HARRY POTTER™: THE EXHIBITION TO CAST A SPELL ON THE ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE
International Touring Exhibition to Make Canadian Premiere
April 9, 2010
Tickets On Sale Now at www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca
December 10, 2009 @ 12:00PM
Toronto , ON , Dec.10, 2009 – With the wave of magic wands by local school children, the Ontario Science Centre announced this week that Harry Potter: The Exhibition will open to the public on April 9, 2010 , marking the exhibition's first venue outside the United States. The special announcement arrived via “owl post” and was followed by a spectacular reveal of the iconic Ford Anglia, featured in the second film in the series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. The Anglia will be on display in the lobby of the Science Centre through the run of the exhibition. The announcement coincided with the Blu-ray and DVD release of the latest Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Visitors to the exhibition will experience dramatic environments inspired by the Harry Potter film sets and see the amazing craftsmanship behind more than 200 authentic costumes and film props. Exhibitgroup/Giltspur created the 1,300 square metre (14,000 square foot) exhibition in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products. Harry Potter: The Exhibition offers fans a firsthand view of authentic artifacts displayed in detailed settings inspired by the film sets, including the Great Hall, Hagrid's hut, the Gryffindor™ common room, and more.
Harry Potter: The Exhibition opens Friday April 9, 2010 , and will run through Sunday August 22, 2010 at the Ontario Science Centre. The exhibition is a timed entry experience and will be open for visitors during the Science Centre's extended regular hours: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily up to June 25, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily from June 26 to the last date of the exhibition. Tickets are now available online at www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca , by calling 416-696-1000, or by visiting the box office.
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“The Harry Potter books have introduced millions of children to the enjoyment of reading and the film adaptations have enthralled fans, stimulating their creativity and imaginations... Harry Potter: The Exhibition is an ideal fit with our Science Centre mission and I’m confident that Harry Potter fans will be delighted by the opportunity to immerse themselves in this exhibition.”
"We are delighted with the reception the exhibition has received in Chicago and Boston and we are honoured to make the Ontario Science Centre the first stop on its international tour... Fans young and old from around the world have given us tremendous positive feedback, and we are hopeful that all the Harry Potter fans in the Toronto area and beyond will have a chance to visit this one-of-a-kind exhibition."
“We are thrilled to be opening Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Canada to give fans the opportunity to experience all of the incredible components of this magical world brought to life... The Ontario Science Centre is a wonderful venue that will showcase perfectly Harry’s world for fans of all ages to enjoy.”
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About the Ontario Science Centre
The Ontario Science Centre opened on September 26, 1969 , pioneering the concept of an interactive science museum. Since then, over 44 million visitors have passed through its doors. It is a model for over 1,000 science centres around the world that have been built since its inception. The Ontario Science Centre uses science as the lens to inspire and actively engage people in new ways of seeing, understanding and thinking about themselves and the world around them. The Ontario Science Centre is an agency of the Government of Ontario. Please visit us at www.OntarioScienceCentre.ca
About Exhibitgroup/Giltspur
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur (EG) is an award-winning experiential marketing agency known for creating meaningful and memorable brand experiences. Through exhibits, events, mobile marketing tours, permanent installations and retail environments, EG helps clients accelerate the sales process, deepen brand loyalty and consistently deliver superior results. The company also creates branded entertainment experiences that surprise and delight audiences worldwide. EG recently joined with sister company GES , one of the largest exhibition services contractors, to provide clients with unmatched program solutions. Backed by the financial strength of their parent company, Viad Corp (NYSE: VVI ), EG and GES employ approximately 3,500 professionals in 58 client care centers throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.e-g.com and www.ges.com .
About Warner Bros. Consumer Products
Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.
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