The Telegraph newspaper has posted brief excerpts from a new interview with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling that is published in the new issue of Tatler magazine. In this interview, JKR speaks about losing her mother to multiple sclerosis, and the impact it had on her. “I know I was writing Harry Potter at the …read more!

Warner Brothers announced today that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is now ” IMAX’s highest grossing digitally re-mastered 2D release. With total grosses of more than $16 million on 89 IMAX(R) screens worldwide, it passes the record set by Batman Begins: The IMAX Experience, which grossed $15.9 million last year. “

Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences sent out a press release announcing the list of films in consideration for an award in the category of sound editing, and this list included the newest Harry Potter movie. In the category of “Achievement in Sound Editing,” Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is …read more!

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has been nominated by the Visual Effects Society (VES) for five awards this year. These awards are in the categories of: * Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion Picture * Outstanding Animated Character in a Live Action Motion Picture (for the dragon) * Outstanding Created …read more!

Yesterday we told you about a sneak look at the possible cover art for the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire DVD. Today, reader Jane sent us this look at the art work for the Chinese edition of the Goblet DVD that has the same photo as the one yesterday. We are still waiting …read more!

Imelda Staunton, the actress widely rumored — though as yet unconfirmed by WB — to be playing Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix turns 50 today! Happy Birthday, Ms Staunton, and thanks to incubo!

Box Office Mojo reports that Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire overtook Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith to take first place in worldwide 2005 box office receipts, with a total gross of $850 million. Thanks to Ashton and Jamie!

DavisDVD.com is reporting tonight to have the first sneak look at the cover art for the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire DVD. While this looks like this is a real possibility, please note that this photo is rather grainy and hard to make out. We can not yet confirm if this is what …read more!

We told you about the autographed copy of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince that J.K. Rowling donated to be auctioned for the charity Peace Hospice. The auction closed today, and the winning bid was £4500 — that’s $7,965.45 according to today’s exchange rate. Congratulations to the winner, and thanks to Neil for the tip!

Well, after the events of Half-Blood Prince, it surely is hard to write this, but the calendar on JKRowling.com has been updated to wish a Happy Birthday to Severus Snape. Hiss! 😉