{"id":16705,"date":"2018-09-25T12:30:22","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T11:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=16705"},"modified":"2018-09-25T12:30:22","modified_gmt":"2018-09-25T11:30:22","slug":"hbo-licensing-retail-to-launch-game-of-thrones-legacy-experiences-in-northern-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2018\/09\/hbo-licensing-retail-to-launch-game-of-thrones-legacy-experiences-in-northern-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"HBO\u00ae Licensing & Retail to Launch GAME OF THRONES\u00ae Legacy Experiences in Northern Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"

Filming Locations from the Hit HBO Series to Open as Tourist Attractions in 2019<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n

\"\"As Game of Thrones <\/em>finishes filming after a decade in Northern Ireland, HBO is celebrating the show\u2019s incredible legacy in the region by converting several filming locations into tourist attractions. For the first time ever, fans of the Emmy\u00ae Award-winning series will have the unique opportunity to visit iconic sets from the show and immerse themselves in the world of Westeros.<\/p>\n

Building on the success of past Game of Thrones<\/em> live branded experiences, including the Touring Exhibition and Game of Thrones<\/em> Live Concert Experience, HBO will open up the production archives and share them with the series\u2019 loyal fans. \u00a0<\/em>In true Game of Thrones <\/em>fashion, the Game of Thrones Legacy<\/em> attractions will be on a scale and scope bigger than anything the public has ever seen, offering the first opportunity for the public to set foot inside some of the most iconic locations from the series and behind the camera lens to see how the world\u2019s biggest TV show was made. Each site will feature not only the breathtaking sets, but will also exhibit displays of costumes, props, weapons, set decorations, art files, models, and other production materials. The visitor experience will be enhanced by state-of-the-art digital content and interactive materials which will showcase some of the digital wizardry the series is known for.<\/p>\n

\u201cHBO is thrilled to celebrate the work of the Game of Thrones <\/em>creative team and crew by preserving these locations and inviting fans to visit Northern Ireland and explore Westeros in person,\u201d said Jeff Peters, Vice President, Licensing and Retail, HBO. \u201cWe look forward to opening the gates and sharing the excitement of stepping inside these amazing sets with Game of Thrones<\/em> fans from around the world.\u00a0 The opportunity to celebrate Northern Ireland\u2019s pivotal role in the life and legacy of the show and share its culture, beauty and warmth is also a huge inspiration behind these Legacy projects.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe couldn\u2019t be more excited about the Game of Thrones Legacy project coming to Northern Ireland. While fans have seen the stunning landscapes, coastlines and mountains in the series, we are thrilled they will now have the opportunity to fully experience the charm of Northern Ireland and immerse themselves in to the world of Westeros.\u201d said John McGrillen, Chief Executive of Tourism NI. \u201cThe Game of Thrones Legacy project will be a game changer for Northern Ireland on a global tourism level. We very much welcome this exciting announcement by HBO and look forward to attracting many more visitors to our beautiful country as a result.\u201d<\/p>\n

Given the unique and impressive nature of the production work in Northern Ireland, plans are underway to include the standing sets for iconic locations such as Winterfell, Castle Black, and Kings Landing alongside a formal studio tour of Linen Mill Studios which will showcase a wide array of subject matter from the series spanning all seasons and settings.\u00a0 A description of the full scope of the Game of Thrones<\/em> Legacy project will be revealed at a later date after the exploratory process is completed. A tentative targeted open date is currently set for 2019.<\/p>\n

About HBO<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Licensing & Retail<\/strong><\/p>\n

HBO Licensing & Retail, a division of Home Box Office, Inc., partners with\u00a0best-in-class licensees\u00a0around the\u00a0world to give HBO’s global audience new and exciting ways to engage with their favorite shows.\u00a0The division leverages iconic,\u00a0award-winning\u00a0HBO programs such as\u00a0Game of Thrones, VEEP, Sex and the City, Silicon Valley, Insecure, The Sopranos, Big Little Lies,\u00a0True Blood<\/em>\u00a0and more\u00a0to create\u00a0officially licensed consumer products, innovative merchandise programs, retail activations and\u00a0live immersive experiences.\u00a0\u00a0HBO Licensing & Retail works across a broad range of product categories, including\u00a0collectibles, apparel, publishing,\u00a0live branded experiences,\u00a0digital\u00a0gaming, fashion and beauty collaborations, luxury\u00a0accessories, and\u00a0beyond.\u00a0Officially licensed\u00a0HBO merchandise can be purchased in retail stores\u00a0around the world,\u00a0online in the US\u00a0at\u00a0http:\/\/store.hbo.com<\/a>,<\/u> and at the HBO retail hub, the HBO Shop\u00ae, located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Filming Locations from the Hit HBO Series to Open as Tourist Attractions in 2019 As Game of Thrones finishes filming after a decade in Northern Ireland, HBO is celebrating the show\u2019s incredible legacy in the region by converting several filming locations into tourist attractions. For the first time ever, fans of the Emmy\u00ae Award-winning series … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16705"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16705"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16705\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16707,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16705\/revisions\/16707"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16705"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16705"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16705"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}