UKHarryPotter reports that an official notice has been sent to bookstores stating the book will be available between February and May of this year. We would love if this were true but a few things point opposite ways: We have not yet heard from Bloomsbury. Getting anyone’s hopes up this way would be very irresponsible …read more!

Thanks Danica, for letting us know that Ian Brown’s PR rep told Britain’s Channel 4 teletext music service (Planet Sound) that although he has been considering film roles and soundtracks, he will not be acting in PoA.

TLC managing editor Melissa spoke to Sidekicksociety.com about the auction effort to win the 93-word card. Quotage: SKS: As in life, there are not always clear victories – but what do you hope the fans and your site will gain from this experience? LC: I think the fans and our readers (whose ages range from …read more!

With all the Gary Oldman rumours currently circulating, here’s an idea of what he may look like as Sirius Black (although he’d probably have to be a great deal thinner). Please keep in mind that this is solely for speculative purposes, and is not intended as any sort of casting confirmation. (Thank you to Jenny’s …read more!

The Island Packet and The Beaufort Gazette posted an interview with Tom Felton last month – thanks Christine for the link!

Lowcountry Online posted an interview with Tom Felton last month – thanks Christine for the link! Certain TLC editors are disapointed that Tom has managed to come to Florida (according to the article) without our knowledge, as some of us live there – you slipped past us, you slippery Malfoy. 🙂

Noel Harris, brother of the late Richard Harris, hopes that the filmmakers choose Harris buddy and comtemporary Peter O’Toole as Dumbledore, IC Liverpool reports.

We’ve been hearing rumors that Cedric Diggory (no casting ever announced), Oliver Wood (Sean Biggerstaff) and Colin Creevey (Hugh Mitchell) will not be in PoA at all – not even in the background. We’re checking into these rumors to see what we can confirm but at present, please consider them just that – rumors. It …read more!

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Gary Oldman is in talks about playing Sirius Black. The article also says that production on the movie begins on February 17, 2003.

We’ve received several suspicious “he’s doing it” emails, and now Ain’t It Cool has picked up on the “next 2 movies” rumour. Harry from AICN says its between Sirius and Voldemort, but as Voldemort does not appear in the third book, he would be a flashback character in PoA (and going with Cuaron’s more imaginative …read more!