Thanks to The Leaky Cauldron, we have the official description of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film. The first official publicity still, an image of Harry with his map and potions book, has also been released and you may view that here at TLC.

Fantasy Adventure. Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemort’s defenses and, to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague, the well-connected and unsuspecting bon vivant Professor Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Meanwhile, the students are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Harry finds himself more and more drawn to Ginny, but so is Dean Thomas. And Lavender Brown has decided that Ron is the one for her, only she hadn’t counted on Romilda Vane’s chocolates! And then there’s Hermione, simpering with jealously but determined not to show her feelings. As romance blossoms, one student remains aloof. He is determined to make his mark, albeit a dark one. Love is in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

Emma is due to start filming on December 18th, and the movie will be in theaters November 21, 2008.

MORE! The Telegraph has published a new interview with Emma. Emma talks about being Hermione, being Pauline, her audition for Hermione, dressing up for the red carpet, and so forth. A new photoshoot image accompanies the article.

EDIT! I’ve added some random HQ images to the gallery, from various Emma outings from this year. Enjoy! - Kaetlyn

MORE! Thanks to r/hr fan 22 for linking us to a full trailer for Ballet Shoes! Check it out on YouTube and let us know what you think!