An article from Screen Daily lists the opening weekend totals for Chamber of Secrets in various countries around the globe, such as Sweden, Norway, and Holland.

The Age reports that the second Harry Potter film has created box office history in Australia, grossing $2.3 million in one day. The film is now the fourth biggest opening film of all time in Australian box office history.

Especially to those who are seeing the film for the first time this weekend… Stay through the credits.

The wonderful team at Newsround has already uploaded it for your viewing enjoyment. Watch Q&A’s with Tom Felton, Shirley Henderson, Christian Coulson and Bonnie Wright.

Danny from TWW pointed us to this article in the Toronto Sun about Tom Felton who doesn’t mind that millions of kids the world over consider him one of the nastiest people on the planet. He also said: “I didn’t want to become too attached to things in the novels that might not end up …read more!

There’s been a time change for the Newsround webchat with Tom, Shirley, Christian and Bonnie – it’s now set for 5:35 pm UK time today. Use the Time Zone Converter to see what time that is for you.

From BBC News: Children hoping to celebrate a Harry Potter day in the Northumberland town of Alnwick have been told they cannot use the young wizard’s name for the event… The mayor of Alnwick, Councillor Key Gray, said: “I think it is sad because the children will be disappointed Paul Gee, council director of environment …read more!

Entertainment Weekly, a brilliantly funny and delightful magazine, has just come out with another issue. In it there’s a funny little comparison of three films involving kids at boarding schools (Igby Goes Down, The Emperor’s Club and of course Harry), what’s funny is that they all have on red and gold scarves. It’s very cute …read more!

Newsround just emailed us to let us know that tomorrow, Thursday, 28 Nov November, they’re going to have a webchat lined up with Tom Felton, Bonnie Wright, Shirley Henderson and Christian Coulson. Its at 5:35 pm UK time, and there’s more information to be found here. Newsround will post it to their archives afterwards.

Ok. This is short notice and I apologize because today was INSANE in real life – but here you go, straight from the horse’s mouth: SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE FREE DOBBY! MOVEMENT Holiday Season Signals A Time For Gift Giving Fans of the blockbuster-hit film Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets will recognize …read more!