Oxford Street in London is due to display a Harry Potter-themed Christmas lights display this year, as Warner Bros. marks 25 years of the franchise. The studio has been recognising the anniversary through a range of retail and licensing activity.

HBO's upcoming Harry Potter series is drawing growing interest from audiences ahead of its first season. The show has generated considerable buzz in recent months. For readers wanting to return to the books, all illustrated editions, including the newly released Half-Blood Prince volume, are available at a discount.