Extendable Ears returns to PotterCast this week in a big way with Cheryl Klein, editor at Arthur A. Levine books at Scholastic, who has helped bring the last two Harry Potter books to the world, as well as serves as the guiding hand to a wide range of other novels. We’ll be talking with her …read more!

The separate bookstore sites have been advertising them, but here they are in one place: This July, I for Leaky, Emerson for MuggleNet and Cheryl Klein, editor at Arthur A. Levine/Scholastic books, will visit bookstores in three states to talk about the Harry Potter series and what’s left for our hero. The live events will …read more!

TLC’s own Melissa Anelli will be a special guest on the Dave “The King” Wilson radio show starting tonight at 6pm ET to discuss all things Harry Potter. Melissa is in Indianapolis, Indiana this weekend at the Inconjunction Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention, as is Emerson Spartz of MuggleNet. You can listen live to the …read more!

Scholastic, the US publishers of the Harry Potter books, has now launched their twenty day countdown to the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in paperback. Each day until July 25, there will be a new question about the books; the first one here. Then, the last question will be a special Scholastic …read more!

Actress Julie Walters (Mrs. Weasley) received the Best Actress Award at the 28th annual Moscow International Film Festival on Sunday for her work in “Driving Lessons,” also starring Rupert Grint. The film also took the Festival’s Special Prize for best picture. Congratulations to Ms. Walters and the “Driving Lessons” cast and crew! Thanks to those …read more!

New Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix director David Yates has been nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on “The Girl in the Cafe.” David was nominated as “Best Director ” for his work on the film, which is currently airing here in the States on HBO. You can see recent …read more!

Today, author J.K. Rowling received her honorary degree from the University of Aberdeen. Jo received her Doctorate of Laws from the University in honor of her continuing support of research in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis. Upon receiving the award, JKR noted “I am thrilled… it is very exciting.” Jo has long been involved with …read more!

When filming resumes on Order of the Phoenix – on a hiatus for exam season – later this month, it will include filming of the scenes at 4 Privet Drive, sources have told Leaky. Meanwhile, our friends at MuggleNet have received some new photos from the location preparation for Harry Potter and the Order of …read more!

It’s the first time we’ve remembered to celebrate it, but nonetheless: Six years ago today, before Goblet of Fire had come out in hardback, Kevin C. Murphy published a teeny little news blog called The Leaky Cauldron and made the first post of what has become the oldest Harry Potter news archive online. It said: …read more!

Happy July 4, everyone (or at least, everyone in America)! Here’s to lots of barbecue, pool sports, and fireworks. Stay cool, and enjoy!