I had the opportunity to cover the VIP opening event for “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and it was spectacular.
Universal Studios Hollywood brought the world that J.K. Rowling helped create to life and yes, it was worth the wait. Not to sound cheesy, but “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” is a magical place. Every detail that went into the Diagon Alley shops is mesmerizing, Hogwarts is just spectacular. Without giving too much away, I can tell you that once you walk into Hogwarts you’ll get goosebumps.
Legendary Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Grammy award-winning composer John Williams conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra; Harry Potter film talent, including Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), Evanna Lynch(Luna Lovegood) and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley), Stuart Craig (Production Designer, Harry Potter films and “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter”), along with Hollywood and Latino celebrities, including Angélica Vale, Angélica María, Billy Bob Thornton,Ed O’Neill (“Modern Family”), Sarah Hyland (“Modern Family”), Greg Nicotero (Executive Producer, “The Walking Dead”) and Chris Hardwick (comedian/host, “Talking Dead”), among others were in attendance.
Also in attendance were Larry Kurzweil, President, Universal Studios Hollywood; Tom Williams, Chairman & CEO, Universal Parks & Resorts; Mark Woodbury, President, Universal Creative; Ron Meyer, Vice Chairman, NBCUniversal; Kevin Tsujihara, Chairman & CEO, Warner Bros. Entertainment and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti.
Check out a couple of photos and videos, below.
This was amazing! #WizardingWorldHollywood
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