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The graffiti is right. Although you never saw that in the films: This is the original backside of Albus Dumbledore's working room in Hogwarts castle.
Had such a fantastic day with my sister, her husband and my two kids at WB Studio Tour, thank you Nicki, such a fabulous Christmas gift :-)
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Anant amb canalla, una visita a Londres havia d'incloure per força el WB Harry Potter Studios, on hi ha bona part dels decorats construits per a les 8 pel·licules del famós mag.
El lloc en sí és obviament enmig d'un poligon industrial perdut a la periferia de Londres, a Watford, en concret. Cal agafar un tren i un bus, però està força ben montat. I el lloc és evidentment espectacular. Per poc que hagueu vist les pel·licules, val molt la pena pel nivell de detall ingent que hi varen dedicar (com m'agradaria viure més aprop de Nova Zelanda per poder fer el mateix amb LOTR).
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Traveling with children, a visit to London had to include the WB Harry Potter Studios, where there are many sets built for the 8 films of the famous wizard.
The site itself is placed in the middle of a lost industrial estate on the outskirts of London, in Watford to be specific. You have to take a train and a bus, but it's pretty well set up. And the place is obviously spectacular. No matter how little you've seen the movies, it's well worth it for the huge level of detail they put into it (how I wish I lived closer to New Zealand so I could do the same with LOTR).
Inside The Forbidden Forest, harry Potter Studio Tour. www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/forbidden-forest
The Forbidden Forest may be strictly off-limits to Hogwarts students, but for the first time you are invited to defy Professor Dumbledore’s orders and follow the footsteps of Harry, Ron and Hermione deep into the grounds of the Forbidden Forest.
A Death Eater mask from the Harry Potter films. Taken from a day out here : www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=...
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Les masqueres dels seguidors de Voldemort, els Cavallers de la Mort (Death Eaters en anglès).
Anant amb canalla, una visita a Londres havia d'incloure per força el WB Harry Potter Studios, on hi ha bona part dels decorats construits per a les 8 pel·licules del famós mag.
El lloc en sí és obviament enmig d'un poligon industrial perdut a la periferia de Londres, a Watford, en concret. Cal agafar un tren i un bus, però està força ben montat. I el lloc és evidentment espectacular. Per poc que hagueu vist les pel·licules, val molt la pena pel nivell de detall ingent que hi varen dedicar (com m'agradaria viure més aprop de Nova Zelanda per poder fer el mateix amb LOTR).
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Death Eaters are the main dark followers of Voldemort.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=my1Aq78pe4M
Traveling with children, a visit to London had to include the WB Harry Potter Studios, where there are many sets built for the 8 films of the famous wizard.
The site itself is placed in the middle of a lost industrial estate on the outskirts of London, in Watford to be specific. You have to take a train and a bus, but it's pretty well set up. And the place is obviously spectacular. No matter how little you've seen the movies, it's well worth it for the huge level of detail they put into it (how I wish I lived closer to New Zealand so I could do the same with LOTR).
A Death Eater mask from the Harry Potter films. Taken from a day out here : www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=...
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From our visit to the Harry Potter Studio Tour, this is the Flying Ford Anglia, where you could get behind the wheel and try giving it a spin.
I thought it fun to do an edit with it. The Hogwarts model is the actual one from the studio too.
the before and after image can be found here: www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=408260169207014&set=a...
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Anant amb canalla, una visita a Londres havia d'incloure per força el WB Harry Potter Studios, on hi ha bona part dels decorats construits per a les 8 pel·licules del famós mag.
El lloc en sí és obviament enmig d'un poligon industrial perdut a la periferia de Londres, a Watford, en concret. Cal agafar un tren i un bus, però està força ben montat. I el lloc és evidentment espectacular. Per poc que hagueu vist les pel·licules, val molt la pena pel nivell de detall ingent que hi varen dedicar (com m'agradaria viure més aprop de Nova Zelanda per poder fer el mateix amb LOTR).
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Traveling with children, a visit to London had to include the WB Harry Potter Studios, where there are many sets built for the 8 films of the famous wizard.
The site itself is placed in the middle of a lost industrial estate on the outskirts of London, in Watford to be specific. You have to take a train and a bus, but it's pretty well set up. And the place is obviously spectacular. No matter how little you've seen the movies, it's well worth it for the huge level of detail they put into it (how I wish I lived closer to New Zealand so I could do the same with LOTR).
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Anant amb canalla, una visita a Londres havia d'incloure per força el WB Harry Potter Studios, on hi ha bona part dels decorats construits per a les 8 pel·licules del famós mag.
El lloc en sí és obviament enmig d'un poligon industrial perdut a la periferia de Londres, a Watford, en concret. Cal agafar un tren i un bus, però està força ben montat. I el lloc és evidentment espectacular. Per poc que hagueu vist les pel·licules, val molt la pena pel nivell de detall ingent que hi varen dedicar (com m'agradaria viure més aprop de Nova Zelanda per poder fer el mateix amb LOTR).
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Traveling with children, a visit to London had to include the WB Harry Potter Studios, where there are many sets built for the 8 films of the famous wizard.
The site itself is placed in the middle of a lost industrial estate on the outskirts of London, in Watford to be specific. You have to take a train and a bus, but it's pretty well set up. And the place is obviously spectacular. No matter how little you've seen the movies, it's well worth it for the huge level of detail they put into it (how I wish I lived closer to New Zealand so I could do the same with LOTR).
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Anant amb canalla, una visita a Londres havia d'incloure per força el WB Harry Potter Studios, on hi ha bona part dels decorats construits per a les 8 pel·licules del famós mag.
El lloc en sí és obviament enmig d'un poligon industrial perdut a la periferia de Londres, a Watford, en concret. Cal agafar un tren i un bus, però està força ben montat. I el lloc és evidentment espectacular. Per poc que hagueu vist les pel·licules, val molt la pena pel nivell de detall ingent que hi varen dedicar (com m'agradaria viure més aprop de Nova Zelanda per poder fer el mateix amb LOTR).
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Traveling with children, a visit to London had to include the WB Harry Potter Studios, where there are many sets built for the 8 films of the famous wizard.
The site itself is placed in the middle of a lost industrial estate on the outskirts of London, in Watford to be specific. You have to take a train and a bus, but it's pretty well set up. And the place is obviously spectacular. No matter how little you've seen the movies, it's well worth it for the huge level of detail they put into it (how I wish I lived closer to New Zealand so I could do the same with LOTR).
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És increible com poden ser de falses totes les tofes del cinema. Fins i tot actors que et pensaries que porten el seu cabell natural... resulta que fan servir perruques. I algunes es poden reconeixer de lluny!
Anant amb canalla, una visita a Londres havia d'incloure per força el WB Harry Potter Studios, on hi ha bona part dels decorats construits per a les 8 pel·licules del famós mag.
El lloc en sí és obviament enmig d'un poligon industrial perdut a la periferia de Londres, a Watford, en concret. Cal agafar un tren i un bus, però està força ben montat. I el lloc és evidentment espectacular. Per poc que hagueu vist les pel·licules, val molt la pena pel nivell de detall ingent que hi varen dedicar (com m'agradaria viure més aprop de Nova Zelanda per poder fer el mateix amb LOTR).
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It's incredible how much of the casting of Harry Potter used wigs, even those who you may think that was their natural hair!
Traveling with children, a visit to London had to include the WB Harry Potter Studios, where there are many sets built for the 8 films of the famous wizard.
The site itself is placed in the middle of a lost industrial estate on the outskirts of London, in Watford to be specific. You have to take a train and a bus, but it's pretty well set up. And the place is obviously spectacular. No matter how little you've seen the movies, it's well worth it for the huge level of detail they put into it (how I wish I lived closer to New Zealand so I could do the same with LOTR).
Gate to the covered bridge to Hogwarts Castle.
Detail shot of the hand sculpted 1:24 scale construction built by the art department at Warner Bros. studios in Leavesden, UK. The whole construction has a diameter of 15 m. A day-to-night cycle takes place every 4 minutes so visitors can experience the changing atmosphere at the castle.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Leavesden
"[...] Built for the first film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the model's every courtyard, tower and turret were filmed and enhanced with digital effects to create unforgettably realistic views of the magical school. Footage of this meticulously built model was combined with digital effects to create unforgettably realistic views of the exterior of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. A team of 86 artists and crewmembers built the first version of Hogwarts castle for Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. [...] Model makers installed more than 2,500 fibre optic lights, which simulate lanterns and torches and even gave the illusion of students passing through the hallways. Artists also used real gravel for rockwork and boulders, and real plants for landscaping and trees. The work on the model was so extensive that if one was to add all the man hours that have gone into building and reworking the model, it would come to over 74 years."
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, shortened Hogwarts, is a fictional British school of magic for students aged eleven to eighteen, and is the primary setting for the first six books in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.
Rowling has suggested that she may have inadvertently taken the name from the hogwort plant (Croton capitatus), which she had seen at Kew Gardens some time before writing the series, although the names "The Hogwarts" and "Hoggwart" appear in the 1954 Nigel Molesworth book How To Be Topp by Geoffrey Willans.
Hogwarts school was voted as the 36th best Scottish educational establishment in a 2008 online ranking, outranking Edinburgh's Loretto School. According to a director of the Independent Schools Network Rankings, it was added to the schools listing "for fun" and was then voted on.
This is a huge model that was built for the first Harry Potter film - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - and has been used for exterior shots in every film since. When all the time spent by 86 artists and crew members is added up, it took an incredible 74 years to build. Measuring 50 feet across, this 1:24 scale model has more than 2,500 fibre optic lights to simulate lantern torches and students passing through hallways. It even has miniature owls in the Owlery and hinges on the doors. The castle, which was based on Durham Cathedral and Alnwick Castle, is now on display as part of The Making Of Harry Potter studio tour at Leavesden Studios, near Watford.
The film studio where the Harry Potter film series was filmed was originally an old aircraft factory and runway where planes such as Mosquitos and Halifax Bombers were manufactured.
The Harry Potter film series wss made at Leavesden which was its home for more than ten years. As the books were still being released while the films were being made, the production crew saved many of the iconic sets, props and costumes that were created especially for the films - just in case they were ever needed later on in the series.
Once filming wrapped on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 in 2010, the production crew were left with a treasure trove of thousands of intricate and beautifully-made artefacts, many of which wouldn't have been saved on a typical production.
The team behind Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter wanted to preserve and showcase these iconic props, costumes and sets so that Harry Potter fans could experience the magic of filmmaking first-hand. Many of the original cast and crew returned to reassemble the sets and record their memories from filming, and on 31st March 2012, the Studio Tour opened its doors.
Set adjacent to the working film studios where all eight Harry Potter films were made, the Studio Tour offers visitors the unique opportunity to explore two soundstages and a backlot filled with original sets, animatronic creatures and breathtaking special effects. This modle virtually fills one of the sound stages.
The film studio where the Harry Potter film series was filmed was originally an old aircraft factory and runway where planes such as Mosquitos and Halifax Bombers were manufactured.
In this picture the backround showing the interior of the sound stage has been changed for a golden hour picture if Lake Windermere taken from the Rayrigg view point.
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Tom Riddle's Gravestone is a prop from the Harry Potter Film "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire".
Tom Riddle's Gravestone was the final resting place of Thomas, his wife Mary and their son Tom Riddle Sr.. The grave was located in the Little Hangleton graveyard near the centre of the graveyard and had a clear view of the Riddle House in the distance.
The grave was located near the centre of Little Hangleton graveyard had a clear view of the Riddle House in the distance.
In the summer of 1943, the members of the Riddle family were murdered by sixteen year old Tom Riddle, the son of Tom Riddle Sr. and Merope Gaunt. After the discovery of the crime by the Riddles' maid and investigation by the police, the Riddles were buried in the local graveyard in a family plot marked by a grand marble headstone. No one paid their respect afterwards as the Riddles had been despised by all in the village.
In May 1994, the grave would serve an important role in Tom Riddle's, now known as Lord Voldemort, plan to return to his true body and strength. Along with his servant Peter Pettigrew, the pair obtained one of the necessary ingredients required for his regeneration potion, the bone of his father. Later, during the Third Task of the Triwizard Tournament, Harry Potter was transported to the Little Hangleton graveyard by means of the Triwizard Cup, transformed to a Portkey, along with Cedric Diggory. After ordering for Cedric to be killed, Wormtail secured Harry to the headstone with rope and gagged him. Wormtail proceeded with the dark ritual and combined Voldemort's remedial body and the three important ingredients to the rebirth potion. Moments later, the Dark Lord regained his true body and powers once again.
The Riddle grave was marked by a towering marble headstone. The names of Thomas Riddle, Mary Riddle and Tom Riddle Sr. were written on the front in descending order and had the dates of their birth and death. The Riddle family name was displayed on the headstone's side. A large striking statue of the winged Angel of Death stands beside the headstone holding a raised scythe in its right hand.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is a 2005 fantasy film directed by Mike Newell and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. It is based on the novel of the same name by J. K. Rowling. The film, which is the fourth instalment in the Harry Potter film series, was written by Steve Kloves and produced by David Heyman. The story follows Harry Potter's fourth year at Hogwarts as he is chosen by the Goblet of Fire to compete in the Tri-wizard Tournament.
This prop is exhibited at The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour.
The film studio where the Harry Potter film series was filmed was originally an old aircraft factory and runway where planes such as Mosquitos and Halifax Bombers were manufactured.
The Harry Potter film series made at Leavesden which was its home for more than ten years. As the books were still being released while the films were being made, the production crew saved many of the iconic sets, props and costumes that were created especially for the films - just in case they were ever needed later on in the series.
Once filming wrapped on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 in 2010, the production crew were left with a treasure trove of thousands of intricate and beautifully-made artefacts, many of which wouldn't have been saved on a typical production.
The team behind Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter wanted to preserve and showcase these iconic props, costumes and sets so that Harry Potter fans could experience the magic of filmmaking first-hand. Many of the original cast and crew returned to reassemble the sets and record their memories from filming, and on 31st March 2012, the Studio Tour opened its doors.
Set adjacent to the working film studios where all eight Harry Potter films were made, the Studio Tour offers visitors the unique opportunity to explore two soundstages and a backlot filled with original sets, animatronic creatures and breathtaking special effects.
The film studio where the Harry Potter film series was filmed was originally an old aircraft factory and runway where planes such as Mosquitos and Halifax Bombers were manufactured.
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Anant amb canalla, una visita a Londres havia d'incloure per força el WB Harry Potter Studios, on hi ha bona part dels decorats construits per a les 8 pel·licules del famós mag.
El lloc en sí és obviament enmig d'un poligon industrial perdut a la periferia de Londres, a Watford, en concret. Cal agafar un tren i un bus, però està força ben montat. I el lloc és evidentment espectacular. Per poc que hagueu vist les pel·licules, val molt la pena pel nivell de detall ingent que hi varen dedicar (com m'agradaria viure més aprop de Nova Zelanda per poder fer el mateix amb LOTR).
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Traveling with children, a visit to London had to include the WB Harry Potter Studios, where there are many sets built for the 8 films of the famous wizard.
The site itself is placed in the middle of a lost industrial estate on the outskirts of London, in Watford to be specific. You have to take a train and a bus, but it's pretty well set up. And the place is obviously spectacular. No matter how little you've seen the movies, it's well worth it for the huge level of detail they put into it (how I wish I lived closer to New Zealand so I could do the same with LOTR).
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Aquí podeu veure la inspiració en el món real, per a aquesta gran sala de Hogwarts:
Anant amb canalla, una visita a Londres havia d'incloure per força el WB Harry Potter Studios, on hi ha bona part dels decorats construits per a les 8 pel·licules del famós mag.
El lloc en sí és obviament enmig d'un poligon industrial perdut a la periferia de Londres, a Watford, en concret. Cal agafar un tren i un bus, però està força ben montat. I el lloc és evidentment espectacular. Per poc que hagueu vist les pel·licules, val molt la pena pel nivell de detall ingent que hi varen dedicar (com m'agradaria viure més aprop de Nova Zelanda per poder fer el mateix amb LOTR).
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Here you can compare the "real Hogwarts" great hall with it's counterpart in the real world, where it was inspired, Christchurch College, in Oxford:
Traveling with children, a visit to London had to include the WB Harry Potter Studios, where there are many sets built for the 8 films of the famous wizard.
The site itself is placed in the middle of a lost industrial estate on the outskirts of London, in Watford to be specific. You have to take a train and a bus, but it's pretty well set up. And the place is obviously spectacular. No matter how little you've seen the movies, it's well worth it for the huge level of detail they put into it (how I wish I lived closer to New Zealand so I could do the same with LOTR).
Studio Tour Preview by RCR Entertainment Reporter Brittany Leoni
Exciting news...LA is now open! There is no doubt that Angelinos have missed being out and about during the past year. Now that LA is open, everyone is very excited about the expansion of the iconic Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood here in Burbank. The updated tour opens today, June 26th, with a wide range of expansions honoring the studio’s history.
When guests first arrive they will see a new Welcome Center, expanding into a “Storytelling Showcase” exploring the studio’s origins and history.
I was super excited to have the pleasure of interviewing Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984 director, Patty Jenkins, at the early tour opening on Thursday, the 24th.
Q: "Having had the chance to now walk through the exhibit and see the props and costumes for Wonder Woman, is there anything you see in the exhibit that sparks a fond memory from filming?"
Patty: I think that they all do. I think that all of the objects in there mean something special to me. Particularly the wings from Wonder Woman 1984 - to see those out in full display in the exhibit. We actually made those wings on set even though we didn't really need to, because you could just do them in CG. But we did, and so everything about them like the curvature of the line at the top is perfect. I saw myself going back into that critical mode of, "Oh good, you guys really got that line right." So many of those objects are such beautiful things ultimately that these great people I have worked with bring back great memories.
Q: "What's been your experience directing such an iconic character, not only on the individual movies but being a part of the DC family?
Patty: It's an incredible honor. It's such an honor that you can't even...you don't know what to do with it. Growing up I watched Superman and the Batman's. I get to be the first who makes Wonder Woman, and I'm like, "What do you do with that thought process?! I don't know." All I end up knowing is that I love Wonder Woman and I loved the comic book films. And someone's gotta direct it. It turned out that was me and I'm glad I got to be a part of it. I believe in these DC characters. I think that they really are about trying to be a hero in the world. There are heroes who are about different things, like being unlikely and chosen. The DC heroes aren't about that, they are about helping people, and I love that and believe in that."
After the “Storytelling Showcase,” guests will hop into a tour car and be driven across the lot to Stage 48: Script to Screen, the Studio Tour’s interactive sound stage. In Stage 48 there is both a Central Perk set from Friends and a set reproduction of Sheldon’s apartment from The Big Bang Theory.
So, we know there has always been a Central Perk/Friends part of the tour. HOWEVER there is a huge expansion of Central Perk Café—this new version is way bigger than the original one, and directly connects to replicas of the characters props, including Joey and Chandler’s seats and their foosball table.
Speaking of Friends, none other than Chandler's ex-beau, Janice, AKA Maggie Wheeler, also greeted us by the Central Perk Café to say some special words about her experience of playing Janice.
Q: "In your mind, where would Janice be today in 2021?"
A: "Oh. My. God," (in her Janice voice). I think she has a very successful line of handbags - animal print, zebra, tiger, leopard, and a podcast for how to get past the one who got away."
Q: "Where does Maggie end and Janice begin?"
A: "I don't know where Maggie ends and Janice begins - but probably when "this happens," (in her Janice voice). But I grew up in NYC around a lot of women like Janice, and I think it was just a matter of time before I let the cat out of the bag."
Guests will then enter an “Action and Magic Made Here” exhibit. You’ll see a big Batcave full of costumes, vehicles, and props from the DC heroes and villains that we know and love.
Starting June 26th, be sure to grab your ticket for the studio tour...you won't want to miss it!
About Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood gets you closer to the entertainment you love by taking you on a working studio lot. As a recipient of multiple Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards and recognized as one of the Top 25 Attractions in the United States, the Studio Tour gives guests a revealing look behind the camera at how Hollywood magic is made.
FromFriends and The Big Bang Theory to Harry Potter and the DC Universe, fans can explore the nearly 100-year-old studio as they visit the real sets and backlots spanning Warner Bros.’ 110 acres, celebrating where the greatest entertainment in history was made.
New and Expanded Features Include:
The “Storytelling Showcase,” where guests can explore the evolution of Warner Bros.’ nearly 100-year history;
“Action and Magic Made Here,” the new grand finale experience featuring the DC Universe and Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series;
An expansive new Warner Bros Studio Store, which will be open to the public without a Studio Tour ticket purchase;
The Studio Tour now welcomes families with children five years and older.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is located at 3400 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505. Tours are offered in English and Spanish. Advanced bookings are required, and children five years and older are welcome. To book your tickets online, visit wbstudiotour.com
Upon reopening, the Studio Tour will be open on weekends, from June 26 through July 11, with the Tour also being open on July 5. From July 15, the Studio Tour will operate 5 days a week and remain closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Tours will depart from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with departures every 30 minutes. Tickets are available online for $69 for adults (ages 11 and up) and $59 for children ages 5 to 10 at wbstudiotour.com (advanced reservations will be required). Additionally, Southern California residents are eligible for a special rate of $57 on weekdays only, through September 30,2021.
COVID-19 Safety Protocols: The Studio Tour follows all City, State and Federal health guidelines in addition to internal mandates to ensure the health and safety of our guests, employees and production partners.
Studio Tour Preview by RCR Entertainment Reporter Brittany Leoni
Exciting news...LA is now open! There is no doubt that Angelinos have missed being out and about during the past year. Now that LA is open, everyone is very excited about the expansion of the iconic Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood here in Burbank. The updated tour opens today, June 26th, with a wide range of expansions honoring the studio’s history.
When guests first arrive they will see a new Welcome Center, expanding into a “Storytelling Showcase” exploring the studio’s origins and history.
I was super excited to have the pleasure of interviewing Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984 director, Patty Jenkins, at the early tour opening on Thursday, the 24th.
Q: "Having had the chance to now walk through the exhibit and see the props and costumes for Wonder Woman, is there anything you see in the exhibit that sparks a fond memory from filming?"
Patty: I think that they all do. I think that all of the objects in there mean something special to me. Particularly the wings from Wonder Woman 1984 - to see those out in full display in the exhibit. We actually made those wings on set even though we didn't really need to, because you could just do them in CG. But we did, and so everything about them like the curvature of the line at the top is perfect. I saw myself going back into that critical mode of, "Oh good, you guys really got that line right." So many of those objects are such beautiful things ultimately that these great people I have worked with bring back great memories.
Q: "What's been your experience directing such an iconic character, not only on the individual movies but being a part of the DC family?
Patty: It's an incredible honor. It's such an honor that you can't even...you don't know what to do with it. Growing up I watched Superman and the Batman's. I get to be the first who makes Wonder Woman, and I'm like, "What do you do with that thought process?! I don't know." All I end up knowing is that I love Wonder Woman and I loved the comic book films. And someone's gotta direct it. It turned out that was me and I'm glad I got to be a part of it. I believe in these DC characters. I think that they really are about trying to be a hero in the world. There are heroes who are about different things, like being unlikely and chosen. The DC heroes aren't about that, they are about helping people, and I love that and believe in that."
After the “Storytelling Showcase,” guests will hop into a tour car and be driven across the lot to Stage 48: Script to Screen, the Studio Tour’s interactive sound stage. In Stage 48 there is both a Central Perk set from Friends and a set reproduction of Sheldon’s apartment from The Big Bang Theory.
So, we know there has always been a Central Perk/Friends part of the tour. HOWEVER there is a huge expansion of Central Perk Café—this new version is way bigger than the original one, and directly connects to replicas of the characters props, including Joey and Chandler’s seats and their foosball table.
Speaking of Friends, none other than Chandler's ex-beau, Janice, AKA Maggie Wheeler, also greeted us by the Central Perk Café to say some special words about her experience of playing Janice.
Q: "In your mind, where would Janice be today in 2021?"
A: "Oh. My. God," (in her Janice voice). I think she has a very successful line of handbags - animal print, zebra, tiger, leopard, and a podcast for how to get past the one who got away."
Q: "Where does Maggie end and Janice begin?"
A: "I don't know where Maggie ends and Janice begins - but probably when "this happens," (in her Janice voice). But I grew up in NYC around a lot of women like Janice, and I think it was just a matter of time before I let the cat out of the bag."
Guests will then enter an “Action and Magic Made Here” exhibit. You’ll see a big Batcave full of costumes, vehicles, and props from the DC heroes and villains that we know and love.
Starting June 26th, be sure to grab your ticket for the studio tour...you won't want to miss it!
About Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood gets you closer to the entertainment you love by taking you on a working studio lot. As a recipient of multiple Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards and recognized as one of the Top 25 Attractions in the United States, the Studio Tour gives guests a revealing look behind the camera at how Hollywood magic is made.
FromFriends and The Big Bang Theory to Harry Potter and the DC Universe, fans can explore the nearly 100-year-old studio as they visit the real sets and backlots spanning Warner Bros.’ 110 acres, celebrating where the greatest entertainment in history was made.
New and Expanded Features Include:
The “Storytelling Showcase,” where guests can explore the evolution of Warner Bros.’ nearly 100-year history;
“Action and Magic Made Here,” the new grand finale experience featuring the DC Universe and Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series;
An expansive new Warner Bros Studio Store, which will be open to the public without a Studio Tour ticket purchase;
The Studio Tour now welcomes families with children five years and older.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is located at 3400 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505. Tours are offered in English and Spanish. Advanced bookings are required, and children five years and older are welcome. To book your tickets online, visit wbstudiotour.com
Upon reopening, the Studio Tour will be open on weekends, from June 26 through July 11, with the Tour also being open on July 5. From July 15, the Studio Tour will operate 5 days a week and remain closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Tours will depart from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with departures every 30 minutes. Tickets are available online for $69 for adults (ages 11 and up) and $59 for children ages 5 to 10 at wbstudiotour.com (advanced reservations will be required). Additionally, Southern California residents are eligible for a special rate of $57 on weekdays only, through September 30,2021.
COVID-19 Safety Protocols: The Studio Tour follows all City, State and Federal health guidelines in addition to internal mandates to ensure the health and safety of our guests, employees and production partners.
Studio Tour Preview by RCR Entertainment Reporter Brittany Leoni
Exciting news...LA is now open! There is no doubt that Angelinos have missed being out and about during the past year. Now that LA is open, everyone is very excited about the expansion of the iconic Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood here in Burbank. The updated tour opens today, June 26th, with a wide range of expansions honoring the studio’s history.
When guests first arrive they will see a new Welcome Center, expanding into a “Storytelling Showcase” exploring the studio’s origins and history.
I was super excited to have the pleasure of interviewing Wonder Woman and Wonder Woman 1984 director, Patty Jenkins, at the early tour opening on Thursday, the 24th.
Q: "Having had the chance to now walk through the exhibit and see the props and costumes for Wonder Woman, is there anything you see in the exhibit that sparks a fond memory from filming?"
Patty: I think that they all do. I think that all of the objects in there mean something special to me. Particularly the wings from Wonder Woman 1984 - to see those out in full display in the exhibit. We actually made those wings on set even though we didn't really need to, because you could just do them in CG. But we did, and so everything about them like the curvature of the line at the top is perfect. I saw myself going back into that critical mode of, "Oh good, you guys really got that line right." So many of those objects are such beautiful things ultimately that these great people I have worked with bring back great memories.
Q: "What's been your experience directing such an iconic character, not only on the individual movies but being a part of the DC family?
Patty: It's an incredible honor. It's such an honor that you can't even...you don't know what to do with it. Growing up I watched Superman and the Batman's. I get to be the first who makes Wonder Woman, and I'm like, "What do you do with that thought process?! I don't know." All I end up knowing is that I love Wonder Woman and I loved the comic book films. And someone's gotta direct it. It turned out that was me and I'm glad I got to be a part of it. I believe in these DC characters. I think that they really are about trying to be a hero in the world. There are heroes who are about different things, like being unlikely and chosen. The DC heroes aren't about that, they are about helping people, and I love that and believe in that."
After the “Storytelling Showcase,” guests will hop into a tour car and be driven across the lot to Stage 48: Script to Screen, the Studio Tour’s interactive sound stage. In Stage 48 there is both a Central Perk set from Friends and a set reproduction of Sheldon’s apartment from The Big Bang Theory.
So, we know there has always been a Central Perk/Friends part of the tour. HOWEVER there is a huge expansion of Central Perk Café—this new version is way bigger than the original one, and directly connects to replicas of the characters props, including Joey and Chandler’s seats and their foosball table.
Speaking of Friends, none other than Chandler's ex-beau, Janice, AKA Maggie Wheeler, also greeted us by the Central Perk Café to say some special words about her experience of playing Janice.
Q: "In your mind, where would Janice be today in 2021?"
A: "Oh. My. God," (in her Janice voice). I think she has a very successful line of handbags - animal print, zebra, tiger, leopard, and a podcast for how to get past the one who got away."
Q: "Where does Maggie end and Janice begin?"
A: "I don't know where Maggie ends and Janice begins - but probably when "this happens," (in her Janice voice). But I grew up in NYC around a lot of women like Janice, and I think it was just a matter of time before I let the cat out of the bag."
Guests will then enter an “Action and Magic Made Here” exhibit. You’ll see a big Batcave full of costumes, vehicles, and props from the DC heroes and villains that we know and love.
Starting June 26th, be sure to grab your ticket for the studio tour...you won't want to miss it!
About Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood gets you closer to the entertainment you love by taking you on a working studio lot. As a recipient of multiple Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards and recognized as one of the Top 25 Attractions in the United States, the Studio Tour gives guests a revealing look behind the camera at how Hollywood magic is made.
FromFriends and The Big Bang Theory to Harry Potter and the DC Universe, fans can explore the nearly 100-year-old studio as they visit the real sets and backlots spanning Warner Bros.’ 110 acres, celebrating where the greatest entertainment in history was made.
New and Expanded Features Include:
The “Storytelling Showcase,” where guests can explore the evolution of Warner Bros.’ nearly 100-year history;
“Action and Magic Made Here,” the new grand finale experience featuring the DC Universe and Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series;
An expansive new Warner Bros Studio Store, which will be open to the public without a Studio Tour ticket purchase;
The Studio Tour now welcomes families with children five years and older.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is located at 3400 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505. Tours are offered in English and Spanish. Advanced bookings are required, and children five years and older are welcome. To book your tickets online, visit wbstudiotour.com
Upon reopening, the Studio Tour will be open on weekends, from June 26 through July 11, with the Tour also being open on July 5. From July 15, the Studio Tour will operate 5 days a week and remain closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Tours will depart from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with departures every 30 minutes. Tickets are available online for $69 for adults (ages 11 and up) and $59 for children ages 5 to 10 at wbstudiotour.com (advanced reservations will be required). Additionally, Southern California residents are eligible for a special rate of $57 on weekdays only, through September 30,2021.
COVID-19 Safety Protocols: The Studio Tour follows all City, State and Federal health guidelines in addition to internal mandates to ensure the health and safety of our guests, employees and production partners.
at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. 1:24 scale hand built model for the first Harry Potter film - Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. More info at: www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/en/tour/hogwarts-castle-model