Be sure to catch THE SCORPIO RACES, the book that Seventeen.com called “A wonderful combination of Harry Potter and The Hunger Games that you won’t ever want to end.” Written by bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater of SHIVER and FOREVER, THE SCORPIO RACES tells the magical adventure of the most dangerous race in the world where …read more!

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2” is shortlisted as one of the top 15 films that is in the running for a 2012 visual effects Oscar. The list was released by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Other films in the running include “Thor,” “Captain America,” “Super 8” and “Sucker …read more!

The Pottermore Insider has updated its site with a reading survey – which can be taken by anyone, not just those in Pottermore Beta: While many of you are aware that we’re busy improving and developing the Pottermore experience, you might also be interested to know that we’re hard at work preparing the Pottermore Shop, …read more!

WB has released another For Your Consideration ad for “Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” this time aimed at the Golden Globes. WB recommends “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor (Dan Radcliffe and Rupert Grint), Best Actress (Emma Watson), Best Supporting Actor (Ralph Fiennes and Alan Rickman), Best Supporting Actress …read more!

Playbill.com is reporting that actress Katie Leung (Cho Chang) will make her stage debut this winter in the play “Wild Swans.” Leung has been cast as Er-Hong, one of the main characters in the play. “Wild Swans” is based off the memoir of the same name by Jung Chang about a family living during Mao’s …read more!

Entertainment Weekly has named actor Daniel Radcliffe their “Entertainer of the Year” for 2011 following the success of the final “Harry Potter” film and his critically acclaimed performance on Broadway’s “How to Succeed in Business…” EW editor Jess Cagle appeared on Good Morning America to announce their choice. She said: “Ultimately there was one person …read more!

Universal Studios has released official photographs and a video reel of highlights from yesterday’s big announcement that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will be replicated at Universal Studios Hollywood. Watch the video on Facebook and see actors James and Oliver Phelps (Weasley twins) announce that “Hogwarts is coming to Hollywood!” Images in the gallery …read more!

Good morning! We are live from Universal Studios in Southern California where everyone is wearing house scarves under a baking sun. Guess it’s time to hear about a new JAWS ride!Wait.. no, that’s not right. No, this is about Harry Potter. Bet your butterbeer we are going to have details about the soon to be …read more!

Warner Bros. has released four more “for your consideration” advertisements for “Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” One, featuring Voldemort with the Elder Wand, is for several Golden Globes awards. Another with Voldemort recommends “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The third, featuring different groups of characters, recommends some of …read more!

Tomorrow, at Universal Studios Los Angeles, executives will be on hand to make a very special annoucement: Universal announced the event, stating in an email that it would be “hosting a Butterbeer toast to celebrate a very special announcement.” People close to the matter but not authorized to discuss the event beforehand confirmed it would …read more!