PotterCast 152: Pouf Souffle!

Tonight we have for you the 152nd episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast. First in the news, Sue gives us updates on the elusive “Half-Blood Prince” trailer, new HBP set reports, recently released photos of Lucius Malfoy, our little Main Page redesign, and Jo’s win as Author of the Year fromContinued...

The Lord of Malfoy Manor

Ladies and Gentlemen we present: Lucius Malfoy, Lord of Malfoy Manor. Thanks to Oclumencia for the new high res image of Jason Isaacs in all his Lucius Malfoy glory, reclining at home, brandy in hand with the lads at his feet (and sporting a fine pair of snake skin shoes, no doubt the latest in Death Eater chic!) WhileContinued...

Scholastic Set to Publish 10th Anniversary Sorcerer's Stone

Live PotterCast Friday in Florida, with HP Actors

Attention Florida residents, or those visiting the area: There will be a live PotterCast this friday featuring actors from the HP films as they attend Florida SuperCon, a comics/sci-fi/fantasy convention in Weston, Fl.

The podcast will take place at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 23, at the Hyatt RegencyContinued...

Jo's Book Nook Opens Reading of "The Subtle Knife" on Leaky Lounge

Our Leaky Lounge is buzzing once again as the start of the latest book club reading has just begun in the Jo’s Book Nook forums. Our Non-Harry Potter Book Club will be reading “The Subtle Knife” by Philip Pullman, the second book in the His Dark Materials Trilogy.Continued...

Children's Laureate Comments on J.K. Rowling

UK Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen has made some comments regarding Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling while on tour in Scotland to help promote literacy among students. The Times reports that author Michael Rosen said Harry Potter “deserved credit for encouraging a generation of childrenContinued...

Convention Alley Announces Key Note Speakers

Convention Alley, the Harry Potter gathering due to be held in Ottawa, Ontario Canada in June of this year, has now announced their key note speakers. Speaking will be author John Granger, who will be presenting his piece “Unlocking Deathly Hallows: Five Keys for a Greater Appreciation of theContinued...

Happy Birthday, Miriam Margolyes!

Birthday wishes for another most excellent Head of Hufflepuff are the order of the day, for actress Miriam Margolyes (Professor Sprout) is celebrating her 67th birthday today. Cheers Miriam!

John Williams to Score "Half-Blood Prince?"

The Boston Globe is reporting today that film score composer John Williams will be leading the Boston Pops in a concert series starting this Tuesday ,featuring new pieces of his score to the upcoming Indiana Jones film, as well as selections from his scores of Star Wars and the Harry Potter series. TheContinued...

Kreacher of Grimmauld Place: A Great Movie Creature

As part of their summer movie preview, Yahoo Movies has posted a gallery of 20 great movie creatures. Included on this list is a magical creature familiar to Harry Potter fans: Kreacher, the house elf at Grimmauld Place. Other creatures of note are Gollum from the Lord of the Rings trilogy, ET,Continued...

British TV Presenter Talks Part in "Half-Blood Prince"

A television host in the UK has landed a small part in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. This is Nottingham reports that GMTV presenter Ben Shepard will be seen as an extra for the Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes scene in HBP, where he will play a parent in the wizarding shop.Continued...

Waterstone's Launches "What's Your Story?" Contest

A few days ago we told you that J.K. Rowling was one of 13 authors who have contributed a handwritten “storycard” for a charity auction on June 10. Sponsored by UK booksellers Waterstone’s, proceeds from this auction will benefit the English PEN and Dyslexia Action. Now as partContinued...

Happy Birthday, Stanislav Ianevski

Today actor Stanislav Ianevski, who portrayed the character of Viktor Krum in “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” celebrates his 23rd birthday. Many Happy Birthday wishes to you, Stan! Cheers!

Rumor Alert: New "Half-Blood Prince" Photo and More

We have a few pieces of news and rumors regarding Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to update you on.

First, thanks to Oclumencia via HarryPotterforum, who emailed regarding what they believe to be a new photo of Harry (Dan Radcliffe) from “Half-Blood Prince.” While you can seeContinued...

Rediscover the Magic of "Sorcerer's Stone" In Our Reading Groups

Once again our one of a kind Leaky Lounge Reading Groups have opened their doors and begun sorting for their latest round of community book club readings. This time around we will be going back to where it all started with a reading of the first book in author J. K. Rowling’sContinued...