The Miami Herald has an article today stating that faries are “dictating fashion trends this season.” The success of Harry Potter may have offered the latest intrigue into the mysterious Otherworld. Now, Fairie-ality: The Fashion Collection from the House of Ellwand (Candlewick, $40) provides trendy fashions for its flighty fashionistas. Guess they didn’t read Fantastic …read more!

Marcus, 8, of Bournemouth, reviewed the new Dumbledore’s Office and the Chamber of Secrets lego sets for Newsround this week.

An update on the news from Moscow. Moscow prosecutors have opened an investigation into whether the Harry Potter series of children’s books incite religious hatred, an official said Wednesday. The spokeswoman for the prosecutors’ office said that the investigation is one that it is required under law to conduct when a request is filed.

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The New York Times had an article in their magazine, about how much studios are investing in sequels lately and other movie economics which the author dubs “simulsequeling.” It includes little tidbits on “Harry Potter” and “Lord of The Rings.” Fun for all you movie buffos out there like me (and Melissa). Oh and Happy …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe has been voted TIME For Kids’ Person of the Year, according to a poll from TIME magazine. (Thanks to Tina for the link.)

The eBay auction of original CoS art has been closed at $20,099 – less than half the reserve of $48,000 (in U.S. dollars). Since the reserve was not met, the seller is not under obligation to accept the bid. Now where were these bidders on December 12?

From The Moscow Times: “The Moscow city prosecutor’s office is considering opening an investigation into the popular Harry Potter books after an Orthodox believer lodged a complaint that they discredit Christianity …”

Wireimage has posted several images of Rupert and Emma at a Shakira concert. Thanks for the link, Bridget.

As you can tell from the link below, something odd went on with our link to pictures of Dan in Beijing – Blogger won’t let us fix it, so here it is again.