Warner Bros. has released a first look photo from the set of the HBO Max special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, releasing on January 1, 2022.
Announced last month, Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts reunites Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, and other esteemed cast members and filmmakers across all eight Harry Potter films for the first time to celebrate the anniversary of the franchise’s first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. The retrospective special will tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time.
Additional Harry Potter film alumni joining the memorable tribute include Helena Bonham Carter,Robbie Coltrane,Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman,Tom Felton,James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams,Bonnie Wright,Alfred Enoch,Matthew Lewis, and Evanna Lynch, among others.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is bringing back their special Valentine’s Day dinner for 2022. Whisk your loved one away for a magical night to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Hogwarts’ Great Hall set. Valentine’s Dinner in the Great Hall returns on 11th, 12th and 13th February 2022 for £495 per table of two.
Full details below:
After dinner, guests will be given exclusive after-hours access to the Studio Tour with the chance to see sets such as Dumbledore’s office, the Forbidden Forest and Platform 9 ¾ which features the original Hogwarts Express locomotive, before enjoying a Butterbeer in the backlot café.
Couples will discover the grandeur of Gringotts Wizarding Bank and wander up the wizarding shopping street of Diagon Alley before arriving at the majestic Hogwarts castle model. Guests will finish the evening by taking home a wand of their choice
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Thursday 16th December or at 10am on Tuesday 14th December for Harry Potter Fan Club Gold subscribers here – www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/valentines. Carer tickets will be available by calling 0800 640 4550 once tickets go on sale.
The Studio Tour’s Valentine’s Dinner in the Great Hall events will take place on Friday 11th February, Saturday 12th February and Sunday 13th February from 6:45pm until 11.30pm and are open to over 18s only. Guests will be seated at individual tables of two keeping a safe social distance and tickets are priced at £495 per table for two including VAT**.
*Vegetarian and vegan options will be available and other dietary requirements can also be catered for (guests will be asked to provide this information during the booking process).
**Tickets are only available in pairs and couples will be seated at individual tables of two.
During last night’s episode of Hogwarts Tournament of Champions a first look teaser for Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts aired. It featured Helena Bonham Carter peeking over a special edition of the Daily Prophet, cast members Robbie Coltrane, Matthew Lewis and Mark Williams receiving what appear to be Hogwarts letters, and maybe a tease of Emma Watson walking to the train. Whatever could that mean?!
The special hits HBO Max on January 1st.
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson join other esteemed cast members across all eight Harry Potter films as they travel back to Hogwarts for the first time to celebrate the anniversary of the franchise’s first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, which premiered 20 years ago this year. The retrospective special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts will tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new in-depth interviews and cast conversations, inviting fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time. The highly-anticipated retrospective will be a capstone event of the holiday season, dropping as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, on HBO Max.
The second episode of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses “Ravenclaw vs. Slytherin” will be airing this Sunday, December 5th at 8pm on TBS and Cartoon Network. The episode will also include a sneak peek at Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts. The HBO Max special will reunite Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, filmmaker Chris Columbus and other cast members across all eight Harry Potter films to celebrate the anniversary of the franchise’s first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
Tonight’s blockbuster battle of the Houses of Hogwarts sees the wise and witty Ravenclaws go up against the proud and ambitious Slytherins in a test of Wizarding World knowledge. Only one team can claim an automatic place in the grand finale. As always, tonight’s match-up will take place under the watchful eye of the master of ceremonies Helen Mirren, and guest star Tom Felton, Shirley Henderson, Jay Leno, and Luke Youngblood. Filled with classic Harry Potter movie moments, this is another historic night in Hogwarts history.
The first episode of Hogwarts Tournament of Houses premiered on Sunday, Nov. 28 on TBS and Cartoon Networkas Cable’s #1 New Unscripted Series of 2021 and delivered the most-watched premiere of the year for both networks. 3.1 million viewers tuned in for the Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff showdown.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London has announced some of its 2022 special events and activities including the brand new “Magical Mischief” event from January through May. Full details on this new feature are below:
Magical Mischief
Saturday 22nd January – Sunday 1st May 2022
Brand new for 2022, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is set to reveal the filmmaking trickery behind the Harry Potter film series as it shines a spotlight on magical pranks and mishaps in the new feature, Magical Mischief
Visitors to the Studio Tour will learn how their favourite mischievous moments from the films were brought to the screen in this exciting feature. Entering the Great Hall, fans will recognise the set dressed for a Weasley prank on the peaceful O.W.L.s exam, complete with the swinging pendulum under the watchful eye of Dolores Umbridge. From the fan-favourite scene in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the infamous pink two-piece costume of Dolores Umbridge will be centre stage and visitors should look above to see the playful Weasley twins’ costumes on their broomsticks suspended from the Great Hall ceiling.
Demonstrations throughout the Studio Tour during this feature include how clever camera trickery created the disappearing effect of the invisibility cloak and visitors will also be able to get hands on to make their own origami howler, just like the one Mrs Weasley delivered to her son in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
The Studio Tour will be highlighting the magical mishaps that happen throughout the films including how the SFX Team created the infamous fireplace letter scene inside 4 Privet Drive and Fred and George Weasley’s accidental beards and burned costumes after they put their names into the Goblet of Fire, created by the Creature Effects Team. Eagle-eyed visitors will spot a number of pesky Cornish Pixies on the loose around the Studio Tour and are invited to find them all and collect stamps as part of their Marauder’s Map activity passport.
Fan favorites Dark Arts and Hogwarts in the Snow are also returning for 2022 and early 2023.
Dark Arts
Friday 23rd September – Sunday 6th November
The Studio Tour’s popular Dark Arts feature will return for Hallowe’en in 2022 with the Great Hall ceiling decorated with over 100 floating pumpkins as well as a spooky feast of lollipops and red apples dressed along the tables. Visitors are invited to follow the Dark Mark trail, try their wand combat moves against Death Eaters in a live duel as they storm the Studio Tour, all before walking down a darker Platform 9 ¾ and a spookier Diagon Alley.
Hogwarts in the Snow
Saturday 12th November – Sunday 15th January 2023
2022 will conclude with the return of the Yule Ball for Hogwarts in the Snow, running from Saturday 12th November – Sunday 15th January 2023. The festive makeover will see the Great Hall transformed with the icy silvers of the iconic Yule Ball scenes. The Gryffindor common room will be dressed for the season and a blanket of filmmaking snow will cover the Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley and the magnificent Hogwarts castle model.
Don’t forget to set your DVRs or be at your tv this Sunday, November 28th, at 8pm to watch the first episode of Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournement of Houses. For full details on the show check out this post.
“Gryffindor vs. Hufflepuff”
Helen Mirren hosts the first episode of this epic TV event series. Over four episodes, the Houses of Hogwarts will battle to see which team knows the most about the Wizarding World, featuring more Harry Potter magic than you could find on a day trip to Diagon Alley. Tonight’s match-up sees the brave Gryffindors face the loyal Hufflepuffs for a guaranteed place in the grand finale. Guest stars include: Pete Davidson, Simon Fisher-Becker, Matthew Lewis, and Luke Youngblood.
You can also play along with the Wizarding World Quiz Championship: Holiday Edition. Beginning today you can take part in a special quiz championship for Christmas, comprised of three rounds across three weeks in the run up to the end of the year. And the best part is – you can compete for your Hogwarts house as you do it.
The three rounds of our quiz are as follows…
SPELLS & STUDIES CREATURES & CHARACTERS FUN & FESTIVITIES
Each round will be longer as we go through, meaning more points can be accumulated along the way! You’ll need knowledge of Harry Potter, Cursed Child and the Fantastic Beasts films during these quizzes – so make sure you’ve done your studying. And as you can imagine, they will be ascending in difficulty to really give your magical minds a thorough workout.
– Represent your house in the latest round of the Quiz Championship – you can also play previous rounds you may have missed
– Your score (on your first attempt) will be added to your Hogwarts house’s total
– Complete all three rounds to help your house compete for victory
TIP: Look out for weekly study guides in the Harry Potter Fan Club app to help you brush up on your wizarding world knowledge. Our first pack will teach you all about Studies & Spells. Just simply input the code, ahem, STUDIESANDSPELLS to get started.
