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THE new replacement screen for the old IMAX cinema in Millennium Point is being fitted today.

It arrived from Canada like a roll of carpet, but was so big it had to be dropped in through a hatch in the roof of a venue that will now be officially known as The Giant Screen at Millennium Point.

Eighteen people will unrolled and lay the screen out upside down over the top of all of the venue's brand new seats.

Then a team will use ropes to pull it to the top of a new frame.

It will be attached to the frame and kept in position using specially made springs which mean that if there are any changes in temperature in the auditorium, it won't crease or stretch too far.

With the whole projecting costing $60,000 there's no room for error.

But a top team lead by worldwide screen fitting expert Bobby Franklin means it should all be plain sailing.

Famous last words, but the first major public screenings of the new 4K digital projector system are set to be be from Wednesday, October 26 when Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin will open.

If you want to be among the first to buy tickets, the new website should be up and running next week - www.giantscreencinema.co.uk

Warner Bros today announced how you can get tickets for a new Harry Potter attraction in London.

Warner Bros Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter will open its doors from March 31, 2012. 

And tickets to the UK's newest attraction will go on sale from Thursday, October 13, 2011.

Visitors must pre-book their tickets in advance by selecting specific tour times throughout the day via www.wbstudiotour.co.uk or through approved tour operators.

Tickets will not be on sale at the attraction and spaces are limited.

The attraction will include some of the film series' most iconic sets within the attraction including the Great Hall, Dumbledore's office, the Ministry of Magic, Harry Potter's famous cupboard under the stairs, 4 Privet Drive, Gryffindor common room, the boys' dormitory, the Potion's classroom, Professor Umbridge's office, the Weasley kitchen, the Hogwarts bridge and many others still to be announced. 

The unique walking tour attraction will offer visitors the very first opportunity to journey behind-the-scenes and experience the magic that has gone into creating the most successful film series of all time.

Visitors will be able to see first hand the sheer scale and detail of the actual sets, costumes, animatronics, special effects and props used in all eight of the Harry Potter films.  

"It was such a magical place to grow up," says Daniel Radcliffe. "People will be amazed to see the incredible sets that we've worked in all these years." 

Rupert Grint adds: "The sets all have tiny little details that you may not always notice in the films but when you actually walk through them, you can see all the work that's gone into it. It's really amazing."  

"This is incredible, it's been a long time coming and I'm very excited." says Emma Watson. 

Josh Berger, President & Managing Director, Warner Bros. UK, says: "For more than ten years the Harry Potter film series highlighted the exceptional creativity and craftsmanship that we have in the British film industry including groundbreaking special effects, incredibly detailed set design and breathtaking makeup and costumes.

"We are delighted that we can now open the doors to this world to the public at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter and celebrate the extraordinary talent that goes into making major movies here in the UK. 

Sarah Roots, Vice President, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, says: "The UK will be the focus of the world with the Olympic Games in 2012 and we are incredibly excited to be launching the UK's newest attraction at this time.

"Visitors are going to be amazed by Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter and we look forward to welcoming people from all over the world through our doors from March 31 next year."

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter will open 31st March 2012 with timed tickets available from Thursday, October 13, 2011.

Tickets are priced: £28 for adults, £21 for children and £83 for a family of four. Tickets must be booked in advance via a dedicated website www.wbstudiotour.co.uk or through approved tour operators.