The Watley Review, which is a satirical “news” site, posted a story this week about an Americanized version of Harry Potter. The series, provisionally entitled “HP,” will be an Americanized adaptation of the original books, more in keeping with the typical teen dramas which are the trademark of the WB. “The first two movies did …read more!

The New York Times says the most significant new Harry Potter development is JK Rowling’s website, launched last month. Every revelation, however, is being parsed closely, creating yet more theories and rumors (why does she confirm that Harry’s mother is dead but not mention his father?). In its way, the site is a dare. The …read more!

Many TLC readers have emailed that mock newspaper The Onion reports that author J.K. Rowling has abandoned the Harry Potter series because she has discovered – puberty: According to [publicist] Knowles, instead of working on the as-yet-untitled sixth installment in her series, Rowling has spent the past two months sunning herself at the beach, reading …read more!

Some pre-teens who loved the first two Harry Potter films claim not to be particularly interested in the third. Industry experts, however, says there’s nothing to worry about: “Harry Potter has proven to be a mainstay and not a fad, like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the Power Rangers and other kid crazes,” said Brandon …read more!

According to the BBC, the Prisoner of Azkaban film has generated $362 million around the world so far, and is set to open in 22 other countries this weekend.

The Lexicon has been updated with information from the Portuguese translation team as to Blaise Zabini’s gender. He’s male, as JKR told them in translation discussions. And I owe Steve Vander Ark satisfaction of a bet.

The interview with PoA director Alfonso Cuaron, which was pre-empted last week, is on tonight’s The Charlie Rose Show (11pm EDT) on PBS. Thanks to everyone who sent this in.

Newsround’s special webchat guests today are Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) and James and Oliver Phelps (the Weasley twins). Watch a video here!

Fleur has been cast and her name is Clemence Poesy, says Newsround. She’s a 21 year old French girl, and is currently in England rehearsing. Fleur’s troubles with English shouldn’t be a problem for her; this is only the second time she’s acted in English instead of French. Pics here and here (thanks to everyone …read more!

PoA took in $35.1 million this weekend, bringing its 10-day total to $158.1 million, beating out The Chronicles of Riddick and Shrek 2. This is 62 percent down from last week, more than studios usually expect. Thanks everyone who sent this in!