Reviewer Dani Garavelli likens the upcoming releases of Chamber of Secrets and The Two Towers to a “battle of cosmic proportions played out against a backdrop of magic spells, secret potions and Gothic grandeur.”

Christopher Lee’s official site is still debunking the Dumbledore myth, with some words from Lee himself. Mr Lee speaking from Vienna said that he is upset at being linked with the role so soon after Harris death. He says people are congratulating him in the street for getting the role as Professor Albus Dumbledore. But …read more!

Julie also told us that there are more premiere pics up on ICNLiverpool. Enjoy!

Salon has the Associated Press article about the premiere on its front page.

Rex Features has a set of premiere pictures, including some interesting typos (Rupert Grinch?), some fun combinations of people (Tom Felton with Julie Walters), and yes, another picture of Sean Biggerstaff in his kilt, which we only mention because we’d love to know which clan the tartans is from. Any answers?

From The Times (UK) — It lasts only three seconds, but one scene in the new Harry Potter film had fans agog after its premiere in London last night: could the way Hermione hugs Harry be the first sign of love? Or does her heart really belong to Ron Weasley? … Emma Watson, the 12-year-old …read more!

Website NineMSN News reports that “for the lucky ones invited to see the premiere of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in London on Sunday night, the verdict was a resounding thumbs-up.”

Hannah McGill of The Herald gives the film a positive review, calling it a “much more confident affair” and notes that it “is a loyal, loving adaptation; a striking technical accomplishment; and a spectacle worthy of its audience’s anticipation.” The Independent’s John Walsh, however, opines that “this is film making at the highest pitch of …read more!

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John ran home from the premiere and sent us a load of pics for your and our amusement – here you go! Alan Rickman (the back of his head, anyway) Luke Youngblood (Lee Jordan) Sean Biggerstaff (…in a kilt…) Chris Columbus Christian Coulson The Crowd Daniel Radcliffe David Bradley Emma Watson Jamie Waylett Eleanor Columbus …read more!