A spokesperson for Warner Brothers told CBBC Newsround: As for the next movie, it’s far too early to think about casting. We don’t have a script, director, start date or casting director and no one will be considered for any role until all these are in place. We don’t want children to be disappointed, so …read more!

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As JK Rowling.com reminds us, today (Sept. 19 in the UK) is Hermione Granger’s birthday.

Welcome to the new/old TLC, folks. You’ll notice we’re back to using our graphics page; we’re hoping to give it a test run and make sure the shiny new server doesn’t blow up because of it. For those who prefer it, the text page is still accessible (and updated simultaneously) via a link on the …read more!

Prisoner of Azkaban director Alfonso Cuaron will accept the Raul Julia HOLA Founders Award, presented by the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors on September 20th in New York City. Thanks to Michelle and Nelly for the link.

Harry Potter Lexicon and MuggleNet have joined together to compose a letter to Ms. Rowling, asking her to consider clearing up a few things about the Potter universe. A few of the questions asked are: *You’ve told us that Hermione’s birthday is September 19. When she first came to Hogwarts, then, was she nearly eleven …read more!

Composer John Williams is amoung 6 people to receive this year’s Kennedy Center Honors . Cited as one of “six extraordinary individuals whose unique and abundant artistry has contributed significantly to the cultural life of our nation and the world,”the Harry Potter film score composer is “one of the most influential American composers of the …read more!

Jo Rowling has been nominated for the 2005 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, which was created in 2002 by the Swedish government, and is offered in memory of the beloved Pippi Longstocking author. The prize of 5 million Swedish crowns (about $600,000 American Dollars) is decided upon by jury, and is awarded based on ‘life-time work …read more!

If you click the gum wrapper between the notepad and dreggy teacup (right below a recently-placed marble – perhaps Remembrall? – that sits next to the pen cup) on J.K. Rowling’s desk on JKRowling.com, you’ll find a new section called called Rubbish Bin. As JKR explains it: “It is inevitable that amongst all the who-knows-how-many …read more!

Box Office Mojo has Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban listed at #15 of All Time World Wide Movie box office grosses with $780.9 million. The first Potter film, Sorcerer’s Stone, is ranked at #3 with $976.5 million. Chamber of Secrets is ranked at #7 with $876.7 million dollars. Thanks Las and Tyleete!