Warner Bros. have opened their studio at Leavesden Studios today. It is the only film studio to be owned by a major Hollywood studio but will be available for use by other companies from anything ranging from commercials to feature films.

The new studio is spread across a secure 200-acre site and houses a collection of some of the largest sound stages in the UK spanning over a quarter of a million square feet, including one of the largest heated underwater filming tanks in Europe. In addition, the site provides an unrivalled, clear horizon 100 acre back-lot, one of the most extensive in Europe, which can be adapted for any production need.

Alongside the sound stages, which range in size from 10,000 to 36,000 square feet, are a series of workshops and a unique multi-function building, ideal for costume, props, camera, grip and all support services requirements. Moreover, there is a selection of fully furnished en-suite dressing and hair and make-up rooms, which are also adjacent to the stages, ensuring easy, covered and secure access to sets. Private, custom-built production suites offer impressive combinations of offices, open work areas and meeting rooms with WiFi throughout the whole facility.

In addition, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden has set up an on-site production rentals division, which will provide the film and TV industry with lighting equipment, scaffolding and production supplies for any stage or location shoot.

A few Warner Bros executives have talked about the impact this studio will have on the UK film industry.

Josh Berger President and Managing Director, Warner Bros. UK, Ireland and Spain, said: “Alongside a growing UK film, TV and games production slate, the opening of Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden clearly demonstrates the company’s commitment to the UK and underlines our belief in the world-class talent that resides on these shores. As well as helping to generate inward investment and create new jobs both locally and nationally, this significant infrastructure outlay – probably the single biggest the UK film industry has witnessed in decades – will further amplify the UK’s reputation as the go-to place for film and TV production.”

Dan Dark, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, commented, “Drawing on Warner Bros.’ unparalleled studio-operating experience, we have spent the last 18 months building a state-of-the-art facility that will provide clients with a highly functional and contemporary environment within which to film. The feedback we’ve already received from the production community has been overwhelmingly positive.”

Today we have our video footage from the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter Grand Opening which was held at the studio s on March 31st! We caught up with Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, Bonnie Wright, Harry Melling, Evanna Lynch, David Barron, David Yates, David Heyman, David Bradley, and Nick Moran. I apologize for the sound, it was very windy so sometimes the sound cuts out.  You can also view our photos from the even in the gallery.

Make sure to visit wbstudiotour.co.uk today to book your visit to the studios! Prices range from £21 for a child to £28 for an adult for the basic package and £30.95 (child to £39.95 (adult) for the complete package which includes the souvenir guidebook and digital guide.

Today we finally have some photos from the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter Grand Opening! We caught Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, Bonnie Wright, Evanna Lynch, Harry Melling, David Heyman, David Yates, David Baron, Mike Newell, Alfonso Cuaron, Chris Rankin, Nick Moran, David Bradley, George Harris, Natalia Tena, Warwick Davis and more on the red carpet! See all the photos in the gallery!

Please be sure to credit (with a link!) if you take the photos!

Make sure to visit wbstudiotour.co.uk today to book your visit to the studios! You won’t be disappointed!

It has been a whirlwind week so bear with us as we catch up with news! There is still a review of the tour, video from the press conference and video from the grand opening to come!

Since we will not have our actual photos and videos up for a few days I thought I would let everyone know what is coming from the Grand Opening of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. Myself, Feltbeats and Harry Potters Page worked together to get photos and interviews with the stars.

We interviewed Tom Felton, Rupert Grint, Bonnie Wright, Harry Melling, Nick Moran, David Bradley, Nick Dudman, Mike Newell, Director David Yates, and Producers David Heyman, and David Barron. We also have footage of Alfonso Cuaron, Evanna Lynch, George Harris and a few others. In addition to interviews we also spotted David Thewlis, Natalia Tena, Warwick Davis, Alfie Enoch, Helen McCrory, Chris Rankin.

Just as a teaser we asked Harry Melling (Dudley) what it was like moving from playing a muggle in Harry Potter to a wizard in the last series of Merlin!

Photos and video will be up as soon as possible when I get home! We will also have a video from the press conference held last Thursday when WB sends it over! So make sure to stay tuned!

WB have sent over a Livestream for tomorrows Grand Opening of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.  It is not live right now but check back tomorrow to see all the stars in action.

I am in London right now attending various press events so I will have much more on the tour very soon (when I actually have a computer)! I have been through twice and it is simply amazing! You are all going to love it…my group and I got a bit choked up seeing everything.

Today we have a list of confirmed cast and crew that will be attending the Grand Opening of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter on Saturday March 31st!  Red carpet arrivals start at 3:00 pm and the following cast and crew will be there:  Rupert Grint, Tom Felton, Bonnie Wright, Evanna Lynch, Warwick Davis, David Thewlis, Helen McCrory, George Harris, Nick Moran, Natalia Tena, David Bradley, Producers David Heyman and David Barron, and Directors David Yates, Alfonso Cuaron and Mike Newell!

Saturday 31st March 2012, cast and crew from the Harry Potter film series will attend the Grand Opening of the hugely anticipated new UK attraction, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter is a unique walking tour which offers visitors the very first opportunity to journey behind-the-scenes and experience the magic that has gone into creating the most successful film series of all time. Visitors 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.

Magical-Menagerie will be on hand at the event to bring you all the latest!