This morning we have been sent some information about an awesome event that will be held at the London Film Museum on July 2nd. The full press release may be read here.

Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) has unveiled plans for the spectacular Harry Potter: A Magical Event at the London Film Museum on Saturday 2 July 2011, just five days before the highly anticipated world premiere of the final film in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows –  Part 2.

Harry Potter fans are encouraged to don costumes and flock to London’s South Bank for this special, one-of-a-kind extravaganza that will allow enthusiasts to experience a spellbinding array of Harry Potter products and see actual film props and costumes that were used throughout the series.  All of the featured Harry Potter products will be on sale in advance of the 7 July premiere of the final film.

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I may be in attendance but I’m not sure yet since that is the day I’m arriving in London.  If you guys are going to go be sure to comment and let me know!

MTV have launched a “Harry Potter World Cup” which will have fans decide on the greatest character in the series! The cup is “a month-long tournament that will have you, the fans, voting to make your voice heard and determine who really is the greatest character in the entire Potterverse. 64 different competitors from all corners of J.K. Rowling’s expansive series will enter the ring, but in the end, only one will emerge as the wizarding world’s greatest champion.” The official bracket for the cup can be found here.

The Harry Potter World Cup Tournament Voting Schedule is as follows:
Round 1 – Monday, June 20th through Sunday, June 26th
Round 2 – Monday, June 27th through Thursday, June 30th at Midnight
Sweet 16 – Friday, July 1st through Tuesday, July 5th at Midnight
Elite 8 – Wednesday, July 6th through Thursday, July 7th at Midnight
Final 4 – Friday, July 8th through Sunday, July 10th at Midnight
Championship Round – Final 2 announced Monday, July 11th. Voting will continue up until the New York City premiere of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.”

WB have emailed to let us know of some more exciting news: In celebration of the conclusion of the movie event of a generation and the upcoming release of the hugely anticipated “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2”, Warner Bros Pictures announced that tickets for a season of the Harry Potter films will go on sale from today. The Harry Potter film season will take place in participating cinemas across the UK in the week running up to the cinema release of the final film on July 15th.  Fans of the franchise will be able to prepare for the final battle by watching one or all of the films on the big screen.

To get your tickets check out the ODEON Theatre’s website to see if a theatre near you is participating.

• Friday 8^th July “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”
• Saturday 9^th July “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”
• Sunday 10^th July “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”
• Monday 11^th July “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
• Tuesday 12^th July “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”
• Wednesday 13^th July “Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince”
• Thursday 14^th July “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1”
• Friday 15^th July “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2”

Also, you guys may remember my tweet last week about BFI’s Harry Potter All-Nighter Marathons which will show the first seven films over 2 nights.  You can see more information about those here and here.

ITV will be airing a new show this July about the “50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments.”  Voting is taking place at the  Harry Potter UK Facebook page until midnight (GMT) on June 15th. You can vote for up to 25 of your favorite moments!

Some of the moments included are:

• Voldemort vs Harry in Goblet of Fire
• Owl’s Deliver Hogwart’s Letter in Sorcerer’s Stone
• Harry and Hermione Dancing in Deathly Hallows: Part I
• Hermione punches Draco in Prisoner of Azkaban
• Voldemort vs Dumbledore in Order of the Phoenix
• Ron’s Love Potion from Half-Blood Prince
• and many more!

ABC Family will be having another Harry Potter weekend where they will show the first five Harry Potter films.  The weekend starts on Thursday with Sorcerer’s Stone at 7:30PM culminating in a marathon of all five films on Sunday.  The whole schedule is as follows:

Thursday, May 19
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at 7:30/6:30c

Friday, May 20
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at 3:30/2:30c
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets at 7/6c

Saturday, May 21
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at 9am/8c
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets at 12:30/11:30c
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban at 4:30/3:30c
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at 7:30/6:30c

Sunday, May 22
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at 7am/6c
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets at 10:30am/9:30c
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban at 2:30/1:30c
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at 5:30/4:30c
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix at 9/8c

Last month I posted about a contest where fans could win tickets to the 2011 MTV Movie Awards. Today you have a second chance to win [for the 2012 awards], this time with DIRECTV CINEMA.

DIRECTV Cinema and MTV want to send “The Ultimate Movie Fan” and a guest to the 2012 MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles, California! Experience the MTV Movie awards live and see your Harry Potter faves up close and personal! Grand Prize includes round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, tickets to the 2012 MTV Movie Awards on June 5th, and more for the winner and 1 guest! The Grand Prize winner’s video will also be revealed during DIRECTV’s broadcast of the 2012 MTV Movie Awards. In addition, Five (5) runner up contestants will be chosen by a judging panel to receive a new tablet device!

Or simply head to http://ultimatemoviefan.com/, upload a short video about your favorite 2011 Movie Award nominee and explain why you are “The Ultimate Movie Fan!” But hurry the entry period ends May 22th!

The video below explains the contest a bit more.

Thanks to DXagency for emailing on behalf of MTV!