Today actor Robert Hardy (Cornelius Fudge, Minister of Magic) turns 79. Happy Birthday Robert!

Some news from the Harry Potter alumni front, as we always follow the careers of those who have been heavily involved in the franchise: Ex-HP director and producer Chris Columbus is accomplishing a rare feat in musical-to-movie adaptations – he’s bringing key members of the original cast of Rent to the silver screen. Rumors have …read more!

French newspaper Le Parisien reports that director Jean-Pierre Jeunet (Amelie) has decided not to take on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. When asked what future projects he had, he replied “Warner offered me Harry Potter five but I had to decide in two weeks. I’ve told them ‘No, thanks’.” We’ll confirm when …read more!

Today actor Devon Murray(Seamus Finnegan)turns 16. Happy Birthday Devon!

Jean Bethke Elshtain, Laura Spelman Rockefeller Professor of Social and Political Ethics at the University of Chicago’s Divinity School, will deliver a lecture, “St. Augustine, Harry Potter and the Confrontation with Evil”, at 4 p.m. Nov. 3 (Wednesday) in the McKenna Hall auditorium at the University of Notre Dame. Thanks to Mike for the link!

J.K. Rowling is set to receive “The Variety UK Personality” award at this year’s British Independent Film Awards. This award will be given to the Harry Potter author for her contribution to the industry. ‘At the source of one of the greatest creative successes in the history of film, the Harry Potter phenomenon, you’ll find …read more!

Today actor John Cleese( Nearly Headless Nick) turns 65. Happy Birthday John!

Previously we told you the launch for the PoA DVD would be held on November 18th in London, England with the cast and crew to attend. Actor Tom Felton(Draco Malfoy) has updated his website to confirm this. He writes: “Talking of glitzy bits, there’s going to be the launch of the DVD for the Harry …read more!

Rupert Grint has reportedly done some voice work on a documentary special about Peter Pan. According to Rupert Grint.net the young actor( Ron Weasley in the Potter films) will provide commentary on a documentary about the 100th anniversary of Peter Pan. The show is to air on the BBC this December.

MuggleNet was given eight teaser clips of some deleted scenes and commentary to be included on the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD. Click here to see them. Enjoy!