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Potter Flick Pushed to Summer

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(Newser) – Harry Potter won't be working movie magic in November. In a surprise move, Warner Bros. has pushed back the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to July of 2009, MTV reports. The studio says the move isn't because of any problems with the film. It simply needs a summer blockbuster for next year, and the writers' strike put a crimp in other scripts.

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe signs autographs at the premiere of
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe signs autographs at the premiere of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix." His next premiere has been postponed until the summer of 2009.   (AP Photo)
Release of the latest Harry Potter movie has been postponed until next summer.
Release of the latest Harry Potter movie has been postponed until next summer.   (KRT Photos)
Release of the latest Harry Potter movie has been postponed until next summer.
Release of the latest Harry Potter movie has been postponed until next summer.   (KRT Photos)
Daniel Radcliffe playing Harry Potter in a scene from
Daniel Radcliffe playing Harry Potter in a scene from "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."   (AP Photo)
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson in
Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix."   (AP Photo)
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