TLC can now confirm that author J.K. Rowling’s appearance on the Richard & Judy talk show will be broadcast Monday, June 26. This show will air on Channel 4 from 5 -6 pm, and we do not have any details on what they will be discussing at this time. This interview comes the day after …read more!

HPEF, the same group who brought Potter fans Nimbus 2003, The Witching Hour, and the upcoming Lumos 2006 convention, have announced their new event: Prophecy 2007. Being held in Toronto, Ontario Canada, Prophecy 2007: From Hero to Legend will occur August 2-5 next year. Hotel and registration information will be coming soon. Members from HP …read more!

There is a new book out by Jacqueline Wilson called “Great Books to Read Aloud” that includes recommendations from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. Jo discusses the books that she reads to her children, which include such works as “Hippos Go Berserk” by Sandra Boynton, and the classic “Green Eggs and Ham” by Dr. Seuss. …read more!

Issue 4 of Scribbulus, Leaky’s essay project, is now available, containing 13 (not the usual 12) new essays for your perusal. The extra essay comes from our own John Noe,who writes about what it means to be a fan of Harry Potter in Jo’s Harry Potter: A Fan’s Point of View. There are also ruminations …read more!

Broadwayworld.com has a new backstage interview with performer Jim Dale, in which he discusses his career, gives advice to theater students, and – yes – talks a bit about Harry Potter. The 24-minute video segment also includes a (clean) clip of Mr. Dale’s Tony-nominated performance in The Threepenny Opera. Thanks to Kyra and Broadwayworld.com!

Recently we told you filming has been taking place on location in Scotland for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix film. TLC Reader Sandra was lucky enough to be there while this was happening, and has now sent in some good photos for us. Sandra has these two pics of Dan …read more!

We have a bit of personal, celebratory news (late, as usual, when it comes to this stuff): On May 20, our lovely editor Julie became a Bat Mitzvah, after two years of study, at the age of for-coughcough. We all admire Julie’s dedication to her faith and think she’s about the coolest thing since Ice …read more!

Toot! There is a fresh new Wizard of the Month for June on J.K. Rowling.com 🙂

We told you last month about Michael Gambon’s unusual performance in the title role of Eh Joe in Dublin’s Beckett Centenary Festival. The play is now set to open in a limited run in London’s West End, at the Duke of York’s Theatre. The 30-minute piece – in which Gambon never speaks – will run …read more!

Recently, actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) wrote to fans asking that in lieu of gifts for his upcoming 17th birthday, donations be made in support of his favorite charity, Demelza House. As such, both DanRadcliffe.co.uk, and DanRadcliffe.com have now both launched their annual birthday charity fundraisers. “Kaleidoscope for Kids” is the name of DanRadcliffe.co.uk fundraiser; …read more!