FranThePhoenix from FictionAlley interviewed Devon Murray at Collectormania in Milton Keynes this weekend. He talked a bit about filming for GoF, Jk Rowling’s website and his guesses on the identity of the half-blood prince. Fran: What about J K Rowling’s website – do you like that? Devon: Yeah, definitely, yeah. Fran: It’s pretty good. Devon: …read more!

BlackDracaena let us know that the German posters for the POA DVD release are now our and about in Germany. The main poster showcases the trio, with a small Sirius Black poster, and hte accompanying posters showcase what’s on the DVD (albeit in German), some PR announcements, and the individual character posters.

Sydney Herald film critic Paul Byrnes discusses why he believes some people think Harry Potter is immoral, and why he thinks they’re wrong, comparing the series to Tolkien’s Lord or the Rings (note: free registration required after a number of viewings; if you can’t access the story by clicking the link, trying going through http://smh.com.au …read more!

Extremely reliable sources tell TLC that the launch party for the release of the Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban DVD will be on November 18 at The Honourable Society of Middle Temple in London. Cast and crew of the film are expected to attend.

JKRowling.com has been updated for a new Wizard of the Month: Glenda Chittock (1964 -present) Popular presenter of the W.W.N. (Wizarding Wireless Network) programme ‘Witching Hour’ Thanks to all the readers who sent this in!

The Hollywood Reporter reports today that HP director and producer Chris Columbus has signed on with WB to develop and direct Slanted and Enchanted, which is based on a script by Ben Queen. Mark Radcliffe and Michael Barnathan, partners from 1492 (Colmbus’ production company), will also produce, along with Bonnie Curtis and Jim Lemley. Slanted, …read more!

MuggleNet has posted a collection of shots from Robert Pattinson’s new movie, Kingdom of Twilight. Pattinson will play Cedric Diggory in the film version of Goblet of Fire.

HPANA has a short report, along with photos, from Harry Potter fan Alex, who got to be an extra on the Hogwarts Express in a scene recently filmed for Goblet of Fire. Thanks to both Alex for the report and HPANA for the link!

From the London Times: The Cool Brandleaders Council panel of experts, tasked with identifying all things hip, has noted that author Jo Rowling is 2004’s Coolest Author. Other people, places, and things as cool as Jo? Coolest fashion brands 1. Diesel 2. Agent Provocateur 3. Chanel 4. Puma 5. Topshop Coolest motors 1. Audi 2. …read more!

As the American readers of this site no doubt know, on November 2 the country will go to the polls to decide who is elected president of the United States for the next four years. We are taking a rare aberrance from our HP-related focus to encourage our eligible readers to register to vote and …read more!