Harry Potter meets Science meets Wizard Rock…of sort as PBS Nova has a new special online called “Secret Lives of Scientists” and features Joe DeGeorge of Harry and the Potters. Many of you might know that Joe is one half of the popular Wizarding rock group, but he is also a serious Physics student at …read more!

There are new photos and a video of the continuing construction of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Attraction at Universal Studios, Orlando on the Attractions Magazine Blog online. These new construction photos show the amount of work currently underway on the the small details of such structures as the Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade Village. …read more!

The Harry Potter Alliance will be holding another meeting tonight at 8:30pm (Eastern). Please join the HPA as they discuss the outcome of yesterday’s election results and will be joined by guest Andi Wheeler from Mass Equality. Listening in is easy via this link to Livestream, but you must be registered (free!) to participate in …read more!

We have for you today the latest issue of The Quibbler, Leaky’s publication which contains “all the news you won’t find anywhere else.” This issue, which you can download in PDF format right here, is Halloween themed and includes a myriad of spooky stories ranging from the Headless Hunt festivities of 2009, to the latest …read more!

UPDATE: Thanks to an TLC reader who wished to remain anonymous, we now have some gorgeous high res photos showing earlier off-site construction for the park, including this of the walls and windows of the great hall, others such as this which reveals the icicles formed on buildings in Hogsmeade, and a photo detailing the …read more!

The month of November is now here and our Crafty Witches and Wizard have for you our latest Crafty Witch of the Month: Ofenjen. A crafter in most every medium, Ofenjen has showcased her skill and creativity creating such crafty creations as the My Magical Lens Harry Potter Quilt, House Unity Banner, a Bookcase Mural, …read more!

The ghosts and ghouls of Halloween are out and about over on our Leaky Lounge forum which is now celebrating this holiday with fun and games at the Haunted Pumpkin Patch. Join in with your fellow Lounge members and your favorite Harry Potter characters for this spooky event of Halloween fun. Check out the special …read more!

Calling all actors! There will be an open casting call held next month for roles at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction under construction at Universal Orlando. Thanks to Orlando Attractions Magazine, we now know that auditions will be held on November 14 and 15th with rehearsals set for January, all very …read more!

UPDATE: As just announced, unfortunately John Green is unable to attend as he is a bit under the weather. Today will see the Harry Potter Alliance in action as they host a Wizards Wrock for Equality day. As noted previously, this event centers around Maine’s Nov. 3 marriage ballot initiative (more on that here) and …read more!

An update today from Infinitus, the Harry Potter symposium being held next year in Orlando, Florida. There is now a call for proposals for the convention, seeking “presentations, papers, moderated panels, and workshops on any topic relating to the Harry Potter novels and/or the fan community.” The HPEF also points out the conference theme is …read more!