“Potter” Twitter Roundup: The Hulk and the Snorkack
The Potter-verse grew to an even greater expanse this week as Universal Orlando opened their gates a smidgen for the Diagon Alley preview event. While you have no doubt seen the MuggleNet coverage, members of the cast were also on hand to promote the event via the Twittersphere!
And they were certainly enjoying their time in the park, whether it was at Platform 9 and 3/4…
Excited to be @UniversalORL for #DiagonAlleyPreview. Just arrived at Kings Cross Station & found Platform 9 3/4… pic.twitter.com/UGKqeQUN54
— Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) June 18, 2014
… in the shops…
I’M AT DIAGON ALLEY AND I CAN’T HANDLE MYSELF. #DiagonAlleyPreview @UniversalORL pic.twitter.com/60qiBrAL8C — Evanna Lynch (@Evy_Lynch) June 18, 2014
AND I JUST SAW A CRUMPLE HORNED SNORKACK FOR REALS AND PAID MY RESPECTS AND IT FEELS LIKE ENLIGHTENMENT. pic.twitter.com/r6DgfBpdDH
— Evanna Lynch (@Evy_Lynch) June 18, 2014
… or simply looking a little less cool than Helena Bonham Carter on the iconic bike.
Look who we found! Helena Bonham Carter, @Mattdavelewis, @WarwickADavis, and @TomFelton! #DiagonAlleyPreview pic.twitter.com/QfeFFTznT7 — Harry Potter Film (@HarryPotterFilm) June 19, 2014
Just taking this bad boy for a ride. pic.twitter.com/l9G0G8S5Fl — James Phelps (@James_Phelps) June 19, 2014
Looking like a dodgy band’s album cover, @Mattdavelewis, @TomFelton, Helena Bonham-Carter & me at #DiagonAlleyPreview pic.twitter.com/baiGRatAtn — Warwick Davis (@WarwickADavis) June 19, 2014
Orlando also took the opportunity to break some BIG park related news.
BREAKING NEWS! The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley will officially open on July 8. #DiagonAlleyPreview pic.twitter.com/zEN3hAzR16 — Universal Orlando (@UniversalORL) June 18, 2014
Elsewhere, Tom and Jamie put their best fashion foot forward.
Christopher Bailey with @TomFelton backstage after the @Burberry S/S15 show in London today #LCM pic.twitter.com/CFZZ9uoPl3 — Burberry (@Burberry) June 17, 2014
Jamie wearing our Vredefort frame in Sunny Venice, Los Angeles @Jamiebower #californiadreamin #TaylorMorrisEyewear pic.twitter.com/dJWnXumAjS — Taylor Morris (@TaylorMorrisLDN) June 19, 2014
Team Atlantis got some great news.
psssst! Atlantis (the show I work on) has been nominated for some TV Choice Awards. http://t.co/PkWEbbAoIu please do me a favour and vote?x — Chris Rankin (@chrisrankin) June 18, 2014
And in easily the photo of the week, Neville got Hulk Smashed.
I won on points… pic.twitter.com/IuRTxk9zbX
— Matthew Lewis (@Mattdavelewis) June 20, 2014
Looking ahead…
I’ll be live tweeting during the premiere of @FallingSkiesTNT on @tntdrama TONIGHT at 10/9c. #FallingSkies pic.twitter.com/1x8i5CXoZa
— Scarlett Byrne (@ScarleyByrne) June 22, 2014
Can’t believe it’s @WizardCon soon! Who’s coming along? #WizardConSpain — Chris Rankin (@chrisrankin) June 19, 2014
That’s all for this week. Who was your favorite tweeter from Universal? Is there anyone you wish has tweeted more?