We’re really horribly embarrassed this took two days to post, but March 19 was our editor Kristin’s birthday. If you’ve ever written Leaky, you probably got an e-mail back from Kristin, and let me tell you, it is a job that takes infinite patience and kindness, and it’s one she performs with ease. Kristin, Happy …read more!

CBBC Newsround has now posted some great video from today’s update on filming for the Order of the Phoenix film. This video was shot on the Harry Potter set at Leavesden studios in London in conjunction with the release of the Goblet of Fire DVD in the UK, and includes new interviews with actors Daniel …read more!

Several stars of the Harry Potter films are slated to appear at Collectomania 9, which will be held from Friday, April 28 to Monday, May 1 at Middleton Hall, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. On the guest list so far are Robert Pattinson (Cedric), James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George), Devon Murray, (Seamus), Matthew Lewis …read more!

CBBC Newsround has an online Harry Potter contest and First Prize is a copy of the Goblet of Fire DVD, autographed by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.The runner-up will receive “a bagful of GoF goodies.” The contest is open until April 3. Check it out! (Note: The DVD is probably in PAL format, …read more!

CBBC Newsround has an update from OotP filming today, with lots of great new information. First, filming of “THE KISS” between Harry and Cho has been delayed, due to Dan Radclifffe being ill on the day that scene was supposed to be shot. “‘Katie escaped, but I will get her,’ joked Dan. Katie [Leung] said …read more!

As the DVD of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is now available in the UK, we’re happy to give you a version of our audio commentary in a PAL-friendly format (the type of recording format used in the UK; it’s about 4 percent faster than NTSC, the format used in the US). To …read more!

Another Marauder has a birthday this week — actor Gary Oldman (Sirius Black) turns 48 today. Happy Birthday, Mr. Oldman!

Today is the 43rd birthday of actor David Thewlis (Remus Lupin). Happy Birthday, Mr. Thewlis!

“Imaging spending your working day amongst tetchy elves, moody teenagers, and an evil lord trying to take over the world…” Thus begins a profile of new Order of the Phoenix film director David Yates that was featured in a magazine from his hometown of St. Helens, England. This article gives us new information and background …read more!

A reader from Italy let us know that actors Rupert Grint (Ron) and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred & George) will be in Rome on March 26th attending a Harry Potter movie marathon. According to Italian film site Cinecitta: The Warner cinemas in Rome and Milano will be showing the first three Potter movies on …read more!