are found in the Potter books!
I’ve posted more of our videos from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter celebrations. This time we have Warwick Davis conducting the Hogwarts Chorus to Something Wicked this way Comes. There’s John Williams conducting the Orlando Philharmonic Symphony. The cast show up in the Knight Bus and the Ford Anglia to help open up Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with some magic and a lot of fireworks! We also have more of the interviews from the press conference with the cast. Check back tomorrow for videos and photos from the public grand opening of the Wizarding World!
