Artistic mock-up of the Harry Potter tour
The Hollywood News is now in full recovery mode after attending and indeed covering the absolutely fantastic Empire Big Screen. I have had the day off today, but our man Tom Fordy has been amongst the crowds and indeed live blogging all day long. One of the panels that Fordy attended was the presention that officially lauched the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter! We have just received some additional information that confirms that will go on sale from 13th October 2011 via www.wbstudiotour.co.uk, prior to the attraction’s Grand Opening in Spring 2012
I have posted the release below. If you want to read the transcript of Fordy’s live blog which includes loads of extra information that will be on the tour come next Spring, click it here.
Read all of our Empire Big Screen coverage here.
Artistic mock-up of the Harry Potter tour
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter will offer visitors for the first time ever a unique behind-the-scenes tour of the most successful film series of all time. Guests will be able to see firsthand the sheer scale and detail of the actual sets, costumes, animatronics, special effects and props used in all eight of the Harry Potter films.
Spread over 150,000 square feet including two dedicated soundstages at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, the home of the Harry Potter film productions for over ten years, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter will showcase the British artistry, technology and talent that went into bringing this beloved film series to life.
“It was such a magical place to grow up,” says Daniel Radcliffe. “People will be amazed to see the incredible environment we’ve worked in all these years.”
Rupert Grint adds, “The sets all have tiny little details that you may not always notice in the films but when you actually walk through them, you can see all the work that’s gone into it. It’s really amazing.”
“For ten years the Harry Potter film series has showcased the very best in British filmmaking” says Sarah Roots, Vice President, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. “We are thrilled that fans will soon be able to experience the Award-winning artistry and talent that lovingly went into producing the actual sets, props, costumes and special effects of this record-breaking film series.“
Following in the footsteps of Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, guests will get to walk on to some of the most memorable and most recognisable sets, such as the Great Hall, Dumbledore’s office, the Gryffindor common room and Hagrid’s hut, among many others.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to see the spectacular real life animatronics in a Creature Effects workshop, which will feature iconic Harry Potter film creatures including Buckbeak the Hippogriff, Aragog, the giant spider, Fawkes the phoenix and the enormous Basilisk head.
Tickets for theWarner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, which opens in Spring 2012, will be available from 13th October 2011. They are priced at £28 for adults and £21 for children, and must be booked in advance via a dedicated website www.wbstudiotour.co.uk or through approved tour operators.
