As it’s now the 6th of December, the calendar on J.K. Rowling’s official website has been updated to mark the birthday of Rubeus Hagrid. Cheers to you, Hagrid!

This week’s actor news is dominantly actor appearances at awards ceremonies and opening nights but first, a number of promo pictures of Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore) have been released from the upcoming Christmas episode of Doctor Who, “A Christmas Carol.” They can be seen right here in the Leaky Galleries. As we told you in …read more!

Disney’s newest film “Tangled” has taken the number one spot in the US box office, moving “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” to the number two spot for the first time since its release. This weekend, “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” made $16.7 million next to the $21.5 million that “Tangled” earned. However, “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” still …read more!

Emma Watson’s (Hermione Granger) website has been updated with more information on her collaboration with designer Alberta Ferretti: Emma has collaborated with designer Alberta Ferretti to produce an organic clothing line. Alberta Ferretti approached Emma earlier this year after seeing her range for People Tree and asked if Emma would consider doing something similar with …read more!

Tickets for the LIVE performance at LeakyCon 2011 by Team StarKid, the group behind the hit YouTube musicals “A Very Potter Musical” and “A Very Potter Sequel,” are now available to add to your conference registration! Tickets for “A Very StarKid Event” are $20 and can be added to your registration by logging in here …read more!

The November issue of The Quibbler, Leaky’s publication for “news that no-one else will publish,” is now available for download. This issue covers mind destroying quills, an underground group calling itself “Gallery Cast” and regular favourites such as Aberforth’s Page Three Girl and Wand Logic! You can download a PDF version of The Quibbler at …read more!

USA Today has a new article about the Harry Potter trio and their future plans now that they are transitioning into adulthood. Daniel Radcliffe (Harry), Rupert Grint (Ron), and Emma Watson (Hermione) filmed their final scene together over the summer. Grint commented on how anticlimactic it felt filming the final scene of the franchise. “It’s …read more!

Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) has updated her official website with a written and video Christmas message. The written message can be seen below or at this link on her website, whilst the video can be seen right here on Emma’s website. Hi everyone,Well, I think it’s safe to say this has been a pretty busy …read more!

There hasn’t been much non-Harry Potter news from the Harry Potter cast amidst the release of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.” Matt Lewis (Neville Longbottom) attended the EA British Academy Children’s Awards yesterday. Video game “LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4” had been nominated for the BAFTA Kid’s Vote – Games Award but …read more!

As it is now the 29th of November in the U.K., the calendar on J.K. Rowling’s official website has been updated to mark the birthday of Bill Weasley. Many happy returns, Bill!