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First BD Live Community screening with audio planned for Harry Potter, event happens Dec 8

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Fans of the Harry Potter franchise will have a chance to watch the latest episode with star Daniel Radcliffe and director David Yates, when Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is released on Blu-ray in December.

A worldwide Live Community screening via BD-Live is scheduled for 8pm on December 12, and it’s just one of many attractions on what promises to be a feature-heavy disc. For more details click here.

Live Community screening initiatives using Blu-ray's Profile 2.0 internet connectivity have been tried by studios before, but this is the first to be available globally and with live audio. Previous linked screenings have been conducted via onscreen text messages.
‘I'm really looking forward to talking directly to fans of the movie about my experiences and answer their questions,’ enthuses Radcliffe, who'll be online and chatting from London. ‘It's a wonderful way for fans and for those directly involved with making a film to share opinions and ideas.’ 

The event will limited to the first 100,000 disc owners who register their Half Blood Prince Blu-ray via BD Live and respond to an email invitation to the screening.

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