We’ve finally gotten confirmation on the cover of the Danish translation of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The book is set to be released at midnight on October 10th. Thanks to everyone who emailed us with this news!

For our friends lucky enough to be watching the BBC, the Battle of the Books continues with Alice in Wonderland v. Harry Potter tonight just after 11p.m BST. Please see the web link above for exact time and channel details.

Hi all. We’ve received a very nice and courteous request from Warner Bros. to take down the picture of Gary Oldman as Sirius Black. We’ve complied to respect their wishes to present the first official image of Sirius – and honestly, I’d rather see what he’s going to look like in the film first, and …read more!

An article in the New Straits Times takes a look at Harry, his fans and their shared adolescence. Rowling’s readers are no longer the charming pie-eyed eight-year-olds gawking in awe at everything from butterflies to construction sites. Like the wizard himself, pioneering Potter enthusiasts now belong to the very different – and difficult – stage …read more!

Roger Highfield, author of The Science of Harry Potter, discusses his experience at Nimbus 2003 in this article from The Daily Telegraph. Editor’s Note: This may require free registration. Thanks, Hedwig!

Happy Birthday to Daniel Radcliffe – our young Mr. Potter turns 14 today (July 23, as it is right now in the UK). Many happy returns. If you’re looking to send him a gift, in lieu of flowers or giant teddy bears that ask Dan to marry you on your behalf, go here to make …read more!

A group of fans is working on a presentation for a national higher education conference on what Harry Potter teaches about administrators in institutions of learning. I thought this sounded interesting and figured I’d solicit some other references beyond what they’ve already suggested (the most obvious being NOT turning into Umbridge): Students having all the …read more!

CBBC has a story on #4 Privet Drive – and its failure to sell.

Harry Potter has ranked #154 on the VH1 pop culture icon list. He will be featured on the episode that airs tonight, Tuesday, July 22 at 9pm EST. Thanks to everyone whoo emailed us this tip!

Dave McKean discussed working on Harry Potter movies at the San Diego Comicon.