Nominees for the 51st Annual Drama Desk Awards have been announced, and Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon), Frances de la Tour (Madame Maxime) and Jim Dale (Narrator, U.S. Harry Potter audiobooks) have all been honored. Mr. Griffiths and Ms. de la Tour have received nominations for their performances in “The History Boys,” as Outstanding Actor in …read more!

Reader Hope has sent us an excellent report of Rupert Grint’s appearance at the Driving Lessons premiere (pics here), including a review of the film and excerpts from the Q&A that took place afterward. “Audience Question: Do you relate to Ben (Rupert’s character)? Rupert: In some ways I do- (laughs) the crap dancing! Audience Question: …read more!

We’ve added some more new pics from Rupert Grint’s appearance at the premiere of “Driving Lessons” to our gallery, thanks to readers Justine and Hope – these are added to the many hi-res pictures that Mary uploaded yesterday. Also, reader Naomi has sent in some great shots from Collectormania 2006 this weekend, where the Phelps …read more!

PotterCast #37, Films in a Bottle, in which the first of two parts of your awesome Harry Potter Impersonations stars, is live! In this show: -Part One of the Impersonations Contest -Canon Conundrums two: Who was in Godric’s Hollow the night of Harry’s parents’ murder? (We start out talking about the whole 24-hour gap but …read more!

Issue 3 of Scribbulus, Leaky’s essay project, is now available, containing 12 new essays for your perusal. We also have a new text-only page for the essay section, as some of you have browser trouble or wish to print the pages for keeping. Enjoy! In this issue, Clunycat “stoppers death” by studying Severus Snape as …read more!

Quick reminder to PotterCast peeps: You have until tomorrow to call us with your response to this week’s Canon Conundrum topic: Who else was at Godric’s Hollow the night Harry’s parents were murdered? To do so, hit us up at: Skype Username: PotterCast Voicemail #: In the US: 1.702.42.53259 (1.702.42.LEAKY) In the UK: +020.7193.2872 Email: …read more!

Hey Lumos attendees (have you sent your RSVP for the live podcast to [email protected] yet?) – if you would like your art showcased at the conference’s art gallery, you have until May 15 to submit it. The gallery is for amateurs and pros, and subjects may range from Harry Potter to science fiction to fantasy. …read more!

As promised, our Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix countdown and news reader (seen at right) is now available for you in yet more convenient ways; now can get it as a widget, as a item on your desktop, or for your MySpace, Blog, or other Web site (except LiveJournal). Chris Chang designed …read more!

ICSurrey Online has a new interview with Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley), who is now appearing as Edgar Linton in a production of Wuthering Heights currently touring the U.K. In the interview, the actor discusses being cast as the (Big) Head Boy, Percy’s hunger for power and the family atmosphere on the sets of the Harry …read more!

The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by James Fitzpatrick, has released a new CD entitled “Music From the Harry Potter Films.” The CD’s fifteen tracks include selections composed by both John Williams and Patrick Doyle, and showcase music from all four films released to date. You can listen to samples and purchase this fantastic …read more!