There are a number of news stories from the Harry Potter cast as July ends and August begins. Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockhart) attended the 2010 San Diego Comic Con International to speak on the panel for “Thor”, introduce the cast and premiere the trailer. The 3D film, directed by Branagh, is scheduled for a 6 …read more!

Emma Thompson (Sybill Trelawney) is to receive the 2,415th star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame on Friday, 6th of August. Thompson will speak in front of the Pig ‘n Whistle pub on Hollywood Boulevard, joined by “House” star and fellow University of Cambridge graduate Hugh Laurie. Maggie Gyllenhaal, who stars alongside Thompson in “Nanny MacPhee …read more!

In a new interview with Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) the actor expressed his regret for not attending this weekend’s Comic-Con: “I apologize to all the wishful thinkers for my disappointing non-presence,” Radcliffe said Monday by phone from London. The actor, who has finished some post-production voice work on the last “Potter” film, says he is …read more!

It has been a slow news week for the Harry Potter cast, but a few stories have come through nonetheless. Firstly, as we told you last week, Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Oliver Phelps (George Weasley) recently took part in the Barmy to Barcelona Wacky Rally under the team name, “The Salty Sea Dogs” to …read more!

As we reported below, Leaky and MuggleNet were on hand at Comic Con 2010 in San Diego, California today to cover the WB panel about the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” film. Our own Melissa Anelli and MuggleCast’s Andrew Sims recorded a special edition LeakyMug to discuss the news and events surrounding this …read more!

Leaky is reporting live from Comic-Con International today, where Warner Bros. is presenting a Harry Potter panel. We are doing joint coverage with MuggleNet today to get everything to you (including an interview with Tom Felton and pictures galore) as fast as possible, so keep an eye on both of our sites! Here is @Leaky‘s …read more!

Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) has updated her recently opened Twitter account to let fans know about her new Facebook page, which can be found at this link. Watson’s Facebook page bears a brief biography, which appears to have been written by the actress, as well as a section on Watson’ personal interests: Personal information: I …read more!

New photos have been released of Hallows, Horcruxes and more on display at San Diego Comic Con from “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” via ComingSoon.net‘s preview of assorted props and products from the film. A number of products are also on display from earlier films in the series. You can find the photos in …read more!

In a new interview, Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) discusses the physical changes his character goes through in “Deathly Hallows”: “The teeth and the ears were the first to go, and then the fatsuit came shortly after – I look a lot more like him in the new film,” he revealed. “I didn’t mind wearing all …read more!

Word has come directly from WB this afternoon that Harry Potter actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) is now slated to appear at Comic Con 2010 this weekend as part of the Warner Bros. Presentation on Saturday, July 24. This news revises a previous report which stated that actors from the Harry Potter films would not …read more!