The UK teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix has now been rated by the British Board of Film Classification. The trailer has been rated “PG” and has a run time of 54 seconds. We do not yet know what film the trailer will show before in the UK, and are …read more!

Several weeks ago we told you about the return of the DisneyWorld/Harry Potter rumor, that had the two in talks about creating some sort of joint venture. TLC was able to confirm with reps for JKR that there was “no truth” to the report about a letter of intent to do business. Today however, not …read more!

Hey all: At the end of 2006, we will be out of stock on our Leaky Cauldron and PotterCast shirts and won’t be producing more. So, about right now is the time to get one if you were thinking, hemming, hawing, etc. Visit the store if you wish to order. We’ll have more fun stuff …read more!

Many readers have emailed, curious about Robbie Jarvis, the actor who will be portraying young James Potter in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. TLC reader Lili sent us a clip that may help those who asked, of a show called Genie in the House where Robbie appears at the very …read more!

There are new accessories in the Cauldron Shop this week from Tonner, makers of the collectible Harry Potter dolls. New this week are outfits for the dolls, including Hermione’s Weekend Tog Outfit, Ron Weasley’s Casual Set Outfit, and Harry’s “Out of Classroom” Outfit. Other accessories included the new TriWizard Cup, and Harry’s Firebolt broom. Thinking …read more!

Previously, we first told you of reports surfacing online of the OotP teaser trailer that is due to be released this week. A second description has now surfaced online over at AintItCool.com. In addition, we at TLC can now bring you the entire transcript of what we believe is the teaser trailer for Harry Potter …read more!

Despite recent rumors that Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix director David Yates was signed on to direct Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, WB has confirmed he is not. The HBP director has not yet been chosen, though Yates is an obvious contender due to WB’s longheld practice of offering the next …read more!

As a followup to yesterday’s detailed report of Emma Watson speaking at Oxford Union, Stella has posted pictures of the event on Surf at Hogwarts, and here by permission in our galleries; more are expected later from our own correspondent.

Our Harry Potter podcast is now live: this 63rd episode of PotterCast is all about the trailer and what’s coming this week(ish): listen, just hit the “Play” button on the right side of the page (—>), or use iTunes, or direct download. More notes: -This week, we take a break from our usual format to …read more!

We have a special report for you today: Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) spoke earlier at Oxford Union at Oxford University, and our correspondent Lorie (better known to PotterCast listeners as Asphodel Wormwood) was there to record the proceedings. She has sent us a report of the event, which includes many thoughtful and interesting tidbits from …read more!