Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter Films Coming to Paramount
Paramount is bringing the world of Harry Potter (including Fantastic Beasts) to MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, and Paramount Network for the first time, starting Friday, July 3.
The company has signed a multi-year licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery, making Paramount’s family of brands the exclusive linear home of the beloved franchise spanning 11 films and nearly 40 hours of storytelling across the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts library.
“Expanding Paramount’s portfolio with the ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Fantastic Beasts’ films underscores our commitment to delivering world-class franchises to the wide range of audiences our brands serve,” said Laurel Weir, head of programming and acquisitions for Paramount Media Networks and chief research and insights officer for TV Media.
Weir added, “As one of the most beloved and enduring franchises in entertainment, ‘Harry Potter’ continues to captivate audiences across generations, and this addition enables us to deliver the magic and adventure of these timeless stories to fans of all ages.”
FANTASTIC BEASTS AND HARRY POTTER ROLLOUT
MTV: MTV will debut the franchise with a special holiday weekend event, beginning Friday, July 3, at 12:00 PM ET/PT through Sunday, July 5, featuring a marathon of all eight films from the original Harry Potter series.
Paramount Network: Paramount Network will present a week-long event showcasing all eight Harry Potter and all three Fantastic Beasts films, with a featured movie each weeknight beginning Monday, July 13, at 6:00 PM, ET/PT, and continuing through Sunday, July 19, with weekend airings beginning at 12:00 PM, ET/PT.
Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite: Nick at Nite will host a week-long event showcasing all eight Harry Potter movies beginning Sunday, Aug. 9 at 7:00 PM, ET/PT, with each title encored the next day on Nickelodeon.
Later in the summer, as part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s annual “Back to Hogwarts” celebrations, Nickelodeon will air the Harry Potter films over the Labor Day holiday weekend, beginning Thursday, Sept. 3, inaugurating its own participation in the global activations.
From the moment 11-year-old Harry Potter met Rubeus Hagrid, Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, his adventures have left an indelible mark on popular culture. Today, over 25 years later, the Harry Potter phenomenon thrives as one of the most successful and best-loved entertainment properties in history.
J.K. Rowling’s best-selling Harry Potter novels have been brought to life in an ever-evolving, interconnected universe that is loved by millions of fans worldwide. Eight blockbuster Warner Bros. Pictures Harry Potter films and three epic Fantastic Beasts films bring the spellbinding action to life on screen, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child mesmerizes on stage, and state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games allow players to experience the wizarding world like never before.
Fans can proudly showcase their passion through innovative consumer products, and thrill at spectacular location-based experiences – including five theme park lands at Universal Studios locations around the world.
This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. Discovery-owned Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts offerings includes ground-breaking touring experiences and events, each developed to celebrate special moments and locations that fans cherish, as well as the Platform 9 3⁄4 retail shops and iconic flagship store – Harry Potter New York.
Wizards, Witches, and Muggles alike can also discover something new as they explore behind-the-scenes secrets at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter and Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter.
With a new HBO Original TV series based on the Harry Potter books on the way, this extended world continues to provide the community with fresh and exciting ways to interact. For its global fans, and for generations to come, it invites everyone in to find the magic for themselves.
FILMS INCLUDED IN THE AGREEMENT
HARRY POTTER FILMS
HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE
HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX
HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 1
HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS – PART 2
FANTASTIC BEASTS FILMS
FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM
FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD
FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE
