Icons Unearthed: Harry Potter

J.K. Rowling’s orphan boy wizard took the world by storm, but before the first book was even published Warner Brothers had their eye on a franchise. But how to make it soar? In a leaky shed in the UK, these cinematic wizards build a whole new world and changed filmmaking forever. Through a revolving door of directors, an assortment of magical creatures, increasing demand for visual effects, and a cast that is growing up, the Harry Potter series continued to fascinate audiences. Get behind the wand to hear the secrets of the trials, threats, and near-death experiences from the people who made the magic happen on Icons Unearthed: Harry Potter.

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First Aired on

Aug 21, 2024

1 seaons till Sep 25, 2024

Popularity: 3.0813
5 votes
Networks
(US)
Production

The Nacelle Company (US)

Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: Pushing the Boundaries

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes

Season 1

Through a revolving door of directors, an assortment of magical creatures, increasing demand for visual effects, and a cast that is growing up, the Harry Potter series fascinated audiences.

Aired

6 Episodes
  • Episode 1The Kids Are in Charge42 min

    A director known for working with kids goes to great lengths to make children's dreams come true, but the production hits a snag when taking flight proves more difficult than expected.

  • Episode 2A Race to the Finish42 min

    The team races to the finish line on the first film, while kicking off the second. But just as everything starts to come together, the team loses a family member.

  • Episode 3A Dark Turn41 min

    A new director tests the team as he tries to bring real magic to Hogwarts, as well as a new Dumbledore.

  • Episode 4A Hero Unprepared42 min

    The machine starts to go off the rails as the new director struggles; with the film still incomplete producers pull the plug and one crew member leaves the franchise for good.

  • Episode 5Growing Up42 min

    As the franchise grows more adult, fame starts to take a toll on the stars; with the kids struggling to grow up and another new director at the helm, the magic might be lost.

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