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Royal screening for Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince
Last updated at 09:36am on 30.07.08
Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince has been chosen for this year's Royal Film Performance.
The sixth Potter instalment will receive its European premiere in front of a yet-to-be announced member of the Royal Family on 17 November.
Royal command: The new Harry Potter film, Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince will receive a royal screening in October
Daniel Radcliffe reprises his role as Harry Potter, alongside co-stars Rupert Grint, Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson, Hermione Grainger, who are facing new challenges and dangers in the wake of Lord Voldemort's return.
As Harry begins his 6th year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he discovers an old book marked mysteriously 'This book is the property of the Half-Blood Prince' and begins to learn more about Voldemort's dark past.
Radcliffe, will be reunited with returning Harry Potter cast members, including Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Michael Gambon, Alan Rickman, and Dame Maggie Smith.
Academy Award winner Jim Broadbent (seen above) joins the cast as Potions Professor Horace Slughorn.
The Half-Blood Prince is directed by David Yates, while Steve Kloves - who scripted the first four Potter instalments - has written the screenplay.
Radcliffe, right with co-stars co-stars Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Emma Watson (Hermione Grainger) who are set to face new challenges and dangers
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