Emma Watson's official website has been updated with information on the actress' shooting schedule for the sixth Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, confirming that she will begin filming on December the 18th, 2007.

Alan Rickman, who has been giving interviews recently to promote his new film, Sweeney Todd has confirmed that he will also begin work, in the role of Severus Snape, in late January, 2008.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is set to be released on the 21st of November, 2008.

Source: TLC