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Harry Potter to premiere in Japan Japanese debut for Potter movie
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Japan is to host the world premiere of the fifth Harry Potter film, The Order of the Phoenix, when it gets its debut on 28 June. Tokyo is to host the world premiere of the fifth Harry Potter film, The Order of the Phoenix, on 28 June.
It is thought the Tokyo location was chosen after another highly anticipated sequel, Spider-Man 3, was premiered there and broke box office records. The Japanese capital was chosen after another highly-anticipated sequel, Spider-Man 3, opened there and broke box office records.
However a Warner Brothers spokeswoman said there is "no special reason" why the film will open there. But a Warner Brothers spokeswoman said there was "no special reason" for opting to launch the film in Japan.
The UK premiere, starring Daniel Radcliffe, is in London on 3 July. The UK premiere of the film, which stars Daniel Radcliffe, will be held in London on 3 July.
The four previous Harry Potter movies, based on JK Rowling's books, have grossed more than $3.5bn (£1.7bn) worldwide.The four previous Harry Potter movies, based on JK Rowling's books, have grossed more than $3.5bn (£1.7bn) worldwide.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in the series, will go on sale on 21 July, but it is not clear when the film version will be made.Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in the series, will go on sale on 21 July, but it is not clear when the film version will be made.
Spider-Man 3, starring Tobey Maguire, notched up one of the highest-ever openings at the UK box office when it opened earlier this month, despite mixed reviews.Spider-Man 3, starring Tobey Maguire, notched up one of the highest-ever openings at the UK box office when it opened earlier this month, despite mixed reviews.