Reuters has posted a video clip of the queue of girls waiting to be seen for Luna Lovegood auditions in London on Saturday. (The Leaky Cauldron takes NO responsibility for the reporter’s mistaken comment about Daniel Radcliffe!) Thanks, Jyothi!

Actor Ralph Fiennes just appeared on Bravo’s program “Inside the Actor’s Studio,” where he discussed several of the noteworthy roles in his film and stage career. He spoke briefly about playing Lord Voldemort, and gave details about how the look of the character was created, in a process he called “very inclusive,” involving director “Mike …read more!

Earlier this week, we told you that J.K. Rowling was expected to attend a dinner on January 25 in Bucharest, as part of the charity event “Romania for Europe’s children.” Today’s Bucharest Daily News confirms that our favorite author, who became a member of the organization just a week ago, will be the guest of …read more!

In today’s New York Times magazine, there is a gorgeous Style spread featuring Ralph Fiennes. In the accompanying article, Mr. Fiennes discusses establishing character without a single word, through the character’s clothing and appearance. Here’s a snippet of the Voldemort bit: “He appears near the end of the film and, despite immense expectations, is completely …read more!

Stephen Fry, narrator of the British version of the Harry Potter audiobooks, is slated to appear on the BBC2 television program “Who Do You Think You Are?” on Wednesday, January 25 at 9:00 p.m. The program features “well-known figures” as they research their family histories. Mr. Fry will discover “his roots in the Jewish communities …read more!

So many people asked for this right after we found out the DVD release date, that our widget guy, Chris Chang, got right on it: Our Mac Dashboard and Yahoo! Widget Engine, which used to be Konfabulator and is supported by Windows and Mac. Note: Yahoo!/Konfabulator users have to have the latest version of the …read more!

The new issue of “Dolls” Magazine has a feature on the Harry Potter doll collection from Tonner Dolls. This article hightlights the process of making these dolls, including an explanation that the dolls are based on the characters as portrayed in the films. There is also news that new costumes for the Harry Potter doll …read more!

BBC News reports that this morning’s open call for Luna Lovegood brought thousands of hopefuls to Storey’s Gate, clogging the streets of London for awhile. “A spokeswoman said an “other-worldly” quality was needed to play the part. “Luna views the world very differently. She is a bit removed and is someone who is on the …read more!

It’s been awhile since we’ve done one of these, so this one’s gonna be a doozy; we’ve added a ton of stuff to the more than 1,250 items at The Cauldron Shop, so here’s a rundown of what’s new, notable and or newly available: Pre-order the Goblet of Fire DVD The Mad-Eye Moody Eye Patch …read more!

Leaky reader Catherine from Dublin was kind enough to send us an exclusive report, including a short interview with Brendan Gleeson, from the red carpet premiere of “Breakfast on Pluto,” which took place in Dublin this week. Mr. Gleeson (Mad-Eye Moody) and Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) were among the celebrities attending the event, which was …read more!