A new microscopic invisibility cloak has been created! This venture in science builds on previous cloaking experiments from 2006, 2012 and 2013. According to the source in Science (which you will need a subscription or institutional access to view), the new tested device is made of an extremely thin layer of rectangular light-scattering antennae blocks (like a microscopic skin), which adapts …read more!

Harvey Wheaton – former chief of the ‘Harry Potter‘ video games – is now CEO of a new digital skills academy in Scotland, Codeclan. He managed Electronic Arts’ Harry Potter games, has coached software development teams worldwide, and also helped launch SuperMassive Games. Holyrood reports on Wheaton’s enthusiasm for CodeClan and the values it stands for: “CodeClan embodies everything that I care …read more!

Please join us in wishing Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) a very happy 28th birthday! In honor of his birthday, Pottermore (who conveniently decided to relaunch its site as a birthday present to Tom–not really, but they do honor that they relaunched on his birthday) has posted a feature article on the character Tom played in …read more!

This morning Pottermore announced that the Pottermore site has been relaunched. With this exciting news, the released a video/audio message from J.K. Rowling introducing the new site. She calls Pottermore her “little writing corner” and the right place to come if “you need a little more magic in your life.” This message can be seen …read more!

This week, someone will own a piece of Harry Potter film history.  Prop Store, a source for movie collectibles, will be holding its world-wide live auction on Wednesday, September 23rd.  In August, Entertainment Weekly reported on the upcoming sale, and now, Moviefone and others have articles about it.  Nearly 500 items related to film production, …read more!

Like many of those in the Potter Universe, Rupert Grint is a big supporter of charities. This time he is showing support for those battling cancer, by contributing to a charity event called World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. The charity’s website states: Catch up over a cuppa, enjoy some gorgeous treats – and the money you raise at …read more!

Emma Watson has been in Spain, promoting her new film projects–Regression and Beauty and the Beast. Emma will grace the covers of the ELLE Spain magazine for the October issue. In the magazine, she speaks of her work in the thriller, Regression. Some of the images from the October issue of ELLE Spain have made their way …read more!

Warner Bros. is planning another multi-million dollar expansion of its Leavesden studios in Hertfordshire, England, according to a report from The Guardian.  The addition will enable the studios to better accommodate future large-budget films, including Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Improvements to the Harry Potter Studio Tour are also included in the expansion …read more!

Today we wish Hermione Jean (Granger) Weasley a very Happy Birthday. Hermione is one of the brightest Witches of her time. As a true heroine, Hermione not only fought valiantly in the Battle of Hogwarts, but she made the defeat of Voldemort possible. As Ron admitted once about Harry’s quest for Horcruxes, “we wouldn’t last …read more!

Voldemort has been unveiled! In order to get fans excited and talking about Jim Kay’s illustrated editions of the Harry Potter books, the first due out October 6th, Scholastic and Bloomsbury asked fans to mention #UnveilVoldemort on social media. After so many mentions, the new illustration from Jim Kay would be revealed. It only took …read more!