Several stars of the Harry Potter films are slated to appear at Collectomania 9, which will be held from Friday, April 28 to Monday, May 1 at Middleton Hall, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. On the guest list so far are Robert Pattinson (Cedric), James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George), Devon Murray, (Seamus), Matthew Lewis …read more!

CBBC Newsround has an online Harry Potter contest and First Prize is a copy of the Goblet of Fire DVD, autographed by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.The runner-up will receive “a bagful of GoF goodies.” The contest is open until April 3. Check it out! (Note: The DVD is probably in PAL format, …read more!

CBBC Newsround has an update from OotP filming today, with lots of great new information. First, filming of “THE KISS” between Harry and Cho has been delayed, due to Dan Radclifffe being ill on the day that scene was supposed to be shot. “‘Katie escaped, but I will get her,’ joked Dan. Katie [Leung] said …read more!

As the DVD of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is now available in the UK, we’re happy to give you a version of our audio commentary in a PAL-friendly format (the type of recording format used in the UK; it’s about 4 percent faster than NTSC, the format used in the US). To …read more!

Another Marauder has a birthday this week — actor Gary Oldman (Sirius Black) turns 48 today. Happy Birthday, Mr. Oldman!

Today is the 43rd birthday of actor David Thewlis (Remus Lupin). Happy Birthday, Mr. Thewlis!

Update: The response has been so overwhelming that we’ve had to create a waiting list; in three weeks those on this list will be formed into two (or more, depending on demand) groups, for additional book one discussion. Those on the list will be notified when their group gets going; use the links below to …read more!

It’s the one day of the year we’ll mimic some friends and give a good ol’ GO IRISH here on Leaky. Happy St. Patty’s everyone! May the luck of the little green leprechauns be with you today.

Quick reminder: Today is the last day to enter our Goblet of Fire Collectible Sweepstakes, in which you can snag a $300 gift certificate to the Noble Collection, the same in $100 value, or a Goblet of Fire DVD. Rules are on the contest page, and you only have until tonight – good luck! COMING …read more!

Several Harry Potter cast members’ recent films will be screened at the Tribeca Film Festival, which will take place throughout Manhattan from April 25 – May 7, 2006. Land of the Blind, starring Ralph Fiennes, was one of the 169 films announced for the festival yesterday. Driving Lessons, starring Rupert Grint and Julie Walters, and …read more!