186-506: The Wizarding World (previously known as J. K. Rowling's Wizarding World ) is a fantasy media franchise and shared fictional universe centred on the Harry Potter novel series by J. K. Rowling . A series of films have been in production since 2000, and in that time eleven films have been produced—eight are adaptations of the Harry Potter novels and three are part of
372-518: A Grammy Award for its soundtrack, and two BAFTA Games Awards . A sequel is in development. Hogwarts Legacy is an action role-playing game played from a third-person perspective . It is set at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and its surrounding areas, influenced by the Wizarding World franchise. During character creation, the player can choose their character's appearance, gender, voice, and body type. They may also choose one of
558-623: A Harry Potter –based play, and in June 2015 it was officially titled Harry Potter and the Cursed Child . The two-part, West End stage play , written by British playwright Jack Thorne , is based on an original story by Thorne, John Tiffany and Rowling. It is directed by Tiffany with choreography by Steven Hoggett , set design by Christine Jones , costume design by Katrina Lindsay, lighting design by Neil Austin, music by Imogen Heap , and sound design by Gareth Fry. The story begins nineteen years after
744-712: A Rockstar Games release holding the top position. It was the second-bestselling game in Europe of 2023. When excluding EA football games, no other game has attained the amount of unit sales in a calendar year since the commencement of the European charts in 2017. It was the bestselling game in Czech Republic, Netherlands and United Kingdom while also being placed in the top three positions in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia and Sweden. On Steam, it
930-544: A mysterious chamber , hidden in the school, is opened leaving students and ghosts petrified by an unknown agent. They must solve the mystery of the chamber, and discover its entrance to find and defeat the true culprit. Columbus and Kloves returned as director, and screenwriter for the film adaptation of Chamber of Secrets . Just three days after the wide release of the first film, production began on 19 November 2001 in Surrey , England, with filming continuing on location on
1116-590: A 300% increase in traffic on Wizarding World websites. Hogwarts Legacy's popularity has notably influenced Warner Bros. Discovery's franchise strategy. Being the best-selling game of 2023, it highlights how crucial video games are for the company's franchise engagement. David Haddad noted that this success has emphasized the role of video games for Warner Bros. in maintaining interest in their franchises. In August 2024, Warner Bros. stated it plans to release more Wizarding World games after Hogwarts Legacy's success . They followed up with Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions ,
1302-410: A Play , Best Lighting Design in a Play , Best Sound Design of a Play , and Best Direction of a Play . The play was also nominated for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play (Parker), Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play (Boyle), Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play (Dumezweni), and Best Choreography . In December 2013, J. K. Rowling announced that she was working on
1488-467: A Supporting Role (Anthony Boyle), Best Costume Design , Best Set Design , Best Sound Design , and Best Lighting Design . The London production was also nominated for Best Theatre Choreographer and Outstanding Achievement in Music . Harry Potter and the Cursed Child received ten nominations at the 72nd Tony Awards , winning six awards: Best Play , Best Scenic Design in a Play , Best Costume Design in
1674-400: A boycott. Following some delays, it was released on 10 February 2023 for PlayStation 5 , Windows , and Xbox Series X/S , on 5 May 2023 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One , and on 14 November 2023 for Nintendo Switch . The early-access period of Hogwarts Legacy resulted in record-breaking viewership on streaming platform Twitch , making it the most-watched single-player game of all time on
1860-461: A city in the clouds with the birds and challenges Zeus 's authority. Ovid 's Metamorphoses and Apuleius 's The Golden Ass are both works that influenced the development of the fantasy genre by taking mythic elements and weaving them into personal accounts. Both works involve complex narratives in which humans beings are transformed into animals or inanimate objects. Platonic teachings and early Christian theology are major influences on
2046-410: A degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long form television series". The show is expected to release in 2026. On 25 June 2024, it was announced that the series has been moved from Max to HBO . On 26 June 2024, Francesca Gardiner was announced to be series showrunner , Mark Mylod was announced as director and an executive producer, and David Heyman , who produced the Harry Potter film series,
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#17328516526192232-671: A feudal society hindering the modernization of China. Stories of the supernatural continued to be denounced once the Communists rose to power, and mainland China experienced a revival in fantasy only after the Cultural Revolution had ended. Fantasy became a genre of pulp magazines published in the West. In 1923, the first all-fantasy fiction magazine, Weird Tales , was published. Many other similar magazines eventually followed, including The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction ; when it
2418-477: A fifth-year student and assigns Professor Fig as the protagonist's mentor. Fig escorts the protagonist from London to Hogwarts via a flying coach. While investigating an unknown artefact, a dragon attacks them, prompting the two to reach for a Portkey hidden inside the artefact that teleports them to Gringotts . Using the Portkey to enter an old vault, the protagonist learns they can see traces of ancient magic. The duo
2604-499: A great draft but it did show the shape of how it might look. So that is how it all started." In March 2014, it was revealed that a trilogy was scheduled with the first instalment set in New York. The film sees the return of producer David Heyman, as well as writer Steve Kloves, both veterans of the Potter film series. In June 2015, Eddie Redmayne was cast in the lead role of Newt Scamander ,
2790-570: A group of themed areas at Universal Destinations & Experiences based on the Harry Potter media franchise, adapting elements from the film series and original novels by Rowling. The areas were designed by Universal Creative under an exclusive licence with Warner Bros. Entertainment . It opened on 18 June 2010 as an expansion to the Universal Islands of Adventure theme park at Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida, and on 8 July 2014 at
2976-551: A half hours, and the tour has the capacity to handle 6,000 visitors daily. TripAdvisor reported that it has been the highest-rated attraction worldwide every year since the tour opened. Announced in August 2020, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is an upcoming attraction in Tokyo , Japan scheduled to open in the first half of 2023. Similar to its counterpart in London,
3162-509: A hidden repository of ancient magic after using it to extract negative emotions, particularly from her suffering father. The Keepers realised that Isidora was inhaling the extracted emotions to increase her own power and failed to dissuade her, forcing one of them to eliminate her with the Killing Curse . Through their other adventures, the protagonist also learns that Ranrok, the leader of an ongoing goblin rebellion against wizards, seeks to find
3348-564: A large audience. Lord Dunsany established the genre's popularity in both the novel and the short story form. H. Rider Haggard , Rudyard Kipling , and Edgar Rice Burroughs began to write fantasy at this time. These authors, along with Abraham Merritt , established what was known as the "lost world" subgenre, which was the most popular form of fantasy in the early decades of the 20th century, although several classic children's fantasies, such as Peter Pan and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , were also published around this time. Juvenile fantasy
3534-471: A main plot element, theme , or setting . Magic, magic practitioners ( sorcerers , witches and so on) and magical creatures are common in many of these worlds. An identifying trait of fantasy is the author's use of narrative elements that do not have to rely on history or nature to be coherent. This differs from realistic fiction in that realistic fiction has to attend to the history and natural laws of reality, where fantasy does not. In writing fantasy
3720-412: A new style of "fuzzy" supernatural texts. The fantastic is on the dividing line between supernatural and not supernatural, Just as during this time period the women were not respecting the boundary of inequality that had always been set for them. At the time, women's roles in society were very uncertain, just as the rules of the fantastic are never straightforward. This climate allowed for a genre similar to
3906-418: A photo mode, talent point resets, and new cosmetic items. The update also released pre-order and console-exclusive content, including the "Haunted Hogsmeade Shop" quest. According to review aggregator Metacritic , Hogwarts Legacy received "generally favourable" reviews. As per OpenCritic , 89% of the 158 critic reviews recommend it. The environments and visuals were lauded, with many critics praising
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#17328516526194092-428: A press event for their newly rebranded streaming service Max. It will be a reboot of the franchise, retelling the story of the novels with a season dedicated to each of the seven books , and will be produced over the course of ten years. J. K. Rowling will be joining the production as an executive producer, with the author stating that she is "looking forward to being part of this new adaptation which will allow for
4278-547: A result of its record-breaking viewership on Twitch during early access, Hogwarts Legacy became the most-watched single-player game of all time by peak viewers on the platform and received a Guinness World Record . At the 20th British Academy Games Awards , Hogwarts Legacy was longlisted in nine categories. It was nominated for the British Academy Games Award for Animation and British Academy Games Award for Family . It received nominations for "Game of
4464-466: A runner-up for "Best Open-World Game". It appeared on multiple year-end lists of 2023, including GamingBolt (9th), British GQ (21st), BAFTA Games , GamePressure , Der Spiegel , BBC and The Telegraph . In the month of its release, Hogwarts Legacy quickly rose to prominence as the top game in the Wizarding World franchise. The franchise also experienced a boost in engagement, with
4650-607: A single source. The Welsh tradition has been particularly influential, due to its connection to King Arthur and its collection in a single work, the epic Mabinogion . There are many works where the boundary between fantasy and other works is not clear; the question of whether the writers believed in the possibilities of the marvels in A Midsummer Night's Dream or Sir Gawain and the Green Knight makes it difficult to distinguish when fantasy, in its modern sense, first began. Although pre-dated by John Ruskin 's The King of
4836-441: A special mount, clothing set, and a new battle arena location. The Collector's Edition includes the former's content and adds a steel case, box, and a collectible "floating wand." Standard Edition buyers can upgrade to Deluxe by purchasing the extra content separately. Early access was made available to people who had pre-ordered the physical Collector's Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition on console or PC on 7 February 2023. To promote
5022-469: A stop to Grindelwald. The film was announced in March 2014 as the second instalment in the series. In October 2016, it was revealed that Yates and Rowling would return as director, and screenwriter and co-producer, and Redmayne would be returning to play the lead role of Newt Scamander in all the series' films. In November 2016, it was confirmed that Johnny Depp would reprise his role as Gellert Grindelwald from
5208-801: A strangely annotated school textbook, previously owned by the "Half-Blood Prince". In July 2007, it was announced that Yates would return as director. Kloves returned to write the screenplay after skipping out of the fifth film, with Heyman and David Barron back as producers. Watson considered not returning for the film, but eventually signed on after Warner Bros. moved the production schedule to accommodate her exam dates. Principal photography began on 24 September 2007, and concluded on 17 May 2008. Though Radcliffe, Gambon and Jim Broadbent (Slughorn) started shooting in late September 2007, other cast members started much later: Watson did not begin until December 2007, Alan Rickman ( Severus Snape ) until January 2008, and Bonham Carter until February 2008. Harry Potter and
5394-523: A three-name short list for Columbus' replacement, which comprised Callie Khouri , Kenneth Branagh (who played Gilderoy Lockhart in Chamber of Secrets ) and the eventual director Alfonso Cuarón . Cuarón was initially nervous about accepting the job having not read any of the books, or seen the films, but later signed on after reading the series and connecting immediately with the story. Michael Gambon replaced Richard Harris , who played Albus Dumbledore in
5580-556: A time period where no established characters of the Wizarding World franchise were around, making it possible to provide the player with their own unique world in a setting similar to the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts eras. The writing team focused on creating a "diverse collection" of characters for players to potentially identify with in a positive way. Although the main characters of Harry Potter are absent in Hogwarts Legacy , some, such as Nearly Headless Nick and Peeves
5766-503: A total of 15 million copies sold worldwide and crossed $ 1 billion in total revenue. By the end of 2023, Hogwarts Legacy achieved a sales milestone of 22 million copies, with around 2 million units sold during the December holiday season. By the end of October 2024, it crossed 30 million copies sold, making it one of the best-selling video games of all time . In the US, Hogwarts Legacy topped
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5952-592: A total of 34 nominations at the British Academy Film Awards presented at the annual BAFTAs , winning three. At the 64th British Academy Film Awards in February 2011, Rowling, producers Heyman and Barron, along with directors Yates, Newell and Cuarón collected the Michael Balcon Award for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema in honour of the Harry Potter film series. The Harry Potter series
6138-514: A unique common room; these rooms are only accessible for the player's current house chosen by the Sorting Hat . Accompanied by the choice of house, the player receives different exclusive quests. While house points for the four Hogwarts houses play a part in the plot, they are not influenced by player actions. Next to experiences in Hogwarts Castle, the player can explore related areas such as
6324-532: A website announcing an upcoming project called Pottermore, where all future Harry Potter projects, and all electronic downloads, would be concentrated. Pottermore opened to the general public on 14 April 2012. Pottermore allows users to be sorted, be chosen by their wand and play various minigames. The main purpose of the website was to allow the user to journey through the story with access to content not revealed by J. K. Rowling previously, with over 18,000 words of information on characters, places and objects in
6510-659: A wide audience, with the success of Robert E. Howard 's Conan the Barbarian and Fritz Leiber 's Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser stories. However, it was the advent of high fantasy , and most of all J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings , which reached new heights of popularity in the late 1960s, that allowed fantasy to truly enter the mainstream . Several other series, such as C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia and Ursula K. Le Guin 's Earthsea books, helped cement
6696-615: Is One Thousand and One Nights (Arabian Nights) , which is a compilation of many ancient and medieval folk tales. Various characters from this epic have become cultural icons in Western culture, such as Aladdin , Sinbad and Ali Baba . Hindu mythology was an evolution of the earlier Vedic mythology and had many more fantastical stories and characters, particularly in the Indian epics . The Panchatantra ( Fables of Bidpai ), for example, used various animal fables and magical tales to illustrate
6882-438: Is also able to build friendships with fellow students Natsai Onai, Poppy Sweeting, and Sebastian Sallow, who take part in the protagonist's journey as companion characters. Antagonists include Ranrok, the leader of a goblin rebellion, and Victor Rookwood, the leader of a group of Dark Wizards. The protagonist receives a letter from Professor Weasley, which confirms their attendance at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry as
7068-418: Is confronted by a hostile goblin named Ranrok before escaping to Hogwarts, where the protagonist is sorted into one of the four houses. The protagonist learns various spells during classes and goes on a trip to Hogsmeade with a companion, where a troll sent by Ranrok attacks them and is defeated by them. The protagonist also sneaks into the library and finds a book with missing pages. While Professor Fig studies
7254-508: Is forced to compete with three other wizards chosen by the Goblet of Fire – Fleur Delacour , Viktor Krum , and Cedric Diggory . In August 2003, British film director Mike Newell was chosen to direct the film after Prisoner of Azkaban director Alfonso Cuarón announced that he would not direct the sequel. Heyman returned to produce, and Kloves again wrote the screenplay. Principal photography began on 4 May 2004. Scenes involving
7440-436: Is made to be easily recognisable. Game director Alan Tew also added that they aimed to go beyond the expected areas to let people discover new locations and undiscovered chambers. Tew and Madsen further explained that they endeavoured to provide each common room of the four Hogwarts Houses as a unique experience to its members, which is further amplified by the addition of uniquely created music for each house. The overarching aim
7626-523: Is part of a series of enhanced games. As part of the release, players received free cosmetic items by joining the Harry Potter Fan Club and linking the WB Games account . PlayStation versions include exclusive content like the "Haunted Hogsmeade Shop" quest and the "Felix Felicis" potion recipe as a pre-order bonus. The quest features an additional dungeon, a cosmetic set, and an in-game shop, while
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7812-555: Is part of the Wizarding World franchise, taking place a century prior to the Harry Potter novels. The player controls a student enrolled in the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry who learns to wield an array of magical abilities and objects. With the assistance of fellow students and professors, the protagonist embarks on a journey to unearth an ancient secret concealed within the wizarding world . Following their acquisition by Warner Bros. in 2017, Hogwarts Legacy marks
7998-518: Is rescued by Rubeus Hagrid from his unkind Muggle relatives, Uncle Vernon , Aunt Petunia , and his cousin Dudley , and takes his place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry , where he and his friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger become entangled in the mystery of the Philosopher's Stone , which is being kept within the school. In October 1998, Warner Bros. purchased the film rights to
8184-557: Is used to place and take care of utility items such as brewing stations and planting pots, which can also be customised. Some of the magical beasts can be held in a chosen "Vivarium", a separate place where the player takes care of them. Players are able to tame, care for, and ride different magical beasts , including hippogriffs and thestrals . Other interactable magical creatures include unicorns, kneazles , and puffskeins. Plants grown and acquired can be used in combat, such as mandrakes being used to stun enemies. Players can explore
8370-612: The Epic of Gilgamesh . The ancient Babylonian creation epic, the Enûma Eliš , in which the god Marduk slays the goddess Tiamat , contains the theme of a cosmic battle between good and evil, which is characteristic of the modern fantasy genre. Genres of romantic and fantasy literature existed in ancient Egypt. The Tales of the Court of King Khufu , which is preserved in the Westcar Papyrus and
8556-625: The Fantastic Beasts series . The films are owned and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures . The series has collectively grossed over $ 9.6 billion at the global box office, making it the fourth-highest-grossing film franchise of all time (behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe , Spider-Man and Star Wars ). David Heyman and his company Heyday Films have produced every film in the Wizarding World series. Chris Columbus and Mark Radcliffe served as producers on Harry Potter and
8742-517: The 74th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards . At the 1st Children's and Family Emmy Awards , Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses won the award for Outstanding Lighting Design for a Live Action Program and Helen Mirren won the award for Outstanding Host for hosting the series. The franchise has received a total of eight Grammy Award nominations; seven for films in the Harry Potter series with various composers nominated ( John Williams , Nicholas Hooper , Alexandre Desplat ) and one for
8928-629: The Australian Classification Board (ACB), and a 12A by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) for its dark themes, fantasy violence, threat and frightening images. Harry returns for his fifth year at Hogwarts and discovers that the Wizarding World is in denial of Voldemort's return. He takes matters into his own hands and starts a secret organisation to stand up against the regime of Hogwarts' "High Inquisitor" Dolores Umbridge , as well as to learn practical Defence Against
9114-581: The COVID-19 pandemic prompted Warner Bros. to postpone production of its third Fantastic Beasts film. This made the film to be postponed again, from a 12 November 2021 to a 15 July 2022 release. On 20 August 2020, filming was confirmed to start in September. On 20 September 2020, Eddie Redmayne confirmed that filming was two weeks underway with safety precautions in place to keep the cast and crew safe from COVID-19. Johnny Depp announced on 6 November 2020 that he left
9300-509: The Elder Edda and the Younger Edda , includes such figures as Odin and his fellow Aesir , and dwarves , elves , dragons , and giants . These elements have been directly imported into various fantasy works. The separate folklore of Ireland, Wales, and Scotland has sometimes been used indiscriminately for "Celtic" fantasy, sometimes with great effect; other writers have specified the use of
9486-466: The Harry Potter universe. In September 2015, the website launched a newly designed site containing news, features and articles plus previously unreleased writing by Rowling and removed some features including the interactive Moment illustrations, House Cup and Sorting ceremony. A newly designed Sorting Ceremony was subsequently launched on 28 January 2016 in which users could reclaim their old house or be re-sorted. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter are
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#17328516526199672-611: The Isle of Man and at several other locations in Great Britain. Leavesden Film Studios in London made several scenes for Hogwarts. Principal photography concluded in the summer of 2002. The film spent until early October in post-production . Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets premiered in the United Kingdom on 3 November 2002 before its wide release on 15 November, one year after
9858-440: The Philosopher's Stone . A mysterious convict, Sirius Black , escapes from Azkaban and sets his sights on Hogwarts, where dementors are stationed to protect Harry and his peers. Harry learns more about his past and his connection with the escaped prisoner. Columbus, the director of the two previous films, decided not to return to helm the third instalment, but remained as a producer alongside Heyman. Warner Bros. then drew up
10044-657: The PlayStation 5 DualSense controller , as well as fast loading times and activities. They referenced the usage of the Unreal Engine, the computing and rendering capabilities of the PlayStation 5, and the Niagara visual effects system to deliver visual effects for spells and magic. The soundtrack was composed by Chuck E. Myers, J. Scott Rakozy and Peter Murray, including additional tracks by Alexander Horowitz . According to Myers,
10230-592: The Scottish Highlands . The player takes on the role of a student (voiced by Sebastian Croft or Amelia Gething ) starting their studies at Hogwarts in the fifth year. The player character possesses the power to control a mysterious ancient magic and holds the key to an "ancient secret" that threatens the stability of the wizarding world. Their mission is to discover the reasons behind the resurgence of this forgotten magic and those who are trying to harness its power. The player encounters various characters, with
10416-717: The Universal Studios Beijing theme park in Beijing, China. The Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter opened on 31 March 2012 in Leavesden , southeast England with a grand opening that featured many of the Harry Potter cast and crew. It houses a permanent exhibit of authentic costumes, props and sets utilized in the production of the Harry Potter films , as well as behind-the-scenes production of visual effects. Each tour session typically lasts three and
10602-643: The Universal Studios Florida theme park. In January 2024, Universal Orlando Resort announced another expansion titled The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic , which is scheduled to open in 2025 at the Universal Epic Universe theme park. The area will blend the British Ministry of Magic with the 1920s wizarding Paris from the Fantastic Beasts film series. On 15 July 2014, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened at
10788-748: The Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka, Japan. It includes the village of Hogsmeade , the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, and the Flight of the Hippogriff roller coaster. On 7 April 2016, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened at the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park near Los Angeles, California. On 20 September 2021, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened at
10974-518: The highest-grossing films of 2001 and 2005 ; while The Chamber of Secrets , The Prisoner of Azkaban , The Order of the Phoenix , and The Half-Blood Prince were the second highest-grossing films of 2002 , 2004 , 2007 , and 2009 . The Deathly Hallows – Part 1 was the third-highest-grossing film of 2010 , (behind Toy Story 3 and Alice in Wonderland ) , Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
11160-489: The ten highest-grossing films of all time . The Harry Potter films are the highest-grossing series based on a single property, earning over $ 7.7 billion at the box office; Harry Potter has also generated at least $ 3.9 billion in home video revenue, taking total consumer spending on the films to over $ 11 billion. Harry Potter also has a series average of over $ 1 billion per film when adjusted for inflation. The Deathly Hallows – Part 2 grossed over $ 1.3 billion becoming
11346-598: The "Best Fanservice" award. At the PS Blog Game of the Year Awards 2023, the game was nominated in seven categories. It won "PS4 Game of the Year" and was placed in runner-up categories for "Best Use of Dual Sense" (Gold Trophy) and "Best Audio Design" (Silver Trophy). The Escapist named it one of five best action-adventure games of 2023. Hardcore Gamer nominated Hogwarts Legacy for "Best Action Game", while IGN named it
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#173285165261911532-660: The 30,000 square-meter attraction in Tokyo will offer visitors a walking tour through some of the recreated famous film sets including the Great Hall, the Forbidden Forest, and the Diagon Alley. Fantasy Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction which involves themes of the supernatural , magic , and imaginary worlds and creatures . Its roots are in oral traditions, which became fantasy literature and drama. From
11718-498: The Chamber of Secrets in 2002 and ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2011, nearly ten years after the first film's release. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2016) is the first film in the spin-off /prequel Fantastic Beasts series. A sequel, titled Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald , was released on 16 November 2018. A third film, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
11904-570: The Dark Arts (D.A.D.A) for the forthcoming battle. Daniel Radcliffe confirmed he would return as Harry Potter in May 2005, with Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Matthew Lewis ( Neville Longbottom ), and Bonnie Wright ( Ginny Weasley ) confirmed to return in November 2005. In February 2006, Helen McCrory was cast as Bellatrix Lestrange , but dropped out due to her pregnancy. In May 2006, Helena Bonham Carter
12090-585: The Golden River (1841), the history of modern fantasy literature is usually said to begin with George MacDonald , the Scottish author of such novels as Phantastes (1858) and The Princess and the Goblin (1872); the former is widely considered to be the first fantasy novel ever written for adults. MacDonald was a major influence on both J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis . The other major fantasy author of this era
12276-568: The Half-Blood Prince had its world premiere on 6 July 2009 in Tokyo, Japan, and was released in the United Kingdom and the United States on 15 July. Harry, Ron, and Hermione leave Hogwarts behind and set out to find and destroy Lord Voldemort's secret to immortality – the Horcruxes . The trio undergo a long journey with many obstacles in their path including Death Eaters, Snatchers,
12462-478: The House Cup for their respective house. Hogwarts Legacy was developed by Avalanche Software , which was acquired by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment from Disney in January 2017. In the same year, Warner Bros. established a new publishing label named Portkey Games , which was dedicated to managing the Wizarding World license. Hogwarts Legacy was Avalanche's first project unrelated to Disney Interactive Studios and its products. The open world game
12648-406: The Keepers. The trials feature complicated puzzles and dangerous tasks that require the skills the protagonist has acquired, each leading to a Pensieve , a magical device used to store and review memories. The protagonist learns from the memories that Isidora Morganach, a Hogwarts student who became a professor with abilities similar to the protagonist, was in conflict with the Keepers and left behind
12834-564: The Order of the Phoenix had its world premiere on 28 June 2007 in Tokyo, Japan, and a UK premiere on 3 July 2007 at the Odeon Leicester Square in London. The film was released in the United Kingdom on 12 July, and the United States on 11 July. Voldemort and his Death Eaters are increasing their terror upon the Wizarding and Muggle worlds. Needing him for an important reason, Headmaster Dumbledore persuades his old friend Horace Slughorn to return to his prior post at Hogwarts. During Slughorn's Potions class, Harry takes possession of
13020-413: The Original Video Game Soundtrack) . The soundtrack was also released on vinyl , mastered by James Plotkin, and distributed by Mondo . On 25 June, the Hollywood Bowl hosted a concert in celebration of the ten-year anniversary of the Game Awards , featuring a range of video game music from recent years, including Hogwarts Legacy . The music was performed by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra . The event
13206-429: The Poltergeist , make appearances. The team also introduced a trans-inclusive character creator and the franchise's first transgender character, Sirona Ryan. Boston Madsen, the environmental lead for the creation of Hogwarts, emphasised the importance of creating environmental elements close to the source material of the Harry Potter books. Madsen stated that even though it is Avalanche Software's version of Hogwarts, it
13392-614: The Prisoner of Azkaban premiered on 23 May 2004 in New York. It was released in the United Kingdom on 31 May, and in the United States on 4 June. It was the first film in the series to be released in both conventional and IMAX theatres. After the Quidditch World Cup, Harry arrives back at Hogwarts and finds himself entered in the Triwizard Tournament , a challenging competition involving completing three dangerous tasks. Harry
13578-604: The Prisoner of Azkaban , David Barron began producing the films with Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in 2007 and ending with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 in 2011, and Rowling produced the final two films in the Harry Potter series. Heyman, Rowling, Steve Kloves and Lionel Wigram have produced all three films in the Fantastic Beasts series. The films are written and directed by several individuals and feature large, often ensemble , casts. Many of
13764-589: The RPG products sold in 2005. The science fantasy role-playing game series Final Fantasy has been an icon of the role-playing video game genre (as of 2012 it was still among the top ten best-selling video game franchises ). The first collectible card game , Magic: The Gathering , has a fantasy theme and is similarly dominant in the industry. Fantasy encompasses numerous subgenres characterized by particular themes or settings, or by an overlap with other literary genres or forms of speculative fiction. They include
13950-623: The Rings film trilogy directed by Peter Jackson , and the Harry Potter films, two of the highest-grossing film series in cinematic history. Fantasy role-playing games cross several different media. Dungeons & Dragons was the first tabletop role-playing game and remains the most successful and influential. According to a 1999 survey in the United States , 6% of 12- to 35-year-olds have played role-playing games. Of those who play regularly, two thirds play D&D . Products branded Dungeons & Dragons made up over fifty percent of
14136-470: The Supernatural in the 1890s and 1920s , Lizzie Harris McCormick, Jennifer Mitchell, and Rebecca Soares describe how the social climate in the 1890s and 1920s allowed for a new era of "fantastic" literature to grow. Women were finally exploring the new freedoms given to them and were quickly becoming equals in society. The fear of the new women in society, paired with their growing roles, allowed them to create
14322-427: The Wizarding World's demand of denying magical access to his kind. Hogwarts Legacy became a subject of contention in response to Rowling's controversial views on transgender people . Her detractors called for a boycott as a means of showing solidarity with the transgender community and to impede the financial benefits she would receive from its release. Others felt that Hogwarts Legacy could be separated from
14508-531: The Wizarding World's preeminent magizoologist. Other cast members include: Katherine Waterston as Tina Goldstein , Alison Sudol as Queenie Goldstein, Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski, Ezra Miller as Credence Barebone, Samantha Morton as Mary Lou Barebone, Jenn Murray as Chastity Barebone, Faith Wood-Blagrove as Modesty Barebone, and Colin Farrell as Percival Graves. Principal photography began on 17 August 2015, at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden. After two months,
14694-481: The Year" and "Best Game on Steam Deck" at The Steam Awards , winning the latter . At the 2024 Pégases Awards in France, Legacy was nominated in the category of "Best Foreign Video Game". The game also received a nomination for "Best Foreign Game" at Poland's 2024 Digital Dragons Awards. Eurogamer Germany recognized Hogwarts Legacy for its outstanding fanservice in their 2023 awards announcement, honoring it with
14880-456: The absence of scientific or macabre themes, although these can occur in fantasy. In popular culture , the fantasy genre predominantly features settings that emulate Earth, but with a sense of otherness. In its broadest sense, however, fantasy consists of works by many writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians from ancient myths and legends to many recent and popular works. Many works of fantasy use magic or other supernatural elements as
15066-411: The actors, including Daniel Radcliffe , Rupert Grint , Emma Watson , Tom Felton , Michael Gambon , Ralph Fiennes , Alan Rickman , Maggie Smith , Helena Bonham Carter , Gary Oldman , Eddie Redmayne , Katherine Waterston , Alison Sudol , and Dan Fogler star in numerous films. Additionally, Jude Law and Johnny Depp feature in two films each. Soundtrack albums have been released for each of
15252-512: The advancements in modern technology and gaming consoles, it was possible to create a competent game based on the Wizarding World. The open world was designed to fulfil two primary goals: to allow players overall freedom and to offer opportunities to craft a gaming experience that is highly personalised and can be enjoyed in their own unique way. Artists Jeff Bunker and Vanessa Palmer explained that they kept five tech pillars in mind: 4K graphics and visuals, 3D audio , activities and game help, and
15438-505: The air of uncertainty in its narratives as described by Todorov. Jackson also introduces the idea of reading the fantastic through a psychoanalytical lens, referring primarily to Freud's theory of the unconscious, which she believes is integral to understanding the fantastic's connection to the human psyche. There are however additional ways to view the fantastic, and often these differing perspectives come from differing social climates. In their introduction to The Female Fantastic: Gender and
15624-438: The author uses worldbuilding to create characters, situations, and settings that may not be possible in reality. Many fantasy authors use real-world folklore and mythology as inspiration; and although another defining characteristic of the fantasy genre is the inclusion of supernatural elements, such as magic, this does not have to be the case. Fantasy has often been compared to science fiction and horror because they are
15810-489: The book, the protagonist locates the missing pages and finds a secret room below Hogwarts known as the Map Chamber, where they later visit several times with Fig and talk to the portraits of four deceased Hogwarts professors who refer to themselves as the "Keepers", whose goal is to protect the secrets of ancient magic from the wizarding world. To reveal the secrets of ancient magic, the protagonist completes four trials left by
15996-580: The central Indian principles of political science . Chinese traditions have been particularly influential in the vein of fantasy known as Chinoiserie , including such writers as Ernest Bramah and Barry Hughart . Beowulf is among the best known of the Old English tales in the English speaking world, and has had deep influence on the fantasy genre; several fantasy works have retold the tale, such as John Gardner 's Grendel . Norse mythology , as found in
16182-477: The centuries and is not evidence of malice on the part of contemporary artists. The statement also commended Rowling for her tireless efforts in defending the Jewish community. Travis Northup of IGN disagreed that the game contained antisemitic tropes. He pointed out that the story did not feature a group of goblins controlling banks or attempting to seize power, but rather focused on a single goblin who rebelled against
16368-631: The circular effect that all fantasy works, even the later The Lord of the Rings , were therefore classified as children's literature . Political and social trends can affect a society's reception towards fantasy. In the early 20th century, the New Culture Movement 's enthusiasm for Westernization and science in China compelled them to condemn the fantastical shenmo genre of traditional Chinese literature. The spells and magical creatures of these novels were viewed as superstitious and backward, products of
16554-646: The convention. The first WFC was held in 1975 and it has occurred every year since. The convention is held at a different city each year. Additionally, many science fiction conventions, such as Florida's FX Show and MegaCon , cater to fantasy and horror fans. Anime conventions, such as Ohayocon or Anime Expo frequently feature showings of fantasy, science fantasy, and dark fantasy series and films, such as Majutsushi Orphen (fantasy), Sailor Moon (urban fantasy), Berserk (dark fantasy), and Spirited Away (fantasy). Many science fiction/fantasy and anime conventions also strongly feature or cater to one or more of
16740-496: The design felt dated, attributing this to its long development cycle. The Guardian criticised the experience as competent yet not particularly impressive. While praising the presentation for its captivating nature, they felt that the progression was derivative of other open-world examples. GameRevolution described Legacy as a fun but forgettable Harry Potter fan service , writing that features such as attending classes and creating potions lacked sufficient depth. The combat
16926-434: The development process lasted nearly four years. Audio production coordinator Nathan Ayuobi noted that while they took inspiration from composer John Williams ' previous Harry Potter -related work, they concentrated on forging their own unique style. In a behind-the-scenes video, composers Murray and Rakozy commented on the creation of the Hogwarts Legacy soundtrack. They explained that the challenge of its creative process
17112-469: The difference of critical traditions of each country have led to controversies such as the one led by Stanislaw Lem . Rosemary Jackson builds onto and challenges as well Todorov's definition of the fantastic in her 1981 nonfiction book Fantasy: The Literature of Subversion . Jackson rejects the notion of the fantastic genre as a simple vessel for wish fulfillment that transcends human reality in worlds presented as superior to our own, instead positing that
17298-531: The end of the Harry Potter series after ten years of filming. The film had its world premiere on 7 July 2011 in Trafalgar Square in London, and a U.S. premiere on 11 July at Lincoln Center in New York City. Although filmed in 2D, the film was converted into 3D in post-production and was released in both RealD 3D and IMAX 3D, becoming the first film in the series to be released in this format. The film
17484-403: The end of the school year is leading to the O.W.L. exams. They also continue to explore the castle's surrounding areas and go through adventures with companions Sebastian Sallow, Poppy Sweeting, and Natsai Onai if they haven't completed them already. The journey ends with Professor Weasley awarding the protagonist 100 house points for the extraordinary adventure, which ultimately leads to a win of
17670-406: The enemies for lacking variety. The narrative divided critics. Some praised the developer's handling of the narrative to tell an original story in a setting that felt overly familiar. Windows Central deemed the story compelling, while the writing of the more detailed sidequests was positively highlighted by Video Games Chronicle as some of the best of the series. Hardcore Gamer praised
17856-478: The events of Deathly Hallows and follows Harry Potter, now a Ministry of Magic employee, and his younger son Albus Severus Potter , who is about to attend Hogwarts. On 20 December 2015, it was announced that Jamie Parker , Noma Dumezweni and Paul Thornley would play Harry Potter , Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley respectively. The play debuted at the Palace Theatre, London on 7 June 2016 in previews, with
18042-510: The fantastic is a liminal space , characterized by the intrusion of supernatural elements into the realistic framework of a story, accompanied by uncertainty about their existence. However, this precise definition is not the predominant one in English critical literature, and the French term fantastique is used to differentiate the French concept from the broader English term of fantastic, synonym of fantasy. The restrictive definition of Todorov and
18228-429: The fantastic represents the unspoken desire for greater societal change. Jackson criticizes Todorov's theory as being too limited in scope, examining only the literary function of the fantastic, and expands his structuralist theory to fit a more cultural study of the genre—which, incidentally, she proposes is not a genre at all, but a mode that draws upon literary elements of both realistic and supernatural fiction to create
18414-554: The fantasy publisher Tor Books , men outnumber women by 67% to 33% among writers of historical, epic or high fantasy. But among writers of urban fantasy or paranormal romance, 57% are women and 43% are men. Fantasy is studied in a number of disciplines including English and other language studies, cultural studies , comparative literature , history and medieval studies . Some works make political, historical and literary connections between medievalism and popular culture. French literature theorists as Tzvetan Todorov argues that
18600-490: The film at the request of Warner Bros. Studios. This was the result of Depp losing a libel lawsuit in the UK. On 25 November 2020, Warner Bros. announced that Mads Mikkelsen would replace Depp in the role of Grindelwald. On 3 February 2021, filming in the UK was shut down after a production member tested positive for COVID-19. Composer James Newton Howard confirmed later that month that production had wrapped filming. In September 2021,
18786-453: The film over 4 July 2001 weekend, making for such a short production window that several proposed directors removed themselves from consideration. Because of time constraints, the date was put back, and Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was released in the United Kingdom and the United States on 16 November 2001. Harry, Ron, and Hermione return to Hogwarts for their second year, but
18972-566: The film's principal actors began shooting on 25 June 2004 at England's Leavesden Film Studios. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire premiered on 6 November 2005 in London, and was released in the United Kingdom and the United States on 18 November. Goblet of Fire was the first film in the series to receive a PG-13 rating by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) for "sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images," M by
19158-487: The film's release was pushed forward three months to 15 April 2022, alongside the announcement of the full title. It premiered one week early in a few European and Asian countries. In October 2016, Rowling announced that the Fantastic Beasts film series would be composed of five films, later confirming that the story of the series would consist of a sequence of events that occurred between the years of 1926 and 1945. In February 2022, producer David Heyman revealed that work on
19344-474: The films. The franchise also includes a stage production ( Harry Potter and the Cursed Child ), a digital publication , a video game label and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter –themed areas at several Universal Destinations & Experiences amusement parks around the world. The first film in the Wizarding World was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001), which was followed by seven Harry Potter sequels, beginning with Harry Potter and
19530-595: The first eleven Wizarding World films have collectively grossed over $ 9.6 billion at the global box office, making it the fourth-highest-grossing film franchise of all time behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe films , the Star Wars films and the Spider-Man films. The first ten films emerged as commercial successes at the box office with the majority of the films grossing over $ 790 million, and all but The Prisoner of Azkaban and Fantastic Beasts at some point ranked among
19716-464: The first four novels of the Harry Potter fantasy series by J. K. Rowling for a seven-figure sum, after a pitch from producer David Heyman . Warner Bros. took particular notice of Rowling's wishes and thoughts about the films when drafting her contract. One of her principal stipulations was that they are shot in Britain with an all-British cast, which has been generally adhered to. On 8 August 2000,
19902-481: The first instalment. Later that same month it was also announced that Albus Dumbledore would be appearing in future instalments, albeit with a younger actor for the prequel film series. In April 2017, it was confirmed that Jude Law had been cast as Dumbledore. The film takes place in New York City, Britain, and Paris. Principal photography began on 3 July 2017, at Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden, and wrapped on 20 December 2017. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
20088-676: The first release from Avalanche unrelated to Disney Interactive Studios and its products. Development commenced in 2018, while pre-release gameplay footage was leaked onto the internet in the same year. The storyline was designed to take place in a period untouched by established Wizarding World characters, offering players the opportunity to immerse themselves in their own distinct universe. Hogwarts Legacy garnered significant anticipation upon announcement in 2020. Prior to its release, it attracted controversy due to Harry Potter creator J. K. Rowling 's views on transgender people and accusations of including antisemitic tropes , leading to calls for
20274-540: The first time, women started to possess more masculine or queer qualities without it becoming as much of an issue. The fantastic during this time period reflects these new ideas by breaking parallel boundaries in the supernatural. The fantastic breaks this boundary by having the readers never truly know whether or not the story is supernatural. Hogwarts Legacy Hogwarts Legacy is a 2023 action role-playing game developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games under its Portkey Games label. It
20460-526: The following: In her 2008 book Rhetorics of Fantasy , Farah Mendlesohn proposes the following taxonomy of fantasy, as "determined by the means by which the fantastic enters the narrated world", while noting that there are fantasies that fit none of the patterns: Publishers, editors, authors, artists, and scholars with interest in the fantasy genre get together yearly at the World Fantasy Convention . The World Fantasy Awards are presented at
20646-421: The form of combat, quests, and exploration. Player characters can establish friendships with non-player characters (NPCs). As these relationships grow, schoolmates become companions who can accompany players on their journey, expand their abilities, and offer unique companion quests as players learn their stories. Each of the four Hogwarts Houses— Gryffindor , Hufflepuff , Ravenclaw , and Slytherin —also offers
20832-403: The four Hogwarts Houses . As players progress, their player character learns to cast spells, brew potions, and master combat abilities, eventually developing their own special combat style. Through in-game challenges, the player character can earn experience points to gain levels, which allows the player to access and upgrade different spells, talents, and abilities. These challenges come in
21018-456: The game suggests that goblins, as a minority, are the villains for fighting against their oppressors and seeking equal rights and freedom. In an article of The Times of Israel , the portrayal of goblins in both the game and the larger Harry Potter universe was defended by some. The non-governmental organisation Campaign Against Antisemitism argued that the depiction is consistent with how goblins have been portrayed in Western literature over
21204-417: The game with the eighth-highest concurrent player peak overall. Due to Steam 's rules on separating pre-orders and official releases, Hogwarts Legacy occupied the first four spots on the platform's sales chart at some point during its first week of release. Hogwarts Legacy became the bestselling game of 2023 in the United States, breaking a 14-year games industry streak of either a Call of Duty or
21390-439: The game, a specifically designed DualSense controller, the "Revelio Controller", was released at the game's launch in the U.S. and UK as a limited edition. During development, Troy Leavitt faced backlash in February 2021 for his social media posts supporting cultural appropriation and Gamergate . Shortly after, Leavitt resigned from his roles at Avalanche Software and the Hogwarts Legacy project. He stated that his departure
21576-407: The game. As a result, some streamers decided not to stream the game at all, with Polygon noting that it occurred either in favour of ongoing protests or for fear of harassment. The game's viewership on live-streaming service Twitch peaked at a record-breaking 1.28 million concurrent viewers on 7 February. The boycott was declared unsuccessful out of multiple perspectives; Den of Geek stated that
21762-528: The genre is inseparable from real life, particularly the social and cultural contexts within which each work of the fantastic is produced. She writes that the "unreal" elements of fantastic literature are created only in direct contrast to the boundaries set by its time period's "cultural order", acting to illuminate the unseen limitations of said boundaries by undoing and recompiling the very structures which define society into something "strange" and "apparently new". In subverting these societal norms, Jackson claims,
21948-629: The genre's popularity. The popularity of the fantasy genre has continued to increase in the 21st century, as evidenced by the best-selling status of J. K. Rowling 's Harry Potter series, Robert Jordan 's The Wheel of Time series, George R. R. Martin 's Song of Ice and Fire series, Steven Erikson 's Malazan Book of the Fallen sweeping epic, Brandon Sanderson 's The Stormlight Archive series and Mistborn series, and A. Sapkowski 's The Witcher saga. Several fantasy film adaptations have achieved blockbuster status, most notably The Lord of
22134-473: The internet forum ResetEra banned all discussion of it. In its own review, Wired gave it the lowest possible score, stating that it was mediocre and harmful. The review, which was noted as politically focused, drew criticism. In response to the controversy, the studio added that the development focused on creating a "rich and diverse" world that would represent all groups of people. According to PinkNews , transgender character Sirona Ryan's inclusion
22320-415: The issues with Rowling seemed to have minimal effect on the game's overall sales figures. According to PC Games , the sales figures attested to the ineffectiveness of boycott efforts aimed at Hogwarts Legacy . Michael Deacon of The Telegraph noted that it had the opposite effect and failed to garner the attention of non-activists; and Fox News claimed the game had beaten cancel culture . With
22506-406: The launch of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Hogwarts Legacy , the developers included an arachnophobia mode that replaces the regular spider design. The new spider design features a more cartoonish look, removes their legs, and pays homage to the Harry Potter books with the addition of rollerskates on their feet. To accompany the release of PlayStation 5 Pro , Hogwarts Legacy
22692-424: The launch of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions offered the "Professor Ronen cosmetic set," with seven extra items obtainable through Twitch Drops as well. Shortly after release, game director Alan Tew stated that the team focused only on the launch and did not yet plan to release additional content. In May 2024, Avalanche Studios announced a major update for 6 June, which added player-requested features like
22878-469: The level of atmosphere and visual presentation, finding it made aimless activities like walking around Hogwarts enjoyable. The surrounding areas set in the Scottish Highlands received similar praise, though some thought that other areas were not as engaging. The gameplay received mixed reactions. PC Gamer praised Legacy ' s straightforward yet cohesive systems, such as the wizard duels and
23064-615: The magic village of Hogsmeade , Forbidden Forest , or the Room of Requirement . Hogsmeade features establishments such as The Three Broomsticks Inn, a gathering place for villagers and students; the Hog's Head, an inn with a less favourable reputation; and Zonko's, a store selling joke merchandise. The Room of Requirement features environmental customisation elements; players can modify the room with multiple objects as they progress. It can be entirely personalised, and its architecture can be changed. The room
23250-415: The major categories of speculative fiction . Fantasy is distinguished from science fiction by the plausibility of the narrative elements. A science fiction narrative is unlikely, though seemingly possible through logical scientific or technological extrapolation, where fantasy narratives do not need to be scientifically possible. Authors have to rely on the readers' suspension of disbelief , an acceptance of
23436-491: The map as they please. The different areas present various activities and enemies, with certain aspects locked behind progression milestones in the main plot. During exploration, players have the option to obtain gear by searching for treasure chests. The Revelio spell supports the player's exploration by acting as a scanning tool to discover secrets. To travel around the map, players can choose between various options. Players may use Floo Powder to fast travel , or can fly across
23622-451: The map with a broom after participating in flying class. Attending classes is one of the main elements of the game. Classes are attended as a part of the story, advancing gameplay mechanics . Progressing through the game causes the interior and exterior of the castle to change visually and match the seasons. Hogwarts Legacy is set in the late 1800s, taking place in several Wizarding World locations such as Hogwarts Castle, Hogsmeade, and
23808-502: The modern fantasy genre. Plato used allegories to convey many of his teachings, and early Christian writers interpreted both the Old and New Testaments as employing parables to relay spiritual truths. This ability to find meaning in a story that is not literally true became the foundation that allowed the modern fantasy genre to develop. The most well known fiction from the Islamic world
23994-478: The monthly sales charts for February 2023. In the UK, Hogwarts Legacy debuted and remained atop of the charts for five consecutive weeks, and nine weeks in total. Analysts compared the first-week sales to Elden Ring , noting that physical and digital sales are up by 80% and 88%, respectively. In Japan, Hogwarts Legacy debuted atop the software sales chart, with the PlayStation 5 version selling 67,196 physical copies. It remained one additional week at
24180-499: The most relevant being their professors and fellow students. Professor Eleazar Fig, a wizard who teaches magic theory at Hogwarts, is a central ally throughout the player's adventure. Other characters the protagonist meets include Hogwarts students Amit Thakkar ( Asif Ali ) and Everett Clopton ( Luke Youngblood ), Professors Onai (Kandace Caine) and Shah (Sohm Kapila), as well as headmaster Phineas Nigellus Black ( Simon Pegg ) and Professor Matilda Weasley ( Lesley Nicol ). The protagonist
24366-404: The musical Harry Potter and the Cursed Child , composed by Imogen Heap . Harry Potter and the Cursed Child garnered eleven Laurence Olivier Awards nominations at the 2017 ceremony , tying the record set in 2008 by Hairspray , and won a record-breaking nine: Best New Play , Best Director , Best Actor (Jamie Parker), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Noma Dumezweni), Best Actor in
24552-498: The mysterious Deathly Hallows , and Harry's connection with the Dark Lord's mind becoming ever stronger. Originally scheduled for a single theatrical release, on 13 March 2008, Warner Bros. announced that the film adaptation of Deathly Hallows would be split into two parts to do justice to the book and out of respect for its fans. Yates, director of the previous two films, was confirmed to return as director, and Kloves
24738-489: The official opening on 30 July. The script was released in book form the day after the play's world premiere. The play opened on Broadway at the redesigned Lyric Theatre , New York City on 22 April 2018. Parker, Dumezweni, and Thornley reprised their roles on Broadway with Poppy Miller , Sam Clemmett , Alex Price , and Anthony Boyle also reprising their roles as Ginny Potter , Albus Potter, Draco Malfoy , and Scorpius Malfoy , respectively. In June 2011, Rowling launched
24924-401: The original cast reunited for Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts , an HBO Max retrospective special to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first film, which was released on 1 January 2022. 14 November 2024 started food show Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking . This section includes characters who will appear or have appeared in multiple Wizarding World media. As of 2022,
25110-538: The performance was affected by technical problems, including slow loading of textures, frame rate inconsistencies, visual glitches, clipping objects, and inconsistent lighting. GameStar reported performance problems overall while reviewing the PC version, especially in areas with many NPCs, but said the first patch alleviated some of these problems. As a result of the controversy surrounding Rowling, some publications chose not to cover or review Hogwarts Legacy , and
25296-458: The personalised Room of Requirement. Eurogamer Germany said the attention to detail motivated the player to explore the world. They highlighted the music and were impressed by the design of some of the quests and puzzles. Destructoid complimented the range of activities and unlockables but found the game sometimes unimpressive, contributing to the experience of being wrapped in an unsatisfatory open world environment. NME similarly wrote that
25482-560: The platform. Within two weeks, Hogwarts Legacy sold more than 12 million copies and generated $ 850 million in global sales revenue. As of 5 May 2023, its revenue reached $ 1 billion, and by end of October 2024, global sales totaled 30 million copies. Hogwarts Legacy received praise for its combat, world design, characters, variety of content, and faithfulness to the source material, but criticism for its lack of innovation as an open-world game and technical problems. It received various accolades, including nominations for two D.I.C.E. Awards ,
25668-520: The potion reveals gear chests on the map. The Dark Arts Pack , available in Deluxe and Collector's editions or as downloadable content (DLC,) includes an exclusive mount, clothing set, and a new battle arena. The Dark Arts Battle Arena expands the two available battle arenas available in the base game. From the early access release on 7 February 2023, to 24 February 2023, players could earn five exclusive cosmetic items via Twitch Drops. Additionally,
25854-456: The power for themselves. Ranrok then locates Isidora's repository and absorbs the ancient power, transforming himself into a dragon. Fig is mortally wounded, and the protagonist battles the dragon, ending the goblin rebellion by destroying Ranrok and doing as they chose earlier. Regardless of their choice, Fig dies, and Headmaster Black and Professor Weasley hold a eulogy in honour of him. The protagonist returns to finish regular school studies, as
26040-505: The previous two films, after Harris's death in October 2002. Gambon was unconcerned with bettering or copying Harris, instead provided his own interpretation, including using a slight Irish accent for the role. He completed his scenes in three weeks. Gary Oldman was cast in the key role of Sirius Black in February 2003. Principal photography began on 24 February 2003, at Leavesden Film Studios, and concluded in October 2003. Harry Potter and
26226-555: The production moved to St George's Hall in Liverpool, which was transformed into 1920s New York City. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was released worldwide on 18 November 2016. A few months have passed since the events of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them . Gellert Grindelwald has escaped imprisonment and has begun gathering followers to his cause – elevating wizards above all non-magical beings. Dumbledore must seek help from his former student Newt to put
26412-419: The questions left unsolved in the first two. In October 2019, Dan Fogler claimed that principal photography on the third film would begin in February 2020. In November 2019, it was announced that the script had been written by both J. K. Rowling and Steve Kloves , the latter of whom returned after being absent as a writer on the first two. On 16 March 2020, the very day that principal photography would begin,
26598-448: The recreation of Hogwarts Castle. GamesRadar+ complimented the world as being faithful to the existing Wizarding World lore, and Destructoid appreciated the overall presentation and positive synergy with the universe. Other reviewers echoed these points, with NME writing that the world was probably the most fitting depiction for fans. Further praise was directed at the castle's level of detail. Push Square highlighted
26784-551: The repository and exploit it for his own ends. To locate it, he collaborates with a group of dark wizards led by Victor Rookwood, a descendant of one of the Keepers. After the protagonist completes all trials, they receive one final task from the Keepers: to create a special type of magic wand from the artefacts found at the Pensieves. Professor Fig sends the protagonist to Gerbold Ollivander,
26970-543: The right to hold her personal viewpoint. Shortly before the release of Hogwarts Legacy , a website was created with the purpose of targeting Twitch streamers who played the game. The web tool in question filtered accounts streaming the game. While the page was taken down soon after, some streamers had already been harassed. Following Hogwarts Legacy ' s early-access release on 7 February 2023, some content creators and streamers were criticised and harassed by others opposed to Rowling's views for promoting and broadcasting
27156-608: The screenplay. Kloves started work on the second part's script in April 2009, after the first part's script was completed. Deathly Hallows – Part 2 was filmed back-to-back with Deathly Hallows – Part 1 from 19 February 2009 to 12 June 2010, and treated as if it were one film during principal photography. Reshoots were confirmed to begin in the winter of 2010 for the film's final, and epilogue scenes, which had originally taken place at London King's Cross station . The filming took place at Leavesden Film Studios on 21 December 2010, marking
27342-449: The script for Fantastic Beasts 4 had not begun yet. In April 2022, Variety reported that Warner Bros. greenlighting the final two installments would be dependent on the critical and commercial performance of The Secrets of Dumbledore . In November 2022, it was reported that Warner Bros. Discovery was not actively planning to continue the film series or to develop any films related to the Wizarding World franchise. In January 2021, it
27528-421: The second studio location for shooting the seventh film. Harry, Ron, and Hermione continue their search to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, as Harry prepares for the final battle against Voldemort. The film was announced in March 2008 as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 , the second of two cinematic parts . It was also revealed that Yates would direct the film and that Kloves would write
27714-490: The series' first film, filled in to write the script. Principal photography began on 7 February 2006, and concluded at the start of December 2006. Filming was put on a two-month hiatus starting in May 2006 so Radcliffe could sit his AS Levels and Watson could sit her GCSE exams. Live-action filming took place in England and Scotland for exterior locations and at Leavesden Film Studios for interior locations. Harry Potter and
27900-458: The several subcultures within the main subcultures, including the cosplay subculture (in which people make or wear costumes based on existing or self-created characters, sometimes also acting out skits or plays as well), the fan fiction subculture, and the fan video or AMV subculture, as well as the large internet subculture devoted to reading and writing prose fiction or doujinshi in or related to those genres. According to 2013 statistics by
28086-484: The sixth biggest launch for a video game since the creation of the European Monthly Charts . On Steam, Hogwarts Legacy reached a peak of over 489,000 concurrent players during its early access. By then, it had become the second-highest player count peak for any single-player game, behind only Cyberpunk 2077 with over 1 million concurrent players. Hogwarts Legacy peaked at over 879,000 players, making it
28272-465: The social structure to emerge. The fantastic is never purely supernatural, nor can the supernatural be ruled out. Just as women were not equal yet, but they were not completely oppressed. The Female Fantastic seeks to enforce this idea that nothing is certain in the fantastic nor the gender roles of the 1920s. Many women in this time period began to blur the lines between the genders, removing the binary out of gender and allowing for many interpretations. For
28458-495: The story as riveting, but felt it faltered towards the end. PCMag in particular criticised the decision to have the protagonist act out a " Chosen One " role. Other reviewers found the narrative to be lacklustre and, at times, illogical. The characters were mostly well received. Windows Central described them as interesting, noting that they added depth to the world. CNET complimented them for being well-written and positively remarked upon their ethnic diversity, which
28644-639: The then-unknown Daniel Radcliffe and newcomers Rupert Grint and Emma Watson were selected to play Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, respectively. Chris Columbus was hired to direct the film adaptation of Philosopher's Stone , with Steve Kloves selected to write the screenplay. Filming began on 29 September 2000 at Leavesden Film Studios and concluded on 23 March 2001, with final work being done in July. Principal photography took place on 2 October 2000 at North Yorkshire 's Goathland railway station . Warner Bros. had initially planned to release
28830-408: The third-highest-grossing film of all time, the highest-grossing film in the Wizarding World franchise, and the highest-grossing film of 2011 . In the United States and Canada, it set a single-day and opening-weekend record, with $ 91.1 million and $ 169.2 million. In addition, the film set a worldwide opening-weekend record with $ 483.2 million. The Philosopher's Stone and The Goblet of Fire were also
29016-611: The top spot and, as of 14 May 2023, accumulated a total of 172,820 physical copies sold. The PlayStation 4 version sold a total of 44,947 physical copies by 4 June 2023. Lastly, as of 4 February 2023, the Nintendo Switch version achieved a total of 95,156 physical copies sold. Legacy sold more than 600,000 copies in Germany within a period of two and a half weeks, making it one of the most successful games of both 2022 and 2023. In Europe, Hogwarts Legacy ' s launch sales placed it as
29202-462: The twentieth century, it has expanded further into various media, including film , television , graphic novels , manga , animations , and video games . The expression fantastic literature is also often used to refer to this genre by the Anglophone literary critics. An archaic spelling for the term is phantasy . Fantasy is distinguished from the genres of science fiction and horror by
29388-494: The unbelievable or impossible for the sake of enjoyment, in order to write effective fantasies. Despite both genres' heavy reliance on the supernatural, fantasy and horror are distinguishable from one another. Horror primarily evokes fear through the protagonists' weaknesses or inability to deal with the antagonists. While some elements of the supernatural and the fantastic were a part of literature from its beginning, fantasy elements occur throughout ancient religious texts such as
29574-445: The views of its universe's creator. Writing for GameSpot , transgender YouTuber Jessie Earl wrote that those on each side of the debate should come to their own conclusions and that, while it was not wrong to want to play Hogwarts Legacy , those who did should not claim to be supportive of the trans community. In response to the controversy, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's President, David Haddad, expressed that Rowling has
29760-427: The wandmaker, in order to craft the special wand. As the protagonist leaves Ollivander's, they are ambushed by Victor, who proposes an alliance against the goblins. The protagonist refuses, resulting in a battle in which the protagonist manages to defeat him. Shortly after, the protagonist and Professor Fig find the repository intact, and the protagonist makes their choice between keeping the magic sealed away or absorbing
29946-422: The wizarding world, attempting to defeat the maniacal Gellert Grindelwald despite Albus Dumbledore unable to fight against him. Originally scheduled to begin filming in July 2019, and released in November 2020, production was pushed back to late 2019 to allow more time polishing the script and plan the future of the series. In 2018 on Twitter , J. K. Rowling promised that the third film would give answers to
30132-589: Was William Morris , an English poet who wrote several novels in the latter part of the century, including The Wood Beyond the World (1894) and The Well at the World's End (1896). Despite MacDonald's future influence with At the Back of the North Wind (1871), Morris's popularity with his contemporaries, and H. G. Wells 's The Wonderful Visit (1895), it was not until the 20th century that fantasy fiction began to reach
30318-609: Was also recognised by the BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards , with Yates winning the Britannia Award for Artistic Excellence in Directing for his four Harry Potter films. Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts received a nomination for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards as well as a nomination for Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming at
30504-572: Was announced as an executive producer. TBS and Cartoon Network aired Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses on 28 November 2021 as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations. It was a bracket style quiz show where fans would compete for their Hogwarts house in teams of three. It featured four episodes and was hosted by Helen Mirren and included Harry Potter cast members: Tom Felton , Simon Fisher-Becker , Shirley Henderson , Luke Youngblood , Matthew Lewis , along with other cameos like Pete Davidson and comedian Jay Leno . Many members of
30690-453: Was cast in her place. Ralph Fiennes reprises his role as Lord Voldemort. British television director David Yates was chosen to direct the film after Goblet of Fire director Newell, as well as Jean-Pierre Jeunet , Guillermo del Toro , Matthew Vaughn and Mira Nair , turned down offers. Kloves, the screenwriter of the first four Harry Potter films, had other commitments and Michael Goldenberg , who had been considered for screenwriter of
30876-423: Was confirmed as screenwriter. For the first time in the series, Rowling was credited as a producer alongside Heyman and Barron, however Yates noted that her participation in the filmmaking process did not change from the previous films. Pre-production began on 26 January 2009, while principal photography began on 19 February at Leavesden Studios, where the previous six instalments were filmed. Pinewood Studios became
31062-424: Was considered more acceptable than fantasy intended for adults, with the effect that writers who wished to write fantasy had to fit their work into forms aimed at children. Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote fantasy in A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys , intended for children, although his works for adults only verged on fantasy. For many years, this and successes such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) created
31248-426: Was delayed twice, first to 2022, and later to 10 February 2023. The PS4 and Xbox One versions were also delayed twice, from its February 2023 launch to May. A Nintendo Switch port by Shiver Entertainment was released on 14 November 2023. It was originally scheduled for 25 July 2023. The game was released in three versions: Standard, Deluxe, and Collector's Edition. The Deluxe Edition includes extra content like
31434-404: Was developed by utilising Unreal Engine 4 . J. K. Rowling , the author of the Harry Potter series , was not directly involved in its development. However, Warner Bros. acknowledged that her literary works served as the basis for all projects in the Wizarding World. The total budget was estimated at $ 150 million. Lead writer Moira Squier stated that the story was purposefully placed in
31620-400: Was dismissed by some activists as insincere, while unnamed sources involved in the development allegedly stated that the character added nothing substantial and was solely created to avert criticism. On 23 February 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery announced that Hogwarts Legacy had sold more than 12 million copies and generated $ 850 million in global sales. On 5 May 2023, it had accumulated
31806-911: Was echoed by PCMag . IGN praised the companions for their characterization and roles. The cast performances received similar compliments; PCMag wrote that their quality made conversations feel natural. On the other hand, Video Games Chronicle considered certain NPCs outside of Hogwarts to be lifeless. Hardcore Gamer wrote that the protagonist's rivals, Ranrok and Rookwood, failed as compelling antagonists and were inferior compared to other established Harry Potter villains. Reviewers were critical of Legacy ' s technical aspects. PC Gamer experienced brief but frequent pauses at doors, as well as frame rate drops during uneventful moments. Eurogamer Germany noted shading issues and rigid facial expressions on character models , and CNET thought that their eye movements occasionally felt unnatural. Many noted that
31992-401: Was founded in 1949, the pulp magazine format was at the height of its popularity, and the magazine was instrumental in bringing fantasy fiction to a wide audience in both the U.S. and Britain. Such magazines were also instrumental in the rise of science fiction, and it was at this time the two genres began to be associated with each other. By 1950, " sword and sorcery " fiction had begun to find
32178-452: Was generally praised. PCGamesN called it the strongest aspect, and The A.V. Club deemed it the most interesting feature, expressing that confrontations with greater difficulty provided genuinely thrilling experiences. GameSpot described the combat and spells as giving a notable feeling of control to the player, though they criticised the spell-selecting controls and the unremarkable enemy design. Game Informer similarly lamented
32364-538: Was not a response to the criticism. Warner Bros. did not comment on the situation. Following the release of the first gameplay trailer in March 2022, Hogwarts Legacy received criticism for basing it in the Goblin Rebellion era of Wizarding World history, with the game's storyline focusing on the player suppressing a goblin rebellion. The portrayal of goblins in the Wizarding World has previously been acussed of being based on antisemitic tropes . Critics argued that
32550-556: Was one of the best-performing games of 2023. Prior to its release, Hogwarts Legacy was nominated for "Most Anticipated Game" at the Game Awards 2022 and for "Most Wanted Game" at the Golden Joystick Awards 2022 . The game made several lists of the most anticipated games of 2023: CNET , CNN , Den of Geek , GameSpot , IGN , PC Games , NPR , Polygon , Time , VentureBeat , and VG247 . As
32736-498: Was presented in partnership with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and conducted by composer Lorne Balfe . Before any official statement on the development or release of Hogwarts Legacy , gameplay footage leaked in 2018. Hogwarts Legacy was officially announced at a PlayStation 5 event in September 2020, with a planned release for PlayStation 4 , PlayStation 5, Windows , Xbox One , and Xbox Series X/S in 2021. It
32922-548: Was probably written in the middle of the second half of the eighteenth century BC, preserves a mixture of stories with elements of historical fiction, fantasy, and satire. Egyptian funerary texts preserve mythological tales, the most significant of which are the myths of Osiris and his son Horus . Myth with fantastic elements intended for adults were a major genre of ancient Greek literature . The comedies of Aristophanes are filled with fantastic elements, particularly his play The Birds , in which an Athenian man builds
33108-410: Was released on 15 April 2022. The first Wizarding World-branded narrative video game, Hogwarts Legacy , was released in early 2023. Warner Bros. is also developing a television series for HBO , with a season adapting each of the seven Harry Potter books. Harry Potter , a seemingly ordinary eleven-year-old boy, is actually a wizard and survivor of Lord Voldemort 's attempted rise to power. Harry
33294-512: Was released on 15 July in the United Kingdom and the United States. In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives in New York City with his magically expanded briefcase which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When some creatures escape from his briefcase, Newt must battle to correct the mistake, and the horrors of the resultant increase in violence, fear, and tension felt between magical and non-magical people ( No-Maj ). On 12 September 2013, Warner Bros. announced that J. K. Rowling
33480-582: Was released on 16 November 2018. Several years after the events of The Crimes of Grindelwald , the story begins in the UK, the US and China and proceeds to take place partly in Berlin , Germany and partly in Bhutan, Asia and leads up to the Wizarding World's involvement in World War II . The third instalment in the franchise shows protagonist Newt Scamander and company returning for another adventurous journey through
33666-482: Was released. Seven of the 11 films were nominated for a total of 14 Academy Awards . Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them won for Best Costume Design in 2017 , becoming the first film in the Wizarding World to win an Academy Award. Before the win in 2017, the franchise was the most- snubbed , top-grossing franchise of all time at the Academy Awards, with 12 nominations and zero wins. The franchise has earned
33852-452: Was reported that Warner Bros. were reviewing pitches for a television series, set in the wizarding world, to debut on HBO Max . In May 2022, the reports circulated about the announced meeting between Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav and J. K. Rowling in their discussion for future HBO Max projects set within the wizarding world. On 12 April 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery announced a new live-action Harry Potter television series at
34038-508: Was the eighth highest-grossing film of 2016 , and The Crimes of Grindelwald was the tenth highest-grossing film of 2018 . The Secrets of Dumbledore was the first film in the franchise to place outside the top ten grossing films of its release year. All of the films have been commercially successful, and the majority have been critically successful. The Harry Potter series is noted by audiences and critics for growing narratively complicated, visually darker and more mature as each film
34224-678: Was to balance the original composition with the existing music of the Wizarding World films. One of the songs, Overture to the Unwritten , was released prior to the soundtrack. The song was performed by the Seven Springs Symphony Orchestra & Choir as a live capture of a 54-piece orchestra. In December 2022, the release of the soundtrack was announced to happen in February 2023. It was released as two digital double albums totaling 75 tracks: Hogwarts Legacy (Original Video Game Soundtrack) and Hogwarts Legacy (Study Themes from
34410-495: Was to create a welcoming atmosphere that fosters a sense of nostalgia and belonging. Lead designer Troy Leavitt stated that the studio had the flexibility to select the elements that fans were most enthusiastic about. He also mentioned that Hogwarts Legacy was designed to give fans the "wizarding world experience" they always desired while reading the books or watching the movies, without any particular agenda or message. Also working in game design, Troy Johnson elaborated that with
34596-434: Was writing a script based on her book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and the adventures of its fictional author Newt Scamander, set seventy years before the adventures of Harry Potter. The film would mark her screenwriting debut and is planned as the first movie in a new series. According to Rowling, after Warner Bros. suggested an adaptation, she wrote a rough draft of the script in twelve days. She said, "It wasn't
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