There’s lots of PotterCast news to bring to your attention this week! Steve is back on Canon Conundrums this week and the topic du jour is what role the house elves will play in book seven. Leave your own thoughts, ideas, theories, tirades, recipes and jokes at: Skype Username: PotterCast Voicemail #: In the US: …read more!

Hey guys: If you were thinking of nominating PotterCast in the Podcast Awards (in People’s Choice and Culture/Arts), then now’s the time: it’s the last day! Thanks as always for your support, and we hope that whether Potter- or Muggle- casts show up in the final nominations we once again show the larger world how …read more!

Today is the July meet-and-greet at our forum, Leaky Lounge, and in honor of all the Las Vegas activities happening later this month, it’s themed Viva Las Vegas. The festivities start at 9 a.m. EST, when the Shrieking Shack opens up with arcade/casino games. There will be Wizard Hold’em Poker ( a scavenger hunt) at …read more!

Leaky and PotterCast present the second fan DVD commentary track! This time, the PotterCast trio meets Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, where Dobby is very freeeee. First things first, some housekeeping: -Time is running out to vote for PotterCast in the Podcast Awards; nominations end on Saturday. Please nominate PC in the “People’s …read more!

Director M. Night Shyamalan would treat J.K. Rowling’s source material as “sacred,” he told PotterCast earlier today. “I would be the greatest protector of an author’s stuff,” he said when asked how much liberty he’d take with Harry Potter plot and theme. The director, who is doing press for his new fantasy film, Lady in …read more!

On Sunday, James and Oliver Phelps participated in Warren Clarke’s “Open Doors” Celebrity Golf Day. This event raises funds and awareness for Sign, an organization that provides “supported living, advocacy, outreach and training activities for any deaf person in need of emotional support.” Thanks to HPANA, you can see photos of the twins on the …read more!

Driving Lessons, starring Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Julie Walters (Mrs. Weasley), has been granted a limited release starting Oct. 13 via Sony Pictures Classics. This means it will be in select cities/venues; we’ll update with more info whenever it comes. See pictures of this film here in the gallery. Much thanks to Ed for …read more!

PotterCast 47 is now up; remember hit “Update” on your iTunes (click here), or direct download here, or listen on the streaming Flash player at PotterCast.com. In this show: -Already RSVP’d for Lumos via email? Uh, would you do it again? At LeakyMug.com please? -EE is back and it’s huge: “Hottt” Cheryl Klein – editor …read more!

Today is the 48th birthday of actress Fiona Shaw (Aunt Petunia). Cheers!

We’ve got a special new feature of Scribbulus, our essay section, with a whole new way for you to share the things you love with your fellow Potterfans – and I’ve written the first essay to start it off. It’s called, “If you liked Harry Potter…” and it’s a place for all those review of …read more!