Authors J.K. Rowling, Salman Rushdie, and Philip Pullman are among those who are lending their support to the “Love Libraries” campaign. Part of an effort in the UK to help “galvanize support for public libraries and combat their growing image problem,” the “Love Libraries” campaign has enlisted the help of 150 celebrities, including JKR. The …read more!

PotterCast #39, Horcri hears a Jo, in which John pays the piper for his famous misnomer, is live: In this show: -Jo has put the smackdown on John’s “Horcri,” validating Melissa and Sue’s last half-year of shouts of disapproval. And now John’s having big trouble. -Who else has made a horcrux? We discuss it in …read more!

In an online poll of over 23,000 Australian children, the Harry Potter books were voted “favorite read” (for the purposes of the poll, the series was counted as a single book). The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis came in at second place, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl …read more!

Lift your mugs and give a shout Let’s celebrate the birthday of Pomona Sprout! The calendar on J.K.Rowling.com has been updated to say that May 15th is the birthday of our favorite Herbology Professor, Pomona Sprout! Gooooo Hufflepuff!

A few weeks ago we first told you that several actors from the Harry Potter films had contributed hats for a charity auction. The autographed hat and photograph from actor Alan Rickman (Snape) for this auction is now online, which you can see here. Bidding for this ends May 21. All proceeds from this Celebrity …read more!

Driving Lessons, the new film starring Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Julie Walters (Molly Weasley), has been given a “15” rating by the British Board of Film Classification for “strong language.” Driving Lessons will screen next at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17. International release dates for the film have not yet been established. …read more!

There is a new interview today with actor Roger Lloyd Pack who discusses his role in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as the Ministry of Magic offical Barty Crouch Sr. Mr.Pack reunites with David Tennant (Barty Crouch Jr.) for a two- part episode of Doctor Who called Rise of the Cybermen. On working …read more!

Although Cedric may be gone In our memory he remains strong So let us pay homage this happy day and wish actor Robert Pattinson a very HUFFLEPUFF joyous HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Cheers to Robert as you celebrate your 20th Birthday!

Surprise! The LeakyMuggers have returned, with a big announcement about the week of Jo Rowlng’s visit to New York. We’re celebrating with another live podcast – it’s four days after our Vegas live podcast but there was no way we could let this momentous event go by without some celebrating with you all, not when …read more!

Film Music Radio is reporting tonight that Warner Brothers has officially confirmed Nicholas Hooper will indeed be the new composer for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. As previously reported, Nicholas Hooper will replace Patrick Doyle for Potter Five. A BAFTA winner in 2004, Nicholas Hooper has worked previously with new Order of …read more!