Wendy sent in a list of GoF-themed programs on UK tv this week. Check out the following: Harry Potter – Some Animal Magic, Sunday 13 November 4.45pm – 5.15pm Behind the scenes with Hedwig, Fang and Crookshanks Harry Potter – Behind the Magic, Saturday 19 November 6pm – 7pm Ben Sheppard does some snooping around …read more!

MSNBC has an amusing essay on the classroom stylings, behaviour and attitude of Professor Snape. Contributor Mary Beth Ellis writes that he is a man who dressed for occult success; you can’t swing an appointment as an instructor in Defence Against Dark Arts when you’re trolling the halls in a teal cardigan and loafers. This …read more!

On today’s episode of Ellen, there’s a new clip from GoF, featuring Ron’s first look at his dress robes.

Tribute TV has a “Making of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” special available to see online, here. The program runs about 10 minutes, and includes several interview segments. Dan Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Mike Newell talk about their nervousness as they approached making the film, and Rupert Grint has lots to say, as …read more!

Miranda Richardson, who plays malicious scribe Rita Skeeter, was on Fox News’ morning program today. Reader Brooke let us know that she talked about how Rita goes into her interviews already having written what she wants to about the subject, and how she is like the gossip columnist of the film. She also discussed how …read more!

Since we’re two days away from the LIVE PODCAST FROM NYC that roughly 45 million of you will be attending, we’ve finally put up a page full of info about it; it includes pictures and video of the Barnes & Noble, address, time, directions, instructions and press inquiry info. Check it out right here

CBBC Newsround presenter Lizo Mzimba has donated a first edition copy of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, autographed by J.K. Rowling, to the BBC’s Children in Need Appeal. The book is up for auction as part of The Great Big Bid on eBay, and can be viewed here. Happy bidding, and thanks to …read more!

The newspaper The New York Post is looking for some die-hard, NY-based fans who are planning something special for the release of the film. They’re looking for people who are throwing parties, creating costumes, etc. If you are doing something special you’d like to share, please mail [email protected]. Thanks!

A new GoF clip (post second-task) has turned up here, at CommeauCinema.com. Thanks Basiled! Basiled also sent us a transcript of this clip – thank you Basiled! Fleur to Gabrielle Delacour : “Come ! Come ! It’s finished, yeah, give me your hand.”> Harry: “ASSENTIO” Dumbledore : “Harry! He’s alright. Barty? The judges have to …read more!

The NYC premiere of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire will begin at 4pm on Saturday, November 12; stars will start arriving on the red carpet at 3pm. The screening is at the Ziegfeld Theater, 141 W 54th St. (between 6th and 7th Ave). The following are officially slated to attend: Daniel Radcliffe Mike …read more!