A scene from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

A scene from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.


Queensland Harry Potter fans take note – the Gold Coast will host the Australian premiere of the highly anticipated wizarding movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

While the guest list for the Movie World event will be strictly limited to a cohort of media identities, competition winners and local industry professionals, the news has caused ripples of interest in the sea of local Potter enthusiasts.

At this stage event organisers cannot confirm whether cast members Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson will be on hand at the red carpet however a full program of pre screening entertainment is set to keep guests entertained.

Released nationally July 15, the film will see Harry, Ron and Hermione return for another magical year at Hogwarts, engaging in another battle against the evil dark wizard Voldemort.

It is the sixth installment of the blockbuster Harry Potter franchise adapted from the famously successful books by JK Rowling.

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