Birthday Wishes!

Happy birthday to Dame Maggie Smith!

Coming Soon: Ian McKellen Not Dumbledore

Website Coming Soon is reporting that "Ian McKellen has not been cast as Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Christopher Lee says he was never even asked." Read more at the link.

Wow....(breakin' the rules).

Yeah, this has nothing to do with Harry Potter. But it's my birthday so I'll break the rules if I want to, HAH!

I just wanted to come on and say thanks for all the wonderful birthday messages - really, you're all fantastic for giving me so many good wishes. I feel warm and loved today, how everyone should feelContinued...

Dumbledore is... (plus birthday wishes to our Managing Editor)

The Sun reports that WB is going to announce next week that Sir Ian McKellan is going to play Dumbledore. We're actually not sure how seriously to take this article, as it also says:

The shock casting may put the actor up against himself in both fantasy adventure box office rivals.

Christopher Lee Would Probably Say Yes to Dumbledore

...but in this extensive and revealing interview from Greencine.com, Lee puts the final kibbosh on the "he was asked to play Dumbledore the day after Harris died, he was asked to play Dumbledore three years ago and turned it down" rumors (and hallelujah to that). Thanks Larissa forContinued...

Holidays wind to a close, Nimbus - 2003 around the corner

Did you get everything you wanted? In other words, did you get a ticket for Nimbus - 2003 (A Harry Potter symposium) for Christmas?

Well, if "Santa" didn't come through for you, you can come through for yourself!

Even if you haven't registered for Nimbus itself, yet, you canContinued...

Harry Potter Influencing Fashion?

The Miami Herald has an article today stating that faries are "dictating fashion trends this season."

The success of Harry Potter may have offered the latest intrigue into the mysterious Otherworld. Now, Fairie-ality: The Fashion Collection from the House of Ellwand (Candlewick, $40) provides trendy fashionsContinued...

Newsround Reviews the HP Lego Sets

Marcus, 8, of Bournemouth, reviewed the new Dumbledore's Office and the Chamber of Secrets lego sets for Newsround this week.

More about the Moscow Prosecutors' Investigation

An update on the news from Moscow.

Moscow prosecutors have opened an investigation into whether the Harry Potter series of children's books incite religious hatred, an official said Wednesday.

Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas!!

A Year in Sequels

The New York Times had an article in their magazine, about how much studios are investing in sequels lately and other movie economics which the author dubs "simulsequeling." It includes little tidbits on "Harry Potter" and "Lord of The Rings." Fun for all you movie buffos out there like me (andContinued...

2002 TFK Person of the Year

Daniel Radcliffe has been voted TIME For Kids' Person of the Year, according to a poll from TIME magazine. (Thanks to Tina for the link.)

CoS art auction

The eBay auction of original CoS art has been closed at $20,099 - less than half the reserve of $48,000 (in U.S. dollars). Since the reserve was not met, the seller is not under obligation to accept the bid. Now where were these bidders on December 12?

"Harry Potter" Under Investigation?

From The Moscow Times: "The Moscow city prosecutor's office is considering opening an investigation into the popular Harry Potter books after an Orthodox believer lodged a complaint that they discredit Christianity ..."

Rupert, Emma and Shakira

Wireimage has posted several images of Rupert and Emma at a Shakira concert. Thanks for the link, Bridget.