Fictional universe of Harry Potter

THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING TO LIGHT UP IN HOGWARTS HOUSE COLORS ON SEPTEMBER 27TH TO MARK THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST HARRY POTTER BOOK IN THE U.S.

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Mittwoch, September 20, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- It's been 25 years since Scholastic published J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in the U.S., the first of seven in the bestselling book series of all time. To mark this milestone anniversary, at sunset on Wednesday, September 27th, The Empire State Building's world-famous Tower Lights will shine in Hogwarts House colors of Gryffindor red, Slytherin green, Hufflepuff yellow, and Ravenclaw blue. Viewers outside of New York City can watch the Empire State Building live cam.

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  • To mark this milestone anniversary, at sunset on Wednesday, September 27th, The Empire State Building's world-famous Tower Lights will shine in Hogwarts House colors of Gryffindor red, Slytherin green, Hufflepuff yellow, and Ravenclaw blue.
  • Viewers outside of New York City can watch the Empire State Building live cam .
  • For more on the impact of Harry Potter, check out " 25 Harry Potter Facts or visit the Scholastic Harry Potter mediaroom .
  • To be informed about every Empire State Building lighting, text CONNECT to 274-16 for real time updates.

GLOBAL CELEBRATIONS BEGIN FOR BACK TO HOGWARTS

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Montag, Juli 31, 2023

Beginning as a fan celebration, Back to Hogwarts is recognised as one of the biggest days in any Harry Potter fan's calendar – marking the moment when students would board the Hogwarts Express on Platform 9 ¾ for adventure at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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  • Beginning as a fan celebration, Back to Hogwarts is recognised as one of the biggest days in any Harry Potter fan's calendar – marking the moment when students would board the Hogwarts Express on Platform 9 ¾ for adventure at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
  • Theatres around the world will be putting on special Harry Potter screenings for Back to Hogwarts.
  • Discovery, said: "Back to Hogwarts is a day cherished by Harry Potter fans of all ages, from all over the world.
  • Join the global community of millions of members following the fun on social and don't forget to sign up to the Harry Potter Fan Club!

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter Opening 16 June 2023

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Mittwoch, März 15, 2023

TOKYO, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner. Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter today announced it will officially open its doors on Friday 16th June 2023, with tickets going on sale 22 March 2023 at 14:00 JST. Stepping into the new walking tour, visitors will be taken behind-the-scenes of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films into the incredible world of film production.

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  • Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter today announced it will officially open its doors on Friday 16th June 2023, with tickets going on sale 22 March 2023 at 14:00 JST.
  • Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter said: "The Studio Tour is a completely new experience for Harry Potter fans in Japan and I'm so excited to open the doors on 16th June.
  • Studio Tour London - the Making of Harry Potter which opened in 2012 and has maintained exceptional visitor reviews, Warner Bros.
  • Studio Tour Tokyo will feature exclusive sets only available in this location, providing visitors with an experience like no other.

Black Family Homeschool Conference to Bring Options to Families during School Choice Week

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Donnerstag, Januar 19, 2023

CLARKSTON, Ga., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black families are the fastest-growing homeschool population in the United States. Celebrating that fact and raising awareness about home education as a school choice, the Georgia Black Home Educators Network is hosting The Flourish: 2023 Black Family Homeschool Conference on Jan. 25-27 during National School Choice Week.

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  • Hybrid homeschool conference to feature Exhibitor Hall, Teen Track, Read-In
    CLARKSTON, Ga., Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Black families are the fastest-growing homeschool population in the United States.
  • Celebrating that fact and raising awareness about home education as a school choice, the Georgia Black Home Educators Network is hosting The Flourish: 2023 Black Family Homeschool Conference on Jan. 25-27 during National School Choice Week.
  • The community event brings together Black families, group leaders, churches, academia, and community organizations to support the growing homeschooling movement in Georgia.
  • The event is planned to coincide with the celebration of National School Choice Week 2023, which will feature tens of thousands of school choice celebrations across all 50 states.

Warner Bros. Games and Avalanche Software Reveal Voice Over Talent for Hogwarts Legacy

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Mittwoch, Januar 11, 2023

Warner Bros. Games and Avalanche Software revealed today some of the well-known voice talent for Hogwarts Legacy, the upcoming open-world, action role-playing-game set in the 1800s wizarding world.

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  • Warner Bros. Games and Avalanche Software revealed today some of the well-known voice talent for Hogwarts Legacy, the upcoming open-world, action role-playing-game set in the 1800s wizarding world.
  • Developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label, Hogwarts Legacy allows players to experience life as a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry like never before, as they live the unwritten and embark on a dangerous journey to uncover a hidden truth of the wizarding world.
  • In Hogwarts Legacy, actor Simon Pegg plays Phineas Nigellus Black, the cantankerous Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
  • For a video about Headmaster Black’s legacy and Simon Pegg’s role in Hogwarts Legacy, visit: Headmaster Black's Legacy | Wizarding World on YouTube
    For more information on how to pre-order Hogwarts Legacy, visit: www.hogwartslegacy.com
    Published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label, Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, action, open-world role-playing-game set in the 1800s wizarding world.

Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration Announces New Details, Bringing Harry Potter Fans A Step Closer to the Magic of the Wizarding World to This Holiday Season

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Donnerstag, November 10, 2022

HOUSTON, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment and Fever, the leading global entertainment discovery platform, revealed new details about its upcoming magical and interactive themed experience, Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration opening in the heart of Houston, TX on November 18th.

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  • Subsequently, "Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration" will host a "Champions Waltz", a dance-off competition, and a fashion parade for guests to show off their Yule Balllooks.
  • To learn more about Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration, please visit harrypotteryuleballcelebration.com and/or follow us on Facebook and Instagram .
  • This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. owned Wizarding World experiences also includes Harry Potter New York the flagship store, Warner Bros.
  • The Wizarding World continues to evolve to provide Harry Potter fans with fresh and exciting ways to engage.

Jelly Belly® Expands its Harry Potter™ Line with the First-Ever Collection of Butterbeer™ Candies

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Montag, Oktober 3, 2022

FAIRFIELD, Calif., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all witches, wizards and Muggles: Jelly Belly Candy Company, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, is excited to announce five new additions to its collection of Harry Potter-inspired confections, now available year-round nationwide. Hitting stores just in time for the holidays, Wizarding World fans and candy connoisseurs can now gift their loved ones with unforgettable treats inspired by the beloved films. New additions include the first-ever Butterbeer-inspired chewy candies and milk chocolate bars available in creative packaging ranging from festive barrel tins to glass mugs, as well as a Harry Potter™ House Points Counter Dispenser, a new jelly bean dispenser that will provide an answer to the most coveted fan question: who will win the house cup, Slytherin™, Hufflepuff™, Gryffindor™ or Ravenclaw™?

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  • "We're thrilled to celebrate the magic of the holiday season with these new additions to our Harry Potter collection," said Rob Swaigen, Vice President of Global Marketing at Jelly Belly Candy Company.
  • Harry Potter Butterbeer Barrel Tin is a barrel-shaped tin filled with the new Harry Potter Butterbeer Chewy Candy, allowing fans to stock up on enough new candies to last the Hogwarts school year.
  • To learn more about the Harry Potter candy collection and other Jelly Belly products, visit www.jellybelly.com and follow along on Facebook , Instagram , Pinterest , YouTube and LinkedIn .
  • With candy-making roots dating back to 1869, Jelly Belly Candy Company began making Jelly Belly jelly beans in 1976.

General Motors and the Black Automotive Media Group Formalize Multimedia Internships for Clark Atlanta University Students

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Freitag, September 17, 2021

Dubbed The Driving Force (TDF), founding members of the Black Automotive Media Group (BAMG) recruited 15 scholars to participate in the 10-week, virtual, field-credit internship, which incorporates mentoring sessions, writing classes, video production, and media courses.

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  • Dubbed The Driving Force (TDF), founding members of the Black Automotive Media Group (BAMG) recruited 15 scholars to participate in the 10-week, virtual, field-credit internship, which incorporates mentoring sessions, writing classes, video production, and media courses.
  • "General Motors is proud to partner with BAMG in support of these incredible students at Clark Atlanta University.
  • Clark Atlanta University continues a more than 150-year legacy rooted in African-American tradition and focused on the future.
  • BAMG's primary objective is to bring equity and equality to Black professionals who work in and around the automotive industry.