The Associated Press has this interview with actor Daniel Radcliffe: AP: I’ve heard you’re a film buff. Are there any particular actors who influenced you? Dan: One of them would definitely be Gary Oldman . That was amazing to be able to work with him (on this movie). I think people like Tobey Maguire and …read more!

Reminder: Tonight on A&E Television * Biography (J.K.Rowling) 8pm (est) * The Magic Touch of Harry Potter 9pm (est) Behind the scenes look at the making of PoA

The BBC and The Guardian both have articles about a new poll conducted in the UK that shows the Harry Potter books remain the top favorite of childrens books. Thanks Pete!

TLC reader Ashley writes in to tell us that US TVGuide channel is running a PoA feature on their “Up Close” segment. New interviews, along with a new clip from The Three Broomsticks are shown. Click below to read all the details. Thanks Ashley! The first half included short snippets of interviews from Dan, Emma, …read more!

We now have a transcript of last night’s G4TechTV show about the Prisoner of Azaban video game and movie (click below to read). The show “Players”, which will air again on Sat. June 5th at 3pm(est), had many quick behind the scenes shots of the filming of PoA, and clips of the film, interspersed with …read more!

The “News” and “Rumors” sections of J.K. Rowling.com have been updated, and include JKR’s reaction to the reaction to her site, her thoughts on the premiere, and a few more rumor-squashes.

In a CBBC Newsround poll, almost 20,000 people have voted on whether they like the longer haircut recently sported by Rupert Grint. Rupert’s response when told by Newsround’s Lizo that over half liked the look? “Cool”. Thanks to ChanceClay for the link!

PoA opened in the UK today (on a national holiday) to what, as was expected, is the biggest opening day in UK history. It grossed about $9 million from 535 locations, in one day, which is higher than HPSS ($3.9 million) and HPCOS ($3.99 million) combined. (It’s worth noting that there are perhaps three buses …read more!

Thanks to a collaboration between fan and movie sites including Blackfilm.com (who transcribed this bit), we’re happy to give you guys the transcript of the May 24 New York press conference with Dan Radcliffe and Emma Watson. This seems to be a partial transcript, if memory serves – I seem to recall a few more …read more!

TLC reader Sally writes to say that cable channel G4TechTV is to air tonight at 6:30 pm (est) an episode of a show called Players that will feature Harry Potter related clips, interviews with cast members, and a preview of the Prisoner of Azkaban video game. The show, #304 ” Impin’ with a Pippin! ” …read more!