JK Rowling to Appear at Cheltenham Literature Festival for "The Casual Vacancy"

BBC News is reporting that J.K. Rowling will appear at the Cheltenham Literature Festival on October 6, 2012 to talk about her first adult novel, The Casual Vacancy, and sign copies of the book afterward.

The talk with Ms. Rowling will be moderated by documentary film-maker James Runcie. SheContinued...

Video: Behind the Scenes Look at Hagrid

The Harry Potter Wizard's Collection site has released another sneak peak at the special features of the collection (for a full list of what's to be included look here), and this time the focus is on our favorite half-giant, Hagrid. This video takes a look at the effect of making Hagrid look "too big to beContinued...

Japanese Harry Potter eBooks Now Available in Pottermore Shop

The Pottermore Insider has announced that the Harry Potter eBooks are now available to purchase in Japanese.

The Japanese editions of the Harry Potter eBooks are published in EPUB3 format and can be read on any EPUB3 device or reading service, with Japanese font enabled.

"Casual Vacancy" Withheld from Foreign Publishers Because of Piracy Risks

Foreign publishers will not receive a copy of the manuscript for The Casual Vacancy until the book is published in English on September 27th. France and Germany have received advanced copies but countries viewed at a high risk for piracy, including Finland, Italy and Slovenia, have not, meaning theyContinued...

Fan Q&A Webcast with J.K. Rowling Announced for October 11th

Scholastic today announced a Fan Q&A with J.K. Rowling that will take place on the 11th of October at 12 noon ET and 5pm GMT. You can find out more information here on the Scholastic website for the newly launched Harry Potter Book Club!

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Happy Birthday, J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter!

It's that day again, July 31, the day that changed so much for Harry and, as a result, for us. It's also J.K. Rowling's birthday! Our favorite authoress is celebrating her *cough*ieth fabulous year on this planet!

Warner Bros. Announces Exclusive Features in Harry Potter Wizard's Collection; Video of Cast Exploring the Boxset

In celebration of a certain wizard's birthday today, Warner Brothers have released the list of exclusive features and memorabilia that will be included in the eight film, 31-disc Harry Potter Wizard's Collection, due in stores on SeptemberContinued...

"Potted Potter" Headed to Chicago in in the Fall

Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Potter Experience will be making its way to Chicago in the fall, according to the Chicago Sun-Times, following its successful run in New York City. The five-week engagement at the Broadway Playhouse will begin on November 13. Tickets can be purchased at BroadwayinChicago.comContinued...

Harry Potter Film Festival to Be Held at Museum of Science & Technology in Syracuse, NY

Attention to all our readers in the Syracuse, New York area - the Museum of Science & Technology will be hosting an eighteen week Harry Potter film festival. The museum will be showing the films in IMAX, which means, unfortunately that they will not be showingContinued...

Happy Birthday, Neville Longbottom!

Birthday wishes are in order today for Neville Longbottom, who proved himself to be one of the bravest Gryffindors to have ever walked the halls of Hogwarts. Today marks Neville's 32nd birthday. Happy birthday, Neville Longbottom!

"Deathly Hallows: Part 2" Wins at Saturn Awards

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" won the award for Best Fantasy Film at the 38th annual Saturn Awards. The Saturn Awards specifically honors films in the sci-fi, fantasy and horror genres.

"Deathly Hallows: Part 2" was also nominated in other acting and technical categories, includingContinued...

Video: J.K. Rowling Reads From "Peter Pan" During Olympic Opening Ceremony

As previously reported, author J.K. Rowling played a special role during the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony. As part of a segment celebrating British children's literature, Ms. Rowling read a selection from J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan."

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Rupert Grint Runs in Olympic Torch Relay, JK Rowling in Opening Ceremony

It is hectic here in Olympic London, as well as all over the country. Rupert Grint took part in the Olympic Torch Relay, running the ever-lit torch from Middlesex University. He ran the torch down hill to Barnet, near London. The Examiner reports:

Video: New Harry Potter Wizard's Collection Clip

The Harry Potter Wizard's Collection site has released a new clip from the bonus features that are to be included in the collection. In this video producer David Barron, the late Richard Harris (Albus Dumbledore), and Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley) discuss the challenges of working with the cast whenContinued...

Badges a New Addition to Pottermore

Yesterday, the Pottermore team added Badges as a new way for users to experience the site. The Pottermore Insider reports: