Previously, we told you that actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) would be in New York for the screening of his new film Driving Lessons. Last night Rupert attended one private event for the film , and we now have a series of photos of Rupert at this event along with his co-star Laura Linney. The …read more!

A few weeks ago, we first told you there would be a new interview due with author J.K. Rowling and GirlGuiding Scotland. Included with a group of over 100 women, this interview with JKR is part of a “campaign by Girlguiding Scotland to inspire young women and girls with examples of talented and inspirational women …read more!

Quick reminder to PotterCast peeps: You have until tomorrow to call us with your response to this week’s Canon Conundrum topic: Who else was at Godric’s Hollow the night Harry’s parents were murdered? To do so, hit us up at: Skype Username: PotterCast Voicemail #: In the US: 1.702.42.53259 (1.702.42.LEAKY) In the UK: +020.7193.2872 Email: …read more!

Hey Lumos attendees (have you sent your RSVP for the live podcast to [email protected] yet?) – if you would like your art showcased at the conference’s art gallery, you have until May 15 to submit it. The gallery is for amateurs and pros, and subjects may range from Harry Potter to science fiction to fantasy. …read more!

As promised, our Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix countdown and news reader (seen at right) is now available for you in yet more convenient ways; now can get it as a widget, as a item on your desktop, or for your MySpace, Blog, or other Web site (except LiveJournal). Chris Chang designed …read more!

ICSurrey Online has a new interview with Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley), who is now appearing as Edgar Linton in a production of Wuthering Heights currently touring the U.K. In the interview, the actor discusses being cast as the (Big) Head Boy, Percy’s hunger for power and the family atmosphere on the sets of the Harry …read more!

UK newspaper The Express has a new quote today from actor Alan Rickman regarding his role as the nefarious Potionsmaster Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films. When asked if he thought that his character “will turn out ultimately to be a good or bad guy,” Mr. Rickman responded: “I never talk about Severus or …read more!

The BBC announced today that actor Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) would be starring in a new six part mini-series called “State Within.” In what is being called a “high octane, complex, action-packed conspiracy thriller”, Jason has the lead role of Mark Brydon, the British Ambassador to the U.S. Filming for this new mini-series is currently …read more!

The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by James Fitzpatrick, has released a new CD entitled “Music From the Harry Potter Films.” The CD’s fifteen tracks include selections composed by both John Williams and Patrick Doyle, and showcase music from all four films released to date. You can listen to samples and purchase this fantastic …read more!

Last week we revealed that Jim McManus would play Aberforth Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix; today WB said that Jim’s role is “very minor,” which should allay some of the crazy speculation over the meaning of McManus being cast as it relates to book/film seven. If the role is the …read more!