TOKYO, June 16,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, Warner Bros.
Studio Tour Tokyo celebrated its grand opening with a magical red
carpet event attended by Harry Potter actors Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) and Matthew Lewis (Neville
Longbottom) who joined local stars to mark the occasion.
Excited fans lined the red carpet to see the Harry Potter actors
as well as celebrities including voice actor Mamoru Miyano, musician DAIGO, Kabuki actor
Matsuya Onoe and NiziU member Nina.
Guests to the event were amongst the first to experience the wonder
of the Studio Tour in its entirety. After walking through the
iconic Great Hall, they ventured into the Forbidden Forest,
explored Diagon Alley and discovered sets only available in
Tokyo, including the Ministry of
Magic.
Torben Jensen, GM Warner Bros.
Studio Tour Tokyo said "After two years of hard work and
preparation, we couldn't be more excited to open the doors and
welcome Harry Potter fans to experience Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Tokyo."
The attraction officially opens to visitors for the first time
today with fans coming from across the globe to experience the
magic. The Studio Tour is the first of its kind in Asia and offers fans the chance to discover
the behind-the-scenes secrets that went into creating one of the
most successful film series of all time.
Actor Tom Felton, known for
portraying Harry Potter's enemy Draco Malfoy, returned to the
Studio Tour this morning for the official opening ceremony. He was
joined by Yuriko Koike, Governor of
Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Kazushige
Tanaka, Director-General of the Ministry of Economy, Trade
and Industry and Rumi Furuya,
Commissioner of the Bureau of Construction to cast the 'alohamora'
spell to officially welcome guests to the Studio Tour.
About Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo will officially open its doors on
Friday 16th June 2023. Opening for
the first time in Tokyo, this
brand-new Studio Tour will invite fans to step onto breathtaking
sets including the iconic Great Hall at Hogwarts, Diagon Alley and
the Forbidden Forest where they will see exquisite costumes and
come face to face with magical creatures while learning filmmaking
secrets. Fans will also enjoy lots of fun activities including
riding a broomstick, drinking a refreshing Butterbeer, appearing in
a moving portrait in the halls of Hogwarts, stepping into the crowd
of a Quidditch game and shopping from a huge range of products,
many of which are only available at Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Tokyo.
The Studio Tour will also be home to the largest Harry Potter
shop in the world, featuring 14 themed sections that are decorated
with over 7,000 bespoke and specially sourced props. The areas are
beautifully designed and take inspiration from elements of the
shops on Diagon Alley including Honeydukes, Ollivanders and
Flourish and Blotts. A huge range of products will be available to
buy, many of which have been exclusively developed for Warner Bros.
Studio Tour Tokyo. In addition, visitors can enjoy a choice of
restaurants and cafés which will serve a celebration of traditional
British fare such as fish and chips, roast beef, English breakfast
and Afternoon Tea.
This will be the largest indoor Harry Potter attraction in the
world and visitors can expect to spend around four hours exploring
the only Warner Bros. Studio Tour to open in Asia. Building on the phenomenal success of
Warner Bros. 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.
Notes to Editors
Tickets to the Studio Tour are
available on the official website. Tickets pricing is as
follows:
Adult – ¥6,300
Junior - ¥5,200
Child - ¥3,800
All tickets must be pre-booked and will not be available to buy
at Studio Tour.
About the 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 based on the original stories by J.K. Rowling have brought
the magical stories to life and today, the Wizarding World is
recognized as one of the world's best-loved brands. Representing a
vast interconnected universe, it also includes three
epic Fantastic Beasts films, Harry Potter and
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 park lands), insightful exhibitions and the
forthcoming Harry Potter TV series. This expanding portfolio of
Warner Bros. Discovery owned tours and retail experiences also
includes the flagship Harry Potter New York, Warner Bros. Studio
Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Tokyo, and the Platform 9 3⁄4 retail shops. The Wizarding
World continues to evolve to provide Harry Potter fans with fresh
and exciting ways to engage. For the worldwide fan community, and
for generations to come, it welcomes everyone in to explore and
discover the magic for themselves.
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