HARRY POTTER: THE EXHIBITION TO LAUNCH GLOBAL TOURAT THE 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: A Exposição, 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 Beastse o Mundo Mágico expandido, incluindo Harry Potter e a Criança Amaldiçoada, 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 e Animais Fantásticos 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: A Exposição 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: A Exposição 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: A Exposição 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 for the latest news on tour stops and ticket availability.

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Sobre o Mundo Mágico

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 - o multipremiado espetáculo de palco, jogos de vídeo e para celular de última geração da Portkey Games, produtos inovadores para o consumidor, entretenimento ao vivo emocionante (incluindo quatro parques temáticos) e exposições perspicazes.

This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. owned Wizarding World experiences also includes Harry Potter New York – a brand new flagship store, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, and the Platform 9 3⁄4 retail shops.

O Mundo Mágico continua a evoluir para oferecer aos fãs de Harry Potter maneiras novas e empolgantes de se envolver. Para a comunidade mundial de fãs e para as gerações futuras, ele dá as boas-vindas a todos para que explorem e descubram a magia por si mesmos.

Sobre a Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment

A Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment (WBTE), parte da Warner Bros. Discover Global Brands and Experiences, é líder mundial na criação, desenvolvimento e licenciamento de entretenimento em locais, eventos ao vivo, exposições e experiências em parques temáticos baseados em personagens, histórias e marcas icônicas da Warner Bros. A WBTE é o lar dos inovadores locais globais do The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, WB Movie World Australia e inúmeras outras experiências inspiradas na DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones, Friends e muito mais. Com os melhores parceiros da categoria, a WBTE permite que os fãs de todo o mundo mergulhem fisicamente em suas marcas e franquias favoritas.

WIZARDING WORLD e todas as marcas registradas, personagens, nomes e índices relacionados são © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Direitos de publicação © JKR. (s22)

Sobre a 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 Exhibitione 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.

Para obter mais informações, visite www.ImagineExhibitions.com ou nos encontre no Facebook.

Sobre a EMC Presents

A EMC Presents é uma parceria entre a CTS Eventim, uma das principais fornecedoras internacionais de serviços de venda de ingressos e entretenimento ao vivo, e o premiado promotor de turnês e produtor Michael Cohl, criando uma das mais fortes redes globais de promotores e locais de eventos. A parceria oferece uma plataforma mundial abrangente de entretenimento ao vivo, criando shows e experiências extraordinárias, desde a criação do conceito até a produção e a promoção. A carreira de Michael Cohl se estende por mais de 45 anos como produtor e promotor de artistas icônicos, tendo trabalhado com os artistas mais reconhecidos do mundo, incluindo Barbra Streisand, Oprah Winfrey, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, U2, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra e muitos outros. As estratégias de Michael são creditadas por revolucionar o setor de turnês em todo o mundo. Além de seu histórico no setor musical, Cohl promoveu várias exposições bem-sucedidas, incluindo a exposição original do Rei Tut, "John Lennon: The New York City Years", Bodies: The Exhibition, Jurassic World: The Exhibition e Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains. Cohl, anteriormente presidente da Live Nation, foi introduzido no Canadian Rock n Roll/ Music Hall of Fame e recebeu uma estrela na Calçada da Fama do Canadá. Entre seus muitos outros prêmios, Cohl também foi homenageado com um Emmy, o Billboard Legend of Live Award, o TJ Martell Foundation Man of the Year Award, um Peabody Award e um JUNO Award for Special Achievement.

About The Franklin Institute

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is a renowned and innovative leader in the field of science and technology learning, as well as a dynamic center of activity. As Pennsylvania’s most visited museum, it is dedicated to creating a passion for learning about science by offering access to hands-on science education. For more information, visit www.fi.edu.

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