Icons Unearthed: Harry Potter
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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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Seasons & episodes
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.
1The Kids Are in Charge21 Aug 2024 · 42m · ★ 9.5A 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.
2A Race to the Finish28 Aug 2024 · 42m · ★ 8.0The 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.
3A Dark Turn4 Sept 2024 · 41m · ★ 9.0A new director tests the team as he tries to bring real magic to Hogwarts, as well as a new Dumbledore.
4A Hero Unprepared11 Sept 2024 · 42m · ★ 8.0The 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.
5Growing Up18 Sept 2024 · 42m · ★ 8.0As 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.
6Pushing the Boundaries25 Sept 2024 · 42m · ★ 9.0As the franchise comes down to its final test, making two movies for the price of one, an accident changes one crew member's life forever.
Details
- First aired
- 21 Aug 2024
- Last aired
- 25 Sept 2024
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- Vice TV
- Episodes
- 6
- Votes
- 13 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Amazon Prime Video
Philo
Vice TV 
Spectrum On Demand
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
The Roku Channel
Cineverse
Cast
- FFlick MilesSelf - Narrator (voice)
