Family Movies

Harry Potter movie fans from all over the world are counting down the days until the sixth film in the series casts its cinematic spell on July 17. Below is a spoiler-free synopsis for muggles unfamiliar with Harry’s final adventures.

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince Synopsis
With Hogwart’s exposed to the evil influence of Voldemort, Harry and Professor Dumbledore team up with new teacher Horace Slughorn to uncover the secret past of their wicked nemesis. At the same time, Harry and the other students must struggle with their raging hormones, with Ginny being the object of affection for both Harry and Dean Thomas, and Hermione jealous about Lavender Brown’s advances towards Ron. But even with love blossoming, one student remains alone in darkness, intending to bring tragedy to Hogwart’s. Will Harry Potter be able to stop Voldemort and protect the ones he loves?

The Harry Potter Phenomenon
In both bookstores and in the cinemas, flocks of fans always line up to take part in the latest exciting chapter of their favorite budding wizard. While anticipation for this sixth film is sure to make it another smash success in J.K. Rowling’s unstoppable franchise, the coming of age series has already broken records in both the book and film worlds.

Harry Potter Books
Upon release, the book version of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince sold 6.9 million copies in the first 24 hours, which is the equivalent of 250,000 books per hour. Though labeled as "children’s literature," the books cross all barriers, and are adored by children, adults, and critics alike. In total, all seven books in the series have sold over 375 million copies, and have been translated into sixty five different languages.

Harry Potter Movies

Just like the books, seeing a Harry Potter movie has become a major cultural event. The first movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, made over 90 million in its first weekend, while the latest, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, made over 77 million. Upon opening day, it is not uncommon to see young and old Harry Potter filmgoers dressed up as their favorite characters, in an effort to become even more immersed in Harry’s magical spell.

This year, we expect to see youngsters in costume at Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: A 3-D IMAX Experience.