Weasley Twins Turn on Watford Christmas Lights

November 4th, 2011 · · Harry Potter No comments

Identical twins James and Oliver Phelps, who played Fred and George Weasley in the blockbuster 8-part Harry Potter film series, last night turned on the Christmas lights at Watford’s Harlequin Centre.

Joining the brothers for the 6pm switch on of the festive decorations were members of the cast from Watford Palace Theatre’s Christmas pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk.

“When we were filming we were based in St. Albans or at the Grove hotel down the road so we have a lot of good friends in Kings Langley and Watford” Mugglenet reported the boys as saying.  Filming for the Harry Potter series took place at Leavesden Studios which is located just outside the town.

Job Seekers Queue at Leavesden Studio Jobs Fair

October 10th, 2011 · · Leavesden News No comments

Job-seekers queued for up to two hours before the opening of the Making of Harry Potter tour jobs fair held at the Hunton Park De Vere Hotel last week.

The event at the hotel which is adjacent to Leavesden Studios attracted “scores of people” according to the local newspaper who came to find out details of jobs on offer at the site.

When Warner Brother’s purchase of Leavesden Studios was first announced it was believed that around 300 jobs would be created at the visitor attraction which is to be opened at the site where Harry Potter has been filmed for the past decade.

Harry Potter Tour Tickets on Sale from October

August 21st, 2011 · · Harry Potter 4 comments

Harry Potter World Leavesden Exterior Mockup
Tickets for the Harry Potter tour at Warner Brothers Studio London will go on sale on 13th October.

The tour around two newly constructed sounds stages at Leavesden Studios will enable Hogwarts fans to get up close and personal with behind the scenes magic.

Visitors will be able to walk through sets used during production of the most successful film series of all time including those of the Hogwarts Great Hall, Dumbeldore’s office and Hagrid’s hut.

The three hour experience will enable Potter fans to see incredible set detail, original costumes, and some of the magic behind the special effects in the movies.

Tours will be by advance booking only to ensure that high visitor levels do not spoil the experience. Tickets will be priced at £28 for adults and £21 for children with the first Leavesden Studio tours taking place in Spring 2012.

Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour – Announcement due August 14th

August 7th, 2011 · · Harry Potter, Leavesden Development One comment

The Leavesden Studio Tour, officially titled Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, will be featured at the Empire Presents BIG SCREEN event taking place at The O² on Sunday 14th August 2011.

From 4:30-5:15pm holders of Empire Presents diamond tickets will be able to find out further details of the behind-the-scenes Harry Potter attraction which is due to open at Leavesden, just north of London, in Spring 2012. Also attending the live event at Greenwich Peninsula will be members of the cast and crew from the Harry Potter film series.

A Warner Brothers spokesman said “The unique tour will give visitors the first ever chance to visit the real Harry Potter film sets to learn more about the workings of the breathtaking special effects and the incredible animatronics, as well as experience the sheer scale and incredible detail of the sets used by the cast and crew on all the films.”

“The event will culminate with an exciting announcement that both film and Harry Potter fans will not want to miss.”

It is no longer possible to obtain tickets to the event.

Warner Brothers to attend Watford Jobs Fair

June 4th, 2011 · · Leavesden Studio News One comment

The owners of the Leavesden Studio site, Warner Brother Pictures, will be attending a Watford Jobs Fair organised by the towns MP.

All companies attending the jobs fair which is to be held at the Langley Banqueting and Conference Suites, Watford High Street on 30th June will be offering at least one vacancy, apprenticeship or internship at the event. With over 50 companies already booked up to attend job hunters will have plenty of options to consider.

Speaking to the local newspaper Watford MP Richard Harrington said “I am particularly excited that Warner Brothers have agreed to attend, as the redevelopment of Leavesden studios will provide thousands of new jobs for local people.”

The Harry Potter Experience Leavesden, due to open in Spring 2012, will offer visitors the opportunity to tour selected sets used during filming.