HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION LANCEERT WERELDTOURNEE BIJ HET FRANKLIN INSTITUTE IN PHILADELPHIA

The all-new touring exhibition is set to open at The Franklin Institute in early 2022

BURBANK, CA & ATLANTA, GA July 1, 2021 – Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment in partnership with Imagine Exhibitions and EMC Presents have announced that Harry Potter: The Exhibition, the most comprehensive touring exhibition ever presented about the Wizarding World, will kick off its spellbinding global tour at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in early 2022.

The Franklin Institute will play host to the world premiere of the exhibition, which is slated to tour globally to Latin America, the Asia-Pacific Region (APAC), Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The exhibition’s opening and ticket on-sale dates will be announced in the coming months.

The brand new behind-the-scenes exhibition will use the latest innovations in immersive design and technology. It will celebrate the films and stories of Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, en de uitgebreide Wizarding World, waaronder Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, through beautifully crafted environments that honor the iconic moments, characters, settings, and beasts as seen in the films and stories. Visitors will get an up-close look at authentic props and original costumes from the Harry Potter en Fantastic Beasts films and have the opportunity to engage with innovative, awe-inspiring, and magical environments and installations in ways never before experienced in a touring exhibition. Harry Potter: The Exhibition introduces a unique comprehensive touring experience that will enchant both new and devoted Wizarding World fans.

“This exhibition will be unlike any other Wizarding World touring exhibition. The inclusion of technology, attention to detail, and integration of magical touches created by our partners at Imagine Exhibitions is truly unique,” said Peter van Roden, Senior Vice President of Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment. “We are elated to be launching the world tour at the Franklin Institute and for fans to be able to have another way to experience the Wizarding World.”

“We are very excited to be launching the world tour of the all-new Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Philadelphia at The Franklin Institute in early 2022,” said Tom Zaller, CEO of Imagine Exhibitions. “The Franklin Institute is a trusted partner of ours, a national leader for world-renowned exhibitions, a great cultural driver for Philadelphia, and a perfect location for fans to experience our groundbreaking new exhibition.”

“The Wizarding World is a sweeping phenomenon that crosses generations and delivers astonishing global appeal,” said Larry Dubinski, President and CEO of The Franklin Institute. “We are thrilled that Harry Potter: The Exhibition will make its world tour debut in 2022 at The Franklin Institute, putting Philadelphia in the national spotlight, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors to the region, and providing months of sustainable tourism revenue.”

Be sure to check out www.HarryPotterExhibition.com voor het laatste nieuws over tourdata en ticketbeschikbaarheid.

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Over Wizarding World

In the years since Harry Potter was whisked from King’s Cross Station onto Platform nine and three quarters, his incredible adventures have left a unique and lasting mark on popular culture. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films have brought the magical stories to life and today, the Wizarding World is recognized as one of the world’s best-loved franchises. Representing a vast interconnected universe, it also includes two epic Fantastic Beasts films, (the third releasing in 2022), Harry Potter & The Cursed Child – the multi-award-winning stage-play, state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games, innovative consumer products, thrilling live entertainment (including four theme parklands) and insightful exhibitions.

Deze groeiende portfolio van door Warner Bros. beheerde Wizarding World-ervaringen omvat ook Harry Potter New York – een gloednieuwe vlaggenschipwinkel, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, en de winkels van Platform 9¾.

De Wizarding World blijft evolueren om Harry Potter-fans nieuwe en spannende manieren te bieden om zich te engageren. Voor de wereldwijde fangemeenschap, en voor generaties na hen, verwelkomt het iedereen om de magie zelf te verkennen en te ontdekken.

Over Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment

Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment (WBTE), part of WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences, is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, and licensing of location-based entertainment, live events, exhibits, and theme park experiences based on WarnerMedia’s iconic characters, stories, and brands. WBTE is home to the groundbreaking global locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, WB Movie World Australia, and countless other experiences inspired by DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby, Game of Thrones, Friends, and more. With best-in-class partners, WBTE allows fans around the world to physically immerse themselves inside their favorite brands and franchises.

WIZARDING WORLD en alle bijbehorende handelsmerken, personages, namen en kenmerken zijn © & TM Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publicatierechten © JKR. (s21)

Over Imagine Exhibitions

A world leader in narrative-driven, immersive theatrical design, Imagine Exhibitions, Inc., creates sophisticated, high-quality experiences for museums, brands, venues, and integrated resorts across the globe. From ideation to operation, Imagine’s team of industry pioneers draws upon decades of success in the fields of immersive design, awareness, and entertainment to consistently create and implement memorable and thought-provoking environments. The company’s custom experiences deliver focused messaging and serve to increase attendance wherever they are presented. Imagine Exhibitions, Inc., is a global pioneer in traveling entertainment responsible for many internationally recognized exhibitions such as Titanic: The Exhibition, The Hunger Games: The Exhibition, Angry Birds: The Art & Science Behind a Global Phenomenon, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, en Downton Abbey: The Exhibition.

Imagine Exhibitions is currently presenting more than 40 unique exhibitions in museums, science centers, aquariums, integrated resorts, and non-traditional venues worldwide. The Company also continues to design, open, and operate its own venues, along with creating and implementing permanent and semi-permanent museum, brand, and entertainment properties.

Voor meer informatie, ga naar www.ImagineExhibitions.com of vind ons op Facebook.

Over EMC Presents

EMC Presents is een samenwerking tussen CTS Eventim, een van de leidende internationale aanbieders van ticketingdiensten en live entertainment, en de bekroonde tourpromotor en producent Michael Cohl, waarmee een van de sterkste wereldwijde netwerken van promotors en locaties is ontstaan. De samenwerking biedt een uitgebreid wereldwijd live-entertainmentplatform, waarmee buitengewone shows en ervaringen worden gecreëerd, van conceptontwikkeling tot productie en promotie. Michael Cohls carrière beslaat meer dan 45 jaar als producent en promotor van iconische artiesten en hij heeft samengewerkt met de meest bekende artiesten ter wereld, waaronder Barbra Streisand, Oprah Winfrey, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, U2, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra en vele anderen. Michaels strategieën worden gecrediteerd met het revolutioneren van de touringindustrie wereldwijd. Naast zijn rijke geschiedenis in de muziekindustrie heeft Cohl meerdere succesvolle tentoonstellingen gepromoot, waaronder de originele King Tut-expositie, “John Lennon: The New York City Years”, Bodies: The Exhibition, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, en Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains. Cohl, voorheen voorzitter van Live Nation, is opgenomen in de Canadian Rock n Roll/Music Hall of Fame en heeft een ster op Canada's Walk of Fame ontvangen. Naast zijn vele andere onderscheidingen is Cohl ook geëerd met een Emmy, de Billboard Legend of Live Award, de TJ Martell Foundation Man of the Year Award, een Peabody Award en een JUNO Award for Special Achievement.

Over The Franklin Institute

In het hart van Philadelphia gelegen, is The Franklin Institute een gerenommeerde en innovatieve koploper op het gebied van wetenschaps- en technologieonderwijs, en een dynamisch centrum van activiteit. Als het meest bezochte museum van Pennsylvania zet het zich in om liefde voor wetenschap te kweken door toegang te bieden tot praktijkgericht wetenschapsonderwijs. Ga voor meer informatie naar www.fi.edu.

Voor persvragen
Imagine Exhibitions
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Stefanie Santo
The Franklin Institute
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