According to J.K. Rowling’s calendar, today marks what would have been Prof. Severus Snape’s 52nd birthday. Let’s all take a moment to raise our glasses of butterbeer to honor a very brave man.

A new, very interesting video of set interviews for “The Woman in Black” has appeared online. The video discusses the impetus behind filming “The Woman in Black,” as well as the legacy of Hammer Films. Dan Radcliffe, his co-stars Ciaran Hinds (Aberforth Dumbledore) and Janet McTeer, James Watkins (director), Susan Hill (the author of the …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” became the first Harry Potter film to receive the Golden Tomato award for being the best reviewed major film at Rotten Tomatoes in 2011. The final Potter film received a 96% rating. The rating was determined from over 200 reviews written by critics. While the thought of winning a Golden Tomato …read more!

UPDATE: We now have an image of Dan Radcliffe in Parade here in our galleries. In a new interview, Dan Radcliffe speaks with Parade about a variety of subjects, including his romantic life: size=”3″ face=”Times-Roman”> Daniel Radcliffe opens up about life after Potter, falling in love, and fame in this weekend’s issue of PARADE. And …read more!

The British Academy Film Awards, commonly referred to as the BAFTA Awards, released their longlist of contenders for the 2012 ceremony. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” is up for possible nomination in 11 categories, including Outstanding British Film and Best Supporting Actor for Alan Rickman as Prof. Severus Snape. “Deathly Hallows: Part …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” has been named as one of the shortlist contenders for the Visual Effects Oscar. Other films that made the shortlist are: “Captain America,” “Hugo,” “Mission: Impossible,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” “Real Steel,” “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” “Transformers,” “The Tree of Life,” and “X-Men: First Class.” …read more!

The Art Directors Guild has nominated Harry Potter production designer Stuart Craig for the Excellence in Production Design Award for his work on “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” The movie has been nominated in the fantasy film category and will possibly be up against “Captain America,” “The Adventures of TinTin,” “Pirates of …read more!

Two new for your consideration promos for “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” have surfaced online. You can watch them here and here or below. Many thanks to SnitchSeeker!

For the first contest of 2012 we’re asking you to think up a magical accident Harry might have had during his childhood with the Dursley’s and describe it in 750 words or less. The first place winner will receive a handcrafted wand (design changes each month) and a copy of the book The Practitioners Guide …read more!

Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) has been made a “Commander of the British Empire”: Bonham Carter received a CBE, or Commander of the Order of the British Empire award — one step below a knighthood — after the most successful year of her career, capped by her performance in “The King’s Speech”, the hit film …read more!