Download madame tussauds and legendary pictures announce the warcraft

EMBARGOED UNTIL 12 NOON GMT – APRIL 12, 2016
MADAME TUSSAUDS AND LEGENDARY PICTURES
ANNOUNCE THE WARCRAFT EXPERIENCE
FROM MAY 24, 2016
Tuesday April 12, 2016 – To celebrate the release of Warcraft, one of the most hotly
anticipated films of the year, Madame Tussauds, Legendary Pictures and WETA Workshop
will bring to life the fantastical characters and epic sets in an experience to tour Madame
Tussauds attractions globally from this May.
Fans of the world-colliding global phenomenon will have the chance to pledge their allegiance
to the Horde or the Alliance, as they step into the breathtaking world of Warcraft. Launching at
Madame Tussauds London on May 24, 2016, before touring other Madame Tussauds
attractions from Hong Kong to New York, the highly immersive pop-up experience will
transport visitors into the enthralling land of Azeroth as they are thrown into the spectacular
battle between humans and Orcs.
As one of the world’s most popular entertainment phenomenon is transformed from computer
screens to the silver screen – set to entertain and enthrall cinemagoers in June – its
characters, including knight champion, Lothar (Travis Fimmel), and towering Orc warrior,
Durotan (Toby Kebbell), will be immortalised in the Madame Tussauds touring experience.
Furthermore, the courageous survivor, Garona (Paula Patton), will be created exclusively for
the Berlin attraction.
While Garona and Lothar are being created by Madame Tussauds dedicated team at its
studios in west London, the seven-foot Orc chieftain, Durotan, and all the characters’
incredible costumes, armour and weapons are being recreated by the film’s five-time
Academy Award®-winning concept design studio, WETA Workshop, in New Zealand.
Kieran Lancini, Madame Tussauds Global Head of Media Relations, said: “We are
incredibly excited to be launching this one-of-a-kind experience, which will tour Madame
Tussauds attractions internationally. Blizzard Entertainment’s World of Warcraft is
unparalleled as an entertainment phenomenon, attracting some of the world’s most
passionate and dedicated fans, and we are delighted to be part of its epic journey to the big
screen.
“To have one of the characters hand-crafted by WETA Workshop is a world first for Madame
Tussauds,” he continued, “and we cannot wait to unveil Durotan as part of the set that will
bring our guests closer to the epic struggle between man and Orc than ever before.”
“With Warcraft, we are excited to bring to life one of the most beloved fantasies in
entertainment," said Emily Castel, Chief Marketing Officer for Legendary. "This is an epic
scale movie for everyone, and seeing the courageous heroes of the film immortalised through
the magic of Madame Tussauds offers audiences a unique opportunity finally to come face to
face with these iconic characters. Legendary’s focus is on taking beloved properties and
delivering an authentic experience for the fans, and we are thrilled that this partnership has
enabled us to do that in such grand style.”
Visitors to the Warcraft experience will have the chance to stand with Lothar, hero of the
Alliance, in the Stormwind throne room, or with Durotan, chieftain of the Frostwolf clan in front
of the rocky mountainscapes, as they choose between two of the gaming world’s greatest
rivalries: Horde or Alliance? There will also be the chance for guests to immerse themselves
in this world via an exciting virtual reality experience.
Be the first to experience Warcraft at Madame Tussauds London – save and guarantee
entry when you pre-book online, tickets from £23.79
Warcraft will be released in UK theatres from June 3, 2016.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About Madame Tussauds London and Merlin Entertainments plc
 Madame Tussauds London is located next to Baker Street tube station and open seven days a week – opening
times vary, check the website for details before visiting, www.madametussauds.com/london
 Madame Tussauds Studios London has been making wax figures for over 150 years. Each masterpiece takes
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four months, and a team of 20 dedicated sculptors, to create. Over 500 precise body measurements are
referenced, real head hairs are inserted one by one, and countless layers of paints and tints are applied to build
up skin tones - all to achieve the kind of astonishing realism that has kept Madame Tussauds world renowned
for over two centuries.
Madame Tussauds has attractions in London, Hollywood, Las Vegas, New York, Orlando, San Francisco,
Washington D.C., Amsterdam, Berlin, Vienna, Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, Singapore,
Wuhan, Blackpool UK and Sydney, with interactive figures and experiences built around fame and celebrity. In
London, guests can get up close and personal with more than 300 lifelike wax figures of today’s biggest stars;
take a time-travelling taxi ride through 400 years of amazing London history; enjoy the exclusive Marvel Super
Heroes 4D movie experience; and come face-to-face with 16 of the biggest heroes and villains from the Star
Wars universe in 11 scenes recreating some of the most iconic moments in film history.
MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe’s
Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 111 attractions, 12
hotels/4 holiday villages in 23 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and
rewarding experiences to its almost 63 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and
the commitment and passion of its managers and c26,000 employees (peak season).
Among Merlin’s attractions are - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, DreamWorks Tours Shrek’s
Adventure!, The London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort,
Warwick Castle, THORPE PARK Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park Resort, Sydney Tower Eye and
SKYWALK. All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and which have great potential for
growth in the future. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.
About WETA:
Weta Workshop is a five-time Academy Award-winning concept design studio and physical effects manufacturing
facility that services the world's entertainment and creative industries. It's also a premier New Zealand tourism
destination, offering visitors the opportunity to experience the artistry and creativity behind 20 years of filmmaking
in Wellington.
About Warcraft:
From Legendary Pictures, Atlas Entertainment and Universal Pictures, comes Warcraft, an epic adventure of
world-colliding conflict based on Blizzard Entertainment’s global phenomenon.
The peaceful realm of Azeroth stands on the brink of war as its civilization faces a fearsome race of invaders: Orc
warriors fleeing their dying home to colonize another. As a portal opens to connect the two worlds, one army faces
destruction and the other faces extinction. From opposing sides, two heroes are set on a collision course that will
decide the fate of their family, their people and their home.
So begins a spectacular saga of power and sacrifice in which war has many faces, and everyone fights for
something.
Directed by Duncan Jones (Moon, Source Code) and written by Charles Leavitt and Jones, the film starring Travis
Fimmel, Paula Patton, Ben Foster, Dominic Cooper, Toby Kebbell, Ben Schnetzer, Rob Kazinsky and Daniel Wu is
a Legendary Pictures, Blizzard Entertainment and Atlas Entertainment production.
The producers are Charles Roven, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Alex Gartner and Stuart Fenegan. Jillian Share,
Brent O’Connor, Michael Morhaime and Paul Sams serve as executive producers. Rob Pardo, Chris Metzen, Nick
Carpenter and Rebecca Steel Roven co-produce.
About Legendary Entertainment:
From Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital
(Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing
and delivering content to mainstream audiences with a targeted focus on the powerful fandom demographic.
Through complete or joint ownership, Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has
established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including
some of the world's most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions
have realized grosses of more than $12 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more visit: www.legendary.com.
About NBCUniversal:
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production,
and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a
valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant
television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of
leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.