Harry Potter film stars James Phelps, Oliver Phelps and Evanna Lynch are slated to appear at “A Celebration of Harry
Potter” – a special event hosted by Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros.
Entertainment that will celebrate all of Harry’s adventures, from the beloved
books to the feature films. Creative talent also set to appear includes Kazu Kibuishi, the award-winning
artist who recently re-imagined the Harry Potter book covers, and Eduardo Lima
and Miraphora Mina of MinaLima, who established the visual graphic style of the
Harry Potter films.
From January 24 - 26,
2014 at Universal Orlando, fans will enjoy unforgettable experiences – including
a Harry Potter Tribute on Friday night, a Harry Potter Expo, panel discussions
with film talent and crew, and more. Additional details about “A Celebration of
Harry Potter” will be released early next year.
Access to “A
Celebration of Harry Potter” is included with regular theme park admission or
with an annual pass. Those without an annual pass can experience the full
offering with a 3-day park-to-park ticket. Admission into panel events will be
granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Event details are
below:
“A CELEBRATION OF HARRY
POTTER” PANEL DISCUSSIONS
The panels will be held
in a theater-style setting and will include discussions and Q&A’s with Harry
Potter film talent and crew. Admission into the theaters will be granted on a
first-come, first-served basis. Specific panel times will be released at a later
date.
Panel descriptions are
below:
- A
Harry Potter Tribute
“A Celebration of Harry
Potter” will kick off with a special evening event starring several cast members
of the Harry Potter film series and award-winning artist Kazu Kibuishi, who recently
re-imagined the Harry Potter book covers for Scholastic and beautifully captured
pivotal scenes from the enchanting Harry Potter stories. Guests will enjoy film
clips, Q&A sessions with cast members, and get a glimpse of new details
about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, opening summer 2014.
- My
Life on the Harry Potter Film Set: Talent Q&A’s
Actors from the Harry
Potter films share what it’s like to work on a major motion picture and be part
of film history.
- Duelling
Demonstration & Wand Combat Masterclass with Paul
Harris
Warner Bros. Studio
Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter will present a spellbinding masterclass with the world’s only Wand Combat Choreographer,
Paul Harris. Paul choreographed the epic battle scene in Harry Potter and
the Order of the Phoenix and will be on hand to teach you the technique
behind wielding a wand.
- Graphic
Design for the Harry Potter Films with MinaLima
Graphic designers
Eduardo Lima and Miraphora Mina from the studio MinaLima will discuss their ten-year involvement in
establishing the visual graphic style on the film productions of Harry Potter
and present some of the iconic props they created for the films, including the
Marauder’s Map, the Daily Prophet and The
Quibbler.
- Bringing
the Harry Potter Films to the Theme Park – Set and Prop Design of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Harry Potter film and
theme park Set Designer Alan Gilmore and The Wizarding
World of Harry Potter Prop Master Eric Baker will present a look at how ideas
move from the books to screen, and then become real-life theme park experiences.
- Go
Behind the Scenes of Pottermore.com from J.K. Rowling
Pottermore’s Creative Director
gives an exclusive insight into the creation of Moment artwork for
Pottermore.com, and a look at the next installment of Harry Potter and the
Goblet of Fire. Plus, get ready for an exclusive reveal as he shares his
favorite upcoming new entry from J.K. Rowling.
HARRY POTTER EXPO
BOOTHS
The Harry Potter Expo
will be held inside a Universal Orlando soundstage and will be open to guests
throughout the weekend. The expo will include booths and exhibits that will
give guests deeper insight into the various manifestations of the Harry Potter
series.
Expo booth descriptions
are below:
- Harry
Potter: The Exhibition
Guests will get an
up-close look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the
iconic costumes that have appeared throughout the Harry Potter film series. They
will also have the opportunity to get sorted into Hogwarts houses during a
Sorting Hat experience.
- Warner
Bros. Studio Tour London
This interactive
experience will feature a duelling presentation by the
world’s only Wand Combat Choreographer, Paul Harris.
- MinaLima
Limited edition
artworks and reproductions based on original prop designs will be on display,
including iconic pieces, such as the Marauder’s Map and the Daily
Prophet. A selection of original graphic props from the films will also be
on display, and on-hand to meet guests will be Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima.
- Pottermore
from J.K. Rowling
Go behind the scenes of
Pottermore.com from J.K. Rowling. Find out how Moments from Harry’s story are
created from the first sketch to the final splash of color, get an exclusive
look at artwork that has not yet been released, and experience Pottermore.com
for yourself – defeat your opponent in a wizard’s duel or try your hand at
brewing magical draughts and potions.
- Scholastic
Celebrate the
15th anniversary of the U.S. publication of Harry Potter and the
Sorcerer’s Stone and share your message about what
Harry Potter means to you. Award-winning artist Kazu
Kibuishi, who recently reimagined the Harry Potter
book covers, will be signing posters at limited times throughout the
weekend.
- United
States Postal Service
Guests can check out
the limited-edition Harry Potter collection of 20 new Forever stamps, featuring
images of Harry Potter, the extraordinary boy wizard, and the adventures he
encounters with the friends, heroes, villains and creatures that make up his
world. Also, see collectible products featuring the stamps, meet the stamp art
director, and get special cancellation postmarks commemorating this
celebration.
For more information
about the event and tickets, visit www.universalorlando.com/celebration.
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Kevin Yee is the author of numerous independent Disney books, including the popular Walt Disney World Earbook series and Walt Disney World Hidden History.
