But the announcement in 2013 of three “Fantastic Beasts” films, a London play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child“, opening this weekend, and a corresponding book release of the script has expanded the Potter universe and re-awakened fandom.
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“Would it be more about them watching me watch the show or would it take away from the show”. We first got a glimpse of Harry, Ron and Hermione as thirtysomethings in 2014, when Rowling released a short story about them, written from the perspective of gossip columnist Rita Skeeter, on fansite Pottermore. “I’m excited to revisit those characters”.
Guests are encouraged to put on their dress robes and pull out their wands for an event organizers say will be even better than the Yule Ball. “It felt like the story ended too soon”. Several are hosting parties leading up to the book’s midnight release.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Part One and Part Two opens at the Palace Theatre in London on July 30.
For all of us who can not go all the way to London to watch the phenomenal two-part west end play of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, here comes a reprieve.
It’s been nine years since the last book in the Harry Potter series was released. A “Sorting Hat” will assign fans to their appropriate house at Hogwarts Academy. Both events start at 10 p.m. Saturday.
The party continues at 9 a.m. on Sunday, where people can gather to discuss the new book and participate in more activities.
“All of those who have grown up with Harry Potter are passing it down to their kids, it’s definitely all ages”, she said. “This is a little tentative, because none of us knows for sure what the play will be like, but this is our plan at this point”.
Where: Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Road When: July 30, 10 p.m.to 12 a.m. What: Games, prizes and visiting places in the wizarding world.
Plus: Four-hour Potter Party begins at 9 p.m. Saturday at Barnes & Noble at NMSU Bookstore & Café, 1400 E. University Ave., with reading, lightning bolt tattoos and video clips.
PwC’s Global Entertainment and Media Outlook 2016-2020 estimates total book revenue in New Zealand will be $557 million in 2020, up from $441 million previous year.
If you’re looking to get a taste of the excitement as the next Harry Potter installment hits the shelves in central Wisconsin, here’s where you can go.
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There is a lot to look forward to on July 31 for the release of the “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”.
