CELEBRATE 2O YEARS OF HARRY POTTER MOVIE MAGIC WITH CARTOON NETWORK & HBO GO

CELEBRATE 2O YEARS OF HARRY POTTER MOVIE MAGIC WITH CARTOON NETWORK & HBO GO. | Hey cartoon lovers and yes Harry Porter fans! It’s the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and fans can relive the movies on Cartoon Network and stream a four-part Wizarding World event on HBO GO. How time flies so fast, it's already 20 years, right?

Break out your wands and ready your best spells, charms and potions as Cartoon Network and HBO GO mark the 20th anniversary of the film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. For the very first time, the first four of the Harry Potter 8-movie series will air on Cartoon Network (Astro Ch 615) every other weekend, starting with the one that started it all on Saturday, November 13 at 8pm. 

Mark these dates to follow the amazing tale of The Boy Who Lived and his battles against Voldemort:

• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, November 13
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, November 27
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, December 11
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, December 25

All movies are also available to stream on HBO GO. The final four titles will debut on Cartoon Network in early 2022. And if that’s not enough magic for you, check out the brand-new Wizarding World competition event, Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses, which streams on Monday, November 29, exclusively on HBO GO. 

The show, hosted by Academy Award® -winning actress Helen Mirren, continues the Wizarding World spirit showcasing ultimate fan glory on a never-before-seen scale. Featuring hundreds of trivia questions and special guest surprises, this unforgettable event of a lifetime will unveil which fans know the vast, intricately detailed universe like the back of their hand as they compete to take home the Tournament of Houses championship trophy.

Here's what else fans can look forward to before the end of the year and remember to follow and share all the excitement on social media with #20YearsofMovieMagic. Discover More Magic Online Fans are also invited to visit HarryPotterMovie20.com, and unpack exclusive content from the most iconic moments of the movie that started this global theatrical phenomenon. 

Reminisce from the first film, test your knowledge with a host of quizzes, catch a glimpse of the work behind the scenes and learn more about everyone’s favourite boy wizard and his friends, fantastic beasts, magical items and so much more. Packed with fascinating facts and features, the site will make you fall in love with the Wizarding World all over again!

Fans will also be able to see if they’ve got the skills to be a seeker by trying out the new “Catch the Snitch” Wizarding World Instagram filter. Top Up Your Hogwarts Trunk. Also, don’t miss the chance to grab some can’t miss collectibles, together with toys, accessories and DIY kits to transform your home and bring the Wizarding World to life, in your own special way.

In Malaysia, get ready for spellbinding adventures with Spin Master this year-end by checking out its Wizarding World collection of wands, playsets, and dolls launching in November. If you are looking for activities to spend with your loved ones, Mattel has launched its special edition board games - Harry Potter Scrabble and Harry Potter Pictionary Air. More details are here.

ABOUT WIZARDING WORLD

In the years since Harry Potter was whisked from King’s Cross Station onto Platform nine and three quarters, his incredible adventures have left a unique and lasting mark on popular culture. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films based on the original stories by J.K. Rowling have brought the magical stories to life and today, the Wizarding World is recognised as one of the world’s best-loved brands.

Representing a vast interconnected universe, it also includes two epic Fantastic Beasts films, (the third releasing in 2022), Harry Potter and The Cursed Child–the multi-award-winning stage-play, state-ofthe-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games, innovative consumer products, thrilling live entertainment (including four theme park lands) and insightful exhibitions.

This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. owned Wizarding World experiences also includes Harry

Potter New York –a brand new flagship store, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London –The Making of Harry

Potter, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, and the Platform 9 3⁄4 retail shops. The Wizarding World continues to evolve to provide Harry Potter fans with fresh and exciting ways to engage. For the worldwide fan community, and for generations to come, it welcomes everyone in to explore and discover the magic for themselves.

WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s21)

About Cartoon Network Asia Pacific

Cartoon Network, the leading kids’ channel in Asia Pacific, offers the best in original animated content including the multi-award-winning global hits Ben 10, The Powerpuff Girls, Teen Titans Go!, Tom and Jerry and We Bare Bears; and Asia Pacific originals including Monster Beach and the International Emmy-nominated Lamput.

The brand is known for putting its fans at the centre of everything by applying creative thinking, fun and innovation across multiple platforms. Cartoon Network also reaches millions more through its websites,apps, games and streaming services including HBO GO. In Asia Pacific, Cartoon Network, companion brand to Boomerang and POGO, is distributed by WarnerMedia International.

About HBO GO 

WarnerMedia’s HBO GO is a regional streaming service in eight territories in Southeast Asia, including Taiwan and Hong Kong. Programming includes award-winning HBO Original series, movies and documentaries, Max Originals and HBO Asia Originals which tell compelling stories from around the region. This is supplemented by exclusive, first-run content from major Hollywood and independent studios that offers a mix of originals and acquired content – including kids and family content from Cartoon Network and Warner Bros. Animation – available to download or stream anytime, anywhere. Log on to www.hbogoasia.com for more information.