Muggles in Marlborough will once again be under the spell of Harry Potter tomorrow as the penultimate film in the series that has captivated the world for almost a decade hits the big screen.
Blenheim's Top Town Cinemas owner Duncan Mackenzie said pre-bookings were high for part one of the film adaptation of the final book in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
The book has been split into two movies, with the second film due for release next year.
Mr Mackenzie said audiences would be interested to see how the 784-page book would be split in two.
The first movie of the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, was released in 2001.
Opening day in Blenheim would likely be busy, especially the first of the four sessions because year 9 students would probably take advantage of a planned secondary teachers' strike, Mr Mackenzie said.
The film reels will arrive in Blenheim in several parts as a security measure early tomorrow morning – a measure reserved for the biggest of blockbuster movies.
Top Town Cinema's head projectionist would spend up to four hours splicing the film ready for the first screening at 10am.
Mr Mackenzie predicted Blenheim muggles would dress up as their favourite wizards and characters from the franchise for the premiere as well as the first week after it's release.
"You can always count on Harry Potter to be a busy occasion ... It's more than just a movie, it's a whole culture."
The movie series is based on the seven Harry Potter books written by JK Rowling.
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