Broadway.com recently asked readers to vote for Broadway’s Sexiest Man and Alan Rickman (Severus Snape) won the title. Second and third place went to Hugh Jackman and Nick Adams respectively. Rickman also did an interview with NPR where he discusses a variety of topics including his new play “Seminar,” his role in Harry Potter, and …read more!

AFI has announced their nominees for their 2011 AFI Awards, and the “Harry Potter” series will be receiving a special award as it does not fit AFI’s criteria for other honorees: AFI also gave “The Artist” and the “Harry Potter” franchise special awards (AFI’s special kudos recognize films that don’t meet the org general awards …read more!

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2” is shortlisted as one of the top 15 films that is in the running for a 2012 visual effects Oscar. The list was released by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Other films in the running include “Thor,” “Captain America,” “Super 8” and “Sucker …read more!

WB has released another For Your Consideration ad for “Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” this time aimed at the Golden Globes. WB recommends “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor (Dan Radcliffe and Rupert Grint), Best Actress (Emma Watson), Best Supporting Actor (Ralph Fiennes and Alan Rickman), Best Supporting Actress …read more!

Playbill.com is reporting that actress Katie Leung (Cho Chang) will make her stage debut this winter in the play “Wild Swans.” Leung has been cast as Er-Hong, one of the main characters in the play. “Wild Swans” is based off the memoir of the same name by Jung Chang about a family living during Mao’s …read more!

Entertainment Weekly has named actor Daniel Radcliffe their “Entertainer of the Year” for 2011 following the success of the final “Harry Potter” film and his critically acclaimed performance on Broadway’s “How to Succeed in Business…” EW editor Jess Cagle appeared on Good Morning America to announce their choice. She said: “Ultimately there was one person …read more!

Warner Bros. has released four more “for your consideration” advertisements for “Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” One, featuring Voldemort with the Elder Wand, is for several Golden Globes awards. Another with Voldemort recommends “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The third, featuring different groups of characters, recommends some of …read more!

Tomorrow, at Universal Studios Los Angeles, executives will be on hand to make a very special annoucement: Universal announced the event, stating in an email that it would be “hosting a Butterbeer toast to celebrate a very special announcement.” People close to the matter but not authorized to discuss the event beforehand confirmed it would …read more!

The trailer for Rupert Grint’s upcoming movie, “Into the White,” previously named “Comrade,” is now online. You can watch the trailer here or below. The film will be released spring 2012.

Yahoo! Movies asked members of the cast from “Harry Potter” to sum up the series in two words. The answers ranged from “crazy fun” to “bloody brilliant.” Find out who said what by watching the video at this link. Cast members who participated included Evanna Lynch, Mark Williams, Jason Isaacs, Warwick Davis, producers David Heyman, …read more!