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Following the mainline series, the franchise branched out into spinoff territory with the prequel film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in 2016. Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone cast and filmmaker Chris Columbus are reuniting for 'Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts' on the movie set in London where the first film was made. RELATED: Harry Potter Actor Robert Knox's Murder Is the Subject of a New Documentaryīased on the novels written by Rowling, the Harry Potter film franchise kicked off in 2001 with The Sorcerer's Stone and was followed by The Chamber of Secrets in 2002, The Prisoner of Azkaban in 2004, The Goblet of Fire in 2005, The Order of the Phoenix in 2007, The Half-Blood Prince in 2009, The Deathly Hallows - Part 1 in 2010 and The Deathly Hallows - Parth 2 in 2011. The Harry Potter franchise was a magical time for most actors who starred in the 8-film series, but some actually hated working on the movies. Other Harry Potter stars who'll appear in the special 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. "The excitement is palpable as they prepare to take their fans on a very special and personal journey, through the making of these incredible films." "There’s magic in the air here with this incredible cast, as they all return home to the original sets of Hogwarts, where they began 20 years ago," executive producer Casey Patterson added. RELATED: Harry Potter: Ian Mckellen Said No - But Would He Have Made a Better Dumbledore? "This retrospective is a tribute to everyone whose lives were touched by this cultural phenomenon-from the talented cast and crew who poured their heart and soul into this extraordinary film franchise to the passionate fans who continue to keep the Wizarding World spirit alive 20 years later." Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics President Tom Ascheim said. 1."It has been an incredible journey since the debut of the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone film, and witnessing how it has evolved into this remarkable interconnected universe has been magical to say the least," Warner Bros. “Hogwarts Tournament of Houses” also will begin streaming on HBO Max on Jan. Hosted by Helen Mirren, the four-part event will feature fans competing to take home the Tournament of Houses championship trophy and will feature cameos by “Harry Potter” film alumni Tom Felton, Simon Fisher-Becker, Shirley Henderson and Luke Youngblood, as well as superfans Pete Davidson and Jay Leno. “The excitement is palpable as they prepare to take their fans on a very special and personal journey, through the making of these incredible films.”Īn exclusive first look at the special will debut during the premiere of bracket-style quiz competition “Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses” on Nov. “There’s magic in the air here with this incredible cast, as they all return home to the original sets of Hogwarts, where they began 20 years ago,” Patterson commented. 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”). Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon at the Warner Bros. “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” is produced by Warner Bros. “This retrospective is a tribute to everyone whose lives were touched by this cultural phenomenon - from the talented cast and crew who poured their heart and soul into this extraordinary film franchise to the passionate fans who continue to keep the Wizarding World spirit alive 20 years later.” Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics, said in a statement. “It has been an incredible journey since the debut of the ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ film, and witnessing how it has evolved into this remarkable interconnected universe has been magical to say the least,” Tom Ascheim, president of Warner Bros.
“Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” will, however, include archival footage of Rowling speaking about the film series. Rowling, who has been criticized for her anti-trans comments, is not scheduled to appear in the special. Other alumni of the film franchise joining the tribute are set to 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.Ĭurrently, “Harry Potter” author J.K.