[Global Times Special Correspondent Luc] "Harry Potter" has a food variety show! The American "Variety" stated on the 5th that although the "Harry Potter" series of movies (the main story) has been completed for many years, the copyright owner Warner is still exploring this "trea

[Global Times Special Correspondent Luc] "Harry Potter" has a food variety show! The American "Variety" stated on the 5th that although the "Harry Potter" series of movies (the main story) has been completed for many years, the copyright owner Warner is still exploring this "treasure IP" through various methods. The latest "Harry Potter" "Leigh Potter: Baking Wizard" will once again take the audience back to the "Wizard of Harry Potter" in the form of a food reality show.

"Harry Potter: The Baking Wizards" will be presented in the form of a food reality show. Source: foreign media

"Harry Potter: The Baking Wizard" produced by "Warner Horizon Television" will be broadcast on the streaming media platform Max and Food Network on the 14th. The debut of the reality show will also kick off the next wave of "Harry Potter" products carefully planned by Warner Bros. Group. From movies to video games, from theme parks to high-end merchandise and live experiences, Warner not only relies on the "Fantastic Beasts" series to continue the legend of the magical world on the big screen, but also taps its commercial value on more platforms. The concerned drama version of "Harry Potter" is expected to meet the audience in 2026.

It is reported that "Harry Potter: The Baking Wizard" will be an attempt to bring "food into Hogwarts": in the mahogany kitchen outside London, Harry Potter's magic is at work , the pot is steaming, and the shelves are stacked with glass jars of "Honeydukes", as well as the Sorting Hat, the Contest Trophy and the Sword of Gryffindor that are familiar to fans. At that time, multiple teams of pastry chefs and artists will create "magic food" according to the classic theme of "Harry Potter". The background of the show is also unique. The audience can follow the food and return to scenes such as Platform Nine and Three Quarters, the Great Hall, Diagon Alley and Gringotts Wizarding Bank. The hosts of this show are James and Oliver Phelps, who played the twin wizards Weasley brothers in the "Harry Potter" movies.

It is the dream of Betsy Ayala, head of Warner Bros., to connect Harry Potter with food. "Harry Potter: Baking Wizards" invites senior gourmets and chefs such as Carla Hall to serve as judges , participants will not only be able to make exquisite cakes and other delicacies, but also show the magical world of Harry Potter. Movie actors such as Warwick Davis, Bonnie White, Evanna Lynch will also There will be guest appearances. It is reported that this show "Baking Wizards" will be filmed and produced at Leavesden Studios in the UK, which is the filming location for all eight "Harry Potter" movies produced by Warner Bros. from 2001 to 2011.

As a derivative work of "Harry Potter", although the three "Fantastic Beasts" movies did not have satisfactory reputation and box office, the video game "Hogwarts Legacy" received strong response from the market and became the best-selling game in 2023 One, which has sold 30 million units as of last month, has a sequel currently in production. Warner Bros.'s game division also launched products such as "Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions" and "Lego Harry Potter" in August. For Warner, it will continue to develop "Harry Potter" games, etc. Derivatives will be a "very important priority".