In the UK Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire has now been officially given a 12A rating. Here in the US, Goblet is rated PG-13. CBBC Newsround reports “Examiners decided that the 12A was the most suitable category, as younger or more sensitive viewers could be frightened by some of the more intense scenes …read more!

Previously we told you actress Imelda Staunton was rumored to be cast in the part of Dolores Umbridge in the film version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Today ,readers Neil and Bianca wrote us and said the actress just appeared on ITV’s “This Morning” program and confirmed that she was indeed …read more!

Today actor Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore) is celebrating a very happy 65th birthday. Cheers Michael!

PotterCast Show #9 is now available from all the usual spots! This week’s show: -We return to HP Production Designer Stuart Craig for more movie five and more chatting -The fan interview delves into the secret past of Zacharias Smith -Do the Hippogriff! -How we do the show, and how you can do your own …read more!

Our friends at MuggleNet have posted a whopping 64 new photos from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire film. There are many new photos, including closer views of the masked Death Eaters rampaging through the Qudditch World Cup camp ruins, several new ones of Rita (check out the green Quill!), Dumbledore in …read more!

Earlier this summer, we told you that Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling was donating some original hand-written work for display at the Centre for Children’s Books in the UK. Reader Wendy let us know that a television program is set to air on Channel Five in the UK that will show these drawings. The television …read more!

As those of you who were around here an eon ago remember, we not-so-recently put out a call for editors. We’re very proud to announce our first new editor from that bunch, Julie Tynion, who was just too sweet, too persistent, too knowledgeable, and too enthusiastic for us to turn away. We hope you’ll join …read more!

As you’ve probably noticed from pictures, Igor Karkaroff’s movie incarnation travels around with an aide. We recently had the chance to interview the actor who plays him, Tolga Safer, who shared some great inside stories about working on set, Mike Newell, how he got his role, what his role actually is, and more. Enjoy – …read more!

While the calendar may say it’s only October, many retailers are unveiling new Harry Potter products in time for all your holiday shopping needs. In addition to the Goblet of Fire tie-in books, posters, Legos, Video Games, Trading Cards, and Scene-It DVD game we told you about previously (phew!), additional new Potter products are now, …read more!

The calendar on JKRowling.com has been updated to note October 17th as Professor Filius Flitwick’s Birthday! Cheers Professor!