We’re thrilled to be one of the four (current) fansites mentioned in Australia’s NetGuideWeb Magazine. Jenna’s Unofficial Harry Potter Fan Club was also mentioned, although she pulled it down in November, and we take this opportunity to say best wishes to her in her future endeavours (and that she should email us if she has …read more!

Nimbus – 2003 is thrilled to announce that until January 15, 2003 (11:59 pm, US Pacific Standard Time), registrations for Nimbus – 2003, the first international Harry Potter symposium (July 17 – 20, 2003 in Orlando, Florida) can be paid via PayPal. This is a limited time offer, and is only available to those who …read more!

A report from the Bloomberg.co.uk website states that “Bloomsbury Publishing Plc said it hopes to publish Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth book of the series on the boy wizard, in July. Bloomsbury will agree on a release date with other publishers, which include Scholastic Corp. in the U.S., after author …read more!

The IMDB says: The family of late Irish actor Richard Harris are urging the makers of Harry Potter to pass the part of Professor Dumbledore to his drinking friend Peter O’Toole. …Harris’ brother Noel says, “Dicky (Richard) made the role his own. He will be a hard act to follow. Peter was a great, great …read more!

This is, again, not confirmation, but Cindy points out that Gary Oldman has been added to the Hollywood Stock Exchange as Sirius in PoA. Everyone and their mamas are confirming this thing, so how about we get an official yay or nay, you movie folk?

Thanks David, for pointing out this notice from Bloomsbury concerning the close of their 2002 financial year and the beginning of the 2003 effort. No mention is made of the fifth book (a telling omission if there ever was one), though other titles slated for release are highlighted, and the post points out how well …read more!

UKHarryPotter reports that an official notice has been sent to bookstores stating the book will be available between February and May of this year. We would love if this were true but a few things point opposite ways: We have not yet heard from Bloomsbury. Getting anyone’s hopes up this way would be very irresponsible …read more!

Thanks Danica, for letting us know that Ian Brown’s PR rep told Britain’s Channel 4 teletext music service (Planet Sound) that although he has been considering film roles and soundtracks, he will not be acting in PoA.

TLC managing editor Melissa spoke to Sidekicksociety.com about the auction effort to win the 93-word card. Quotage: SKS: As in life, there are not always clear victories – but what do you hope the fans and your site will gain from this experience? LC: I think the fans and our readers (whose ages range from …read more!

With all the Gary Oldman rumours currently circulating, here’s an idea of what he may look like as Sirius Black (although he’d probably have to be a great deal thinner). Please keep in mind that this is solely for speculative purposes, and is not intended as any sort of casting confirmation. (Thank you to Jenny’s …read more!