We have a special birthday today: that of the littlest Rowling-Murray, Mackenzie Jean. She’s the ripe old age of two today, and like two-year-olds everywhere probably about ready to start making her author mommy chase her all over the house. Happy birthday (and have fun, Jo)! 🙂

It’s the little show that could: after being lost in a chipwreck, our recreated, resuscitated 73rd episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast is up. In it, more on your favorite Deathly Hallows theories from last week, an unexpected Canon Conundrums and much more. To listen, just hit the “Play” button on the right side …read more!

Friday Night Shirt, a fifteen-minute film about single mothers, received a “Deffie” award for Best Dramatic HD Short Film at the High Definition International Film Festival earlier this week. The film, about “a young woman’s battle against a physically abusive husband” was “rescued” by J.K. Rowling after the filmmakers ran out of money to complete …read more!

Spending on film production in the UK jumped by 48 percent in 2006 to more than £840 million (about $1.64 billion), thanks in part to Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. One hundred thirty-four films, also including Stardust, His Dark Materials: The Golden Compass, Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockhart)’s The Magic Flute and Becoming …read more!

Our 72nd edition of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast is up, and it’s all about your Deathly Hallows theories. To listen, just hit the “Play” button on the right side of the page (—>), or use iTunes, or direct download. Notes: -This is the promised show where we go over all the theories about the …read more!

Nominations for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards have been announced, and Richard Griffiths (Vernon Dursley) and Frances de la Tour (Madame Maxime) have been recognized for their performances in the film version of “The History Boys.” Mr. Griffiths has been nominated as “Best actor in a leading role,” and Ms. …read more!

We have made a HUGE update to our Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix countdown! Firstly, it now features images from the film; secondly, you can choose your own background; third, you can choose the countdown date based on your country. If you were already using the countdown on your Web space or …read more!

Our 71st edition of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast is up, featuring thestrals, resolutions, hissing cats, deathly hallows and more. To listen, just hit the “Play” button on the right side of the page (—>), or use iTunes, or direct download. Notes: -Canon Conundrums: What does Hallows mean in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows? …read more!

We’re a day or so late (it was a holiday, sorry), but finally our last show of 2006 AND our first show of 2007 are out, both at once! Relax, it’s just one show. Anyway, to listen, just hit the “Play” button on the right side of the page (—>), or use iTunes, or direct …read more!

Hey all: First, Happy New Year. Second, Leaky will be at Phoenix Rising, a Harry Potter convention in New Orleans, on May 17-20 of 2007. We will be hosting a live PotterCast after the welcoming dinner (which you need to be registered to attend), and I will be part of a panel giving a keynote …read more!