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The global premiere of Harry Potter: The Exhibition is taking place today at the Museum of Science and Industry, with a sneak peek at what visitors can expect when the exhibit opens April 30. The complete exhibit will be a behind-the-scenes look at the construction and artistry of costumes and props from the Harry Potter films, displayed within set reproductions like the Gryffindor Common Room and the Great Hall. A limited amount of tickets are available for pre-purchase online.
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Yes, because nothing says education, like promotion for an upcoming film.
Valid point, parkour.
I must admit, I visited the Lord of the Rings exhibit in Boston a few years back and really enjoyed it in a weird fanboy sort of way.
LOTR would almost make more sense. Peter Jackson broke some real technical ground on those films with WETA modeling and the computer programs they created.
But Harry Potter? Come on.
Boo, Albany. Why so jaded? The amount of artistic design that has to go into movies like LOTR or Harry Potter is substantial, even with books to work from. Wardrobe, propping and sets, etc. A worthwhile thing to exhibit, and I wouldn't think the 6th HP film needs much promotion anyways.
Actually, MSI could do some awesome stuff with this. The "science" behind magic...potions class = chemistry, etc. The could use this as a way to make science seem more exciting. Not sure if they will, or if they'll just stick with what the exhibition already comes with when they rent it, but it's possible.
Yeah, I don't care for Harry Potter (I'm probably one of a handful of people who have never cracked open the books or saw the movies!), and this isn't material for an MSI display IMO - BUT my best friend's kids are totally freaky over Harry Potter. Thanks to this entry, I now have purchased their Christmas gift, and I will be declared Best Aunt Ever. And really, isn't that what Christmas is all about: buying a child's love? :-)
Thanks, Chicagoist!
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the shame!