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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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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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Today, being April 1st, which is infamous for its jokes, is also the birthday of some infamous twins.  Fred and George Weasley to be precise.  The owners of Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes, a huge joke shop started in spite of Lord Voldermort coming back into power, shows just how talented they are.  Now, let the fun begin!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FRED AND GEORGE!!

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Happy Birthday, James and Oliver Phelps!

The actors who portray the humorous Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter films celebrate their 24th birthday today.  James and Oliver Phelps were born on February 25 1986 in England. Oliver was born 13 minutes before James.

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James and Oliver Phelps, who portray Fred and George Weasley in the Harry Potter films, updated their Twitter accounts today to state they did interviews for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows game.

James said:

Back at Leavesden for a bit of press regarding the new HP7 game. It looks really impressive from everything we’ve seen of it.

Oliver said:

Doing interviews today about the HP7 game from EA. It looks amazing such a impressive game engine. Who’s up for battering some deatheaters?

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James Phelps, who portrays Fred Weasley in the Harry Potter films, was interviewed by BBC’s Radio 606.  During the interview, he talks about his favorite football (soccer) team, Birmingham.  He also stated he hasn’t been back to the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows set for a few weeks.  He also reconfirmed that he and his brother Oliver (George Weasley) will be at the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  You can listen to the audio recording here. His part begins at 54:30 minutes.

Source: SS

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Oliver Phelps (George Weasley) and Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) have updated their Twitters to say their hair is being colored/bleached again.  They’re back on set to continue filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows after the holiday break.

Tom Felton said:

Back at the castle getting the barnet dyed again. More blonde please x

Oliver even included a photo of all the different bottles of coloring, which you can see here. But, not to worry, as not all of it will be used on him.

Just a quick note, that not all that is used in one go. I’ll post a pic of the finished ginger hair tomorrow. G’night all.

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We previously told you that the iPod Touch/iPhone application Harry Potter Spells was released on November 16th. Warner Bros have now released a video that shows Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George) playing the app on their iPhones.  They talks about what houses they were placed in and what they think of the app.

Get the application on iTunes for $4.99 or by searching for it under the app button on your Phone/iPod Touch.

Thanks to WB for letting us know!

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Oliver Phelps (George Weasley in the Harry Potter films) updated his Twitter to state that a new Harry Potter iPod application will be released soon! He also said he’s doing some press for the Half-Blood Prince DVD that comes out this December!

OliverPhelps Hello all. Had a good day doing press for the new DVD out in December. A great HP app for the iPod is on it’s way in a few weeks.

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Oliver Phelps, who portrays George Weasley in the Harry Potter films, sent an update via his Twitter account letting everyone know that night shoots for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows are going well.

Night shoot is going ok. I’m afraid I didn’t get the name of the band I was listening too. I’ll write it tomorrow.about 2 hours ago from TwitterFon

It’s not exactly known which scene this is for, but if we find out we’ll let you know!

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