Emma Thompson (Sybill Trelawney) is to receive the 2,415th star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame on Friday, 6th of August. Thompson will speak in front of the Pig ‘n Whistle pub on Hollywood Boulevard, joined by “House” star and fellow University of Cambridge graduate Hugh Laurie. Maggie Gyllenhaal, who stars alongside Thompson in “Nanny MacPhee …read more!

Sorting is now open for the reading group discussion of the book that started it all: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Located in the Lily and Stag Inn section of our Leaky Lounge forums, the reading groups offer Lounge members the opportunity to come together to rediscover the many aspects of the series and …read more!

In a new interview with Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) the actor expressed his regret for not attending this weekend’s Comic-Con: “I apologize to all the wishful thinkers for my disappointing non-presence,” Radcliffe said Monday by phone from London. The actor, who has finished some post-production voice work on the last “Potter” film, says he is …read more!

It has been a slow news week for the Harry Potter cast, but a few stories have come through nonetheless. Firstly, as we told you last week, Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Oliver Phelps (George Weasley) recently took part in the Barmy to Barcelona Wacky Rally under the team name, “The Salty Sea Dogs” to …read more!

Jo’s Book Nook, our non-Harry Potter book club at the Leaky Lounge, invites you to join them in reading Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfield. Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling is quoted on Streatfield’s official website, saying, “when I was younger I liked … Noel Streatfield […] I still reread [Ballet Shoes].” Jo’s Book Nook …read more!

As we reported below, Leaky and MuggleNet were on hand at Comic Con 2010 in San Diego, California today to cover the WB panel about the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” film. Our own Melissa Anelli and MuggleCast’s Andrew Sims recorded a special edition LeakyMug to discuss the news and events surrounding this …read more!

Leaky is reporting live from Comic-Con International today, where Warner Bros. is presenting a Harry Potter panel. We are doing joint coverage with MuggleNet today to get everything to you (including an interview with Tom Felton and pictures galore) as fast as possible, so keep an eye on both of our sites! Here is @Leaky‘s …read more!

Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) has updated her recently opened Twitter account to let fans know about her new Facebook page, which can be found at this link. Watson’s Facebook page bears a brief biography, which appears to have been written by the actress, as well as a section on Watson’ personal interests: Personal information: I …read more!

A particularly special set of happy birthday wishes go out on this day to Dan Radcliffe! The Harry Potter actor is today celebrating his 21st birthday. Many happy returns!

As you may recall, “A Very Potter Sequel,” the follow-up to the fan made Harry Potter play “A Very Potter Musical” premiered tonight and is now available to watch on YouTube.