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Oxford Street in London will feature a Harry Potter-themed Christmas makeover, including magical lights and attractions, coinciding with the launch of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" on HBO Max and the opening of the UK’s largest official Harry Potter store on November 4. Dee Corsi, CEO of New West End Company, described this collaboration as a “historic moment” that will create an unforgettable Christmas experience for visitors and fans. Further details about the festive programme are to be announced in the coming weeks.
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Oxford Street in London, stretching 1.5 miles from Marble Arch to Tottenham Court Road and home to over 90 flagship stores, is set for a magical makeover this Christmas season. New West End Company and HBO Max have announced a Harry Potter-themed takeover of the shopping street, featuring specially created illuminated designs inspired by the wizarding world alongside its famous Christmas lights.
The festive programme coincides with the launch of the new HBO Original series "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" and the opening of Harry Potter Shop Oxford Street on November 4. This collaboration aims to bring a series of Harry Potter-themed celebrations and attractions to the street, enhancing what is expected to be one of the West End’s busiest periods of the year.
Dee Corsi, chief executive of New West End Company, described this partnership as a “historic moment,” promising an unforgettable Christmas experience that will showcase the West End at its very best.
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Oxford Street is set to be transformed into a Harry Potter-themed Christmas wonderland as part of a new collaboration with HBO Max.
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The West End shopping street will be given a magical makeover this festive season, with specially created illuminated designs inspired by the wizarding world appearing alongside its famous Christmas lights.
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The takeover has been announced by New West End Company and HBO Max and will bring a series of Harry Potter-themed celebrations and attractions to the street for shoppers, visitors and fans.
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The festive programme coincides with the launch of the new HBO Original series Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, as well as the opening of the UK’s largest official Harry Potter flagship shop.
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Harry Potter Shop Oxford Street will open on November 4, giving fans the chance to explore the new store ahead of the Christmas celebrations.
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Dee Corsi, chief executive of New West End Company, said the partnership would be a “historic moment” for Oxford Street.
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“Bringing the world of Harry Potter to the street will create an unforgettable Christmas experience and showcase the West End at its very best,” she said.
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Further details about the Christmas programme, including the official light switch-on and the new Harry Potter-inspired designs, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
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The new Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone series will follow Harry as he discovers the wizarding world after receiving his letter of admission to Hogwarts.
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The first season stars Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, alongside John Lithgow as Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Professor McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Hagrid.
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The series is written and executive produced by Francesca Gardiner, with Mark Mylod executive producing and directing multiple episodes.
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Oxford Street stretches 1.5 miles from Marble Arch to Tottenham Court Road and is home to more than 90 flagship stores.
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The Harry Potter takeover will add another major attraction to the capital during what is expected to be one of the West End's busiest periods of the year.
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