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First Real-World “Harry Potter: Wizards Unite” Fan Festival Brings the Magic to Indianapolis on Labor Day Weekend 2019

(June 27, 2019 – San Francisco, CA & Indianapolis, IN) – Niantic, Inc. and WB Games, in collaboration with the City of Indianapolis, announced the first ever real-world event for “Harry Potter: Wizards Unite,” the hit augmented reality (AR)...

Universal Orlando Resort Celebrates One-Millionth Butterbeer Sold At The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter

(January 6, 2011 – Orlando, FL) – In celebration of selling its millionth Butterbeer inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando Resort shared 1,000 complimentary Butterbeers with guests on the streets of Hogsmeade. Butterbeer...

“Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire” Screened For Astronauts On The International Space Station

(November 23, 2005 - Burbank, CA) - International Space Station Commander William McArthur got a very special viewing of "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" this week. McArthur, a NASA Astronaut, is working and living on the station as part of a...

“Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows – Part 1” Breaks Franchise Record With $24 Million Midnight Opening

(November 19, 2010 – Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1” broke the franchise record for a midnight opening, earning $24 million at the box office. The announcement was made today by Dan Fellman,...

“Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix” Commences Production For Warner Bros. Pictures

(February 2, 2006 - Burbank, CA) – Principal photography will commence February 6 at England’s Leavesden Studios on "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," the fifth film adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s beloved Harry Potter novel series. Directed...

Harry Potter Soars To Record-Shattering Box Office Heights, Becoming The Number Two Film Of All Time

(February 18, 2002 – Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. Pictures’ worldwide blockbuster and Academy Award-nominated film “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (also known as “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” in many territories outside the U.S...

David Yates To Direct “Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix” For Warner Bros. Pictures

(January 19, 2005 - Burbank, CA) – Acclaimed British television helmer David Yates ("State of Play," "The Way We Live Now") has been signed to direct "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," the fifth film adaptation of J.K. Rowling’s beloved...

Alfonso Cuarón Set To Direct “Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban”

(July 20, 2002 – Burbank, CA) – Alfonso Cuarón has been signed to direct “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban,” the third movie in the Harry Potter series for Warner Bros. Pictures, it was announced today by Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Executive...

“Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows – Part 2” Crosses $1 Billion Threshold

(July 31, 2011 – Burbank, CA) – Continuing its record-breaking run, Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2” has surpassed $1 billion at the worldwide box office, becoming the first in the series—and just the ninth film...

“Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone” Set For A Winter Holiday Release In China

(December 13, 2001 - Burbank, CA) - “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” is scheduled for a nationwide theatrical release in China during the Chinese New Year, it was announced today by Veronika Kwan-Rubinek, President, International Distribution...

Warner Bros. Pictures’ "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" Crosses $1 Billion Globally

(Burbank, CA) – Nearly two decades after first enchanting movie audiences, the first of the Harry Potter blockbusters, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” has crossed $1 billion at the global box office. The announcement was made today by...

Warner Bros. Consumer Products’ “Harry Potter: The Exhibition” to Open in Tokyo June 22

(March 21, 2013 – Tokyo, Japan) – Harry Potter fans in Japan will soon have the opportunity to step inside the famous wizard’s world with “Harry Potter: The Exhibition,” hosted at the Mori Arts Center Gallery in Roppongi Hills, Tokyo, beginning June...

Museum Of Science Hosts East Coast Premiere Of “Harry Potter: The Exhibition”

(October 23, 2009 – Boston, MA) — Last night, Boston celebrated in style with a gala reception to honor the arrival of “Harry Potter: The Exhibition” to the Museum of Science. Beginning Sunday, October 25, Harry Potter fans will get the chance to...

Polly Cochrane Named EVP as Warner Bros. Finalizes Structure of Harry Potter Global Franchise Management Team

(June 8, 2016 – London and Burbank) – The promotion of Polly Cochrane and the appointments of Will Harrison and Nicole Blake were announced today by Josh Berger, President...

“Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban” On DVD And VHS From Warner Home Video

(July 27, 2004 – Burbank, CA) – The third time is a charm with the holiday release of “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” on DVD and VHS on November 23 from Warner Home Video. The most recent installment of the Harry Potter series from...

Helena Bonham Carter Joins The All-Star Cast And Nicholas Hooper Signs On To Compose The Score Of Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix”

(August 1, 2006 - Burbank, CA) – Helena Bonham Carter, an Oscar nominee for "The Wings of the Dove," who most recently starred in the hit film "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," has joined the all-star cast of "Harry Potter and the Order of the...

Becker Group And Warner Bros. Consumer Products Announce “Harry Potter: The Exhibition”

(April 25, 2008 - Baltimore) - Becker Group, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, today announced it will bring worldwide audiences “Harry Potter: The Exhibition,” a state-of-the-art exhibition highlighting artifacts from the Warner...

“Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone” Starts Production In England

(November 7, 2000 – Burbank, CA) - Warner Bros. is proud to announce that production is underway in the U.K. on the feature film adaptation of the first of JK Rowling’s magical Harry Potter books, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.” The...

First Official Harry Potter Game Now Available On The App Store

(November 16, 2009 – Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros. Digital Distribution today announced the “Harry Potter: Spells” App is now available from the App Store. The app, based on the Harry Potter films, will transform Muggles everywhere into fledgling...

Tom Ascheim to Oversee Warner Bros.’ Wizarding World/Harry Potter Franchise Alongside His Current Duties as President, WB Kids, Young Adults and Classics

(Burbank, CA) – Warner Bros.’ iconic Wizarding World/Harry Potter franchise will now be overseen by Tom Ascheim, alongside his current responsibilities as President, Warner Bros. Kids, Young Adults and Classics. This announcement was made today...