UPDATE: Video of this morning's announcement is now available via MyFox Chicago. In it, the Phelps twins take part in the announcement. Thanks, Lauren!
UPDATE 2: Another video of the press conference, this time from NBC.
Warner Brothers has just passed along a press release officially announcing Harry Potter: the Exhibition's international tour. It will be opening in Chicago on April 30th, 2009 at the Museum of Science and Industry:
“We are proud to present this unique exhibition, which captures the magic of Harry Potter and will give fans of all ages a front row seat to some of the most iconic artifacts and scenic elements from the beloved films,” said Brad Globe, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “We are pleased to debut this very special exhibit in Chicago at the Museum of Science and Industry.”
“Since 2000, when we began production on the adaptation of the first of Jo Rowling’s remarkable books, we have had the great privilege of working with some of the most talented artists and craftsman in the world,” said David Heyman, the producer of the Harry Potter films. “We are delighted that fans will finally have the opportunity to see, in person, some of their favorite props and costumes. We are looking forward to audiences enjoying the care, creativity and attention to detail involved in their making, just as we do each and every day on set.”
Tickets are now on sale, exclusively at the museum's website. Combination admission into the Museum and Harry Potter: The Exhibition during the day is $26 for adults; $25 for seniors and $19 for children ages 3-11. After the Museum closes, evening hour tickets are $18 for adults and seniors and $15 for children ages 3-11.
WB also released three pictures: concept sketch of Great Hall exhibit, concept sketch of Common Room exhibit, promotional poster for Chicago opening.
Sources say that the Phelps twins will be present for the official announcement at the museum. We'll update you if any pics or video become available!
Read the full press release at the link below!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 09:56:06
Sounds like another way for WB to get money.... these guys are borderline desperate.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 09:56:17
...and what about the UK?
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 10:22:06
DUDE, SHUTUP Lupin_Black, EVERY big movie franchise always has a tour exhibition of some sort. Look at Star Wars!! so its not only about money, sheesh!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 10:36:35
sounds like you are a little defensive phoenix haha... get out of the house at all?
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 10:38:53
Oh, Man! Im in Wisconsin & that would be an awesome summer trip! :) TONI!!!!!! lol
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 11:38:22
Sounds good! Nice to know theyre not showing it in Chicago in the winter. Any news on where its going next?
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 13:38:20
what about the east coast?! get it at the new york public library :]
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 14:27:00
thats cool! maybe ill get a ticket for CHRISTmas or something...
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 14:38:25
I HOPE THEY COME TO NYC!!!!!!!!!!!!! it looks sooo cool
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 14:43:04
OMG!! Did anyone else get a email from books-a-million about the new hp lexicon book? AAHHHHH!! wtf! im confuzzled, like, seriously confuzzled.
-Bre
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 14:52:14
i thought he wasnt supposed to publish it? Or am I wrong? hmm. weird. It said it was cming out on like january 16th. It seems so close! sigh -Bre
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 15:03:40
Oh, my goodness!!!!!!!!!!!! I really wish I live in the States right now... :
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 15:32:54
Not fair over here in the UK we get nothing. :-(
I mean i dont even know anywhere that sells the costumes over here and not buying over the net cause of sizeing etc.
We never get anythink good over here.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 16:07:15
ohmygod! this is perfect. i live half an hour away from chicago, and april 30th is 10 days after my birthday. totally going to be my birthday present!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 16:30:25
Sweet! I just saw something on the news about this and had no clue that itd acually be somewhat near to me! Usually that never happens. But this is exciting. :]
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 16:33:14
YAY!!! It sounds awesome! Id like to go, live in Pennsylvania though :[. That video reminded me of a little kids birthday party where they blow out the candles and 6 people are like "Yayyyy." Awkwaaaard!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 17:36:58
hahahah, wow, I am so stupid. I read the thing about the Phelps twins and was freaking out because I was trying to remember if I knew that Michael Phelps had a twin! haha, and then I remembered about Fred and George. I dont think I could handle it if Michael Phelps had a twin. That would be like amazingness overload...wow, I feel dumb.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 18:00:46
Why is it if anything new is launched its launched in the US - the theme park, the exhibition...
Harrys British - he was written by a British woman, is set in Britain, was filmed in Britain & has an all-British cast so why on earth do the British fans miss out.
Surely our
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 18:12:16
chavalah- hahaha same here i thought that too, THIS IS SWEET I LIVE ONLY 20 MIN AWAY FROM CHICAGO!!! YAY ME!!!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 20:13:06
WOW THATS SO COOL!!
not! jeez, people are getting desperate. seriously desperate. they think all this shhh can make up for the "lack of magic" and now that HP is done, they think people will pay lots of money because they miss it, and they do! so theyre just mooching off money. those parasites.
but yay for james and oliver... :)
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 20:20:53
I am very excited about this!!! But I cant believe that some of you are basically complaining. They are doing it for the fans, not the money. Obviously it somewhat is a way to make money, but it is also a great thing for the fans. Be thankful. Quit showing animosity towards WB for something that happened months ago (I think you know what Im talking about.)
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 21:56:21
Whats up with all the bitter people complaining about how they just want money? Are you guys idiots? A TON of fans would pay a lot of money to see the real props, costumes, and sets from the HP movies. This isnt a cheap attempt to make a couple bucks. Its an awesome exhibition! And its something a lot of different franchises (like Narnia, Star Wars, etc) have done in the past. If you dont like it, dont GO. Geeze.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-11 22:32:19
Oh please, guys! Yeah, it probably is just about getting money, but its awesome!!!! I went to the Star Wars one when it was in Dallas and it was really cool. I hope this comes to Dallas!!! Cant wait for more of its stops! But all you Brits, no need to worry! Its an international tour, so Im sure it will be in England eventually!! :) They just havent announced when or where exactly it will be after Chicago. But Im so excited. These things usually make a stop in Dallas, so fingers crossed!!!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-12 00:10:37
Ah! I live in chicago - I just bought my ticket. Im really excited to see the props and costume design. Since im studying fashion design, this will be really cool! I love the museum of Science and Industry. Yay four days after my birthday too!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-12 11:59:30
I hope it comes to Minneapolis!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-12 18:56:07
I know this is about money, but I will like to see it in Los Angeles. Because HP has fan all over the world.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-13 18:49:23
I think they are trying so hard to appease us fans about moving Half Blood Prince.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-14 11:00:14
im totally going to go cuz i only live like 45 mins. away from chicago!
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-15 15:02:29
thats awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i hope it comes to columbus or cincinatti or somewhere in ohio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 11
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-15 22:18:53
I truly hope you wonderful people at Mugglenet will break the news concerning future dates and locations for this awesome event when they become available...hint hint.
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Posted by: - Posted on: 2008-12-17 22:38:14
Oh dear, these sort of things never do seem to come where I live...
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