At MSNBC there’s a fun interactive guide to the “students, teachers and creatures” of the Harry Potter universe. It’s a nice intro for newbies, and a memory-prodder for the less . . . obsessed. 😉 Thanks to everyone who sent this in!

A profile of Gof Director Mike Newell on MSNBC gives insight into his approach to making the film, not only in terms of adapting the book, but in learning to embrace CGI technology as well. “The first British director to oversee a “Harry Potter” film, Newell said he fought hard to keep the extravagant computer-generated …read more!

Zap2It spoke with Mike Newell and David Heyman about the way the film series has changed with Newell in the director’s chair. “You don’t bring in a director like Mike Newell and tell him, ‘Well, you’ve got to make a film just like Chris Columbus,’” explains producer David Heyman. “It’d be foolish. So for me, …read more!

Australian GoF distributor Village Roadshow has decided to

Our galleries have been updated with our first batch pictures from the red carpet and after-party of the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire world premiere in London. See them here, and enjoy! (More, and New York’s stuff, on the way.)

The centerfold of today’s NY Post is all about Saturday’s PotterCast/MuggleCast, the NY premiere of GoF, and adult HP fans in general. It features Jeff of HPANA and me. Read it here; there are inaccuracies in the text (Voldemort turns up as Valdemort), but it’s a nice feature. Thank you! Reminder: We’re collecting Leaky Mug …read more!

Dan Radcliffe and Rupert Grint have posted Celebrity Playlists on iTunes. Dan’s list has 12 songs, including “Neighborhood #1” by Arcade Fire and “Buddy Holly” by Weezer. Rupert’s list contains 11 songs, including “Take Me Out” by Franz Ferdinand (Editorial comment: He should hear the cover of this song by Scissor Sisters!) and “Fit But …read more!

Our huge LIVE in NYC Potter/MuggleCast, recorded at the Union Square Barnes and Noble in Manhattan, is now available! Thank you for your patience! More than 500 fans came out to say hello; we all were downright terrified. Notes: -Melissa’s Mom brings us reports from the official Goblet after-party – Emma Watson, Jamie Waylett, Robert …read more!

…here are some pics from this weekend! (Podcast coming soon, we swear!) TLC with Dan after the premiere The panel The crowd Sue and the MuggleNerds Emerson and Melissa (who wants to show off her skirt) If you blogged about the live podcast or have pics, please email [email protected]. Thank you!

TLC’s Goblet Sweeps is now open: You can win a golden egg, some tattoos, some clothing or a TriWizard Cup. This contest will run through Nov. 20. Click here for all the details and good luck!