Harry Potter | Creating the World of Harry Potter: The Magic Begins | Warner Bros. Entertainment

[@ducktalesstan]

having interviews of the cast as both kids and adults is so lovely!

[@Titbitist]

yup

[@maureenrhysjones4643]

SO lovely!!

[@Jackeroo]

I made this comment get 1k! hehe

[@Ceu.Noturno]

@@Jackeroo no, 1000 people did counting with you, you made this comment get 1

[@Jackeroo]

@@Ceu.Noturno I meant my one like made it roll over to 1k

[@annwornell7510]

I'm 81 years old and I love everything about Harry Potter. Especially the cast in the films. No matter what any remake will never ever have the absolute perfection that original cast had. From the children to Hagrid, to Professors McGonagle,Snape, Dumbledore, and all the rest, yes even Umbridge was perfect

[@SSGoatanks]

Warner bros, please consider making an animated Harry Potter TV series for new generations - it'll save money for special effects, allow more room for important scenes from the books, and provide better storytelling!

[@melodyelson3202]

brilliantly writen brovo... I totally agree. I've read & seen each movie with family ... the insights shared are stupendous

[@Xfacta12482]

@@SSGoatanks Nothing about Harry Potter should be done in the name of "saving money"

[@peach7210]

Best part of your commitment is that it illustrates that Harry Potter enchanted people of all ages. ♥️

[@wokenessaplague5387]

​@@Xfacta12482 I think what is saying and is afraid of is , that if they go with live action series,they would likely cut corners for no. of different reasons even if money is not a problem whereas in case of an animation they don't have any reason to act scenes and can also make the emotions more real

[@marina_cosmo6571]

Chris Columbus was the best pick for HP franchise. He's responsible for the picture we have in our heads thinking about magical world, all the characters. He did brilliant! So much passion, dedication and tolerance about his creation. I'm sure even after 50 years people will go back to this first 2 movies with excitement. I'm forever grateful for this magic

[@bunnyedits9541]

Yes for the first couple of movies, but maybe not for goblet of fire and onward. At that point the books get a very dark tone and Columbus I think was only used to kids films so ye I think the later directors were better for the dark tone. (Except for goblet of fire)

[@hollysteele123]

@@bunnyedits9541 agreed. It’s interesting you feel that way. Mike Newell came for Goblet and only stayed for one movie. It is rumoured he only wanted the job to say he directed HP, it didn’t come from a place of passion. I think David Yates was great for the final 4 movies

[@telilj24]

1-2=magical The rest=comically awful

[@bunnyedits9541]

@@hollysteele123 yes!

[@marijntimmer958]

I think that what Alfonso Cuarón did was the best interpretation. Its a shame they didn't keep him on to direct goblet of fire

[@johnwild8217]

Keeping that big of a cast together for basically 10+ years is insane. Thank you to each and every one of the cast for not giving up during the films.

[@R3l3ntl3sss]

The fakest one almost did. I dislike who she has become

[@mrsmacca126]

@@R3l3ntl3sssWHO???????

[@SadiaKausar-xz8by]

​@@R3l3ntl3ssswhy?

[@skip031890]

Snape wanted to leave, but JK Rowling talked him into staying.

[@johnwild8217]

@@skip031890 Yeh he hated being a bad guy, but once JK spoiled him the ending he was happy 👍

[@BrianDennington]

Watching the cast mature and age through the years you start to realize the dedication they put into making an incredible start to finish film.

[@SSGoatanks]

Hopefully they won't recast new actors for the TV show; an animated series allows more resources for storytelling and wouldn't dishonor the original movie cast members 🎥🪄

[@talia9895]

@@SSGoatanksthey have to recast considering none of them are children anymore lol

[@SSGoatanks]

@@talia9895 Producers don't have to recast if they made an animated/cartoon Harry Potter series - they'll only need voice actors.

[@jeannesoohoo2374]

​@@SSGoatanks😮9

[@SlabbyMess]

@@SSGoatanksthe new show will be able to give us more information and scenes

[@digipack0101]

Dear Warner Bros. Studios, please keep this video available at all times for all to enjoy!

[@Wayzor_]

It's on the Blueray and DVDs.

[@shivii3850]

I agree!

[@danielt.4330]

What a fascinating documentary! I really found it interesting to hear about the details and the work that went into creating these masterpieces.

[@jdm2626]

A shout out to John Williams. He is an absolute genius when it comes to music, especially with this series. The music is so iconic and so memorable. When you hear it, it just takes you back to the world of Harry Potter.

[@gnarly_charley]

Agreed. He makes every movie he touches believable with his scores

[@shadyyam2488]

deadass makes my heart soar

[@jessemoog5310]

@@Geoglyph89 its true though, Williams doesnt really dissappoint on any movie.

[@mfcabrini]

Also the Star Wars music, and under appreciated, the beautiful score he wrote for Memoirs of a Geisha. That year he didn't write for HP, but wanted to do something else and with Yo Yo Ma. Williams and Howard Shore wrote the most stunning and intelligent music in the history of film. Genius!

[@mfcabrini]

@@Geoglyph89 Everyone misses sometimes.

[@TheGeocomedy]

they really did find perhaps the best three possible children for the main roles. the casting was phenomenal.

[@aperson7303]

Literally magical

[@brandonashe1763]

i gotta say this is the one franchise where EVERY casting choice was just perfect, even side characters

[@ourplaceinspace77]

@@brandonashe1763 especially Fred and George 😍😍😍😍

[@Trevorischillin]

If this was made today Hermoine would be black and Ron would be asian.

[@racialconsciousness7169]

@@Trevorischillin very true

[@khfan4life365]

Half the magic in this film came from John Williams’s music. He really set the atmosphere, from the title theme to Quidditch to fight themes, and made some of most memorable tracks in cinema history.

[@MrLizardLab]

I barely remember any music from any of the movies after the third. John Williams is just the best for this kind of work.

[@skatergrl13]

the main harry potter melody (and even the secondary ones) are just ingenius. Incredible works. That guy was right- you hear those first few notes and you know exactly where you are.

[@some-bugs-I-found]

me too! For various reasons (mainly because of my mom) I've never really got into harry potter when I was a child, I've seen the first movie when I was 12, and read the first 4 books during 9th and 10th grade. What really made the movie for me was the set/prop design and the music, everything else comes secondary, really, those are the elements that made it truly magical. As for today, the Philosopher's stone is still my favourite, it's the one I like the best in terms of visuals, but also because I think it's the most cohesive, from a narrative point of view...maybe because it's more simple and there are relatively less characters, and the stakes are lower, I don't know..

[@ericpalacios920]

20:07 so interesting how the designer of Hogwarts himself considers the silhouette of the castle a failure. In my opinion, that shot in particular from the first film is one of the most iconic shots of a fictional castle in any movie.

[@alyquintos3978]

21 years later and this is still my favorite series!!! Harry Potter must go on forever!!!

[@shadyyam2488]

FACTS

[@pranavphull250]

Literally, It's evergreen.. can't wait to have kids and watch it with them

[@namitsachdeva7919]

Same❤

[@samehadarawshe9063]

@@pranavphull250 where can I watch it?

[@amymcconachie8165]

YES GIRL

[@S-rn6xn]

The music makes the whole thing so much better. It’s incredible how they come up with these tunes to match the films. Genius

[@gnarly_charley]

John Williams is the boss

[@ViceroyoftheDiptera]

Williams has such a gift for this. Star Was, Jurassic Park... flawless soundtracks.

[@Deakybean181]

I was thinking the same thing!!

[@HiyaaGeorgie]

John Williams in his element.

[@ladydax4065]

My daughter is in her mid 30s and I'm just in my 60s.. we have all the films on DVD and at least once a year we have a weekend marathon and watch them all again 😊💚

[@Sahnequeen]

Cute🥰

[@avalon5957]

That is so lovely. ❤ I grew up with these movies and was 11 when the first one came out. Year since, I've also got a tradition of watching them at least once a year.

[@watchdog304]

What can you say about Alan Rickman's performance that hasn't been said countless times? He was just brilliant! Perfectly cast.

[@TheLowBrassDude]

By Grabthar's Hammer, what a performance.

[@Ceu.Noturno]

I love how "rupert don't smile" is something that needs to be said everytime before action hahaha I love him!

[@CosWeLL23]

[@TheLowBrassDude]

And it was something that continued throughout all eight movies.

[@geniusfollower]

the reason so many millennials come back to this video and this franchise again and again is because Harry Potter WAS OUR CHILDHOOD. It will never stop being special.

[@bradleylovej]

This and Pokemon 🤙

[@deeznutz6922]

im genz but i still love harry potter so much, its been my childhood too

[@nevidimkainvisible2617]

Hah...I am much older, it wasn't a part of my childhood. Anyways I come back to this video again and again!

[@kerryh3833]

I was the age to be invited to hogwarts when harry was (based on book release) :D

[@natspencer174]

I'm Gen z and Harry Potter was my childhood too.

[@carolin295]

Harry Potter will always be magical for people that grew up with it. I think I watch the movies every year, at least once. It is just a part of life now, it makes me feel like I am going back in time. It is more than a movie, its magical and it is our childhood. Its amazing, cause not a lot of movies can be like this

[@dylanpilcheruniverse6515]

I agree but everyone should read the books too

[@Jirizo1]

For real! I am the same age as the actors, I literally grew up with the cast vicariously

[@zarius6363]

I got into HP at age 26 and it will always be magical for me too!

[@rachel_wx6640]

@@zarius6363 I'm glad I'm not alone! I'm 25 and just got into it earlier this year. I'm so mad I didn't give it a chance sooner, that I wasn't interested as a kid.

[@jackofcards7100]

wow your 1 of a 10,000,9999 + @@Jirizo1

[@ahri5495]

- After all this time.. you still watch Harry Potter related videos? Me: Always.

[@SpecialOrder_937]

😭😭😭

[@meenakuppuswamy4970]

True

[@1dlce1]

lol same

[@eve4006]

Severus😭

[@namitsachdeva7919]

I would watch this video, the movies Nd read books forever

[@DeadSezSo]

You really have to give Chris Colombus, David Heyman and the crew and cast (as well as their parents obviously) for helping Daniel, Emma and Rupert grow up while filming and being in a bright spotlight. They are incredibly well adjusted, for any young adults but especially child stars.

[@kassyl4355]

28:08 I replayed this small snippet of Daniel so many times because he's so tiny and adorable 🥺

[@olgasaraswati1461]

Nothing will ever gonna be like this anymore , a one time miracle that our generation were lucky enough to experience

[@leomonk974]

I don’t thing it’s thaaaaat much of a game changer

[@DarthTalon66]

@@leomonk974 it really is

[@ColoradoStreaming]

I still remember back when it was basically gang warfare between Harry Potter fans and LOTR fans.

[@DarthTalon66]

@@ColoradoStreaming to this day !!

[@cobrakaiwizard9362]

@@ColoradoStreaming I'm a fan of both

[@B501M]

i'm sorta glad dan's parents were so protective of him; i don't think anyone could have predicted how long/far his acting career would go. and it could be really overwhelming. (i also wonder, at times, if the adult Daniel Radcliffe ever flinches/turns around when someone shouts/says the name "Harry", haha.)

[@MichaelPaumgardhen]

Nah, he's a nice guy, an accomplished thespian ✨💫⭐️

[@kerryh3833]

it did affect him badly i think..

[@mfcabrini]

He flinches and turns around when someone walks past him and shouts "Frodo." :~D

[@jc-ts5ww]

The fact that this franchise didn't win a single oscar says a lot about the Academy.

[@ishratsharmin9310]

Maybe because they thought it was a kid s movie

[@pathnottookforkintheroad]

@@ishratsharmin9310 kids movies win oscars though

[@ishratsharmin9310]

@@pathnottookforkintheroad idk I just saw that theory in yt cmnt

[@sppotterstark8057]

Fantastic Beasts won So wizarding world as 1 Academy award at the very least

[@ishratsharmin9310]

@@sppotterstark8057 FB did?

[@HankJr.]

Hard to believe it’s now been 22 years since this all began. In 2001 that was as far away as 1979. My favorite childhood memory is of seeing the first film in this small single screen theater in my hometown with my mom. I was 8 years old at the time and had never heard of Harry Potter up until that point and I immediately fell in love with it. I really wanted the books after that and when I had received the first one I remember reading it every night before bed. Harry Potter will always be a big part of my life, holds the most cherished and meaningful memories from my childhood.

[@szerelem5740]

I saw even today's kids talking and playing about Harry Potter. Now I'm 28 years old and after so many years it has still huge impact on the younger generations. I wonder what movies am I gonna show to my kids.... Movies like this, and Star Wars are deeply rooted in my heart.

[@cchocolate]

The first Harry Potter movie was truly the most magical. Wish Chris Columbus directed all eight movies.

[@dyoopiter]

sooo true

[@PM.0000]

I prefer number 3. Alfonso did a fantastic job. Still my fav movie

[@IchibanOjousama]

@@PM.0000 Alfonso and onwards, the quality dropped as well as the stuff from the books

[@benparsons4979]

@@IchibanOjousama the books got longer, they had to drop scenes

[@musiclover_kb4913]

He and Alfonso r my favorites. I wish Chris had gotten to direct Half-Blood Prince and Alfonso had gotten to direct Deathly Hallows

[@seven471]

The confluence of the directing, the casting, the writing, the cinematography and the music is cinematic perfection. I absolutely love this series. I just want to do a special shout-out for John Williams because he's absolutely amazing.

[@M_Lopez_3D_Artist]

Very True, I just hope they realize Harry and Hermonie should been together.

[@stevenhulbert7540]

Was a film student in college, agree with you Seven, everything was done right and loyalty to the books. Working with owls and other birds of prey is difficult, not surprised they had to duplicate the street with the houses on the sound stage.

[@zinathetravellingstorytell6882]

The fact that they managed to pull this whole series of films off so perfectly blows my mind!! Massive achievement, greatly loved.

[@stevenhulbert7540]

I believe they were shooting 2 films simultaneously and that is very tough.

[@Nathanrichards1370]

@@stevenhulbert7540 the Sourcers stone is the yanks version

[@suede3910]

the first two film in this franchise are still my favorites. they never fail to bring some warmth and nostalgia

[@Antech666]

I must say, no matter how fantastic all the actors are, the casting of Fred and George is the best piece of casting that's been done in HP

[@Lintrovert]

I don’t think people realise what an amazing job the directors and producers did. Movies from books are almost never, NEVER approved of by the general public. Countless book series with huge fandoms have tried to achieve what Harry Potter has, and they almost always fail, e.g. Divergent, Percy Jackson, Shadowhunters, etc.

[@Vousie]

Well, Twilight did amazing: The series actually made *more* money relative to its budget than the Harry Potter series did. Hunger Games also did quite well. And Divergent I don't really think was the movie's fault - it was simply that audiences were growing tired of that type of movie (and/or it was coming out at a similar time as the tail end of Hunger Games...)

[@Itsleeka297]

56:30 I don’t think I’ll ever stop getting goosebumps from that music.

[@mary4318]

I have a wind chime that my husband made thirty years ago and when the wind is just right, it plays the first few notes of the magical melody.

[@brittasings]

“Not me, not Hermione, YOU!!” Love Ron’s leading moment in the chess scene

[@DeadSezSo]

They really nailed it with Daniel Emma and Rupert. They were absolutely amazing in their roles. The rest of the cast was absolutely brilliant too but incredibly, the set design was the most impressive. This series fails if the cinematography and set aren't magical in itself

[@reneetone8965]

The Harry Potter books and films changed my life! I've read the books and watched the movies countless times. It was wonderful, sharing all of it with my kids, who were the same age, growing up, as Daniel, Emma, and Rupert. Every time the next book was published, we were off to a midnight book party at Barnes and Noble. First in line to see each new movie. The whole experience has been and continues to be PURE MAGIC.

[@gambeanoo]

Current agree more! the hype around the releases was so fun!

[@s-sentialbizness7283]

Hard to believe it's already been 20 years since the first film was released in theaters! 😳 I'm only 27, but realizing just how long it's been REALLY makes me feel old... 😂

[@nanalove3819]

Same. I'm 26 and I feel so old.

[@teleportingpotatoe]

Born in 1998 same year the books came out.

[@parthkhadke9803]

I wasnt even born then, But i can still understand 🥺

[@nanalove3819]

@@parthkhadke9803 I feel even older now lol

[@grinn7611]

Hello 1994 ❤👋

[@artsoundsgreatASMR]

I cant get over how cute Daniel was as kid. I didnt see it back then, i just thought huh kid with glasses but now i see how amazing job they did casting him, truly the most adorable little human

[@AA-yc9dq]

He is a adorable, they all are, all those chubby cheeks🥰

[@AAvfx]

Please never stop making Harry Potter's movies. The legend must go on! 🏆

[@FilmKyrgyzstanDistributorINS]

Hi

[@mehulkalra2002]

Nah leave the 8 movies untouched

[@thelegodoctor932]

I mean, there's nothing left, really...

[@spiritbipolar]

waitin for next 3 fb movies and some series tbh

[@defunctgoosebumpsaccount]

@@thelegodoctor932 Their is some Lego Harry Potter sets

[@craigstynardt4990]

John Williams doesn’t overlay his work onto the image, he roots it deep into the story universe. The similarity and references, the grandeur Williams carries on from famous works of classical composers is one of my favorite aspects and proves that Williams isn’t just a creator but also a curator who reinvents what was loved in the past, bringing it into the present.

[@lukebaxter3252]

Honestly, Harry Potter was and still is to this day my Star Wars. Seeing stuff like this really helps grow my love and appreciation for these films.

[@mubashsheraashfaque4002]

Just had goosebumps...my whole childhood flashed before my eyes...and I'm still as fascinated as i could ever be. Even if this video was 12 hours..i would have watched it without skipping. A FAVOUR TO ASK..COULD I GET MY HOGWARTS LETTER...Waiting for it Still❤️

[@pranjalikaushik8149]

i really love richard harris as dumbeldore .he is exactly the same as described in books.

[@76faseluj]

Absolutely …👍🏻 I did not like the way Michael Gambon portrayed him….

[@jackiekka]

@@76faseluj ugh yes I didn't like Michael at all....

[@JoshGiddey_16]

@@jackiekkaI think Michael Gambon was perfect for the later movies and Richard was perfect for the earlier

[@AJsabellina]

Growing up with the the whole franchise is a whole ‘nother flex. It’s not just an obsession, it’s a part of you

[@jtothewood]

That’s how I feel… I was 10 when the first film came out. 30 years old now… Definitely a part of me 😢

[@DrStoCazzo]

@@jtothewood yep, I was 8 when i went to cinema to watch the first movie. It was mesmerising and it will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@TheVitzy]

agreed.

[@thebaldone7453]

Knowing how Daniel got the part of Harry is insane - right place, right time. Some things are just meant to be!

[@thehashslingingslasher6443]

born in 1997. Grew up to these films... Getting to watch them age while I grew up alongside them was truly special.... I thank all you for the hard work that went into this art... Thank you for the experience!!!!!!!

[@CorporalFriendlyShark]

Born in June 91 myself, so was literally the same age as Harry Potter as the films were released. Truly an amazing experience to grow up alongside and one that we will surely never see again.

[@cursedmika]

Some people asking for more Harry Potter sequels... Im more like... can we get some prequels? Eventhough we know what would ultimately happen, I would love to see Harry's parents get sorted to their houses. Or the shenanigans Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs got themselves into. If done right, those could be some amazing movies.

[@BlackangelKatakuri]

Rather see the Marauders than that Fantastic Beasts nonsense

[@mindisudeta]

Yes I agree. I’d love to see tom riddle and myrtle the chamber being opened for the first time. I’d love to see Harry’s parents and the weasleys go to school. The first wizarding war all the way up to Harry Potter and the philosophers stone.

[@bellef7687]

I’d love to see a film about Dumbledore’s life

[@PM.0000]

@@bellef7687 it's coming ;)

[@kidelloco]

My 6 years old daughter just became a huge Harry Potter fan 🖤🖤 watching the magic unfold for the first time with wonder and a twinkle in her eyes..

[@teleportingpotatoe]

Read her the books first!

[@samehadarawshe9063]

where cann I watch it?

[@kathyl3918]

@@teleportingpotatoe 100%!

[@Elementl19]

Watching this 20 years after the first film came out is wild to me. I'm not sure if anyone really knew how huge this series would become. We grew up with them, they'll always be a part of our lives, and they really brought the magical world of harry potter to life. It's also quite sad to see how many actors have passed since then, rest in peace to them all. ❤️

[@AmateurHour1111]

Much respect to the composer. The music connects to the film so wonderfully

[@reubennoberasco726]

John Williams a certified LEGEND

[@emmacoversongs4806]

Watching this makes me feel so emotional I remember the day I watch it when I was 11years old now I have 28 and I still have the same feeling magnificent movie ❤🌸

[@akilianonymous]

I’m glad I’m not the only one taking a trip down memory lane

[@ollierated]

You have 28 what? 28 apples? 28 phones? 28 cars? I need to know... I NEED ANSWERS

[@william6587]

@@ollierated dont know if you are joking about but she meant she is 28 year old

[@elvenkind6072]

Must have been a wonderful feeling of magic having seen this at 11. I remember watching E.T. at a similar age and was blown away, and that was 30 years ago or something.

[@Crookgotjokes]

The math here is way off harry potter came out in 2001 which as of today is 21 years ago im 30 was born in 92 i was 9 when harry potter came out in 2001 how did she lose 4 years on her age if she was 11 when it came out then she would 32 not 28

[@boltcardz4291]

So much effort goes into these spectacles, for us it’s a 2hr video but for these guys it’s months of research, planning and shear effort. We appreciate you guys so much!

[@neseka_world4669]

I'm 30 now. Still watching Harry Potter series and it feels so amazing.

[@sorayaforest5659]

im 33 , i grow up with Harry Potter and i just love it after all this time …

[@anirudh6386]

Yes today I watched order of phonex and half blood prince

[@samehadarawshe9063]

@@anirudh6386 where can I watch it?

[@renfairfanakatony774]

The Harry Potter world is a limitless world. There is so many movies that H.P. fans will pay to see. Creation of Hogwarts, the first Order, I would love to see more about the first time the chamber of secrets was opened.

[@daleHarrison93]

LIMITLESSSSSSSSSSSSS I TELL YA

[@AthenaKumar_]

EXACTLY! As much as i love the actor, I wouldn’t mind having another harry potter movie related with different cast

[@jenna327]

24:11 I love how Ruperts command is always dont smile lol

[@IJNZAO]

Even just watching this can fill me with a sense of wonder and magic. Harry Potter is a timeless franchise I'm so happy to be alive to enjoy.

[@tootsd]

I reread all of the books and rewatch all of the movies once or twice each year. When the books were still being published, I would reread all of the previous books right before the new one would come out. I sure wasn't a kid when this all started but I have loved every bit of Harry Potter's world.

[@MariaL-ru9ro]

Oh chris. The first two movies you directed set the bar really high and you created a magical moment for us growing up. I remember watching harry potter @11 I have the same age as these actors and it was magical. You did well!

[@jackiekka]

I always come back to watching the first 2 movies. The only other one I watch repeatedly is the 7the one. 1 and 2 established the magic we needed and I wish more of that happy and light feeling continued more in the movies

[@julianamagalhaes2377]

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[@telilj24]

1-2=magical The rest=comically awful

[@thomasmarvoloriddle]

I'm a potter-head and it still feels new to me, Harry Potter will never get old

[@mikehherron4800]

The Harry Potter series, Game of Thrones, House of Dragons, Pirates of the Caribbean series. These are all favorites of mine that I also have bought dvd/bluray copies of. I haven't mentioned the Marvel films, that's another story. 😊

[@Isa-dn4fx]

I’m 20, I grew up loving these films and throughout my siblings pregnancies my mum would read the books as they came out. I grew up to my mum reading these to me as a kid and then watching the movies with my siblings. I feel old seeing this now but at the same time I still have movie marathons and they make me happy.

[@ladyterrestrial1679]

I've only recently learnt about how much of an upheaval it was for these kids for years. Not being aloud to do anything with your hair, no sports. Imagine not being able to go skiing with your family on holidays? Not that I've ever been skiing anyway lol but still they gave up a lot. While most of us were out having fun these kids were working hard to bring Harry Potter to life and ill forever be grateful.

[@stephenguffey7225]

They earned it though.

[@memedewd1508]

Every scene ever: "RUPERT DON'T SMILE"

[@ramonar6180]

My daughter taped the first Harry Potter off tv for me. I didn’t think much of kids doing witchcraft, but I watched it. I absolutely loved it. I bought all the books as soon as they came out & bought all of the movies. I have Hedwig’s theme as the ringtone on my phone. When I make pies for holiday dinners i start late into the night when it’s peaceful & I watch Harry Potter movies. I read all the books in 80 days & read the last one in 4 days. I hardly slept & cried through most of it when so many of the characters died. It was very sad. I knew there would never be another movie, too. It was quite a few years ago when I read the books. I’m listening to them on audiobooks now. I love everything about Harry Potter & was amazed how true to the book the movies were. It was amazing. I love them all, but the first 2 are my favorites. You’re never too old for Harry Potter, i’m 73 years old & i’m a true fan. I also had a great uncle named Harry Potter. lol💕🐞⚡️🦉

[@SoWhosGae]

Aw so sweet

[@junem4102]

The first two are my favorites, too!

[@beni2380]

The fact that they were new, fresh, and slightly nervous made them perfect for their roles and probably added to the atmosphere 😊 casting was phenomenal 👌

[@c-da-kinghishighness2115]

I was 23 when this came out I didn't feel it that much. I liked lord of the rings but as I got older I got to understand the movies. I am more a fan of it. I'm 43 now and I love each film. The last one when we understood what really happened and why with professor snape brought a tear to my eye every time I see it. Thanks for a great series. I'm going to watch it now. Awesome.

[@erjinson]

"i'd rather be draco than anyone else cuz i get to be a baddie" fetus tom felton is the cutest thing skjdhksj

[@bridgetbeckmann2376]

This was my favorite part of the whole video

[@linazavec6964]

bah

[@DieEineMieze]

@@linazavec6964 Lina don't bah :(

[@cinematicplays2644]

I love all of the Harry Potter movie series

[@bettygorman2263]

If it’s one thing I love to watch, whether it’s a television or a theatrical release, is the behind-the-scenes productions. I want to know how, when, where, who, and why it all happened! This is brilliant!

[@thetechguy_01]

I wish I could award 50 million points to the person who chose these Cast!

[@MW53516]

The biggest miracle was casting the three kids who not only were perfect for the central characters but aged gracefully into mature role models for millions of fans and avoided the Hollywood scandals and pitfalls of other child actors.

[@dominaevillae28]

@macweilman535 They turned out better than a lot of child stars but they didn’t emerge unscathed; David, for example, is a recovering alcoholic.

[@lumbagomason]

These movies would not be the same if made in this day and age.

[@Truth72500]

You would need a transgender Voldemort

[@charless3484]

@@Truth72500 oh and don’t forget Hermione would have to be a feminist fighting against toxic masculinity 😂😂

[@Truth72500]

@@charless3484 lol true

[@davebob2884]

The fact we now refer to it as a seperate age/time. 2000 is 21 years ago now. It’s scary. Emma Watson is 30, Rupert has a child now, Alan rickman is dead. It’s really scary

[@charless3484]

@@davebob2884 yeah that’s real sad man I remember when Harry Potter hype was a thing and I wore earmuffs all day to protect me from spoilers from Prisioner of Azkaban

[@Katlick]

The more I think about it the more convinced I am HP is our generation's Star Wars. Let's keep the stories going!!

[@Jordan-mq4wj]

A marauders series would be awesome

[@eternalardour]

My love for franchise hasn't changed, I was a little kid back to then, now a grown adult still enjoying this magical world

[@Fredsinator]

it's timeless

[@defriedpings]

30 years old, still love it, am excited to share it with my children and grandchildren someday.

[@klvfu]

2024 present!

[@thehashslingingslasher6443]

thank you for this experience. I was only 4 when Harry potter came out. 24 now.. thank you for all of the hard work that went into this masterpiece.

[@meggrotte4760]

I miss watching movies with real sets. I honestly think this is why I loved the philosopher's Stone. It was refreshing to see sets again. nowadays most movies are very much into just green screen and there's not really a need to build anything yeah

[@hotelvasthorizon]

The Chris Columbus films are my favorite, they really capture the magic of the series. There's a timeless and nostalgic quality to them that the other films in the series don't have. He also has a lot of experience working with kids and bringing out the best in them

[@jixer1956]

EDIT: I just realized Chris Columbus also directed McCaulay Culkin in Home Alone, one of the most iconic child acting performances ever. He has a gift with kids. Agreed. He also put together an incredible core cast that remained for the rest the series. The golden trio, all the Weasleys except Bill, Dame Maggie Smith as McGonagall, Alan Rickman as Snape, Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid, Tom Felton as Draco, Mathew Lewis as Neville, Devon Murray as Seamus, Alfie Enoch as Dean, Jason Isaacs as Lucius, Warwick Davis as Flitwick and Griphook, and David Bradley as Filch were all Columbus' castings. The man deserves way more credit than he gets.

[@psycharol]

At 75 years old I waited just as the young kids did for each book Tolkien was my go-to when I needed calm JK Rawling was needed to awaken reading in today's youth Both these authors have such imagination Both series of films required people to make the book on site Both the series of films were just as the authors imagined their characters, places, and stories.

[@OmegaS-117]

Be 31 years old in a few days and I still watch these movies to this day they are among some of my favorite movies

[@alanparsonsfan]

I used to fly every other Friday evening from Seattle to my home in the Eastern Time Zone and then back on Sunday afternoon to see my daughter. Did that for eight months; I can't imagine doing it from LONDON... I now have deep respect for Chris Columbus.

[@peckychicken]

The harry potter movies are the only ones which i will never stop watching. I will always go back and watch them again

[@sal6403]

i cried when finishing the books and i cried even harder when i finished the films, it will forever be the most iconic thing in my life

[@shivii3850]

My face is literally glowing, of the happiness, after watching this.

[@riverlady982]

I remember being so impressed by the sound tracks of these movies. I was introduced by the movies and then read the books.

[@Zeldafan1ify]

"Rupert don't smile!" Now I want to imagine that every goofy face Rupert was making in the early movies was him trying so hard not to smile 😆

[@DawnOldham]

My children were perfectly capable of reading these books, but it was my way of tucking them in at night- spending about 30 minutes to an hour reading. I did my best with all of the accents and voices, and have such fond memories of the three of us discovering the world of Harry Potter together! I love all things Potter as much as they do!

[@AMGWCLass]

Sounds like a wonderful memory to look back at, must be special seeing the films together with your children now when they’re older :)

[@McStick7]

epic

[@alex377687]

21:00: "they couldn't be any greener!!!" 21:10: *Emma proves him wrong with professionalism*

[@callumdrage1051]

Young Dan, Rupert & Emma are too pure!

[@SoWhosGae]

They are so well spoken tbh. They're like 12 lol 😅

[@Waffles84]

From the music to the casting to the sets, this series is and always will be iconic. I love all of the stories. It is amazing!!!

[@CoriDahmen]

After watching this in its entirety my thoughts are simply this: it all came together. Each section, each piece, each element worked together to create the magic that is Harry Potter. Bravo.

[@justinchristian3374]

21 years later, and HP1 is now a classic! It’s just a well done, awesome, awesome movie! Even the CGI holds up!

[@mengjin6690]

This is called making Mission Impossible possible. Love everything about Harry Potter 1&2.

[@tomtenthij5676]

I like that J.K. Rowling was so open for adaptations! It's amazing!

[@mjflinn5007]

Im in my 60's and I still love watching the movies and rereading the books!

[@infernophoenix7586]

Might be my favourite childhood series. Will be rewatching for years to come 🐐🐐🐐

[@proudswangsilpa2569]

42:46 Dan: “Is it lunch time” Chris: ”It’s almost lunchtime” Dan: “Daaaamm”

[@caffeinatedtrouble]

that should be a gif

[@dgoo8294]

I dunno if anyone agrees, but Rupert Grint was by far the best actor as a kid. If you watch the first couple films back, there's alot of cringe acting moments. But Rupert kinda nails all of it.

[@kittygirl_thetortie498]

Agree. Emma overacted alot.

[@milliehale5126]

@@kittygirl_thetortie498 Unfortunately, she still overacts :/

[@Vero_la_fea]

He and Tom Felton were the best

[@pstudios4563]

Thank you Warner Bros. for uploading this. The documentaries on the Wizard's Collection are great and it's wonderfull that you're making them available to everyone.

[@fxpijsfxpijs6598]

I love watching documentaries of older movies, because back then they did so much practically - the sets were physical, merging different cuts in post was harder so they tried to go for contiguous shots, really so much had to be planned from ahead of time because you couldn't retroactively make the movie look and feel so different to the extant that you can today. Effects like the floating candles are brilliant, today they would just CGI them, like a no brainer. Also movie star casting was somewhat different, with stage actors playing in movies they really felt more like epic theater plays than just flashy films. I don't hate new movies, especially ones who still make effort in terms of old-school approach (top gun maverick is a recent example) but in pop culture you see less and less movies in the style of "Philosopher's stone".

[@danieldevito6380]

I can't even imagine how amazing it must've been to make these movies, especially for Daniel, Emma and Rupert.