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  • Excited about the Harry Potter 20th anniversary reunion? Check out India release date, where to watch

    By PTI

    MUMBAI: The much-awaited retrospective programme “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” will exclusively premiere on Prime Video on January 1 in India, the streamer announced on Tuesday.

    The event, an HBO Max original, will be available on Prime Video at 2.30 pm for subscribers across the country.

    The retrospective special aims to take fans of the blockbuster franchise on a “magical first-person journey through one of the most beloved film franchises of all time”, as it reunites lead stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson to celebrate the anniversary of the franchise’s first film, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”.

    The 2001 fantasy film was directed by Chris Columbus and marked the beginning of the universally loved franchise, which culminated in 2011 with “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2”, the eighth movie in the series.

    The films, based on the eponymous novels by JK Rowling, chronicle the lives of a young wizard, Harry Potter, and his friends Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

    Other cast members and filmmakers across all eight “Harry Potter” films will also be seen on the special.

    Additional “Harry Potter” film alumni joining the memorable tribute include Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Ian Hart, Toby Jones, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, producer David Heyman and filmmakers Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuaron, Mike Newell and David Yates, a note from the streamer read.

    “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” is produced by Warner Bros Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon at the iconic Warner Bros Studio Tour London — The Making of Harry Potter.

    The special is executive produced by Casey Patterson of Casey Patterson Entertainment and Pulse Films.

    HBO Max, a WarnerMedia-owned streaming platform, is yet to be launched in India. 

  • Harry Potter 20th Anniv: Harry, Ron & Hermione reunite

    By Express News Service

    Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emma Watson (Hermoine Granger), and Rupert Grint (Ronald Weasley) sat down for Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.

    Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is scheduled to premiere on January 1, 2022, on HBO Max. In a run-up to the release, the streaming service released a first look picture from the reunion. Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emma Watson (Hermoine Granger), and Rupert Grint (Ronald Weasley) are back in a room that looks similar to Gryffindor’s common room. 

    All three looked excited to be there and this reunion will be an emotional and nostalgic journey for Potterheads. The celebratory reunion is executive produced by Casey Patterson of Casey Patterson Entertainment and UK-based Pulse Films.

    The retrospective special will also include Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange), Robbie Coltrane (Rubeus Hagrid), Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort), Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), Gary Oldman (Sirius Black), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), James Phelps (Fred Weasley), Oliver Phelps (George Weasley), Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasly), Alfred Enoch (Dean Thomas), Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom), and Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), 

    Harry Potter is an eight installment movie series based on JK Rowling’s series of the same name. The first film, Philosopher’s Stone, released on April 12, 2002, and the first book on June 26, 1997.

  • HBO Max sets ‘Harry Potter’ reunion with Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and more

    By PTI

     LOS ANGELES: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson, the leading trio of the “Harry Potter” film franchise are teaming up with Chris Columbus and other cast members for a retrospective special on HBO Max to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their first film, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”.

    According to Variety, “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” will premiere on the WarnerMedia-owned streaming platform on January 1, 2022.

    Based on J K Rowling’s first novel in the seven-book series, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” was released in theatres on November 16, 2001.

    Also called “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”, the film follows Harry’s (Radcliffe) first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as he discovers that he is a famous wizard and begins his formal wizarding education.

    Grint and Watson starred as Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, Harry’s housemates who go on to become his best friends.

    The feature will “tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new, in-depth interviews and cast conversations”, according to HBO Max.

    The reunion special will also feature other cast members from all eight “Harry Potter” films including Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange), Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid), Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort), Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), Gary Oldman (Sirius Black), Imelda Staunton (Dolores Umbridge), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), James Phelps (Fred Weasley), Oliver Phelps (George Weasley), Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley), Alfred Enoch (Dean Thomas), Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) and Ian Hart (Professor Quirrell).

    Tom Ascheim, president of Warner Bros Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics, said the 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,” Ascheim added.

    Casey Patterson, who serves as executive producer on the special for Casey Patterson Entertainment along with Pulse Films, said 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 two decades ago.

    “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,” Patterson said.

    “Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts” is produced by Warner Bros Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon at the Warner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter.

    The special also will air on WarnerMedia’s TBS and Cartoon Network in spring 2022 ahead of the Warner Bros Pictures theatrical debut of “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”.