HARRY POTTER
Calling all witches and wizards!
Harry Potter’s incredible legacy spans literature, film and theatre.
The world’s most famous wizard and one of the most popular characters in the trail is located just metres away from where his very first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, premiered back in November 2001.
The statue depicts Harry Potter, played by Daniel Radcliffe, taking flight on his Nimbus 2000 broom in his debut Quidditch match. Radcliffe starred in all eight blockbuster films, culminating in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 (2011).
Next year sees the world famous franchise celebrate 25 years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone debuted.
Harry Potter, The Complete 8-Film Collection, is available from Warner Home Video.
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Packed with movie clips, trivia, humour and interviews with stars including Paddington’s Hugh Bonneville and Gene Kelly’s wife and biographer Patricia Ward Kelly, the tour is available on all podcast platforms.
Did you know?
Filmmakers faced a huge challenge when turning the wizarding sport of Quidditch into a real sport they could capture on film. Quidditch uniforms evolved throughout the film series, going from thick robes in the first two films to lighter, sportier robes with the players name and number on the back in the later films. In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the Quidditch players were given modern tracksuit-style clothes for training sessions and elbow, knee pads and helmets were added to their match gear to reflect the violent nature of the sport.
What are you waiting for?
Hop onto your brooms to discover Harry Potter. Scour the buildings to find DC’s Super Heroes Batman and Wonder Woman. Budge up on a bench next to Paddington and Mr Bean. Burst into song with musical stars Mary Poppins and Gene Kelly. Or, career into comedy capers with comedy duo Laurel and Hardy or the brilliant Bugs Bunny. See Daniel Kaluuya’s iconic depiction of Chris Washington from the award-winning horror ‘Get Out’. Check back soon for new additions to the trail - coming soon!
Whatever you decide, we can’t wait to welcome you back to Leicester Square, London’s home of film.
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