Counting Down recently reported that British actor Robson Green is in consideration for the role of Sirius Black. The production office at Green’s company, however, says they have heard nothing of the rumor, though someone might have mentioned his name in casting, and that they are “sure that he would love to be considered for …read more!

Thanks Maureen, for this info about Harry Potter fanfiction site, The Sugar Quill: The CBBC (Cooperative Children’s Book Center) has named it their site of the month, for the following reasons: Harry Potter websites keep getting bigger, better, and more creative every day. The Sugar Quill is an extensive collection of Harry Potter fanfiction which …read more!

Another news bonanza (thanks Rhi): Harry Potter worth the price, Disney says – from the Orlando Sentinel.We learn ABC paid $70 million for the first movie and over $60 for the second. Quotage: The price tag is among the highest ever for broadcast rights to event movies. News Corp.’s Fox Network paid $80 million each …read more!

Very funny article in by Julia Lipman in Flak Magazine about Snape and the many theories that surround him.

More from the incomparable Rhi: Tourist chiefs under fire for Potter ‘gaffe’ -from the BBC Potter mania helps kids find magic of reading Potter hotter than euro – The Sun Harry Potter breaks box office records in Australia – from Ananova Harry’s a force for good. Why ban him? Slight size can’t slow ‘Harry Potter’ …read more!

More from Rhiannon: Seen, heard, said – from the Seattle Times Overseas audiences plant $44 million on Harry Potter – from The Boston Globe Budding wizards can visit world of Harry Potter in 4 new games – from AZCentral ‘Harry Potter’ Fans Jam Tokyo Exhibit – from Yahooo. Child prodigy penning Harry Potter symphony – …read more!

CoS Casting News Thank you Colin, for sending us this from TV Gold: Back in the 60s’ actor Alfred Burke played private inquiry agent Frank Marker in the ITV series Public Eye. Now 83, Alfred has just landed a role in the new Harry Potter movie. Filming begins in two weeks on the second movie, …read more!

We’ve received word from a reader that the MTVUK thing has aired already…repeatedly…but it’s still worth watching. Gives question to what networks call the “premiere,” though…

A little info on the MTV UK thing: Step inside the world of the hugely anticipated film adaptation of JK Rowling’s first Harry Potter book. Meet the cast & director for the full story on the literary sensation & cinematic sensation.

UK and Ireland, set up your tape machines: MTV UK will premiere MTV Movie Special: Harry Potter on December 3 at 12:30 p.m. GMT. More word on this as we get it.