"Harry Potter" fans, get your calendars out—we've got the official when's and where's for the magical film franchise's grand finale.
Warner Bros. Pictures have announced in a press release that "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows – Part 2" will mark its world premiere on July 7, 2011 and take place in London's Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square. It is, without a doubt, a bittersweet occasion; fans can eagerly anticipate a memorable evening, but there's certainly a sadness in closing the book on "Harry Potter" once and for all.
"For the last decade we've been gripped by the on-screen battle between Harry Potter and his arch enemy Lord Voldemort and this is one of the most eagerly awaited films in history," Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, said in a statement. "As befits a great British triumph, I can think of no better venue than the iconic surroundings of Trafalgar Square in which to stage the most spectacular of send offs for this dramatic finale."
"We are delighted that our plans for the finale of 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' will take place in such a spectacular venue," added Warner Bros. Pictures UK president and managing director Josh Berger. "We pride ourselves on the creativity of our premieres and the space within Trafalgar Square will lend itself to being a magical experience for both guests and fans."
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