A Magic Moment
With our Gryffi ndor scarves on and wands in hand, we go behind the scenes at the wizarding world of Harry Potter at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – T e Making of Harry Potter
most recent addition - the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – looks set to be one of its most impressive and lucrative off erings. Opened in March earlier this year at
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Leavesden, the eagerly anticipated walking tour off ers the ultimate behind-the-scenes look at everyone’s favourite wizard, his world and the magic of the successful fi lm series. Unlike the T e Wizarding World of Harry
Potter at Universal Orland Resort in Florida, which features a number of themed rides, shops and streets, this is a chance for fans to
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espite being fi rst penned over 15 years ago, the Harry Potter brand is reportedly now worth in excess of $15 billion and its
visit the actual home of the fi lm series for the past decade, and see where Daniel Radcliff e, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint et al cut their acting teeth. Sarah Roots, Vice President of Warner Bros.
Studio Tour London, says: “What makes this Tour so special is that everything on show has been used in the making of the Harry Potter fi lm series.” Here you’ll be able to see the incredible
craftsmanship behind the sets, costumes and props that brought all seven books and eight fi lms to life. Roots adds: “All the sets, props and costumes are authentic and show the incredible detail and craftsmanship that goes into
fi lm production. All the fi lms were shot at Leavesden so it’s wonderful to be giving the sets a permanent home here.”
Sorcerer’s Sets Highlights include the sets of the original
Great Hall, which were fi rst built for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone™, Dumbledore’s Offi ce, the Ministry of Magic, 4 Privet Drive - where Harry originally lives, the Gryffi ndor common room and the Weasley kitchen, which was occupied by Julie Walters and her onscreen family. T e Diagon Alley set, which constantly
changed throughout the fi lm series, is also an impressive mix of details from JK Rowling’s
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