As we told you, September 23-30 was Banned Book Week, and J.K. Rowling noted on her website that she considers “annual inclusion on the list as a great honour. ” Now the American Library Association reports that the Harry Potter series was the top vote-getter in a poll of over 5,000 readers voting for their …read more!

When we rain, we pour: In addition to PotterCast #57 being released (all info here), you can now listen to our live Leaky Mug podcast from last Thursday at the Borders in Westwood, California. Get it via iTunes, direct download it here. Visit our site at LeakyMug.com to read all the blogs and listen to …read more!

PotterCast 57, our is Broadway Filkcast is up! To listen, just hit the “Play” button on the right side of the page (—>), or use iTunes, or direct download.) More notes: -The trio talk all about the latest Jo updates, the Podcast Awards, California, England and more. -Our first PotterCast Blog Challenge winner, and the …read more!

JKRowling.com has been updated (again!) — this time with a new Wizard of the Month. We’re sure Mrs. Figg will be happy to honor Idris Oakby (even if Mr. Filch won’t).

“Oh, Harry, don’t you see?” Hermione breathed. “If [Professor Umbridge] could have done one thing to make absolutely sure that every single person in this school will read your interview, it was banning it!” As noted by Jo, we’re at the end of Banned Books Week 2006, and as is tradition here on Leaky, here’s …read more!

As we have reported, Daniel Radcliffe spoofed his clean-cut image last week on “Extras.” You can now see his performance (along with another Harry Potter cast member) at this link, courtesy of danradcliffe.co.uk. Caution to parents, as this clip contains material of a mature nature and is not suitable for younger children. Thanks, Page!

There’s a new WOMBAT on JKRowling.com, attainable by going to the famous “Do Not Disturb” door. If you want to know how to get in without having to figure it out on your own, visit the very end of this news post. Jo has also updated her site (so if you’d rather read it over …read more!

The new pictures of Harry (see pic and Luna (see pic) have been uploaded in hi-res to our Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix image gallery. You can see all the newly released pictures at that link. Enjoy!

John Noe and I represented Leaky at the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix sets yesterday and though we can’t share any real details yet, we can say that taking a look at production has completely renewed our excitement for this film. Of the three times that Leaky has been to the set, …read more!

PotterCast 56 is out, and you can listen to find out how to win cool prizes, and for in-depth discussion on Jo’s latest comments on the invisibility cloak! To listen, just hit the “Play” button on the right side of the page (—>), or use iTunes, or direct download.) More notes: -The PotterCast Blog Challenge: …read more!