For the 20^th Anniversary of the Harry Potter and Philosopher’s Stone film, Tom Felton will feature in next week’s Back to Hogwarts Global Fan Celebration. The event kicks off 2 months of celebrations to mark the milestone anniversary with more to be announced as part of 20 Years of Movie Magic.

Witches, wizards and muggles across the world should head to the Wizarding World YouTube channel at 10.30am BST on Wednesday 1 September for the livestream. There will also be breaking news from the Wizarding World.

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November marks twenty years since The Boy Who Lived made his on-screen debut in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The film smashed box office records for highest-opening weekend ever and is today regarded as an iconic moment in movie history.

Two decades later, Harry Potter has become a pop culture phenomenon and the film has since inspired millions of people across the world to fall in love with the magic of the wizarding world. Today, the official Harry Potter Fan Club has over 37 million members and continues to welcome generations of new fans every day.

In honour of this special anniversary, between September and December the Wizarding World invites the fan community to celebrate 20 Years of Movie Magic from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, beginning with a live digital event to mark Back to Hogwarts Day on 1^st September. Over 1.1 million global fans tuned in last year, and 2021’s departure is set to be even more spectacular.

“Back to Hogwarts Global Fan Celebration | 20 Years of Harry Potter Movie Magic” is presented by the Harry Potter Fan Club and will be hosted by celebrity DJ and self-proclaimed superfan Yinka Bokinni, with a special guest appearance from Tom Felton. Yinka will guide fans through an interactive celebration of 20 years of fandom and share breaking news and features that Harry Potter fans will not want to miss.

Tune in to Wizarding World YouTube from 10.30am (BST) on 1^st September to watch live or on-demand. Don’t forget to follow the excitement on social media with #20YearsofMovieMagic.

Fans will also be able to discover how it might feel to start their own journeys to Hogwarts by trying out the newPlatform Nine and Three-Quarters Instagram filter, available on Wizarding World’s Instagram channel from 1^stSeptember. In the words of Molly Weasley, “Best do it with a bit of a run if you’re nervous”!

Providing fans of all ages with a host of ways to engage with the celebrations, new exclusive content  focused on 20 Magical Moments from the first film will be released every Wizarding Wednesday including games, quizzes and secrets from the crew who brought it to life. Today, the first moment in the series goes live as Mina Lima, the graphic design duo behind Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts, present a behind-the-scenes video offering fascinating insights into how the iconic Hogwarts Letter was created, go to the 20^th Anniversary Hub on WizardingWorld.com and check it out.

The Wizarding World offers something for every fan to enjoy, from getting lost in J.K. Rowling’s original Harry Potternovels, reliving the timeless film magic, through to exploring immersive retail experiences and discovering unique live entertainment which brings the magic to life.

There is so much in store, including more details to come on the hotly anticipated ‘Harry Potter’ Quiz Show and a chance to find out which famous faces share your Hogwarts house…fans are encouraged to keep their eyes peeled for more announcements and join the official Harry Potter Fan Club to be the first to get the latest news.

With Christmas and the Holidays in full swing, Harry Potter Fan Club Gold Members can look forward to an extra special perk to get them into the festive spirit. TV and radio personality Matt Edmondson, a keen Harry Potter fan and proud Slytherin, will be hosting the first ever live digital Harry Potter Quiz exclusively for Gold Members on Wednesday 23^rd December!

Players must be 18 years or older and live in the US or UK! Gold Members will be sent a link for the Quiz which takes place at 6pm GMT and repeated again at 5pm PT.

If you’re not a Harry Potter Fan Club Gold member yet check out all the perks you get for $74.99 (£59.99) a year: an interactive and personalised Keys & Curios journal, collectible enamel pin badges, access to all 7 Harry Potter e-books, exclusive content and quizzes, early access to ticketed events and experiences, as well as up 20% savings on new and exclusive merchandise.  

Wizarding World has announced it will be releasing two new Harry Potter pins this month. Christmas at Hogwarts™ (£14.95/$16.99) and Glitter Hedwig™ (£11.95/$14.99) will be available on Wednesday November 25th.

The pins are available exclusively for Harry Potter Fan Club Gold members on Tuesday 24^th November – 24 hours before general release!  Gold members will also be able to get 20% off the purchase price.

The two pins are designed to get all Harry Potter fans in the festive spirit. The beautiful Christmas at Hogwarts pin shows off the castle immersed in snow under a twinkling night sky, while the glittery Hedwig pin comes in a beautiful rose gold colour for a bit of festive sparkle which will shimmer and shine when worn under your Christmas lights. 

The official Harry Potter Fan Club has announced it’s launching a new Limited Edition Halloween pin! The pin is inspired by the Great Hall and it’s floating candles and pumpkins.

Harry Potter Fan Club Gold Members can enjoy 24-hour early access – and 20% off – to the limited edition Halloween pin from the Harry Potter Fan Club, available for £11.95 ($14.99) at the Wizarding World online store. The Halloween pin goes on sale to the general public at 11am ET tomorrow, October 7th.

Celebrate Halloween all year long with this Halloween-in-the-Great-Hall pin. This seasonal pin features an image inspired by the annual Halloween celebration in the Great Hall at Hogwarts, with floating pumpkins, candles, the Hogwarts crest, and an enchanting night sky. The pin is finely detailed and hand-enamelled, making it the perfect gift for all Harry Potter fans. It comes with a Harry Potter-inspired backer card with a scannable Enchanted Key that unlocks hidden surprises and Wizarding World secrets.

The Official Harry Potter Fan club has announced a brand new pin collection launching on September 1st. The collection celebrates the magical events, characters and locations spanning the Wizarding World universe. There will be four Hogwarts house themed sets: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin as well as a special Back to Hogwarts pin of the Hogwarts Express.

Harry Potter Fan Club Gold members will receive 6 days priority early access to buy the new collectibles, starting today, 24 August, and can save 20% off the purchase price, whilst registered fans of the free Fan Club can look forward to 48-hour early access from the 30 August, ahead of general release on 1 September.

The new Hogwarts House sets will be available to purchase at Wizarding World’s online shop and in-store at The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 ¾, London Kings Cross, priced at $54.99 / £50.00, and three individual pins from the sets are sold separately at $9.99/£8.95 each.

Check out the details in our full article.

Funko and Wizarding World Digital have announced the release of a special Stag Patronus Funko Pop! next week. This figure is the first in a collection of Patronus Funkos and goes on sale at the Wizarding World online shop and Platform 9 ¾ for £15.00 /$14.95 on Wednesday 4th December, as a special pre-release exclusive.

The figure comes with a pre-release exclusive sticker that is printed with an Enchanted Key. When scanned with your Wizarding World app you’ll see a special surprise*.  Fans who are Wizarding World Gold members will also get 20% off the limited edition Patronus Funko Pop!

The stag Patronus Funko Pop! will soon be available for the first time to Official Harry Potter Fan Club members, exclusively at Wizarding World’s online shop and Platform 9 ¾ from 11:00 ET / 08:00 PDT / 16:00 GMT on 4 December. 
 
Harry’s stag Patronus is a hugely significant figure in the stories, as it mirrors his father’s Patronus and Animagus form, Prongs. The Patronus is first introduced to us in an emotional scene from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. 
 
To celebrate the introduction of the stag Patronus Funko Pop!, this special pre-release version of the figure will be available in limited supply and comes packaged in a box that includes both a pre-release exclusive sticker and is printed with an Enchanted Key – scan with the Wizarding World app for an extra treat.
 
This is the first in a collection of Patronus Funko Pop! figures, with more coming soon.
 
Fans must be signed up for a Wizarding Passport in order to purchase the stag Patronus Funko Pop!. Wizarding World Gold subscribers can save 20% off this item, as well as other items in the Wizarding World online shop*
Terms and Conditions apply.
 
Available to buy from the 4^th December from www.wizardingworld.com/store

*20% saving applies to purchases made by Wizarding World Gold subscribers from Wizarding World’s online shop, while stocks last.  Excludes purchases of Wizarding World Gold Gift Box. All merchandise is subject to availability and stock may be very limited. Offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers. Offer is subject to change and may be discontinued at any time without notice. Wizarding World Gold subscription required. Subscription is available in the United Kingdom and United States only. Terms & conditions apply.