Warner Bros is cracking down on local Harry Potter fan festivals around the US, saying it is necessary to halt unauthorized commercial activity.
One Philadelphia Potter fan, Sarah McIntyre, said it was ridiculous for Warner Bros to target fan festivals.
“Warner Bros is always pleased to learn of the enthusiasm of Harry Potter fans but we are concerned, and do object, when fan gatherings become a vehicle for unauthorized commercial activity,” the company said.
Philip Dawson, Chestnut Hill’s business district director, said Warner Bros contacted his group in May, letting it know new guidelines prohibit the use of any names, places or objects from the Harry Potter books and films.