The Hollywood Reporter reports that Gary Oldman is in talks about playing Sirius Black. The article also says that production on the movie begins on February 17, 2003.

We’ve received several suspicious “he’s doing it” emails, and now Ain’t It Cool has picked up on the “next 2 movies” rumour. Harry from AICN says its between Sirius and Voldemort, but as Voldemort does not appear in the third book, he would be a flashback character in PoA (and going with Cuaron’s more imaginative …read more!

Composer John Williams has been nominated for two Grammy Awards for his work on the soundtrack of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: “Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media” and “Best Instrumental Composition (Hedwig’s Theme).”

Jim Dale, Tony Award winner and one of the two talented actors to voice Harry Potter books on tape, is currently appearing in a revival of Trevor Griffiths’ play Comedians, directed by Scott Elliott, at the Samuel Beckett Theater (410 42nd St., New York City). A 1970s comedy about the rigors of making it in …read more!

The Sun (yes, we know!) reports that Rupert Grint bought a new house for his almost-Weasley-sized family in Hertford.

The Sun (yes, we know!) reports that Rupert Grint bought a new house for his almost-Weasley-sized family in Hertford.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was the top-selling movie in the UK for 2002, according to Yahoo news. In addition, an article from Screen Daily reports that the film passed the $500m mark at the box office over the weekend.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was the top-selling movie in the UK for 2002, according to Yahoo news. In addition, an article from Screen Daily reports that the film passed the $500m mark at the box office over the weekend.

Thanks Craig, for pointing out these Aint It Cool News rumblings from Moriarty. Sounds good, so here’s hoping there’s truth here: HARRY POTTER & THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN (2004) Directed by Alphonso Cuaron. Written by Steve Kloves. Early word coming in here at the Moriarty Labs is that Cuaron is shaking up this franchise, and …read more!

Our friends over at SeanBiggerstaff.com have uploaded a scan of an article from Ignite Magazine in two parts, here and here. The size of the scans is pretty large, though, so if you have a dial-up it might take a while to pull it down.