Reports have been making their way online regarding a “unauthorized made-for-TV biography” of the life of Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling beginning production next month. The Times Colonist is reporting that the film, titled “Strange Magic,” is set to be shot in Victoria, Canada “with the city used to re-create locations in Edinburgh, Portugal …read more!

The Lumos organization, featured in the previous post about the London Marathon, is a children’s charity founded by J.K. Rowling. Some of you may not have been familiar with this charity or its connection to Jo. In fact, J.K. Rowling is involved with several charity causes, and the Leakypedia has a draft page of about …read more!

A lawsuit against Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling and the book’s UK publisher, Bloomsbury, by the estate of the late Adrian Jacobs has been dismissed by the judge, a statement from US Potter publisher Scholastic reveals. The statement reads: Scholastic is extremely pleased that Judge Scheindlin decided to dismiss, at the earliest stage possible, …read more!

Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling was on hand in Odense, Denmark today to be the first recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Literature prize. The BBC has video online from the event, which features Ms. Rowling receiving the award as well as her acceptance speech. Watch right here!Update 2: J. K. Rowling’s full speech …read more!

Some of Britain’s most powerful magazine editors have voted J.K. Rowling to the top of the list of Britain’s Most Influential Women, reports The Independent. The list of 100 women who have had the most influence over our lives will be unveiled tomorrow, 11th October 2010, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National …read more!

Oprah Winfrey’s website now has some footage from her interview with J. K. Rowling that did not air during the show: “Living in a Potter Household”“The Long Road to Success”“J. K. Rowling’s Aha! Moment” – can you spot the reference to “Harry, A History” here? 🙂“A Special Fan Letter to J. K. Rowling” You can …read more!

Video of the interview Oprah conducted with Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling is now available to watch in its entirety right here in our Video Galleries. Read Leaky’s full and comprehensive coverage from this morning’s interview here!

P+P+P+P+Today, the nationally syndicated Oprah Winfrey Show is set to broadcast an interview with Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling. This interview is being broadcast now in Chicago, and Leaky will live updates, quotes, and information from the interview as it airs. Leaky’s Twitter will also be live tweeting throughout the broadcast! Stay close to …read more!

The official Harry Potter website on Scholastic.com has been updated with a preview clip from tomorrow’s interview with Harry Potter J. K. Rowling on the Oprah Winfrey Show. In the thirty-six second clip, Ms. Rowling discusses her decision to change the final word of the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows book from “scar” to …read more!

The Oprah Show YouTube channel has been updated with this 41 second video teaser from Friday’s interview with Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling. In the teaser, topics such as Ms. Rowling’s quick rise to fame, her depression, and day-to-day life are touched on.If you are able to capture any additional previews or commercials showcasing …read more!