“Harry Potter” planning July world premiere for final film

By Sean O’Connell Hollywoodnews.com: The “Harry Potter” franchise – which will go down in history as the most impressive and accomplished film franchise in motion picture history – will draw to a close this summer when “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2″ opens in July. Today, we’re learning about the planned world-premiere festivities for the eighth and final “Potter” installment. London’s legendary Trafalgar Square will host the July 7 premiere. The red carpet festivities will take over Trafalgar before patrons shift to Leicester Square for the anticipated screening. “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,” said London mayor Boris Johnson 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.” It is going to be a massive party, a tremendous “farewell” and “thank you” to a once-in-a-lifetime movie franchise that has earned nearly $6.4 billion at the box office. The conclusion of “Deathly Hallows” promises the spectacular Battle of Hogwarts, as well as Harry’s final moments with … wait, I’m not spoiling it for you. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2,” directed by David Yates, opens in the U.S. on July 15. Follow Hollywood News on Twitter for up-to-date news information. Hollywood News, Hollywood Awards, Awards, Movies, News, Award News, Breaking News, Entertainment News, Movie News, Music News