Since they filled up so fast last time, we are re-opening sorting for our LeakyLounge Reading Groups tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. EST. (See the announcement here.) This will be to discuss Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone; if you signed up for the waiting list last time, you will NOT need to sort – …read more!

We are celebrating two Harry Potter birthdays today. Cheers to Julie Christie (Madam Rosmerta) and Production Designer Stuart Craig. Many happy returns of the day to both!

A few days ago, we first told you that actors Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred & George) were due to be guests on the Jo Whiley radio program. According to the Radio Times website, that interview has now been scheduled for Wednesday, April 19. The Jo Whiley program airs on …read more!

On May 1, Girlguiding Scotland will feature a new series of interviews with “100 Inspirational Women” and Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is among those on this list. Jo is listed on their website as part of their successful ex members, which also includes others such as actress Dawn Steele (Monarch of the Glen) and …read more!

Update, February 17: To see ALL of our countdown options – including Widgets, Desktop Items, book countdowns, joint book/movie countdowns, and more – click here! Our new Leaky Flash guy John Holt has designed an all-new Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix countdown! You can put it on your own site, blog, MySpace, …read more!

A while back we told you about a panel with Michael Goldenberg, scriptwriter for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, about translating the book to film, and translating Harry Potter in general, that I will be moderating at NYC’s Makor Center; it was supposed to occur on Apr. 11 but has been postponed …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe has been featured at the Britain National Portrait Gallery, and will become the youngest person other than members of the British royal family to have an individual portrait there, when Stuart Pearson Wright’s new exhibition opens at the famous London gallery. Stuart Pearson Wright has drawn Jo Rowling several times, most notably in …read more!

Today, Leaky is greatly, greatly honored to say that we’ve been nominated for a Webby Award, the most prestigious Web accolade, in the Best Celebrity/Fan Site category. To say we’re excited is a … well it’s a bit of an understatement. And this time, THIS time, we’ve remembered to post about it on the VERY …read more!

PotterCast #34, the first part of our call-in show from this weekend, is now available for download! First, a reminder: Our impersonations contest is still going on, and at stake is $30 at The Cauldron Shop. For more, click here. In this show: -It’s our second PotterCast Call-In Show – one of our next two …read more!

Alan Pardew, manager of the West Ham United Football Club says that the Harry Potter series, especially Prisoner of Azkaban has been a strong influence on him and on his team’s success this season. “‘I surround myself with strong characters, winners and people who I like to think have good, sensible morals. ‘I include all …read more!