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Like many Harry Potter fans, you’ve probably been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the new Harry Potter trailer for the sixth film in the series: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. And as a true fan, you probably already know that the trailer has arrived and you can get a peak at the movie that will be released on July 17, 2009. Learn more about the trailer right here and all the Harry Potter fun that you have to look forward to in the upcoming movie!

What to Look for in the Harry Potter Trailer
What can the trailer for the new Harry Potter movie tell you? If you watch closely, it can actually tell you a lot: just enough to get you excited for the movie, but not enough to keep you from actually going to see it.

Characters New and Old

First, most Harry Potter fans will be looking for all of the characters they know and love and they’ll be looking for any new characters. In this Harry Potter installment, you’ll get to see all of your favorites: Harry, Hermione, Ron, Dumbledore, Snape and so many more! If you want to see if there are new characters, you’ll just have to watch to find out.

Plot Points
Fans of the Harry Potter books are always curious about which plot points will make it into the movie and which plot points won’t. Sometimes, a trailer can give you a hint at how the story will unfold. It’s always difficult, especially with books as long as the ones in the Harry Potter series, to stay true to every single plot point when making a movie. And though this may be disappointing to some fans, many of the films in the series have been able to stay true to the overall themes of the books, making them truly successful adaptations.

Visual Effects
The Harry Potter films would not be possible without the amazing visual effects that are available today. As a result, true movie buffs are often watching trailers closely for the quality of the visual effects, and movie studios like to include visual effects shots in their trailers to wow the audience. Harry Potter fans wonder what every new environment will look like and how every new type of magic will be brought to life. The trailers never fail to disappoint, offering stunning visual effects from the moment the Warner Bros. logo hits the screen.

That Harry Potter Music
Last, but certainly not least, fans want to hear that famous Harry Potter music. The music itself is as recognizable as Harry’s round glasses and always adds to the atmosphere of any Harry Potter movie.

The Purpose of a Movie Trailer
Trailers have one purpose and one purpose only: to get you excited about an upcoming movie. Originally, trailers were only released in theaters and were shown as previews before the feature film. Fans saw the preview, and then had to wait for the film to be released. But now, a trailer, such as this one for Harry Potter, can create buzz and excitement in a whole different way. While it’s still fun to see a preview in the theater, many trailers now get released online. This allows fans to get involved, comment on, and analyze everything about the new Harry Potter movie and how they think the film will be. In the case of the Harry Potter series, fans are hungry for any information they can get and the internet is filled with sites that post rumors, leaks, pictures, and yes, trailers of all the upcoming films left in the series. With so much buzz, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is sure to be a huge hit.

The Difference Between a Teaser and a Trailer

If you’re someone who likes to search for and share information about Harry Potter trailers online, then you may be confused about all of the terminology out there that refers to the various marketing videos for the movie. A teaser, or teaser-trailer, generally comes out before the actual theatrical trailer and is usually shorter. Also, because it is released earlier, the teaser usually contains less footage and less information about the movie. You may have also have seen Harry Potter featurettes on different sites around the web. Featurettes give fans an inside look at the making of the movie and usually show a variety of behind-the-scenes shots, along with short comments from the filmmakers and/or cast. Regardless of whether you’re watching the teasers, trailers, or the featurettes for Harry Potter, you’re sure to get a feel for what the movie will be like.

If you’re a fan of the series, then you don’t want to miss the latest movie. Watch the trailer today and get excited for the July 17th release of the film.