The world of Hogwarts has always left its mark on today's
new products and inventions but for some people maybe more than they have
realized. There is no doubt in my mind that the Harry Potter movies have caused
a huge impact on today's world. Yes, the books are what the movies have
originally branched from, but the movies are what really enabled the series to
expand to what it has. Anywhere you go today there is most likely at least one
person that has heard of the Harry Potter series. Whether it be a lunch box,
shirt or even a video game, Harry Potter has become a huge piece of today’s
entertainment. A main reason for this could possibly be because of the video
games and toys made based off of these movies. The amount of interactivity that
goes on between Harry Potter movies and the fan base is phenomenal. There are
toy wands made to look like the ones from the
movies that even make the sounds of spell being projected from them. To me I
see this as an attempt to allow the fans to feel like they could be a part of
this place and enable them to become more fascinated with the movies. The
amount of technology in today’s world allows us to become, in a way, a part of
the world portrayed throughout these movies. Fans are especially allowed to
enter this “world of Hogwarts” through the video games that are able to be made
from modern technology. These video games allow
you to play as a character from these movies and do as they would. This is a
big step in media’s attempts to interact with the fans and to keep their interest
to return and buy more of this movie’s products and in the end support their
favorite movie. By being able to interact with this fantasy world, the fans in
turn stay loyal to these movies because it gives them a sense of importance to
something they might enjoy. So in turn not only are these products a good thing
for the fans to stay involved but also good for the producers of this movie
because they make the money from the products and keep fans entertained with
their product.
I like how you explained the interactivity between Harry Potter and the fan base to allow them to be apart of the movement such as by similar costumes and props used in the movie.
ReplyDeleteYou pointed out a lot of great forms of interactivity, such as Harry Potter clothing and video games. This franchise has made so much just off of its merchandise, it's impressive.
ReplyDeleteI was Unaware that they made toy wands with sound effects in them. This franchise has many different interactive things for their fans.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more. The sales of wands, toys, and video games have given the franchise a major boost within its fanbase. I also believe the same thing can be said about the star wars series. Just replace the wands with lightsabers.
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