Continuing the media blitz in Dallas, Texas to promote his current film “Driving Lessons,” Rupert Grint has appeared in another new video interview, this time featuring the actor…bowling. While this interview with the Star-Telegram does not really contain much new information (aside from his enjoyment of bowling), Rupert does reiterate that he will be back …read more!

Back in October of 2002, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling was featured on the news magazine program “60 Minutes.” This interview is now online at Yahoo, and while this is an older piece with JKR, it is a good opportunity to watch a rare video interview with our favorite author. To view, click here. Enjoy! …read more!

Actress Frances de la Tour (Madame Maxime) has been nominated as “Best Actress” for her role in the film “The History Boys” at the British Independent Film Awards. Readers will remember that earlier this year, Ms. de la Tour won the Tony Award for her performance in the theatrical production of The History Boys. In …read more!

A copy of the British adult edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is up for auction on eBay, with 100% of the funds raised going to benefit the Helen Ritson Trust Fund. “The book has been autographed by J.K Rowling, and is accompanied by a letter from her PA confirming its authenticity and …read more!

The Daily Record has a new interview with actress Helena Bonham Carter where she briefly mentions her part in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. While most of the article focuses on her past career, Ms. Bonham Carter refers to the new Potter movie, calling author J.K. Rowling “a genius.” The …read more!

In conjunction with the premiere of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on HBO next month, the cable channel has now launched a contest to win tickets to the US premiere of the upcoming film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix which is due to be released July 13, 2007. While no …read more!

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling will be among the celebrities who reflect and pay tribute to the BBC Comedy series “The Royle Family” in a new special to air on BBC One Sunday, October 29 at 10:15pm . Thanks Andy! Update: The Independent has the comments from Jo now online, here.

Long-delayed but finally here: Our Harry Potter podcast for this week is liveTo listen, just hit the “Play” button on the right side of the page (—>), or use iTunes, or direct download.) More notes: -We’re late, we’re late, for a very important date. Blame Melissa’s Canon Conundrum file for going crrrrazy. -Don’t forget to …read more!

“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” has been nominated for a children’s BAFTA this year in the category of “Best Film.” The BBC reports that Goblet is competing against Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, and Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of …read more!

Featured this week in our shop: The box set of Harry’s Schoolbooks, featuring the new artwork that we told you about recently from Mary GrandPre. This set features “Quidditch Through the Ages” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” the two books author J.K. Rowling wrote for charity. For all your Potter books and …read more!