MUMBAI: Warner Bros Entertainment and Universal Parks and Resorts have announced a partnership to bring the themed park The Wizarding World of Harry Potter which debuted in Orlando in June 2010 to Universal Studios Hollywood.

The two companies also announced their plans to significantly expand The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort.

The Hollywood version of the theme park will be as impressive as the one created in Orlando and is expected to transform tourism in Los Angeles for decades to come. It will be a fully immersive environment for the entire family that brings the stories of Harry Potter to life and is faithful to the visual landscape of the films, including a majestic Hogwarts castle to serve as the centerpiece of the themed environment.

Warner Bros chairman, CEO Barry Meyer said, "Everyone involved with these projects is committed to continuing the enchantment of JK Rowling?s masterful books as they were brought to life on screen in our eight films and dedicated to extending the magic of the experience for generations of fans to come."

Universal Parks and Resorts chairman, CEO Tom Williams said, "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is an entirely new level of themed entertainment that brings the stories of Harry Potter to life in incredible ways. We are thrilled to take what has been created in Orlando to even greater levels."

Universal Studios president, COO Ron Meyer said, "The Harry Potter stories are some of the most powerful of our time and we are honored to expand our Orlando experience and bring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to Hollywood, forever changing family tourism in Los Angeles."

Rowling who wrote the Harry Potter novels said, "I am delighted that The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been so popular with fans since the opening in Orlando last year and I am sure that the teams at Universal and Warner Bros. will bring their expertise and attention to detail to Hollywood to make this new experience equally as exciting."

MUMBAI: US broadcaster E! Entertainment which focusses on Hollywood, has announced a talent deal with David Burtka in which he will serve as correspondent for "E! News," as well as other programming initiatives, including participating in ‘Live from the Red Carpet‘ and E! Specials.

‘E! News‘, which features celebrity and entertainment news will task Burtka with a wide range of responsibilities including interviews with personalities, covering pop culture‘s biggest events and delivering up-to-the-minute breaking news. He will begin reporting full-time in January.

The broadcaster adds that Burtka‘s background allows him to bring his own insider expertise to "E! News," and join the current team as they deliver the most comprehensive celebrity news coverage on television to entertainment fans around the globe.

He began his acting career on the stage and in 2001 won the Clarence Derwent Award for most promising male performer for his role as The Boy in the American premiere of Edward Albee‘s The Play About the Baby. Burtka then made his Broadway debut in Edward Albee‘s ‘The Goat‘ opposite Sally Field, followed by his acclaimed role as Tulsa in Sam Mendes‘ ‘Gypsy‘ starring Bernadette Peters.