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"Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses" Debuts as Cable's #1 New Unscripted Series of 2021; Reaches More Than 3.1 Million Total Viewers Across TBS and Cartoon Network
Exclusive First Look at HBO Max Original Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts Premieres During
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses Sunday, Dec. 5
Dec. 2, 2021 - Burbank, CA - Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses delivered spellbinding numbers across TBS and Cartoon Network this past weekend, reaching 3.1 million total viewers and making the four-part Wizarding World fan competition the can't-miss TV event of the holiday season. Attracting muggles and wizards across both coasts, the inaugural episode premiered on Sunday, Nov. 28 on TBS and Cartoon Network as Cable's #1 New Unscripted Series of 2021 and delivered the most-watched premiere of the year for both networks.
Hosted by Helen Mirren, the four-part bracket-style quiz competition celebrates Wizarding World fandom on a never-before-seen scale as teams compete for their Hogwarts house to see who knows the most about Wizarding World. Sunday night's episode saw team Hufflepuff narrowly defeat team Gryffindor.
Please find ratings highlights below:
TBS Highlights
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses - S1 Ep1 Sun @ 8p (Series Premiere)
2.3 million P2+ / 918K P18-49 / 577K P25-54 / 100K K2-11/ 103K K9-14
· Premiered as the #1 New Cable Unscripted series of 2021
o Strongest TBS Original Series premiere in nearly 3 years (P2+)
o Strongest TBS Original Series premiere in nearly 4 years (P18-49)
Source: Nielsen Media Research, Rank claims based on P18-49, L+SD, 12/28/20-11/28/21
Cartoon Network Highlights
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses - S1 Ep1 Sun @ 8p (Series Premiere)
845K P2+ / 299K P18-49 / 132K P2-11 / 78K K9-14
· +16% among P2-11 and +44% among P2+ vs prior 4 weeks (38K P2-11 and 214K P2+)
· Best series premiere on Cartoon Network with P18+ since December 2019
· #1 series premiere on Cartoon Network this year with P18-49
Source: Nielsen Media Research, Rank claims based on P18-49, L+SD, 12/28/20-11/28/21
During the new episode premiering this Sunday, Dec. 5 at 8:00 p.m., fans can enjoy a sneak peek at Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts. The Max Original retrospective will reunite Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, filmmaker Chris Columbus and other esteemed cast members across all eight Harry Potter films for the first time to celebrate the anniversary of the franchise's first film, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, in association with Warner Horizon alongside Robin Ashbrook and Yasmin Shackleton of theoldschool.
More about Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses:
Sunday, Dec. 5 - "Ravenclaw vs. Slytherin"
Tonight's blockbuster battle of the Houses of Hogwarts sees the wise and witty Ravenclaws go up against the proud and ambitious Slytherins in a test of Wizarding World knowledge. Only one team can claim an automatic place in the grand finale. As always, tonight's match-up will take place under the watchful eye of the master of ceremonies Helen Mirren, and guest star Tom Felton, Shirley Henderson, Jay Leno, and Luke Youngblood. Filled with classic Harry Potter movie moments, this is another historic night in Hogwarts history.
Sunday, Dec. 12 - "The Wildcard Round"
Helen Mirren returns to the Wizarding World to oversee this head-to-head wildcard matchup. The two houses that lost their previous battles in this distinguished TV event series now have one last chance to take their place in the grand finale. There will be more Harry Potter trivia than you could squeeze into a cupboard under the stairs. Tonight's episode is another magical Harry Potter chapter of drama, courage and redemption. Guest stars include: Dan Fogler and Luke Youngblood.
Sunday, Dec. 19 - "The Grand Finale"
Join Helen Mirren for a historic night in the history of Hogwarts as this epic TV event series culminates in the Grand Finale. Tonight's final edition is full of Wizarding World trivia, packed with magical special guests and overflowing with classic clips. It all comes down to this, one team, one house will tonight lift the inaugural Hogwarts Tournament of Houses trophy.
About TBS
TBS, a WarnerMedia brand, is a top-rated destination for television among young adults and known for escapist, good-time entertainment, featuring smart, imaginative stories with heart and comedic edge. From scripted comedy series to late-night shows, game shows, and animated programming, TBS' Originals slate is comprised of some of the most popular shows on cable - "Miracle Workers," "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee," "The Last O.G.," "American Dad!" and "Chad." The network's slate of premium unscripted series includes "The Misery Index," "Go-Big Show," "Wipeout," "Friday Night Vibes" and "The Cube" along with upcoming series, "The Big D". TBS' lineup also includes comedy hits like "Young Sheldon" and "The Big Bang Theory," classic sitcom favorites such as "Friends," blockbuster movies, and live event coverage of Major League Baseball, the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship and "ELEAGUE," WarnerMedia's eSports gaming competition. Website: www.tbs.com
About Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network is the central Kids & Family brand within WarnerMedia and the #1 global animated series network. Combined with a rich legacy of characters and a deep roster of creatives with unique brands of storytelling, Cartoon Network showcases original content from across Cartoon Network Studios, Warner Bros. Animation and beyond that includes such hits as Ben 10, Craig of the Creek, Steven Universe, Teen Titans Go! and more. Under its Redraw Your World tagline, Cartoon Network's expansive content commitment appeals to the complete spectrum of kids and families including preschoolers, all kids ages 6-11, and family co-viewing. Upcoming new series such as Gremlins, Jade Armor, Total Drama Island, Unicorn: Warriors Eternal, as well as a live-action slate are set to comprise an inclusive Kids & Family programming lineup on Cartoon Network and HBO Max offering more than 300 hours of original content. Seen in more than 185 countries and in 33 languages, Cartoon Network's historic library can also be streamed on HBO Max.
About Wizarding World
In the years since Harry Potter was whisked from King's Cross Station onto Platform nine and three quarters, his incredible adventures have left a unique and lasting mark on popular culture. Eight blockbuster Harry Potter films based on the original stories by J.K. Rowling have brought the magical stories to life and today, the Wizarding World is recognised as one of the world's best-loved brands.
Representing a vast interconnected universe, it also includes two epic Fantastic Beasts films, (the third releasing in 2022), Harry Potter and The Cursed Child - the multi-award-winning stage-play, state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games, innovative consumer products, thrilling live entertainment (including four theme park lands) and insightful exhibitions.
This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. owned Wizarding World experiences also includes Harry Potter New York - a brand new flagship store, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, and the Platform 9 3⁄4 retail shops.
The Wizarding World continues to evolve to provide Harry Potter fans with fresh and exciting ways to engage. For the worldwide fan community, and for generations to come, it welcomes everyone in to explore and discover the magic for themselves.
About Warner Bros. Unscripted Television
Warner Bros. Unscripted Television is the leading unscripted studio in America, currently producing over 60 series and documentaries, totaling nearly 2,500 hours of programming annually across broadcast, cable, streaming, digital, first-run syndication and podcasts. Led by studio president Mike Darnell, the division is comprised of Warner Horizon, Shed Media and Telepictures and produces leading and award-winning series and franchises such as "The Bachelor," "The Bachelorette," "The Voice," "Who Do You Think You Are," "Friends: The Reunion," "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," "Extra" and "The Real," as well as "Family Game Fight," "Home Sweet Home," "The Real Housewives of New York City" and "The Bradshaw Bunch," among others. Upcoming projects include "The Wheel," "Paris in Love," "True Story with Ed Helms and Randall Park," "Finding Magic Mike" and the first television projects based on the world of Harry Potter to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary.
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