He’s not our newest staff addition, but we wanted to welcome him all the same: Alex Robbin, who has been working for a long time on LeakyLounge almost since its inception, has joined the main Leaky team as a staff programmer. That’s a handy title, but doesn’t truly encapsulate what Alex does – so I’ll …read more!

Thanks to our wonderful elves, the PotterCast transcripts for Leaky Mug #5 and Show #14 are online. Thanks guys, and enjoy, all! If you would like to join this fine team of hardworking, persevering, truly appreciated elves, drop us an email. Thanks!

Today, the release date for the Japanese edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been announced. The publishers say this edition will be available on May 17th, 2006. Thanks Di!

There are a number of features online now about the work done regarding the technical aspect of making the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Firefilm. Several of the production companies used to make the special effects used in the fourth Potter movie have detailed the astonishing work and effort that went into creating these …read more!

Quick, before it flies away, be sure to catch the new Wizard of the Month at JKRowling.com. 🙂

Ralph Fiennes will be appearing at Columbia University in New York City on Tuesday evening, December 6 as part of the prestigious “Reel Pieces” series. “Reel Pieces” pairs film screenings with onstage interviews of major film artists. The interview with Mr. Fiennes will follow a preview of his latest film, “The White Countess.” For more …read more!

BBC Radio4 will broadcast a 30 minute interview with Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling titled “Living with Harry Potter” which will be aired on Saturday, December 10th at 9:00am(GMT). The website description of the program reads: “In a rare recorded conversation, J K Rowling and Stephen Fry, the voice of the books on audio, discuss …read more!

PotterCast #15 is up and available for download! In this 45-minute show: -Mike Newell says he would like to be considered to direct the seventh film -Newell admits he didn’t read book six – because he found it irrelevant to movie four -All YOUR Goblet reviews, all over the show! -A MuggleCaster tries to kidnap …read more!

J.K. Rowling’s website has been updated to commemorate the birthday of our favorite banker. Happy Birthday, Bill (and we hope your recovery is going well)! Thanks to all who reminded us.

We’ve got a LOT of news out of the Cauldron Shop today: first of all, WB has introduced Hogwarts Denim Jackets in Kids, Juniors, and Adult versions. Hot Topic is now on the Cauldron Shop, including ALL its recently-released Goblet merchandise. Here’s a more succinct rundown of the new items: A TON of new shirts …read more!