The Celebration of Harry Potter mini-site has been updated with new details on the weekends events such as timing and what to expect. Evanna Lynch, James & Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams and Matthew Lewis will be in attendance at the event as well as some of the crew members from the Potter films. See the new information below:
Harry Potter™ Tribute Friday, January 24 at 7:30pm
Universal Studios® – Music Plaza Stage
On January 24th, the celebration’s festivities officially kick off with a special Friday evening event starring several of the cast members of the Harry Potter™ film series and award-winning illustrator Kazu Kibuishi, who recently reimagined the Harry Potter™ book covers. You’ll enjoy film clips, Q&A sessions with the cast members, and a first glimpse at exclusive new details about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™, opening Summer 2014.
My Life on the Harry Potter™ Film Set: Talent Q&A’s Saturday, January 25 at 10:00am & 2:00pm Sunday, January 26 at 3:30pm
Universal’s Islands of Adventure® – Toon Lagoon® Amphitheater
Enjoy a fascinating and entertaining panel discussion featuring some of your favorite actors from the Harry Potter™ films. Learn what it’s like to work on a major motion picture and be part of film history.
Duelling Demonstrations & Wand Combat Masterclass with Paul Harris Saturday, January 25 at 3:30pm Sunday, January 26 at 11:30am
Universal’s Islands of Adventure® – Toon Lagoon® Amphitheater
Discover the art of duelling and delve into the world of wand combat as Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter™ presents a spellbinding masterclass with the world’s only Wand Combat Choreographer Paul Harris. Paul choreographed the epic battle scenes in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and will be on hand to teach you the technique behind wielding a wand – with the help of a special guest.
Graphic Design for the Harry Potter™ Films with MinaLima Sunday, January 26 at 11:30am
Universal’s Islands of Adventure® – Toon Lagoon® Amphitheater
Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, from the graphic design studio MinaLima will share insights into their role as Graphic Prop Designers, and how their paths crossed at the WB film studios to work for ten years on the Harry Potter™ movies. They will discuss and show some of the iconic props they created for the Harry Potter™ films including the Marauder’s Map, the Daily Prophet™ and The Quibbler, amongst others.
Bringing the Harry Potter™ Films to the Theme Park – Set and Prop Design Sunday, January 26 at 10:00am
Universal’s Islands of Adventure® – Toon Lagoon® Amphitheater
Harry Potter™ film and theme park Set Designer Alan Gilmore and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ Prop Master Eric Baker present a look at how ideas move from the books to the silver screen, and then become real life theme park experiences.
Go Behind the Scenes of Pottermore.com™ from J.K. Rowling Saturday, January 25 at 11:30am
Universal’s Islands of Adventure® – Toon Lagoon® Amphitheater
Pottermore’s Creative Director gives an exclusive insight into the creation of Moment artwork for Pottermore.com, and a look at the next installment of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Plus, get ready for an exclusive reveal as he shares his favorite upcoming new entry from J.K. Rowling.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition Friday, January 24 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26 from 9:00am to 7:00pm
Universal Studios® – Soundstage 33 Costumes
Get an up-close look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter™ film series. The costumes on display are provided by Harry Potter™: The Exhibition, currently on tour in Edmonton, Canada.
The Sorting Hat™ Experience
Are you a Gryffindor™, or a Slytherin™? A Hufflepuff™? Perhaps a Ravenclaw™? At the beginning of each school year The Sorting Hat™ sorts new Hogwarts™ students into their house, and you’ll have the opportunity to get sorted in a Great Hall setting…sponsored by Harry Potter™: The Exhibition.
The official Harry Potter twitter account revealed this afternoon that Matthew Lewis and Mark Williams will be joining Evanna Lynch, James Phelps and Oliver Phelps at “A Celebration of Harry Potter” this weekend! They are asking for fan questions that will be answered throughout the event.
Magical-Menagerie will be in attendance at the event to bring you all the news!
A video from the First Day Issue Ceremony for the Harry Potter USPS stamps has been posted by LinnsStampNews. In the video you can see Evanna Lynch as well as the Frog Choir and more!
You can also vote for the Harry Potter stamp series as your favorite of 2013 by clicking on the heart next to the “Harry Potter” category on this website. You can also view more information about the stamps by clicking the arrow on the right side.
“I have to play a mother, which is weird, and wife to a drug dealer,” she said. “It is a small indie movie called Dynamite: A Cautionary Tale and hopefully it will premiere in the summer.”
[Ian] Harding plays a family man and drug dealer who is working within the underground porn industry in 1960s New York City, while trying to keep his nearest and dearest in the dark. Lynch takes on the role of his pregnant wife.
She also talked about her holiday and spending time at home:
Lynch, who is based in LA, was back at home in her native Termonfeckin to spend a quiet Christmas with her family. She helped out her local community when she took part in the annual Goal Mile run.
“It was really great to be home and relax for a few days,” she said.
Lynch had returned to Ireland last October for another sizzling role in spell-binding play Houdini at the Gaiety Theatre.
Speaking recently to the Herald, Lynch said that she misses home, especially her parents and brother while abroad with work.
Today we have full details on A Celebration of Harry Potter, the event being held at Universal Orlando from January 24th – 26th.
“A CELEBRATION OF HARRY POTTER” PANEL DISCUSSIONS
The panels will be held in a theater-style setting and will include discussions and Q&A’s with Harry Potter film talent and crew. Admission into the theaters will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Specific panel times will be released at a later date.
Panel descriptions are below:
A Harry Potter Tribute “A Celebration of Harry Potter” will kick off with a special evening event starring several cast members of the Harry Potter film series and award-winning artist Kazu Kibuishi, who recently re-imagined the Harry Potter book covers for Scholastic and beautifully captured pivotal scenes from the enchanting Harry Potter stories. Guests will enjoy film clips, Q&A sessions with cast members, and get a glimpse of new details about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, opening summer 2014.
My Life on the Harry Potter Film Set: Talent Q&A’s
Actors from the Harry Potter films share what it’s like to work on a major motion picture and be part of film history.
Duelling Demonstration & Wand Combat Masterclass with Paul Harris Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter will present a spellbinding masterclass with the world’s only Wand Combat Choreographer, Paul Harris. Paul choreographed the epic battle scene in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and will be on hand to teach you the technique behind wielding a wand.
Graphic Design for the Harry Potter Films with MinaLima
Graphic designers Eduardo Lima and Miraphora Mina from the studio MinaLima will discuss their ten-year involvement in establishing the visual graphic style on the film productions of Harry Potter and present some of the iconic props they created for the films, including the Marauder’s Map, the Daily Prophet and The Quibbler.
Bringing the Harry Potter Films to the Theme Park – Set and Prop Design of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Harry Potter film and theme park Set Designer Alan Gilmore and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Prop Master Eric Baker will present a look at how ideas move from the books to screen, and then become real-life theme park experiences.
Go Behind the Scenes of Pottermore.com from J.K. Rowling
Pottermore’s Creative Director gives an exclusive insight into the creation of Moment artwork for Pottermore.com, and a look at the next installment of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Plus, get ready for an exclusive reveal as he shares his favorite upcoming new entry from J.K. Rowling.
Expo booth descriptions are below:
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Guests will get an up-close look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the iconic costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter film series. They will also have the opportunity to get sorted into Hogwarts houses during a Sorting Hat experience.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
This interactive experience will feature a duelling presentation by the world’s only Wand Combat Choreographer, Paul Harris.
MinaLima
Limited edition artworks and reproductions based on original prop designs will be on display, including iconic pieces, such as the Marauder’s Map and the Daily Prophet. A selection of original graphic props from the films will also be on display, and on-hand to meet guests will be Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima.
Pottermore from J.K. Rowling
Go behind the scenes of Pottermore.com from J.K. Rowling. Find out how Moments from Harry’s story are created from the first sketch to the final splash of color, get an exclusive look at artwork that has not yet been released, and experience Pottermore.com for yourself – defeat your opponent in a wizard’s duel or try your hand at brewing magical draughts and potions.
Scholastic
Celebrate the 15th anniversary of the U.S. publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and share your message about what Harry Potter means to you. Award-winning artist Kazu Kibuishi, who recently reimagined the Harry Potter book covers, will be signing posters at limited times throughout the weekend.
United States Postal Service
Guests can check out the limited-edition Harry Potter collection of 20 new Forever stamps, featuring images of Harry Potter, the extraordinary boy wizard, and the adventures he encounters with the friends, heroes, villains and creatures that make up his world. Also, see collectible products featuring the stamps, meet the stamp art director, and get special cancellation postmarks commemorating this celebration.
Variety reports that Evanna Lynch will be starring in Dynamite: A Cautionary Talealongside Ian Harding and Carol Kane. The independent film is currently in the middle of production in New York City with about 2/3 to go. According to Variety, “Harding will play a family man who was a full-time dope fiend working within the underground porn biz in 1968 New York City, running books and films to delivery points and mob headquarters around the East Coast while trying to keep his family in the dark.”
Based on a true story, “Dynamite”follows family man Max Bornstein, who was a full-time dope fiend working within the underground, highly illegal pornography industry in 1968’s New York City. While running books and films to delivery points and mob headquarters around the east coast, Max had the Feds on his tail. But even in the wake of a federal investigation, Max’s worried most about his wife and two young children, a family kept in the dark about Max’s real life. As Max battles his consuming addiction, dissolving family unit and the growing suspicion about his drug use amongst his associates, Max watches helplessly as his well-crafted reality falls to pieces, leaving him searching for the spaces in between.
“We are thrilled to be bringing this inspiring true story to life. It’s an important tale of one man’s downward spiral and ultimate redemption,” said Christian. “Having the ability to produce films with an uplifting message has always been a goal for our company, and we hope the film’s story and heart resonates with audiences around the world.”
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