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Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter 2025 Schedule: July Update
The Warner Bros. Studio Tour has expanded its 2025-2026 schedule to include 9 events! We previously covered several of these upcoming tours in our earlier article, as well as the brand-new “An Audience with the Filmmakers.” The initial tour overviews include the “Triwizard Tournament,” “Dark Arts,” “Hogwarts in the Snow,” “Twilight Tours,” and “Relaxed…
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First look at Hagrid in HBO’s Harry Potter Series
“Yer a wizard, Harry!” Warner Bros. Discovery has released a first look at Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid for their upcoming series airing on HBO. This comes just one day after they announced that production has officially begun for the series. They also revealed four new casting decisions and a first look at Dominic…
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First look at Harry Potter and New HBO Harry Potter Series Casting
Warner Bros. Discovery has revealed our first look at Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter. As production officially begins, we now have a clearer expected release date. Warner has confirmed a 2027 debut for both HBO and the newly (re)branded HBO Max. For reference, HBO’s streaming service, “HBO Max,” was renamed “Max” in 2023, but…
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Harry Potter Birthday Pop-Up Location
Celebrate the Boy Who Lived at Soho, London’s pop-up event on July 31st. The Harry Potter Birthday Celebration Pop Up is a ticketed one-day event that will include photo opportunities, cupcake tastings, giveaways, and much more. Each attendee will also have the chance to sign a giant birthday card for Harry. Multiple displays will…
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J.K. Rowling reacts to the Harry Potter Series
Creator of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, has commented on the Harry Potter series coming to HBO. In a post on X, Rowling confirmed reading the first two episodes and described the scripts as “SO, SO, SO, GOOD.” The series is currently in pre-production and is set to begin filming this…
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The Making of Harry Potter: An Audience with the Filmmakers
Join the filmmakers of Harry Potter this August at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London! “An Audience with the Filmmakers” is a Q&A panel hosted by Hagrid’s body double, Martin Bayfield, along with a filmmaker from the movies. Each week will feature a different filmmaker, so plan now to have your lingering questions about the…
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Universal Orlando Park Updates: Hagrid’s Express Pass and Rip Ride Rockit Closure Date
After nearly 6 years, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure has finally been added to the Universal Express Pass. Excluding the brand-new Ministry of Magic, Hagrid’s has been the latest addition to the Wizarding World and averages approximately a 90-minute wait, according to Thrill Data. The attraction had replaced Dragon Challenge, a dueling roller coaster…
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Park-to-Park Epic Universe Tickets Coming in 2026
Epic Universe is finally here! With Orlando’s newest park opening, let’s review the package options to attend. Universal offers 14 different ticket options to attend Epic Universe, but none allow park hopping to Epic Universe. This will change starting January 1st, 2026, with Universal’s “Create Your Own Vacation Package with Universal Epic Universe”.…
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Universal Epic Universe is Now Open!
Universal Epic Universe is now open! The highly anticipated park is the newest addition to the Universal Orlando Resort line-up; and includes five lands themed to Celestial Park, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon-Isle of Berk, Super Nintendo, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Source: Universal Orlando Resort AppEpic Universe Map …
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour: The Making of Harry Potter 2025 Schedule
The Warner Bros. Studio Tour London has begun their Triwizard Tournament tour today. The Triwizard Tournament: The Making of Champions is a behind-the-scenes event tailored to the 4th film in the Harry Potter franchise to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Guests will experience a 3.5-hour tour of two soundstages and a backlot to learn how…
