Even though the Swedish academy that chooses Nobel Prize nominees has said there is “absolutely no point in sending nominations by e-mail or letter”, as the public has no say in the matter, author James Downey has launched a campaign to have author J.K. Rowling nominated for the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2004. The …read more!

A new set report from iharrypotter.net! Thanks, Jim!

Both HP4U and Digicasey have some previously seen AND previously unseen photos from the set of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban!

An article from PressofAtlanticCity.com adds its voice to the Harry-Potter-for-adults debate. “Why are adults interested in children’s books?” he asks. “In some ways, my perspective is, the greatest literature is accessible to children.

A recent article in the magazine, Xposé Special #23, listed the Top 25 Fantasy Faces of 2003. Radcliffe, Watson and Rickman all made the list! Editor’s Note: I couldn’t link to the exact article, however, you can view the cover and purchase the magazine here.

The Scotsman reports that a Hedwig has shown up in the Hebrides. In other words, a snowy owl has made a rare appearance in North Uist, leading many to flock to the island for a glimpse. “This male has brilliant white feathers and just looks magical.”

The Sunday Herald takes a look at the tourism industry in Scotland and the effect, or lack thereof, the filming of the Harry Potter movies has had on it.

Mrs. Weasley took second place in recent poll conducted by Blockbuster video. The movie portrayal of Mrs. Weasley by Julie Walters came in second to Julie Robert’s Oscar-winning role as Erin Brockovich. Thanks for the tip, Jenny!

In an editorial from the University of Southern California, creative writing senior Craig Stern attempts to educate adult readers of the Harry Potter series: I’d like to take this opportunity to provide a little reality check for USC students who seem to be a little too enraptured with the series. Harry Potter is for children. …read more!

Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears and Harry Potter now have one thing in common: they are Australia’s most searched-for names on the Internet.