Secrets will be revealed
“The Making of Harry Potter” a Warner Bros Studio Tour in London opens in March 2012 and is speedily coming to a completion on site.
The Making of Harry Potter is your unique chance to step into the magical world of the Harry Potter film series. Here you can explore the actual sets, see the props, costumes and models from the series and once again discover the magic of these films at the studios where they were created.
In the iconic and breathtaking Great Hall, you will walk on the actual solid York stone floor laid 11 years ago, and see the solid oak and pine house tables that were built for the films and aged with axes and chains. You will discover the graffiti carved into the tables by Hogwarts pupils (which production designer Stuart Craig encouraged, as this would happen at all schools!). You can also learn about the unique house points bead system that was said to have caused a national bead shortage when it was first installed back in 2000.
Beyond the Great Hall the Making of Harry Potter continues with a tour of some of the largest, most detailed sets ever produced in the UK. In Dumbledore’s office, you can see the authentic Sword of Gryffindor, the Sorting Hat and the Hogwarts headmaster portraits.
You will discover how green-screen technology helped create many iconic sequences for the films, including the spectacular Quidditch matches. You will see Harry’s Nimbus 2000 and Draco Malfoy’s Nimbus 2001, plus Harry’s treasured Firebolt, given to him by his godfather Sirius Black.
As you walk through the tour, you will witness never-before-seen video pieces featuring interviews with the cast and crew, revealing secrets from the making of the films. You will discover the spectacular detail and imagination behind the Creature Effects Workshop, showcasing the animatronics, exquisite make-up designs and iconic creatures from the films. You will come face-to-face with Buckbeak the Hippogriff, the giant and terrifying spider Aragog, Fawkes the phoenix and the giant head of the Basilisk.
In the Weasley kitchen, you will learn about the amazing craftsmanship of real life special effects props like Molly Weasley’s self-washing frying pan, knitting needles and chopping knives. And you can explore Hagrid’s hut, see his famous motorcycle and learn how his larger-than-life character was realised on screen.
Approved Design are proud to have been involved with this splendid and enjoyable experience from inception to completion. We recommend a visit for all the family go to www.wbstudiotour.co.uk to book your tickets now!