Check out the digs, guys: It’s Harry Potter Halloween time around here. If you don’t see anything different, you might have to refresh your browser/empty your cache/restart your computer/reload Leaky/sacrifice a small pumpkin to the Internet deities, but it should work eventually. These spooky doo-dads were designed for us by our fabulous friend, Frak, who …read more!

Here is a followup for you now, on a story that we told you about last May on the plans to create a working invisibility cloak. Newscientisttech.com is reporting that the earlier blueprints for this cloak have now been put into action, and scientists have created an “invisibility cloak that works in the microwave region …read more!

Today is the 66th birthday of Michael Gambon (Dumbledore). Many happy returns of the day!

JIm Dale, voice of the U.S. Harry Potter books, will be honored on Monday, October 30 as part of a Friar’s Club Musical Tribute. Broadway stars including Bebe Neuwirth and Tovah Feldshuh will be among the presenters teasing and toasting Mr. Dale at the event. The Friar’s Club was founded in 1904 by a group …read more!

There is a new video interview with actor Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) online today, taped last week with thelondonpaper.com while he was promoting the UK launch of his TV series “Brotherhood.” Jason declined to discuss in detail the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, saying he might get fired. He instead recommended …read more!

HP4U.co.uk has posted a new Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix set report, this time featuring the Thestrals and Carriages. This report comes from filming at Black Park in Buckinghamshire, England, and involved the Hogwarts Express, the newly built Hogsmeade Station, and the magical horses. A caution is given as there are movie …read more!

Representatives for J.K. Rowling have denied yesterday’s report that J.K. Rowling was in talks with Disney for a Harry Potter theme park. Jim Hill Media yesterday reported that Jo had signed a “letter of intent” stating an intent to do business with Disney; a spokesperson has told TLC there is “no truth” in that report.

While in LA recently to promote the release of his new film “Driving Lessons” actor Rupert Grint gave several new interviews, including this new video interview with Jewreview.net where Rupert also discussed working on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. He says they have about a month yet to go on the film, …read more!

The desk calendar at JKRowling.com has been updated to wish Charms Professor and Head of Ravenclaw House, Filius Flitwick a happy birthday. Accio cherry syrup and soda with ice and umbrella! Swish and flick!

With Halloween just around the corner, now is the time to stock up on your Harry Potter costumes. In stock this week at our Cauldron shop are a new Hagrid Adult costume, plus great Goblet of Fire “Task 1” and “Task 3” Harry Potter costumes for kids. Looking for accessories to carry with your costume? …read more!