Many readers have emailed about Shirley Henderson’s (Moaning Myrtle) appearance on BBC America tonight in a modern retelling of the Shakespeare classic play “The Taming of the Shrew.” In this new movie, Shirley co-stars with Rufus Sewell as “a ruthless politician with no time for romance, make-up or vanity.” Taming of the Shrew airs tonight …read more!

There is a new article online which highlights the rise of podcasting and the Harry Potter fandom. Our own PotterCast is among the broadcasts mentioned, and the piece also includes a notice of the work done by our wonderful transcription elves! Quotage: “Here’s a brief guide to some of the more noteworthy Harry Potter podcasts …read more!

There is a brand new video interview with actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) now online, recorded last week on August 17, while he was in New York state for a fishing tournament. In this new interview, Tom says he has a “penciled in” contract to do Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and he is …read more!

The Daily Mail has published a new profile on J.K. Rowling that details that upon which it says J.K. Rowling spends her money; it also details the generous nature of the Harry Potter author. The article highlights that while Jo has achieved impressive financial success from the books, she “has quietly but steadily been engaged …read more!

In a show that would indeed make Hermione proud, Yahoo news is reporting that actress Emma Watson has earned top marks in school after sitting her GCSEs earlier this summer. Ms. Watson received eight A*s and two As for her test results. Dan Radcliffe (Harry) also earned “three A-grades in his AS-levels,” and will now …read more!

The Daily Record has a new interview today with actor Rupert Grint who discusses his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter movies, as well as his new film, Driving Lessons. Rupert, who is currently celebrating his 18th birthday, discusses his age for the final two Harry Potter films, including Half- Blood Prince. “…has …read more!

Everyone, please join us as we wish actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) a very Happy 18th Birthday! Cheers Rupert!

Today Stephen Fry, the narrator of the U.K. Harry Potter audio books, is celebrating his 49th birthday. Happy Birthday Stephen!

Last August, we first told you that a handwritten draft of chapter six from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone would be on public display at the Seven Stories Centre in the UK. The Journey from Platform Nine and Three Quarters draft from J.K. Rowling will now soon be pulled from exhibit, reports the website, …read more!

Empire Online and others are reporting today that British actress Jessica Stevenson (Bridget Jones’s Diary, Shaun of the Dead) has been cast in the role of Mafalda Hopkirk, from the Improper Use of Magic Office, in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We are trying to verify this with WB, and will update …read more!