April 2, 2001.

The theatrical trailer for the year’s most-anticipated family film - “Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone” will make its cinema screen debut in New Zealand for the first time on Thursday, April 5.

It will play exclusively, in cinemas nationwide, with the family comedy “See Spot Run” (rated PG), starring David Arquette.

So far, fans of “Harry Potter” have only been able to view the trailer on the official website - www.harrypotter.com – and this will be the first time it will be seen on the big screen.

The feature film “Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone” is scheduled for national release in New Zealand on November 29, 2001.