Back to Hogwarts real life and digital celebrations confirmed for cities all over the world, including New York, Madrid, Rome, Rio de Janeiro, Hamburg, Paris, London, Tokyo, and more
LONDON, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Back to Hogwarts (1(st) September) is one of the biggest moments in the wizarding calendar, marking the day students make their way back to the magical school for another year of mayhem and adventure. Today, it's a day of global celebration so, grab your copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, shake out those robes, stock up on Chocolate Frogs and practice your swish and flick ... it's time to go Back to Hogwarts!
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BLOCKBUSTER FILMS RETURN TO THE WORLD'S BIG SCREENS
Grossing over $7.7 billion at the box office during their original theatrical run, Harry Potter is one of the most enduringly popular series of all time. Theatres all over the world will run special Back to Hogwarts screenings of the iconic movies between now and the 1(st) of September. Check www.wizardingworld.com [http://www.wizardingworld.com/] and local listings for details.
BACK TO HOGWARTS X SNAPCHAT
On 1(st) September, Snapchatters worldwide can access two brand new Back to Hogwarts Lenses inspired by the famous Sorting Hat and Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, exclusively via the app.
From 26th August until 9th September, fans in London, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, New York City and Tokyo can see how the Hogwarts Express looks against a backdrop of five of the world's most iconic landmarks - The Eiffel Tower, Copacabana Fort, The National Gallery, Grand Central Terminal, and the Hachiko Statue. Scan and marvel as the iconic train comes to life on screen.
GLOBAL FAN CELEBRATIONS
Harry Potter has a fan community like no other - expect digital activities, in-person events, watch-alongs, and celebratory moments at Harry Potter destinations around the world - including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Destinations & Experiences, all three Warner Bros. Studio Tours and various Harry Potter travelling experience locations. Fans can also engage in Harry Potter activities and see the latest LEGO Harry Potter range at select LEGO retail stores and LEGO.com, with more details to follow soon. Here's a peek at some of the exciting activity planned...
UK
-- As the home of Harry Potter, the UK's Back to Hogwarts festivities have
significantly grown in popularity as more fans join the community. In
recognition of this, celebrations are adapting so that as many fans as
possible can be part of the magic.
-- From today, UK and Ireland fans are invited to enter a competition to
win the ultimate Back to Hogwarts experience! One lucky winner and their
family will be whisked away on an exclusive celebration weekend,
including a personalised Hogwarts house bundle, attendance at a VIP
feast in the Great Hall at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making
of Harry Potter on 31st August, followed by a stay at the luxurious
Grove Hotel. For details on how to enter and full T's and C's, visit
www.wizardingworld.com [http://www.wizardingworld.com/].
-- Wizarding Wednesdays return on 31st July with spellbinding goodies up
for grabs, think tickets to the multi-award-winning Harry Potter and the
Cursed Child in London, a personalised Hogwarts House Gift Trunk, a copy
of the forthcoming Warner Bros. Games title Harry Potter: Quidditch
Champions and more.
-- Come 1(st) September, fans are strongly discouraged from travelling to
Kings Cross as there will be no event, departure board or countdown at
the station. Instead, everyone is invited to tune in and join proud
Hufflepuff and King of the Jungle, Sam Thompson in a specially recorded
online programme made in celebration of Back to Hogwarts! Head to the
official Harry Potter YouTube channel
[https://www.youtube.com/@harrypotter] to watch along at 11:00am BST /
06:00am ET.
-- Wizards and witches have the chance to attend a special Wand Dance
Workshop, hosted by Harry Potter and the Cursed Child's Resident
Movement Director Tash Holway. Visit the Cursed Child website
[https://uk.harrypottertheplay.com/backtohogwarts] for details on how to
enter for the chance to take part.
-- House of MinaLima also invites fans to join a special event on the 1(st)
of September where they can get their hands on a limited-edition
giveaway Back to Hogwarts 2024 button badge (while supplies last), with
more surprises to be announced. Visit minalima.com/whats-on
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USA
-- For the first time, US fans are invited to a special Back to Hogwarts
pop-up, held in the beautiful Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal
in New York City.
-- The event is free to attend and will be open daily from 30(th) August to
1(st) September, expect magical performances, exciting LEGO building
activities, an interactive Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions fan
experience, Scholastic, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and even the
chance to toast one another with the most delectable of wizarding
drinks... Butterbeer - available courtesy of the iconic flagship store,
Harry Potter New York.
-- On 1(st) September, there will also be a live hosted 11am countdown
moment which fans will need a free ticket to attend, further details on
how to register interest will be announced soon.
EUROPE
-- In France, a special Quidditch themed event is taking place at Parvis de
la Part-Dieu in Lyon, between 31(st) August and 1(st) September. Fans
can brush up on their Quidditch skills, as well as pose against Back to
Hogwarts themed photo opportunities, play games, enjoy giveaways and
more.
-- Heading to Germany, on 1st September, a special fan event will be held
outside the Theatre at Hamburg's Großmarkt, the German home of Harry
Potter and the Cursed Child. Expect an engaging panel, live countdown,
and appearances from special guests. Fans in Munich can also stop by
Harry Potter: The Exhibition as well as the Wizarding World by Thalia
store to celebrate the exciting occasion.
-- In Italy, the iconic Galleria Alberto Sordi in Rome will play host to a
fan get together on 1(st) September, where aspiring wizards and witches
can look forward to a live 11am countdown, brand new Harry Potter themed
photo opportunities and activities suitable for the whole family.
-- Meanwhile, fans in Spain are invited to a special event in Madrid at a
soon to be revealed location, which will run between 30(th) August and
1st September. Festivities include photo opportunities and surprises
throughout the day!
ASIA
-- In China, fans are invited to head to Changsha for a Back to Hogwarts
celebration where there is a host of activities in store from 30(th) Aug
- 1(st) Sept, including photo opportunities, artwork displays, and
stalls selling Harry Potter merchandise.
-- In Macau, fans can celebrate Back to Hogwarts at Harry Potter: The
Exhibition and explore various Hogwarts-inspired-galleries.
-- In Japan, on 1st September, lucky fans can join a special 11am countdown
at Platform 9 ¾ in Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry
Potter! Guests visiting Universal Studios Japan on the big day should
also be ready to raise their wands in celebration as a special event
will be put on in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to mark the moment
for holders of the special after-hours event pass.
ONLINE
-- Back to Hogwarts wouldn't be the same without a few 'start of term
announcements'... Fans can tune in to the official Harry Potter YouTube
channel [https://www.youtube.com/@harrypotter] at 10:30 BST / 05:30 ET
for the annual Showcase of news on the year ahead. Expect updates from
Warner Bros. Games, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal
Destinations & Experiences, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making
of Harry Potter and Harry Potter publishers, Scholastic, Pottermore and
Bloomsbury.
For Back to Hogwarts updates, check out www.wizardingworld.com [http://www.wizardingworld.com/], get Sorted into your Hogwarts house and sign up for the Harry Potter Fan Club.
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