Return to Hogwarts: this is the title, in French, given to the film of the reunion between the actors of the famous saga, which has become one of the most profitable franchises in the history of cinema. The first part, released at the end of 2001, was followed by seven other films. Aristide fell into the Harry Potter cauldron when he was eight years old. “The first films, I went to see them with my parents, then I grew up, in the end I went there alone. And the books, I waited for the continuation each time!“remembers the Tourangeau, now almost in his thirties and having become responsible for the Les Trois Sorciers boutique, located in Tours and entirely dedicated to the world of Harry Potter.”This reunion, it will speak to adults … adults like us!”
The reunion of the actors, it is an idea of the Warner studio which is somewhat reminiscent of the special for the series “Friends.” A kind of documentary, shot in the sets of films, and broadcast this January 1 on the HBO channel in the United States. The extracts from the archives show the evolution of the actors … who, like their fans, have grown up well. This film, available in France on the Salto platform, Aristide will watch it with pleasure. “It’s a new Christmas, it’s exceptional“enthuses the young man, who discusses the subject with his clients and his team.”Harry Potter is no longer just a childhood story, now parents pass it on to children, we have reached three generations, it’s a crazy thing.”
I’m sure I’ll cry!
Camille, a loyal customer of the store, also has sparkling eyes. “It’s like reuniting with old friends. We grew up with them, it followed my college, my high school. I was reading a book, the film was coming out the following year … the documentary, we are both going to watch it with my darling.“With her boyfriend, she has already planned everything: the plaid, the chocolate, the little lights under the TV for the magical atmosphere.”And for sure I will cry! Sir, no, but I do, that’s for sure.”
20 years after the release of the first film, 23 years after the start of the publication of the books in France, Harry Potter is still popular. The recent “Fantastic Beasts” films, set in the same universe, have cemented the franchise’s position as one of the highest grossing in history. It grossed over $ 8 billion at the box office. Books have sold over 450 million copies worldwide. Without forgetting all the derivative products, from soft toys to potions through clothing and jewelry …