<p>Potterheads got a treat on the first day of the new year as Harry Potter special reunion 'The Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' was aired. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and other cast and crew of the film franchise got back together and reminisce their time on the 'Harry Potter' sets.&nbsp;<br />
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While Potterheads and critics are giving rave reviews to the show. However, some hawk-eye viewers spotted a major blunder in the HBO Max special. &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/a-nostalgic-trip-best-moments-from-the-harry-potter-reunion-special-441809" hreflang="en">A nostalgic trip! Best moments from the Harry Potter reunion special</a><br />
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In the sequence of the special, Emma Watson, who rose to fame as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films is talking about how she was obsessed with Harry Potter from a young age. As Watson is describing her love for her role and recalling her obsession with the JK Rowling's books, and how her father used to read books for her and her siblings, a photo of a young girl wearing Mickey Mouse ears features. However, viewers were shocked&nbsp;as they find out that the girl in the photo is in fact&nbsp;Emma Roberts,&nbsp;not Emma Watson.</p>

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<p>Although, a Twitter user pointed out the mishap, and shared a photo that was featured in the show and asked, “GUYS HELP ME THATS LITERALLY EMMA ROBERTS NOT EMMA WATSON.”&nbsp;<br />
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The same picture Emma Roberts posted on Instagram in 2012 with the caption ''Minnie mouse ears!.''&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">ok but using emma roberts as a child like it was emma watson on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ReturnToHogwarts?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ReturnToHogwarts</a> was a shame</p>
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<p>Internet users were quick to react to the goof-up: One of them wrote, “omfg they showed this photo and I was like…that doesn't look like her? Lol.” Another called it ''a shame''</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Harry Potter hbo max reunion really used a baby pic of Emma roberts thinking it was Emma Watson <a href="https://t.co/MfUCxf6TrX">pic.twitter.com/MfUCxf6TrX</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">now why did they use a childhood picture of emma roberts for emma watson??? lmaoo y’all had one job and it wasn’t using google images</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Watching the HP reunion special. And the picture of little Emma Roberts being used for Emma Watson took me back to early tumblr days when everyone just kept going back and forth about who it was 😂</p>
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Potterheads got a treat on the first day of the new year as Harry Potter special reunion 'The Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' was aired. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and other cast and crew of the film franchise got back together and reminisce their time on the 'Harry Potter' sets.

Potterheads got a treat on the first day of the new year as Harry Potter special reunion 'The Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' was aired. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and other cast and crew of the film franchise got back together and reminisce their time on the 'Harry Potter' sets. While Potterheads and critics are giving rave reviews to the show. However, some hawk-eye viewers spotted a major blunder in the HBO Max special. A nostalgic trip! Best moments from the Harry Potter reunion special In the sequence of the special, Emma Watson, who rose to fame as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films is talking about how she was obsessed with Harry Potter from a young age. As Watson is describing her love for her role and recalling her obsession with the JK Rowling's books, and how her father used to read books for her and her siblings, a photo of a young girl wearing Mickey Mouse ears features. However, viewers were shocked as they find out that the girl in the photo is in fact Emma Roberts, not Emma Watson. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emma Roberts (@emmaroberts) × Although, a Twitter user pointed out the mishap, and shared a photo that was featured in the show and asked, “GUYS HELP ME THATS LITERALLY EMMA ROBERTS NOT EMMA WATSON.” The same picture Emma Roberts posted on Instagram in 2012 with the caption ''Minnie mouse ears!.'' ok but using emma roberts as a child like it was emma watson on #ReturnToHogwarts was a shame — emma watson (@aliciaviknder) January 1, 2022 × Internet users were quick to react to the goof-up: One of them wrote, “omfg they showed this photo and I was like…that doesn't look like her? Lol.” Another called it ''a shame'' The Harry Potter hbo max reunion really used a baby pic of Emma roberts thinking it was Emma Watson pic.twitter.com/MfUCxf6TrX — I hate trump (@willowhalliwell) January 1, 2022 × now why did they use a childhood picture of emma roberts for emma watson??? lmaoo y’all had one job and it wasn’t using google images — mae (@notnotmae) January 1, 2022 × now why did they use a childhood picture of emma roberts for emma watson??? lmaoo y’all had one job and it wasn’t using google images — mae (@notnotmae) January 1, 2022 × Watching the HP reunion special. And the picture of little Emma Roberts being used for Emma Watson took me back to early tumblr days when everyone just kept going back and forth about who it was 😂 — diana ❄️ (@lovekanej) January 1, 2022 ×

Emma Watson or Emma Roberts? Internet reacts to Harry Potter reunion photo goof up

A nostalgic trip! Best moments from the Harry Potter reunion special

<p>The iconic cast of the Harry Potter film franchise got back together for a special reunion to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of the first Harry Potter film- 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.'<br />
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Sharing one insight moment, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint recently revealed how they both used to coach each other on set when it comes to dating someone else.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-first-teaser-of-kardashian-jenner-hulu-show-titled-the-kardashians-is-here-watch-441569" hreflang="en">First teaser of Kardashian-Jenner Hulu show, titled 'The Kardashians' is here: Watch</a><br />
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In the new clip, they recalled working on 2005's 'Goblet of Fire', and how he and Watson gave each other dating tips.<br />
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“The amount of prep and coaching Emma and I would give each other on texting to the opposite sex,” he said. “Like if she was texting a boy or I was texting a girl, I’d be like, ‘She sent me this many kisses back, what do I do? This is a nightmare.”</p>

<p><a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/hollywood/news-harry-potter-reunion-for-emma-watson-it-was-%E2%80%98horrifying%E2%80%99-to-kiss-rupert-grint-441309" hreflang="en">Harry Potter reunion: For Emma Watson it was ‘horrifying’ to kiss Rupert Grint</a><br />
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Emma described their relationship as like an "older brother, younger sister thing", as Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) joked there were "a lot of hormones flying around [on set]".<br />
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Further, comparing it to real-life school, Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) said there “were crushes and people went out with each other and broke up, just like we used to do in school…It was exactly the same environment, but it was just in a Defense of the Dark Arts class.”<br />
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Meanwhile, Daniel Radcliffe confessed a secret on the reunion special that he had a<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-wait-what-daniel-radcliffe-once-wrote-a-love-letter-to-%E2%80%98harry-potter-co-star-helena-bonham-carter-441217"> huge crush</a> on 'Harry Potter' co-star Helena Bonham Carter, who played Bellatrix Lestrange in the iconic franchise while working on the film franchise.&nbsp;</p>


The iconic cast of the Harry Potter film franchise got back together for a special reunion to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of the first Harry Potter film- 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

The iconic cast of the Harry Potter film franchise got back together for a special reunion to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of the first Harry Potter film- 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.' Sharing one insight moment, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint recently revealed how they both used to coach each other on set when it comes to dating someone else. First teaser of Kardashian-Jenner Hulu show, titled 'The Kardashians' is here: Watch In the new clip, they recalled working on 2005's 'Goblet of Fire', and how he and Watson gave each other dating tips. “The amount of prep and coaching Emma and I would give each other on texting to the opposite sex,” he said. “Like if she was texting a boy or I was texting a girl, I’d be like, ‘She sent me this many kisses back, what do I do? This is a nightmare.” Harry Potter reunion: For Emma Watson it was ‘horrifying’ to kiss Rupert Grint Emma described their relationship as like an "older brother, younger sister thing", as Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) joked there were "a lot of hormones flying around [on set]". Further, comparing it to real-life school, Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) said there “were crushes and people went out with each other and broke up, just like we used to do in school…It was exactly the same environment, but it was just in a Defense of the Dark Arts class.” Meanwhile, Daniel Radcliffe confessed a secret on the reunion special that he had a huge crush on 'Harry Potter' co-star Helena Bonham Carter, who played Bellatrix Lestrange in the iconic franchise while working on the film franchise.

Daniel Radcliffe & Emma Watson gave each other dating tips on Harry Potter set

<p>Daniel Radcliffe&nbsp;had a huge crush on 'Harry Potter' co-star Helena Bonham Carter while working on the film franchise.&nbsp;<br />
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Radcliffe&nbsp;confessed his secret teenage crush on HBO's upcoming reunion special titled Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, wherein he also revealed he gave a letter to co-star Carter, who played Bellatrix Lestrange in the iconic franchise.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-dwayne-johnson-says-theres-no-chance-of-returning-to-fast--furious-slams-vin-diesel-for-public-plea-441086" hreflang="en">Dwayne Johnson says there's 'no chance' of returning to 'Fast &amp; Furious', slams Vin Diesel for public plea</a><br />
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He also read a letter which he gave to the actress, 23 years his senior.&nbsp;<br />
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“Dear HBC,” Radcliffe, 32, began the letter as reported by Page Six. “It was a pleasure being your costar and coaster in the sense that I always ended up holding your coffee.”</p>

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Embarrassed Radcliffe reads further, ''I do love you and I wish I’d just been born ten years earlier so I might’ve been in with a chance.''<br />
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Other than Craige, Emma Watson also revealed that he had a crush on Tom Felton, aka Draco Malfoy. Watson revealed the exact moment that she 'fell in love' with Felton, 34, during a tutoring session between filming.<br />
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Meanwhile, Watson and Rupert Grint also revealed that they once considered leaving the film series during the reunion.&nbsp;The stars who got back together for a special Harry Potter Reunion <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-did-you-know-emma-watson--rupert-grint-considered-leaving-%E2%80%98harry-potter%E2%80%99-movies-441106">revealed </a>that how they thought of saying goodbye to their iconic characters Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively. &nbsp;<br />
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The special episode will reunite 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'.<br />
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'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' premieres on January 1. Indian fans of Harry Potter can watch the special on Amazon Prime on January 1 at 2:30 pm.&nbsp;</p>


Daniel Radcliffe had a huge crush on 'Harry Potter' co-star Helena Bonham Carter while working on the film franchise. Radcliffe confessed his secret teenage crush on HBO's upcoming reunion special titled Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, wherein he also revealed he gave a letter to co-star Carter, who played Bellatrix Lestrange in the iconic franchise.

Daniel Radcliffe had a huge crush on 'Harry Potter' co-star Helena Bonham Carter while working on the film franchise. Radcliffe confessed his secret teenage crush on HBO's upcoming reunion special titled Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, wherein he also revealed he gave a letter to co-star Carter, who played Bellatrix Lestrange in the iconic franchise. Dwayne Johnson says there's 'no chance' of returning to 'Fast & Furious', slams Vin Diesel for public plea He also read a letter which he gave to the actress, 23 years his senior. “Dear HBC,” Radcliffe, 32, began the letter as reported by Page Six. “It was a pleasure being your costar and coaster in the sense that I always ended up holding your coffee.” Embarrassed Radcliffe reads further, ''I do love you and I wish I’d just been born ten years earlier so I might’ve been in with a chance.'' Other than Craige, Emma Watson also revealed that he had a crush on Tom Felton, aka Draco Malfoy. Watson revealed the exact moment that she 'fell in love' with Felton, 34, during a tutoring session between filming. Meanwhile, Watson and Rupert Grint also revealed that they once considered leaving the film series during the reunion. The stars who got back together for a special Harry Potter Reunion revealed that how they thought of saying goodbye to their iconic characters Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively. The special episode will reunite 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'. 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' premieres on January 1. Indian fans of Harry Potter can watch the special on Amazon Prime on January 1 at 2:30 pm.

Wait, what? Daniel Radcliffe once wrote a love letter to ‘Harry Potter' co-star Helena Bonham Carter

<p>Guess how 'Harry Potter' movies would have looked without Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, but it's a shock&nbsp;for all the fans to know that both Emma and Robert once considered leaving the series.<br />
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The stars who got back together for a special Harry Potter Reunion revealed that how they thought of saying goodbye to their iconic characters Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively.&nbsp;<br />
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“You were considering pulling out, I’ve never really spoken to you about that,” Grint says to Watson, who considered quitting the franchise before filming the fifth movie, via ET Canada.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://13.235.153.162/photos/films-that-will-make-you-feel-old-harry-potter-to-the-lord-of-the-rings-movies-that-turned-20-in-2021-435818" hreflang="en">Films that will make you feel old! 'Harry Potter' to 'The Lord of The Rings': Movies that turned 20 in 2021</a><br />
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She replied: “Yeah. I think I was scared. I don’t know if you ever felt like it got to a tipping point where you were like, this is kind of forever now.” Watson added that “the fame thing had finally hit home in a big way.”<br />
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Rupert shared that he ''had moments like that kind of all the way through and also had sort of similar feelings to Emma,'' and often wondered “what life would be like if I called it a day.''&nbsp;<br />
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Later in the special, David Yates (who directed the last four Potter films), said that when he was brought on board to direct Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Warner Bros. and producer David Heyman have told him that the actress Emma wasn’t sure if she wanted to reprise her role as Hermione.<br />
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Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy, spoke about the burden that Emma had on her shoulders, saying, ''People definitely forget what she took on and how gracefully she did it,” he said during the reunion. “Dan and Rupert, they had each other. I had my cronies, whereas Emma was not only younger, she was by herself.”</p>

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<p>The retrospective special invites fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time as it 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'.<br />
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'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' premieres on January 1. Indian fans of Harry Potter can watch the special on Amazon Prime on January 1 at 2:30 pm.&nbsp;</p>


Guess how 'Harry Potter' movies would have looked without Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, but it's a shock for all the fans to know that both Emma and Robert once considered leaving the series.

Guess how 'Harry Potter' movies would have looked without Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, but it's a shock for all the fans to know that both Emma and Robert once considered leaving the series. The stars who got back together for a special Harry Potter Reunion revealed that how they thought of saying goodbye to their iconic characters Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, respectively. “You were considering pulling out, I’ve never really spoken to you about that,” Grint says to Watson, who considered quitting the franchise before filming the fifth movie, via ET Canada. Films that will make you feel old! 'Harry Potter' to 'The Lord of The Rings': Movies that turned 20 in 2021 She replied: “Yeah. I think I was scared. I don’t know if you ever felt like it got to a tipping point where you were like, this is kind of forever now.” Watson added that “the fame thing had finally hit home in a big way.” Rupert shared that he ''had moments like that kind of all the way through and also had sort of similar feelings to Emma,'' and often wondered “what life would be like if I called it a day.'' Later in the special, David Yates (who directed the last four Potter films), said that when he was brought on board to direct Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Warner Bros. and producer David Heyman have told him that the actress Emma wasn’t sure if she wanted to reprise her role as Hermione. Tom Felton, who played Draco Malfoy, spoke about the burden that Emma had on her shoulders, saying, ''People definitely forget what she took on and how gracefully she did it,” he said during the reunion. “Dan and Rupert, they had each other. I had my cronies, whereas Emma was not only younger, she was by herself.” 20 years of Harry Potter! A look at the cast members & where they are now The retrospective special invites fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time as it 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'. 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' premieres on January 1. Indian fans of Harry Potter can watch the special on Amazon Prime on January 1 at 2:30 pm.

Did you know Emma Watson & Rupert Grint considered leaving ‘Harry Potter’ movies?

<p>Harry Potter fans have been celebrating ever since HBO Max dropped the trailer of the much-awaited trailer of reunion special 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' on Monday. The special will be streamed on HBO Max which had got many Indian fans worried as to where they would be able to catch the special episode. Well, there is news that may interest Potter heads in India. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-harry-potter-20th-anniversary-return-to-hogwarts-trailer-out-takes-fans-down-memory-lane-438625">Watch the trailer here</a><br />
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Indian fans of Harry Potter can watch the special on Amazon Prime on January 1 at 2:30 pm.&nbsp;<br />
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The retrospective special invites fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time as it 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'.<br />
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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, Ian Hart, Toby Jones, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, producer David Heyman and filmmakers Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell and David Yates.<br />
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'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon at the iconic Warner Bros. Studio Tour London—The Making of Harry Potter. The special is executive produced by Casey Patterson of Casey Patterson Entertainment (A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote) and Pulse Films (Beastie Boys Story).<br />
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Harry Potter fans have been celebrating ever since HBO Max dropped the trailer of the much-awaited trailer of reunion special 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' on Monday.

Harry Potter fans have been celebrating ever since HBO Max dropped the trailer of the much-awaited trailer of reunion special 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' on Monday. The special will be streamed on HBO Max which had got many Indian fans worried as to where they would be able to catch the special episode. Well, there is news that may interest Potter heads in India. Watch the trailer here Indian fans of Harry Potter can watch the special on Amazon Prime on January 1 at 2:30 pm. The retrospective special invites fans on a magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time as it 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'. 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, Ian Hart, Toby Jones, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, producer David Heyman and filmmakers Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell and David Yates. 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon at the iconic Warner Bros. Studio Tour London—The Making of Harry Potter. The special is executive produced by Casey Patterson of Casey Patterson Entertainment (A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote) and Pulse Films (Beastie Boys Story).

Potter heads in India can watch 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' on this OTT platform

Films that will make you feel old! 'Harry Potter' to 'The Lord of The Rings': Movies that turned 20 in 2021

<p>Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger are back at Hogwarts!<br />
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After sharing the first teaser earlier this week, makers have dropped the first image from the most-anticipated special ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’.</p>

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&nbsp;The reunion is premiering on January 1 on HBO Max and will celebrate 20 years since the release of the franchise’s first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone with feature interviews and cast conversations.</p>

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<p>The image shows actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, who are returning for the time ever, are seated in one of Hogwart's halls and are talking and reminiscing about the movie franchise that made them household names.<br />
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Of course, the trio, who's in their 30's now are looking much older and mature. Daniel has a beard, Emma is looking breathtaking in a white dress with a trim pixy cut and Rupert, who's a father now, has a mature look.</p>

<p><a data-ctorig="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-watch-harry-potter-anniversary-special-teaser-out-434701" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-watch-harry-potter-anniversary-special-teaser-out-434701&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjN9JqF6db0AhVcUGwGHc_hALsQFnoECAQQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw38zYQFEuoekC4zEqhcsM94" dir="ltr" href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-watch-harry-potter-anniversary-special-teaser-out-434701" target="_blank">Watch: '<b>Harry Potter</b>' anniversary special&nbsp;<b>teaser</b>&nbsp;out</a><br />
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The reunion will also feature appearances from numerous members of the movie franchise, including Helena Bonham Carter, Gary Oldman, Robbie Coltrane and Ralph Fiennes, among others.<br />
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The reunion synopsis reads: The Harry Potter cast will 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.<br />
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The trailer of the reunion was released and shows the cast of the show receiving their invitation for the reunion.&nbsp;</p>


Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger are back at Hogwarts! After sharing the first teaser earlier this week, makers have dropped the first image from the most-anticipated special ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’.

Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger are back at Hogwarts! After sharing the first teaser earlier this week, makers have dropped the first image from the most-anticipated special ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’. 20 years of Harry Potter! A look at the cast members & where they are now The reunion is premiering on January 1 on HBO Max and will celebrate 20 years since the release of the franchise’s first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone with feature interviews and cast conversations. Like they never left. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: #ReturnToHogwarts premieres New Year's Day on HBO Max. pic.twitter.com/6MBjWTjJbc — HBO Max (@hbomax) December 9, 2021 × The image shows actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, who are returning for the time ever, are seated in one of Hogwart's halls and are talking and reminiscing about the movie franchise that made them household names. Of course, the trio, who's in their 30's now are looking much older and mature. Daniel has a beard, Emma is looking breathtaking in a white dress with a trim pixy cut and Rupert, who's a father now, has a mature look. Watch: 'Harry Potter' anniversary special teaser out The reunion will also feature appearances from numerous members of the movie franchise, including Helena Bonham Carter, Gary Oldman, Robbie Coltrane and Ralph Fiennes, among others. The reunion synopsis reads: The Harry Potter cast will 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 trailer of the reunion was released and shows the cast of the show receiving their invitation for the reunion.

Harry Potter reunion first look: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint & Emma Watson are back to Hogwarts

<p>A first look teaser for HBO Max’s Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts aired following Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses on TBS and Cartoon Network.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The teaser features appearances from Robbie Coltrane, Matthew Lewis, and Mark Williams.</p>

<p>The special is planned for January 1 and will celebrate 20 years since the release of the franchise’s first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone with feature interviews and cast conversations.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-bts-gives-heartfelt-speech-after-receiving-variety%E2%80%99s-record-of-the-year-award-434657">BTS gives heartfelt speech after receiving Variety’s Record of the Year award</a></p>

<p>Coltrane, Lewis, and Williams will be joined by franchise film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, as well as Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Evanna Lynch, and Matthew Lewis, among others.</p>

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<p>Watch the teaser here:</p>

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<p>Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.</p>


A first look teaser for HBO Max’s Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts aired following Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses on TBS and Cartoon Network.

A first look teaser for HBO Max’s Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts aired following Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses on TBS and Cartoon Network. The teaser features appearances from Robbie Coltrane, Matthew Lewis, and Mark Williams. The special is planned for January 1 and will celebrate 20 years since the release of the franchise’s first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone with feature interviews and cast conversations. BTS gives heartfelt speech after receiving Variety’s Record of the Year award Coltrane, Lewis, and Williams will be joined by franchise film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint, as well as Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Evanna Lynch, and Matthew Lewis, among others. Amazon's 'Shatner in Space' to document William Shatner's flight to space 'Spider Man' actor Tom Holland to play legendary dancer-actor Fred Astaire Watch the teaser here: Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London.

Watch: 'Harry Potter' 20th anniversary special teaser out

<p>It took more than a wave of a wand, but Pakistani university students transformed their 150-year-old campus into Hogwarts this week as they kicked off a festival celebrating the fictional young wizard Harry Potter.</p>

<p>With its vast halls and soaring archways, Government College University in the eastern megacity of Lahore has long reminded students of the magical school created by British author J.K. Rowling, several students told AFP.</p>

<p>"I can't believe I'm in Hogwarts, while being in Lahore of all places," said an excited Raziah Alam, taking part in the festival.</p>

<p>"This has been such a fun experience."</p>

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<p>Dressed in costumes from the "Potterverse" including wands and pointed witch and wizard hats, students welcomed visitors to their version of the Hogwarts "Great Hall", decorated with broomsticks, bats, and even an area to brew potions.</p>

<p>The theme music from the Harry Potter films played in the background as students tried out spells, took photos wearing the famous "Sorting Hat", and dressed up in Hogwarts uniforms.</p>

<p>"Most of these youngsters grew up at the time when JK Rowling's work was being presented in the novels and then later on in the films," Dr Asghar Zaidi, the university's vice chancellor and a "Potterhead" himself told AFP.</p>

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<p>He added that when students come to the campus "they see the architecture, it reminds them of Hogwarts."</p>

<p>"I think the magic is coming through the inspiration it is bringing about to our other students," he added proudly.</p>

<p>The festival is also screening what is believed to be Pakistan's first fan-made Harry Potter film.</p>

<p>Titled "The Last Follower and the Resurrection of Voldemort," the film was made and acted by students and comes with special effects, spells and a gripping storyline.</p>

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<p>"We really thought it would be a crazy idea to change the building, put some mountains around it, create some characters that can go with it," the film's director and cinematographer Waleed Akram told AFP.</p>

<p>He said he was pleased with the film's reception among students.</p>

<p>Since the release of the first Harry Potter novel in 1997, the books have found immense popularity, including in Pakistan.</p>

<p>They have sold over 500 million copies worldwide, in addition to the famous film franchise.</p>


It took more than a wave of a wand, but Pakistani university students transformed their 150-year-old campus into Hogwarts this week as they kicked off a festival celebrating the fictional young wizard Harry Potter.

It took more than a wave of a wand, but Pakistani university students transformed their 150-year-old campus into Hogwarts this week as they kicked off a festival celebrating the fictional young wizard Harry Potter. With its vast halls and soaring archways, Government College University in the eastern megacity of Lahore has long reminded students of the magical school created by British author J.K. Rowling, several students told AFP. "I can't believe I'm in Hogwarts, while being in Lahore of all places," said an excited Raziah Alam, taking part in the festival. "This has been such a fun experience." On Silk Smitha’s birth anniversary, Kamal Haasan recalls the sad sexy siren Dressed in costumes from the "Potterverse" including wands and pointed witch and wizard hats, students welcomed visitors to their version of the Hogwarts "Great Hall", decorated with broomsticks, bats, and even an area to brew potions. The theme music from the Harry Potter films played in the background as students tried out spells, took photos wearing the famous "Sorting Hat", and dressed up in Hogwarts uniforms. "Most of these youngsters grew up at the time when JK Rowling's work was being presented in the novels and then later on in the films," Dr Asghar Zaidi, the university's vice chancellor and a "Potterhead" himself told AFP. Will Salman Khan attend Katrina Kaif- Vicky Kaushal's wedding? He added that when students come to the campus "they see the architecture, it reminds them of Hogwarts." "I think the magic is coming through the inspiration it is bringing about to our other students," he added proudly. The festival is also screening what is believed to be Pakistan's first fan-made Harry Potter film. Titled "The Last Follower and the Resurrection of Voldemort," the film was made and acted by students and comes with special effects, spells and a gripping storyline. Ranveer Singh's '83' to Akshay Kumar's 'Atrangi Re': What to watch on OTT and theatres in December "We really thought it would be a crazy idea to change the building, put some mountains around it, create some characters that can go with it," the film's director and cinematographer Waleed Akram told AFP. He said he was pleased with the film's reception among students. Since the release of the first Harry Potter novel in 1997, the books have found immense popularity, including in Pakistan. They have sold over 500 million copies worldwide, in addition to the famous film franchise.

Pakistan students work magic to transform campus into Harry Potter's Hogwarts

<p>Author JK Rowling slammed three transgender rights activists on Twitter on Monday as they posted her home address on social media.&nbsp;<br />
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Rowling alleged that she was flooded with death threats after her address was leaked online. The activists on Friday had tweeted a photograph of them standing outside Rowling's home in Edinburgh where the address was clearly visible.&nbsp;<br />
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Thanking police in Scotland, the author said that women like herself who have spoken on gender issues had faced "campaigns of intimidation", stalking and harassment always but she vowed not to be silent.&nbsp;<br />
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The 56-year-old writer said she had received "so many death threats I could paper the house with them", and that "families have been put into a state of fear and distress" by transgender activists.</p>

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"Perhaps... the best way to prove your movement isn't a threat to women, is to stop stalking, harassing and threatening us."<br />
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A Police Scotland spokesperson told a news agency that the force was "aware of this incident" and that enquiries were "ongoing". All three activists had shut down their Twitter accounts by Monday.<br />
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Rowling has been embroiled in a simmering controversy since past last year over her tweet which many felt was anti-trans community.&nbsp;<br />
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The dispute began when the author tweeted against the use of the phrase "people who menstruate", rather than only women. Many had pointed out to the author that even Transwomen menstruate. Rowling had eventually defended her stance on the matter but it caused a rift with some of the stars of the 'Harry Potter' movies, including lead actor Daniel Radcliffe, who tweeted an apology on her behalf.</p>

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<p>As the movie series completed 20 years last week, an HBO Max reunion was announced which would feature the cast and crew of the films. Rowling's name is not part of the lineup of stars that will see Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in attendance along with others.&nbsp;<br />
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(With inputs from agencies)</p>

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Author JK Rowling slammed three transgender rights activists on Twitter on Monday as they posted her home address on social media. Rowling alleged that she was flooded with death threats after her address was leaked online.

Author JK Rowling slammed three transgender rights activists on Twitter on Monday as they posted her home address on social media. Rowling alleged that she was flooded with death threats after her address was leaked online. The activists on Friday had tweeted a photograph of them standing outside Rowling's home in Edinburgh where the address was clearly visible. Thanking police in Scotland, the author said that women like herself who have spoken on gender issues had faced "campaigns of intimidation", stalking and harassment always but she vowed not to be silent. The 56-year-old writer said she had received "so many death threats I could paper the house with them", and that "families have been put into a state of fear and distress" by transgender activists. JK Rowling will not be part of Harry Potter reunion special. Here's why "Perhaps... the best way to prove your movement isn't a threat to women, is to stop stalking, harassing and threatening us." A Police Scotland spokesperson told a news agency that the force was "aware of this incident" and that enquiries were "ongoing". All three activists had shut down their Twitter accounts by Monday. Rowling has been embroiled in a simmering controversy since past last year over her tweet which many felt was anti-trans community. The dispute began when the author tweeted against the use of the phrase "people who menstruate", rather than only women. Many had pointed out to the author that even Transwomen menstruate. Rowling had eventually defended her stance on the matter but it caused a rift with some of the stars of the 'Harry Potter' movies, including lead actor Daniel Radcliffe, who tweeted an apology on her behalf. JK Rowling's handprint vandalised with red paint amid 'transphobic' row As the movie series completed 20 years last week, an HBO Max reunion was announced which would feature the cast and crew of the films. Rowling's name is not part of the lineup of stars that will see Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in attendance along with others. (With inputs from agencies) 20 years of Harry Potter! A look at the cast members & where they are now

JK Rowling slams a group of transgender activists as they leak her address on Twitter

<p>Good news for Harry Potter fans as HBO Max announces an anniversary special with the original cast from all eight films of the franchise as they recount their journey together.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-daniel-radcliffe-is-‘busy’-to-attend-harry-potter-20th-anniversary-reunion-apologizes-397203">Daniel Radcliffe</a>, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson will join filmmaker Chris Columbus and other cast members from the Harry Potter films for this retrospective special that will celebrate the franchise’s first film ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ which premiered 20 years ago today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Touted as a feature that will “tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new, in-depth interviews and cast conversations”, the ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’ will premiere on HBO Max on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2022.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone-at-20-the-film-that-started-it-all-428785" hreflang="en">'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' at 20: The film that started it all</a></p>

<p>The anniversary special Harry Potter will air on WarnerMedia’s TBS and Cartoon Network in spring 2022 ahead of the Warner Bros. Pictures theatrical debut of ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’.</p>

<p>The others who we will see from the original films include Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-tom-felton-wants-to-be-draco-malfoy-again-in-new-harry-potter-movie-389816">Tom Felton</a>, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch and Ian Hart.</p>

<p>As for the films, all eight are streaming currently on HBO Max.&nbsp;</p>

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Good news for Harry Potter fans as HBO Max announces an anniversary special with the original cast from all eight films of the franchise as they recount their journey together.

Good news for Harry Potter fans as HBO Max announces an anniversary special with the original cast from all eight films of the franchise as they recount their journey together. Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson will join filmmaker Chris Columbus and other cast members from the Harry Potter films for this retrospective special that will celebrate the franchise’s first film ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ which premiered 20 years ago today. Touted as a feature that will “tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new, in-depth interviews and cast conversations”, the ‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’ will premiere on HBO Max on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2022. 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' at 20: The film that started it all The anniversary special Harry Potter will air on WarnerMedia’s TBS and Cartoon Network in spring 2022 ahead of the Warner Bros. Pictures theatrical debut of ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’. The others who we will see from the original films include Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Imelda Staunton, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch and Ian Hart. As for the films, all eight are streaming currently on HBO Max. Also read: Watch new 'Spider Man: No Way Home' trailer as it unveils villainous multiverse Vijay Deverakonda comes face to face with Mike Tyson as they begin US schedule of 'Liger'

Harry Potter original cast to reunite for anniversary special; details inside

<p>'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone'&nbsp;ruined Daniel Radcliffe’s expectations for what is normal on a film set.<br />
<br />
The Great Hall, where he shot many of the scenes from the first of eight films based on the J.K. Rowling series, was a phantasmagoria of detail. Platters of real lamb chops, roasted potatoes and puddings sat alongside 400 hand-lettered menus and — for at least one scene — hundreds of real, glowing candles. The hall set took 30 people a little more than four months to construct.<br />
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“I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of sets I’ve been on since in my career that are of that scale,” Radcliffe said in a video interview from his New York apartment in October.<br />
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Directed by Chris Columbus, the story of a boy who, upon turning 11, discovers he’s a wizard and goes off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry opened Nov. 16, 2001, and went on to gross more than $1 billion worldwide.<br />
<br />
When Radcliffe and the young actors who played his friends, Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), were making the film, they weren’t just pretending to have the time of their lives — they were, Columbus said.<br />
<br />
“That’s why we shot with three or four cameras — if one of the kids looked into the camera or smiled like they couldn’t believe their good fortune, I had something else to cut to,” he said in a phone conversation on a walk near his home in Malibu, California, in September.<br />
<br />
That joy was in large part thanks, Radcliffe said, to Columbus’ infectious passion for his work.<br />
<br />
“Chris approaches set in the correct way, in my opinion, which is the attitude that we are the luckiest people in the world to get to do this for a living,” he said.<br />
<br />
Columbus wasn’t initially sure he wanted to do a film about wizards, but after his daughter Eleanor (who has a cameo as Susan Bones) kept bugging him to read the books, he finally cracked open the first installment and read all 223 pages in a day.<br />
<br />
“I thought, ‘I have to make a movie out of this,’ ” he said.<br />
<br />
But when he called his agent to set up a meeting with Warner Bros., “She said, ‘Yeah, you and about 30 other directors,’ ” Columbus said.<br />
<br />
So he came up with a strategy: He asked for the last meeting slot with studio executives and spent about 10 days writing a script from the director’s point of view.<br />
<br />
“I think the most impressive thing about that to them was that I did something for free,” he said, laughing. “No one in Hollywood does anything for free.”<br />
<br />
About six weeks later, he learned the job was his — with one condition: He had to fly to Scotland to meet Rowling.<br />
<br />
“I sat there for two and a half hours, talking nonstop, explaining my vision for the movie,” he said. “And she said, ‘That’s exactly the same way I see it.’ ”<br />
<br />
Radcliffe, now 32, said that although he does not consider his performance in the film brilliant acting, he’s no longer embarrassed by some of the scenes the way he was in his late teens.<br />
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“Now I’m able to look back and go, ‘OK, you were a kid, it’s fine,’” he said, laughing. “It’s still a lovely memory.”<br />
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In separate interviews, Radcliffe and Columbus recalled what it took to shoot four key scenes. Here are edited excerpts from our conversations.<br />
<br />
<strong>— The Great Hall</strong><br />
<br />
<em>Creating the main gathering place at Hogwarts, where the students eat all their meals at House tables, was a mammoth undertaking.</em><br />
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<strong>COLUMBUS: </strong>When the actors walk into the Great Hall for the first time, what you see on their faces is the genuine reaction to seeing this incredible set for the first time.<br />
<br />
<strong>RADCLIFFE:</strong> It never really lost that power.<br />
<br />
<strong>COLUMBUS<strong>:</strong></strong> The production designer Stuart Craig and [the set decorator] Stephenie McMillan had such an incredible eye for detail. I opened up one of the menus, and realized they’d handwritten all 400 on parchment paper. I thought, “Oh, my God, this is the real deal.” I’ve since never had such extraordinary production design.<br />
<br />
<em>But there were a few hiccups.</em><br />
<br />
<strong>COLUMBUS<strong>:</strong> </strong>The food came in — an American Thanksgiving feast — and it was meant to last for eight to 10 hours. I came back the next day, and it was still the same food! By Day 3, I can only say the scent of the Great Hall was getting a little funky.<br />
<br />
<em>There was also a mishap.</em><br />
<br />
<strong>COLUMBUS<strong>:</strong> </strong>When all the kids file into the Great Hall for the first time, we see hundreds of floating candles in the air. And then something horrible happened — the flames of the candles started to burn through the clear string holding them and started to drop! We had to get everybody out of the set — and then we shot it two more times, telling ourselves, “We’re just going to add CGI candles.”<br />
<br />
<strong>RADCLIFFE<strong>:</strong> </strong>We scattered! I’m sure Chris was more stressed out by it, but as a kid, you’re like, “This is really funny.”<br />
<br />
<strong>— Quidditch</strong><br />
<br />
<em>The Quidditch scenes are some of the most exciting parts of the film. But the rigs the actors rode were a little, </em><em>erm</em><em>, bumpy.</em><br />
<br />
<strong>COLUMBUS: </strong>Our stunt coordinator, Greg Powell, came up with these brilliant rigs that gave all the actors a sense of almost being on an amusement-park ride. What you see on their faces a lot of times, particularly in the Quidditch match, is real — they were a little terrified, but for the most part, as 11-year-old kids, they were having the time of their lives.<br />
<br />
<strong>RADCLIFFE<strong>:</strong></strong> Looking back, it would have been totally acceptable for me as an 11-year-old in interviews to go, “Yeah, the Quidditch scenes are pretty painful.” But at the time, it was like, “I can’t say anything bad or negative about anything,” so you’re just like, “No, no, no, it’s great.” It was a broomstick with a thin seat in the middle, and you didn’t have stirrups — or, if you did, they were very, very high up — so you were basically leaning all your weight onto your junk when you leaned forward.<br />
<br />
<strong>— The Troll Attack</strong><br />
<br />
<em>When Harry and Ron are fighting the troll in the girls bathroom, Ron casts a spell to drop a club on the troll’s head — but not before it flips Harry upside down and swings him around by his ankles.</em><br />
<br />
<strong>COLUMBUS: </strong>Whatever CGI character couldn’t be there in person, I had to be. So in the second film, I was Dobby, the Basilisk — and here, I was the troll. In the wide shots, I could only shout and act like a maniac off camera, but in the close-ups, I could actually be next to the camera pretending to be a troll. It was one of the most intense physical workouts I’ve ever had.<br />
<br />
<strong>RADCLIFFE<strong>:</strong></strong> One of the great things about the films early on was that a huge amount of the effects were practical. The shot of us ducking as the bathroom stalls explode when the troll hits them with the club — some of that was very real. It’s always better to react to something that’s there.<br />
<br />
<strong>— The Chess Game</strong><br />
<br />
<em>One of the obstacles guarding the Sorcerer’s Stone is a giant </em><em>wizard’s chess</em><em>board, which Harry, Ron and Hermione must play their way across. The film’s designers created 32 pieces, which were up to 12 feet tall and weighed as much as 500 pounds.</em><br />
<br />
<strong>COLUMBUS<strong>:</strong> </strong>Stuart and I thought it would be interesting to build as much as possible so we could get the kids’ actual reactions of being on these enormous chess pieces. The only things that were augmented in CGI were some explosions — though we did some practical ones, too — and some scenes where the pieces actually had to move. I think it was the pawns that had to draw their swords.<br />
<br />
<strong>RADCLIFFE<strong>:</strong> </strong>Of course, they got an international master to devise a chess puzzle. The attention to detail was really cool.</p>


'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone' ruined Daniel Radcliffe’s expectations for what is normal on a film set. The Great Hall, where he shot many of the scenes from the first of eight films based on the J.

'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone' ruined Daniel Radcliffe’s expectations for what is normal on a film set. The Great Hall, where he shot many of the scenes from the first of eight films based on the J.K. Rowling series, was a phantasmagoria of detail. Platters of real lamb chops, roasted potatoes and puddings sat alongside 400 hand-lettered menus and — for at least one scene — hundreds of real, glowing candles. The hall set took 30 people a little more than four months to construct. “I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of sets I’ve been on since in my career that are of that scale,” Radcliffe said in a video interview from his New York apartment in October. Directed by Chris Columbus, the story of a boy who, upon turning 11, discovers he’s a wizard and goes off to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry opened Nov. 16, 2001, and went on to gross more than $1 billion worldwide. When Radcliffe and the young actors who played his friends, Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), were making the film, they weren’t just pretending to have the time of their lives — they were, Columbus said. “That’s why we shot with three or four cameras — if one of the kids looked into the camera or smiled like they couldn’t believe their good fortune, I had something else to cut to,” he said in a phone conversation on a walk near his home in Malibu, California, in September. That joy was in large part thanks, Radcliffe said, to Columbus’ infectious passion for his work. “Chris approaches set in the correct way, in my opinion, which is the attitude that we are the luckiest people in the world to get to do this for a living,” he said. Columbus wasn’t initially sure he wanted to do a film about wizards, but after his daughter Eleanor (who has a cameo as Susan Bones) kept bugging him to read the books, he finally cracked open the first installment and read all 223 pages in a day. “I thought, ‘I have to make a movie out of this,’ ” he said. But when he called his agent to set up a meeting with Warner Bros., “She said, ‘Yeah, you and about 30 other directors,’ ” Columbus said. So he came up with a strategy: He asked for the last meeting slot with studio executives and spent about 10 days writing a script from the director’s point of view. “I think the most impressive thing about that to them was that I did something for free,” he said, laughing. “No one in Hollywood does anything for free.” About six weeks later, he learned the job was his — with one condition: He had to fly to Scotland to meet Rowling. “I sat there for two and a half hours, talking nonstop, explaining my vision for the movie,” he said. “And she said, ‘That’s exactly the same way I see it.’ ” Radcliffe, now 32, said that although he does not consider his performance in the film brilliant acting, he’s no longer embarrassed by some of the scenes the way he was in his late teens. “Now I’m able to look back and go, ‘OK, you were a kid, it’s fine,’” he said, laughing. “It’s still a lovely memory.” In separate interviews, Radcliffe and Columbus recalled what it took to shoot four key scenes. Here are edited excerpts from our conversations. — The Great Hall Creating the main gathering place at Hogwarts, where the students eat all their meals at House tables, was a mammoth undertaking. COLUMBUS: When the actors walk into the Great Hall for the first time, what you see on their faces is the genuine reaction to seeing this incredible set for the first time. RADCLIFFE: It never really lost that power. COLUMBUS: The production designer Stuart Craig and [the set decorator] Stephenie McMillan had such an incredible eye for detail. I opened up one of the menus, and realized they’d handwritten all 400 on parchment paper. I thought, “Oh, my God, this is the real deal.” I’ve since never had such extraordinary production design. But there were a few hiccups. COLUMBUS: The food came in — an American Thanksgiving feast — and it was meant to last for eight to 10 hours. I came back the next day, and it was still the same food! By Day 3, I can only say the scent of the Great Hall was getting a little funky. There was also a mishap. COLUMBUS: When all the kids file into the Great Hall for the first time, we see hundreds of floating candles in the air. And then something horrible happened — the flames of the candles started to burn through the clear string holding them and started to drop! We had to get everybody out of the set — and then we shot it two more times, telling ourselves, “We’re just going to add CGI candles.” RADCLIFFE: We scattered! I’m sure Chris was more stressed out by it, but as a kid, you’re like, “This is really funny.” — Quidditch The Quidditch scenes are some of the most exciting parts of the film. But the rigs the actors rode were a little, erm, bumpy. COLUMBUS: Our stunt coordinator, Greg Powell, came up with these brilliant rigs that gave all the actors a sense of almost being on an amusement-park ride. What you see on their faces a lot of times, particularly in the Quidditch match, is real — they were a little terrified, but for the most part, as 11-year-old kids, they were having the time of their lives. RADCLIFFE: Looking back, it would have been totally acceptable for me as an 11-year-old in interviews to go, “Yeah, the Quidditch scenes are pretty painful.” But at the time, it was like, “I can’t say anything bad or negative about anything,” so you’re just like, “No, no, no, it’s great.” It was a broomstick with a thin seat in the middle, and you didn’t have stirrups — or, if you did, they were very, very high up — so you were basically leaning all your weight onto your junk when you leaned forward. — The Troll Attack When Harry and Ron are fighting the troll in the girls bathroom, Ron casts a spell to drop a club on the troll’s head — but not before it flips Harry upside down and swings him around by his ankles. COLUMBUS: Whatever CGI character couldn’t be there in person, I had to be. So in the second film, I was Dobby, the Basilisk — and here, I was the troll. In the wide shots, I could only shout and act like a maniac off camera, but in the close-ups, I could actually be next to the camera pretending to be a troll. It was one of the most intense physical workouts I’ve ever had. RADCLIFFE: One of the great things about the films early on was that a huge amount of the effects were practical. The shot of us ducking as the bathroom stalls explode when the troll hits them with the club — some of that was very real. It’s always better to react to something that’s there. — The Chess Game One of the obstacles guarding the Sorcerer’s Stone is a giant wizard’s chessboard, which Harry, Ron and Hermione must play their way across. The film’s designers created 32 pieces, which were up to 12 feet tall and weighed as much as 500 pounds. COLUMBUS: Stuart and I thought it would be interesting to build as much as possible so we could get the kids’ actual reactions of being on these enormous chess pieces. The only things that were augmented in CGI were some explosions — though we did some practical ones, too — and some scenes where the pieces actually had to move. I think it was the pawns that had to draw their swords. RADCLIFFE: Of course, they got an international master to devise a chess puzzle. The attention to detail was really cool.

'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' at 20: The film that started it all

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is all set to complete 20 years in November 2021. Chris Columbus' directorial shattered all the records by becoming the highest-grossing film in 2001. To celebrate the moment, we have listed 8 unknown facts about the film.

20 Years Of Harry Potter: 8 fun facts about the film

<p>JK Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter’ latest spinoff film released its title and release date.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film will be called ‘Fantastic Beasts 3: The Secrets of Dumbledore’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Based on the life of one of the most important characters in the Harry Potter franchise, Dumbledore, the film’s title has raked a unique reaction from internet users. Many joked&nbsp;that the film will show&nbsp;Dumbeldore as gay and the film will reveal the&nbsp;secret of his sexuality.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There was then an onslaught of gay jokes and rumours about the titular wizard and Hogwarts headmaster. The topic for this speculation is rooted in JK Rowling’s previous statements that some say she made to sound ‘woke’. Weeks after the announcement of her Harry Potter book in 2007, the author had said that Dumbledore was gay, despite the books themselves offering no clues as to the wizard’s sexuality. Furthermore, she suggested that Dumbledore once had a homosexual relationship with Gellert Grindlewald, who features in the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ movies. However, none of the films have mentioned this either.</p>

<p>JK Rowling was criticised for inserting a ‘woke’ subtext to her stories when in fact they had no such mention in the books. She had also said that there was at least one Jewish wizard at Hogwarts and that Hermoine may have been black despite the author describing her as a white girl in her books.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jk-rowling-busts-myth-around-the-origin-of-the-harry-potter-series-and-its-characters-301171">JK Rowling busts myth around the origin of the Harry Potter series and its characters</a></p>

<p>The Harry Potter author is now not in good books of the trans community too after she opposed gender-neutral languages arguing that it “erases” the concept of sex and thus womanhood. She has, since then, got <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jk-rowlings-handprint-vandalised-with-red-paint-amid-transphobic-row-312886">death threats from some trans activists</a> and faced backlash on the internet by many of her fans.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the new spinoff film ‘Fantastic Beasts 3: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ will release on April 15, 2022. The franchise of films has been adapted from a guidebook on the magical creatures of Harry Potter’s world. This was released in 2001 and served as prequels to the main Harry Potter story.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-new-jk-rowling-childrens-book-coming-in-october-377347">Also Read:&nbsp;New JK Rowling children's book coming in October</a></p>


JK Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter’ latest spinoff film released its title and release date. The film will be called ‘Fantastic Beasts 3: The Secrets of Dumbledore’. Based on the life of one of the most important characters in the Harry Potter franchise, Dumbledore, the film’s title has raked a unique reaction from internet users.

JK Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter’ latest spinoff film released its title and release date. The film will be called ‘Fantastic Beasts 3: The Secrets of Dumbledore’. Based on the life of one of the most important characters in the Harry Potter franchise, Dumbledore, the film’s title has raked a unique reaction from internet users. Many joked that the film will show Dumbeldore as gay and the film will reveal the secret of his sexuality. There was then an onslaught of gay jokes and rumours about the titular wizard and Hogwarts headmaster. The topic for this speculation is rooted in JK Rowling’s previous statements that some say she made to sound ‘woke’. Weeks after the announcement of her Harry Potter book in 2007, the author had said that Dumbledore was gay, despite the books themselves offering no clues as to the wizard’s sexuality. Furthermore, she suggested that Dumbledore once had a homosexual relationship with Gellert Grindlewald, who features in the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ movies. However, none of the films have mentioned this either. JK Rowling was criticised for inserting a ‘woke’ subtext to her stories when in fact they had no such mention in the books. She had also said that there was at least one Jewish wizard at Hogwarts and that Hermoine may have been black despite the author describing her as a white girl in her books. JK Rowling busts myth around the origin of the Harry Potter series and its characters The Harry Potter author is now not in good books of the trans community too after she opposed gender-neutral languages arguing that it “erases” the concept of sex and thus womanhood. She has, since then, got death threats from some trans activists and faced backlash on the internet by many of her fans. Meanwhile, the new spinoff film ‘Fantastic Beasts 3: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ will release on April 15, 2022. The franchise of films has been adapted from a guidebook on the magical creatures of Harry Potter’s world. This was released in 2001 and served as prequels to the main Harry Potter story. Also Read: New JK Rowling children's book coming in October

Harry Potter spinoff 'Fantastic Beasts 3' title starts a thread on gay jokes, targets JK Rowling

<p>Scottish actor Alan Cumming apparently asked the producers of the famous ‘Harry Potter’ franchise when they had offered him a role in one of the movies.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Cumming was considered for the role of Hogwarts professor Gilderoy Lockhart in 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’—the second film from this eight-part franchise.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
“I didn't turn it down. I told them to f--- off!” Cumming, known for his part in ‘The Good Wife’, reportedly told a global daily.</p>

<p><br />
“They wanted me and Rupert Everett to do a screen test, and they said they couldn't pay me more than a certain sum, they just didn't have any more money in the budget. And I had the same agent as Rupert, who of course, they were going to pay more. Blatantly lying, stupidly lying, as well. Like, if you're going to lie, be clever about it,” he went on to explain to the same newspaper.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
“I said, tell them to f--- right off. And thought, well Rupert's going to get the part. They made him screen test, and I remember he brought his own wig. And then they f---ing gave it to Kenneth Branagh, came out of the shadows,” Cumming added.</p>

<p><br />
The franchise, based on the eponymous novels by J. K. Rowling and distributed by Warner Bros. for the visual format, released its first installment ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone’ in on November 4, 2001. Over the years, just like the book, the franchise has been a raging success the world over and has turned the three central characters into huge celebrities.</p>

<p><br />
‘Harry Potter’ is all set to mark its 20th anniversary in November this year.&nbsp;</p>


Scottish actor Alan Cumming apparently asked the producers of the famous ‘Harry Potter’ franchise when they had offered him a role in one of the movies. Cumming was considered for the role of Hogwarts professor Gilderoy Lockhart in 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’—the second film from this eight-part franchise.

Scottish actor Alan Cumming apparently asked the producers of the famous ‘Harry Potter’ franchise when they had offered him a role in one of the movies. Cumming was considered for the role of Hogwarts professor Gilderoy Lockhart in 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’—the second film from this eight-part franchise. “I didn't turn it down. I told them to f--- off!” Cumming, known for his part in ‘The Good Wife’, reportedly told a global daily. “They wanted me and Rupert Everett to do a screen test, and they said they couldn't pay me more than a certain sum, they just didn't have any more money in the budget. And I had the same agent as Rupert, who of course, they were going to pay more. Blatantly lying, stupidly lying, as well. Like, if you're going to lie, be clever about it,” he went on to explain to the same newspaper. “I said, tell them to f--- right off. And thought, well Rupert's going to get the part. They made him screen test, and I remember he brought his own wig. And then they f---ing gave it to Kenneth Branagh, came out of the shadows,” Cumming added. The franchise, based on the eponymous novels by J. K. Rowling and distributed by Warner Bros. for the visual format, released its first installment ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone’ in on November 4, 2001. Over the years, just like the book, the franchise has been a raging success the world over and has turned the three central characters into huge celebrities. ‘Harry Potter’ is all set to mark its 20th anniversary in November this year.

‘Harry Potter’ casting trivia: Alan Cumming asked producers to ‘Ef off!’ over a role offer

<p>Harry Potter’s magic world is finally here as New York City gets its own store full of wizardry. The three-floor, 21,000 square foot Harry Potter New York opened its storefront last month giving fans a chance to experience immersive virtual reality experiences.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It has been created by WarnerMedia in a joint effort with leading VR-company Dreamscape Immersive, interactive software company Wevr, and U.K. studio Keylight and debuting today, “Chaos at Hogwarts” and “Wizards Take Flight”. It lets fans explore the Wizarding World in two distinctive storylines that bring alive the popular book and film franchise in impressive new ways.</p>

<p>It encourages fans to step into a world of magic and interact with popular creatures, characters and locations from the Harry Potter series.</p>

<p>You can choose to learn how to cast spells, select your own avatar, spot hidden easter eggs and much more.</p>

<p>For those looking to try both VR adventures, they each offer wheelchair accessibility. There are also a number of interactive experiences, including a wheelchair accessible London telephone box for photo ops, themed selfie mirrors, a chance to “step” into Hagrid’s shoes, a rather large recreation of Nagini (who occasionally hisses in Parseltongue), as well as a store-wide scavenger hunt that features displayed props from the films.</p>


Harry Potter’s magic world is finally here as New York City gets its own store full of wizardry. The three-floor, 21,000 square foot Harry Potter New York opened its storefront last month giving fans a chance to experience immersive virtual reality experiences.

Harry Potter’s magic world is finally here as New York City gets its own store full of wizardry. The three-floor, 21,000 square foot Harry Potter New York opened its storefront last month giving fans a chance to experience immersive virtual reality experiences. It has been created by WarnerMedia in a joint effort with leading VR-company Dreamscape Immersive, interactive software company Wevr, and U.K. studio Keylight and debuting today, “Chaos at Hogwarts” and “Wizards Take Flight”. It lets fans explore the Wizarding World in two distinctive storylines that bring alive the popular book and film franchise in impressive new ways. It encourages fans to step into a world of magic and interact with popular creatures, characters and locations from the Harry Potter series. You can choose to learn how to cast spells, select your own avatar, spot hidden easter eggs and much more. For those looking to try both VR adventures, they each offer wheelchair accessibility. There are also a number of interactive experiences, including a wheelchair accessible London telephone box for photo ops, themed selfie mirrors, a chance to “step” into Hagrid’s shoes, a rather large recreation of Nagini (who occasionally hisses in Parseltongue), as well as a store-wide scavenger hunt that features displayed props from the films.

Harry Potter New York virtual reality opens the world of wizardry to fans

<p>British actor Daniel Radcliffe, who rose to fame following his eight-film stint as the wizard Harry potter, says he is busy at the moment and may not be able to join his co-stars— Rupert Grint (who played Ron Weasley) and Emma Watson (who played Hermione Granger)—for the upcoming 20th anniversary of the iconic movie franchise.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
The franchise, based on the eponymous novels by J. K. Rowling and distributed by Warner Bros. for the visual format, released its first installment ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone’ in on November 4, 2001. Over the years, just like the book, the franchise has been a raging success the world over and has turned the three central characters into huge celebrities.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
When asked about getting together for a reunion with his co-stars, the actor reportedly told an entertainment news website, “I'm in the Dominican Republic at the moment, filming, and then I'm going to be busy, kind of working on bits and pieces until the end of the year. So, yeah, I don't know. I'm sure there will be some sort of celebration but I don't know if we will be getting together or anything. I'm sorry if that's a bit of a disappointment to anyone.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
However, the actor still catches parts of it on TV. Commenting on watching himself as Harry Potter,m he reportedly said, “I've seen bits on TV for seconds before I go, 'Uh!' Or if it's a scene that someone else is in I'll go, 'Oh, cool'.” He also shared that he has fond memories of shooting with Gary Oldman and David Thewlis who took on the roles of Sirius Black and Professor Remus Lupin respectively.<br />
&nbsp;</p>


British actor Daniel Radcliffe, who rose to fame following his eight-film stint as the wizard Harry potter, says he is busy at the moment and may not be able to join his co-stars— Rupert Grint (who played Ron Weasley) and Emma Watson (who played Hermione Granger)—for the upcoming 20th anniversary of the iconic movie franchise.

British actor Daniel Radcliffe, who rose to fame following his eight-film stint as the wizard Harry potter, says he is busy at the moment and may not be able to join his co-stars— Rupert Grint (who played Ron Weasley) and Emma Watson (who played Hermione Granger)—for the upcoming 20th anniversary of the iconic movie franchise. The franchise, based on the eponymous novels by J. K. Rowling and distributed by Warner Bros. for the visual format, released its first installment ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone’ in on November 4, 2001. Over the years, just like the book, the franchise has been a raging success the world over and has turned the three central characters into huge celebrities. When asked about getting together for a reunion with his co-stars, the actor reportedly told an entertainment news website, “I'm in the Dominican Republic at the moment, filming, and then I'm going to be busy, kind of working on bits and pieces until the end of the year. So, yeah, I don't know. I'm sure there will be some sort of celebration but I don't know if we will be getting together or anything. I'm sorry if that's a bit of a disappointment to anyone.” However, the actor still catches parts of it on TV. Commenting on watching himself as Harry Potter,m he reportedly said, “I've seen bits on TV for seconds before I go, 'Uh!' Or if it's a scene that someone else is in I'll go, 'Oh, cool'.” He also shared that he has fond memories of shooting with Gary Oldman and David Thewlis who took on the roles of Sirius Black and Professor Remus Lupin respectively.

Daniel Radcliffe is ‘busy’ to attend 'Harry Potter' 20th anniversary reunion; apologizes

<p>Social media giant Facebook Inc's video-calling device Portal is getting a 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'&nbsp;crossover that will allow users to dress up as characters from the play using AR (augmented reality) technology.</p>

<p>The AR masks that transform users into a character and match their&nbsp;skin tone via&nbsp;real-time skin sampling&nbsp;before converting it into a seamless integration, as per 'The Verge'.</p>

<p>The feature is powered by Facebook's Spark AR technology and works with Portal-to-Portal video calls for users in the United States and Britain.</p>

<p>Anyone can use the new feature by tapping 'Curtain Call'&nbsp;in the effects tray on Portal. You can then select one of three locations from the menu to visit: Hogwarts Great Hall, the Ministry of Magic, or the Edge of the Forbidden Forest.</p>

<p>When the lights come up, each person on the call will embody a character from the show with a unique spell, which is assigned randomly. Simply nod your head or tap the screen to cast it and watch as your friends marvel at the magic.</p>

<p>CEO Mark Zuckerberg had launched the first mainstream augmented reality platform at Facebook F8 called the Camera Effects Platform, which allows developers and artists to start building frames and interactive effects for Facebook’s camera.</p>

<p>Facebook&nbsp;is developing a wristband that would be able to control its augmented reality (AR) glasses that are expected to be launched this year.</p>

<p>Michael Abrash, who heads Facebook Reality Labs Research, said fully interactive display and audio capabilities could not yet be crammed into lightweight devices like glasses, which he estimated should be around 70 grams (2.5 oz) to be viable.</p>

<p>Those capabilities include the ability for people to jointly see and interact with persistent shared virtual objects, like a virtual whiteboard on which they could collaborate, he said.</p>

<p>Many in the industry believe the glasses will eventually replace the functionality of mobile phones altogether, making their development a hotly contested race among tech giants like Apple, Amazon and Alphabet’s Google.</p>

<p>Snap Inc’s “Spectacles,” initially released in 2016, began incorporating AR elements in its third generation product last year.</p>

<p>Abrash said smart glasses would need to rely on devices like phones for the forseeable future due to constraints like battery life and the heat generated by processing.</p>

<p>But with “true AR glasses,” he said, other devices would become “an accessory to the glasses, because the glasses are how you see and interact with the world.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Social media giant Facebook Inc's video-calling device Portal is getting a 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' crossover that will allow users to dress up as characters from the play using AR (augmented reality) technology.

Social media giant Facebook Inc's video-calling device Portal is getting a 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' crossover that will allow users to dress up as characters from the play using AR (augmented reality) technology. The AR masks that transform users into a character and match their skin tone via real-time skin sampling before converting it into a seamless integration, as per 'The Verge'. The feature is powered by Facebook's Spark AR technology and works with Portal-to-Portal video calls for users in the United States and Britain. Anyone can use the new feature by tapping 'Curtain Call' in the effects tray on Portal. You can then select one of three locations from the menu to visit: Hogwarts Great Hall, the Ministry of Magic, or the Edge of the Forbidden Forest. When the lights come up, each person on the call will embody a character from the show with a unique spell, which is assigned randomly. Simply nod your head or tap the screen to cast it and watch as your friends marvel at the magic. CEO Mark Zuckerberg had launched the first mainstream augmented reality platform at Facebook F8 called the Camera Effects Platform, which allows developers and artists to start building frames and interactive effects for Facebook’s camera. Facebook is developing a wristband that would be able to control its augmented reality (AR) glasses that are expected to be launched this year. Michael Abrash, who heads Facebook Reality Labs Research, said fully interactive display and audio capabilities could not yet be crammed into lightweight devices like glasses, which he estimated should be around 70 grams (2.5 oz) to be viable. Those capabilities include the ability for people to jointly see and interact with persistent shared virtual objects, like a virtual whiteboard on which they could collaborate, he said. Many in the industry believe the glasses will eventually replace the functionality of mobile phones altogether, making their development a hotly contested race among tech giants like Apple, Amazon and Alphabet’s Google. Snap Inc’s “Spectacles,” initially released in 2016, began incorporating AR elements in its third generation product last year. Abrash said smart glasses would need to rely on devices like phones for the forseeable future due to constraints like battery life and the heat generated by processing. But with “true AR glasses,” he said, other devices would become “an accessory to the glasses, because the glasses are how you see and interact with the world.” (With inputs from agencies)

Facebook’s new AR feature for Portal lets users dress up as Harry Potter characters

<p>Dudley from Harry Potter aka Harry Melling is now set to play a young Edgar Allan Poe in the Netflix and Scott Cooper murder mystery ‘The Pale Blue Eye’. Most recently seen in Netflix’s ‘The Queen’s Gambit’, Harry will essay the role of one of the most iconic writers of our time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'The Pale Blue Eye'&nbsp;is a passion project of Cooper, who has tried making it for more than a decade. The film has A-lister Christian Bale as a veteran detective who is set to solve a series of murders that took place in 1830 at the US Military Academy at West Point.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scott Cooper will direct and adapt the screenplay of 'The Pale Blue Eye'&nbsp;from Louis Bayard’s novel of the same name. Bale will also produce along with Cooper, John Lesher, and Tyler Thompson of Cross Creek Pictures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Most famous for his role of Dudley in the Harry Potter franchise, the actor will also be seen opposite Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand in Joel Coen’s ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’. He also recently wrapped production on the independent feature, ‘Please Baby Please’, in which he stars opposite Andrea Riseborough, Demi Moore, and Karl Glusman.</p>


Dudley from Harry Potter aka Harry Melling is now set to play a young Edgar Allan Poe in the Netflix and Scott Cooper murder mystery ‘The Pale Blue Eye’. Most recently seen in Netflix’s ‘The Queen’s Gambit’, Harry will essay the role of one of the most iconic writers of our time.

Dudley from Harry Potter aka Harry Melling is now set to play a young Edgar Allan Poe in the Netflix and Scott Cooper murder mystery ‘The Pale Blue Eye’. Most recently seen in Netflix’s ‘The Queen’s Gambit’, Harry will essay the role of one of the most iconic writers of our time. 'The Pale Blue Eye' is a passion project of Cooper, who has tried making it for more than a decade. The film has A-lister Christian Bale as a veteran detective who is set to solve a series of murders that took place in 1830 at the US Military Academy at West Point. Scott Cooper will direct and adapt the screenplay of 'The Pale Blue Eye' from Louis Bayard’s novel of the same name. Bale will also produce along with Cooper, John Lesher, and Tyler Thompson of Cross Creek Pictures. Most famous for his role of Dudley in the Harry Potter franchise, the actor will also be seen opposite Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand in Joel Coen’s ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’. He also recently wrapped production on the independent feature, ‘Please Baby Please’, in which he stars opposite Andrea Riseborough, Demi Moore, and Karl Glusman.

Harry Potter's Dudley, Harry Melling to play Edgar Allan Poe in next

<p>Wearing Hogwarts robes and witches' hats, hundreds of Potterheads sipped Butterbeer and posed for photos in Hagrid's giant shoes as New York's long-awaited Harry Potter store, the biggest in the world, opened Thursday.</p>

<p>Fans of the boy wizard queued for hours in heavy rain to be among the first inside the three-story shop in Lower Manhattan that hosts the largest collection of Potter products anywhere.</p>

<p>"It's really magical," said Margaret Suarez, whose boyfriend arrived at 6:00 am (1100 GMT) to hold a spot in line four hours ahead of opening.</p>

<p>Suarez, 30, quickly eyed a wand belonging to witch Bellatrix Lestrange to go with the patronus charm memorabilia and funko pop figures that were already in her shopping bag.</p>

<p>"In my heart, I'm a wizard," Suarez told AFP. "I really want to get a wand and personalize it so I can live my best fantasy," the New Yorker added.</p>

<p>Ruben Juarez, 27, and his wife traveled from Dallas, Texas for the grand opening of the 21,000 square-foot (1,950 square meters) store that is near the Flatiron building.</p>

<p>"We're excited to be here. I love everything Harry Potter," said Juarez, wearing the scarlet and gold scarf of the house of Gryffindor.</p>

<p>Large crowds gathered outside the store throughout the morning, with even a few police officers called to ensure order was maintained, as Potterheads waited for their timed ticket entry.</p>

<p>Inside, fans of J. K Rowling's magical world snapped selfies in front of a red telephone box like the one that transports witches and wizards to the Ministry of Magic, and bought fizzing whizbees candy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They tried on knitted quidditch jumpers, flicked through copies of the best-selling book series in history and sampled the wizards' favorite drink at the Butterbeer bar.</p>

<p>"Butterbeer is like cream soda but with a kick to it. It's unlike anything, honestly," explained 21-year-old Emilee Rodriguez.</p>

<p>The flagship store was due to open last summer but was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For 19-year-old Alexandra Ewing, the wait for her first visit to a Potter store was worth it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I'm having the time of my life. I'm fighting back tears this whole time, I'm loving it," she told AFP.</p>


Wearing Hogwarts robes and witches' hats, hundreds of Potterheads sipped Butterbeer and posed for photos in Hagrid's giant shoes as New York's long-awaited Harry Potter store, the biggest in the world, opened Thursday.

Wearing Hogwarts robes and witches' hats, hundreds of Potterheads sipped Butterbeer and posed for photos in Hagrid's giant shoes as New York's long-awaited Harry Potter store, the biggest in the world, opened Thursday. Fans of the boy wizard queued for hours in heavy rain to be among the first inside the three-story shop in Lower Manhattan that hosts the largest collection of Potter products anywhere. "It's really magical," said Margaret Suarez, whose boyfriend arrived at 6:00 am (1100 GMT) to hold a spot in line four hours ahead of opening. Suarez, 30, quickly eyed a wand belonging to witch Bellatrix Lestrange to go with the patronus charm memorabilia and funko pop figures that were already in her shopping bag. "In my heart, I'm a wizard," Suarez told AFP. "I really want to get a wand and personalize it so I can live my best fantasy," the New Yorker added. Ruben Juarez, 27, and his wife traveled from Dallas, Texas for the grand opening of the 21,000 square-foot (1,950 square meters) store that is near the Flatiron building. "We're excited to be here. I love everything Harry Potter," said Juarez, wearing the scarlet and gold scarf of the house of Gryffindor. Large crowds gathered outside the store throughout the morning, with even a few police officers called to ensure order was maintained, as Potterheads waited for their timed ticket entry. Inside, fans of J. K Rowling's magical world snapped selfies in front of a red telephone box like the one that transports witches and wizards to the Ministry of Magic, and bought fizzing whizbees candy. They tried on knitted quidditch jumpers, flicked through copies of the best-selling book series in history and sampled the wizards' favorite drink at the Butterbeer bar. "Butterbeer is like cream soda but with a kick to it. It's unlike anything, honestly," explained 21-year-old Emilee Rodriguez. The flagship store was due to open last summer but was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic. For 19-year-old Alexandra Ewing, the wait for her first visit to a Potter store was worth it. "I'm having the time of my life. I'm fighting back tears this whole time, I'm loving it," she told AFP.

Huge Harry Potter store opens in New York

Fans will soon be able to step inside the magical world of Harry Potter as the world's only official Harry Potter flagship store opens in New York City on Thursday, June 3.

'Bringing some magic into people's lives' - Preview of the Harry Potter New York flagship store

<p>&nbsp;Know your Gryffindors from your Dementors? Who was the Half-Blood Prince and what can you buy at Ollivanders?<br />
<br />
Fans of 'Harry Potter'&nbsp;can test their knowledge of the books and films in a new TV quiz competition series being launched by WarnerMedia to air later this year as part of the 20th-anniversary celebrations of the first film in the adventures of the boy wizard.<br />
<br />
WarnerMedia said on Wednesday that casting was open for fans who want to take part in the four, one-hour quiz challenges.<br />
The quiz shows will be part of a five-night retrospective special featuring surprise guests that will also include what WarnerMedia called a "play-along" component in which Potter fans can take part by dressing up at home.</p>

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<br />
The specials will be televised on HBO MAX, Cartoon Network and TBS later this year. 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone',&nbsp;the first movie adaptation of J.K. Rowling's best-selling series, was released in November 2001. The eight Harry Potter movies became one of the world's biggest movie franchises, taking in some $7.7 billion at the global box office.</p>

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<p>As for the answers to those questions, Gryffindors are students in one of the four houses of Hogwarts, the boarding school for aspiring wizards that Harry attends, while Dementors are gliding, wraithlike creatures that feed on human happiness. Severus Snape, a professor at Hogwarts, is the Half-Blood Prince. And Ollivanders is a wand shop in Diagon Alley in London.</p>


Know your Gryffindors from your Dementors? Who was the Half-Blood Prince and what can you buy at Ollivanders? Fans of 'Harry Potter' can test their knowledge of the books and films in a new TV quiz competition series being launched by WarnerMedia to air later this year as part of the 20th-anniversary celebrations of the first film in the adventures of the boy wizard.

Know your Gryffindors from your Dementors? Who was the Half-Blood Prince and what can you buy at Ollivanders? Fans of 'Harry Potter' can test their knowledge of the books and films in a new TV quiz competition series being launched by WarnerMedia to air later this year as part of the 20th-anniversary celebrations of the first film in the adventures of the boy wizard. WarnerMedia said on Wednesday that casting was open for fans who want to take part in the four, one-hour quiz challenges. The quiz shows will be part of a five-night retrospective special featuring surprise guests that will also include what WarnerMedia called a "play-along" component in which Potter fans can take part by dressing up at home. In tell-all interview, Billy Porter reveals he's had HIV since 14 years The specials will be televised on HBO MAX, Cartoon Network and TBS later this year. 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone', the first movie adaptation of J.K. Rowling's best-selling series, was released in November 2001. The eight Harry Potter movies became one of the world's biggest movie franchises, taking in some $7.7 billion at the global box office. 'Friends' reunion trailer is out and it will fill your heart with nostalgia As for the answers to those questions, Gryffindors are students in one of the four houses of Hogwarts, the boarding school for aspiring wizards that Harry attends, while Dementors are gliding, wraithlike creatures that feed on human happiness. Severus Snape, a professor at Hogwarts, is the Half-Blood Prince. And Ollivanders is a wand shop in Diagon Alley in London.

Harry Potter quiz shows for fans to mark movie's 20th anniversary

<p>Harry Potter fans will soon get to clink glasses filled with "buttery, creamy, sugary, delicious" butterbeers at an official Harry Potter flagship store in New York City, which opens on June 3.<br />
<br />
Actress Evanna Lynch, who played Luna Lovegood in the 'Harry Potter'&nbsp;film series, likened the taste to butterscotch.<br />
"Butterbeer is the drink that all the Hogwarts students drink," she said.<br />
<br />
Lynch said she was thrilled that the bottled butterbeer - which is non-alcoholic - came in a vegan version.<br />
<br />
"I actually didn`t drink any butterbeer in the movies," she said. "That`s more for like the cool kids, the Gryffindors."<br />
<br />
When Harry Potter New York officially opens its doors to the public on June 3, customers will be able to choose from draft or bottled butterbeers and eat butterbeer ice cream. Nearly 1,000 bottles hover over the bar while butterbeer moves through copper pipes.<br />
The retail store, at over 21,000 square feet (1,950 square meters) and spanning three floors, will also sell a huge collection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts products.<br />
<br />
Author JK Rowling`s seven 'Harry Potter'&nbsp;novels about a boy wizard have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide and were turned into eight blockbuster movies. She followed up with a spin-off movie franchise, 'Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.'</p>


Harry Potter fans will soon get to clink glasses filled with "buttery, creamy, sugary, delicious" butterbeers at an official Harry Potter flagship store in New York City, which opens on June 3.

Harry Potter fans will soon get to clink glasses filled with "buttery, creamy, sugary, delicious" butterbeers at an official Harry Potter flagship store in New York City, which opens on June 3. Actress Evanna Lynch, who played Luna Lovegood in the 'Harry Potter' film series, likened the taste to butterscotch. "Butterbeer is the drink that all the Hogwarts students drink," she said. Lynch said she was thrilled that the bottled butterbeer - which is non-alcoholic - came in a vegan version. "I actually didn`t drink any butterbeer in the movies," she said. "That`s more for like the cool kids, the Gryffindors." When Harry Potter New York officially opens its doors to the public on June 3, customers will be able to choose from draft or bottled butterbeers and eat butterbeer ice cream. Nearly 1,000 bottles hover over the bar while butterbeer moves through copper pipes. The retail store, at over 21,000 square feet (1,950 square meters) and spanning three floors, will also sell a huge collection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts products. Author JK Rowling`s seven 'Harry Potter' novels about a boy wizard have sold more than 500 million copies worldwide and were turned into eight blockbuster movies. She followed up with a spin-off movie franchise, 'Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.'

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