EnglishExhibition - Harry Potter: The Exhibition comes to Paris in 2023
By Mulder, 19 december 2022
Warner Bros Discovery Global Themed Entertainment, in partnership with Imagine Exhibitions and EMC Presents, announces that Harry Potter: The Exhibition, the world's largest immersive exhibition about the wizarding world, is coming to Paris in 2023 to continue its world tour in Europe. The exhibition will open in spring 2023 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition opened its doors this Friday, December 16 at the METAStadt in Vienna (Austria) to thousands of excited fans for this European premiere. After Paris, it will continue its world tour in Latin America, Asia and in other European and North American cities. The world premiere of Harry Potter: The Exhibition took place this past February at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where it attracted more than half a million fans, making it one of the most visited exhibitions in the museum's history.
The exhibition is a behind-the-scenes look at the Wizarding World, using the latest in immersive technology. It features the films and stories of Harry Potter and the Fantastic Beasts, as well as works from the same universe such as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The exhibition pays tribute to the mythical scenes, characters, settings and creatures born from the imagination of J.K. Rowling and discovered in the films and other variations of the Harry Potter universe. Visitors will be able to see real props and costumes from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films and immerse themselves in innovative, breathtaking, fairy-tale worlds and devices unlike anything they've ever seen in an exhibition!
Harry Potter: The Exhibition is the first experience devoted entirely to the Wizarding World, to the delight of its early and later fans. "I am sincerely excited to be able to present Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Paris, a place where Parisians and tourists alike will be able to enjoy this never-before-seen experience," said Tom Zaller, CEO of Imagine Exhibitions. Michael Cohl, CEO of EMC Presents, added: "At EMC, we are thrilled to be part of this extraordinary immersive exhibition and look forward to bringing the exhibition to new visitors around the world.
Over 3,000 square meters, visitors will be able to see up close authentic props and original costumes from some of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, as well as the Wizarding World expansion, including Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. They will also have the opportunity to experience innovative, impressive and magical environments and installations in more than 20 rooms in a way never before seen in a traveling exhibition. Harry Potter: The Exhibition was created and developed by Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment in partnership with Imagine Exhibitions and in association with EMC Presents. Another highlight is the 400-square-meter gift store, which features officially licensed products inspired by the Wizarding World, including exclusive, custom-made merchandise not available in any other Wizarding World experience. The gift store can also be visited without a show ticket during regular business hours, which is perfect if you're still looking for Christmas gifts.
Visit www.harrypotter-exposition.fr to sign up to be the first to know all about this immersive exhibition. To become a member of the Harry Potter Fan Club, you must first register for free at www.wizardingworld.com/harry-potter-fan-club
Since Harry Potter was propelled on the 9 ¾ track from London's King's Cross station, his exceptional adventures have greatly influenced popular culture. Eight blockbuster films, adapted from J.K. Rowling's original work, have brought these magical stories to life, and the Wizarding World is now recognized as one of the most beloved licenses in the world. The Wizarding World is a vast, interconnected universe that also includes three Fantastic Beasts books, the award-winning play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, smartphone games from Portkey Games, innovative merchandise, exciting live shows (including four theme parks) and exciting exhibitions. Licensed by Warner Bros. the Wizarding World continues to expand and also includes the flagship Harry Potter store in New York City, Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studios in London, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Tokyo, and Platform 9 ¾ stores. The Wizarding World continues to expand to offer Harry Potter fans new and innovative immersions into this fantastic universe. For the fan community around the world, and for future generations, the universe invites discovery and exploration of magic. Warner Bros. Discovery Themed Entertainment
Warner Bros. Discovery Themed Entertainment (WBDGTE), a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences, is the global leader in the creation, development and licensing of shows, live events, exhibits and theme parks inspired by iconic Warner Bros. characters, stories and brands. WBDGTE brings together the innovative Wizarding World of Harry Potter venues - Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, WB Movie World Australia - and other experiences inspired by DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby, Game of Thrones, Friends and more. With the best of partners, WBDGTE allows fans around the world to physically immerse themselves in their favorite universes and sagas. WIZARDING WORLD and all associated trademarks, characters, names and logos are the property of © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s22)
A global leader in immersive theatrical design, storytelling, and immersive experiences, Atlanta-based Imagine Exhibitions creates sophisticated, high-quality devices for museums, brands, and exhibition venues around the world. From concept to implementation, Imagines' team of pioneers draws on decades of success in immersive design and entertainment to create and implement memorable and engaging environments. The company's customized designs deliver a targeted message and increase audience attendance. Imagine Exhibitions is a pioneer in traveling events and as such has piloted several globally acclaimed exhibitions such as Harry Potter™: The Exhibition, Titanic: The Exhibition, The Hunger Games: The Exhibition, Angry Birds: The Art & Science Behind a Global Phenomenon, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, and Downton Abbey: The Exhibition. Imagine Exhibitions currently organizes more than 40 exhibitions at museums, science centers, aquariums, vacation sites, and off-site venues around the world. The company also continues to design, initiate and pilot its own events, while creating and implementing permanent and temporary exhibitions, brands, entertainment licenses, and catering venues. For more information, visit www.ImagineExhibitions.com or find us on Facebook.
You can see the first official photos of this exhibition on our Flickr page
(Source: press release)