« Back to Contests 2011 Pensieve Diving Contest We decided to try the Pensieve Diving Contest (aka Memories Contest) again this year! We’ll see how it goes and perhaps will do it again next year if it is still well received. Once again, if you feel you need a reminder of some sort, please “like” …read more!

The Pottermore Insider Blog was updated this morning to share news about the next steps for the Pottermore launch, following the completion of early beta access a few days ago. In the blog post, Pottermore tells of the decision to extend the beta access period beyond September, but will continue on its plan to begin …read more!

MTV News recently visited the set of “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” and spoke to actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) about her first post-Potter film. On signing on for the film and playing the character of Sam, Ms. Watson says: “Honestly, I had never read the book before, but a lot of my friends …read more!

A listing of release dates for the forthcoming “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part2” DVD/Blu-ray has made its way online. Find out when the DVD of the final installment of the Harry Potter film series will arrive in stores around the world below: November 10 RUSSIA November 11 UNITED STATES CZECH ISRAEL POLAND PORTUGAL …read more!

As you may recall, J. K. Rowling received the Benefactor’s Award from the University of Edinburgh earlier this week. Thanks to IHOR we now have both a video of Rowling receiving the award as well as a transcription. Both can be viewed below. ‘Madam Chancellor, in the name and by the authority of the University …read more!

Alan Rickman (Severus Snape) will be appearing in an upcoming play entitled “Seminar” on Broadway starting November 20th: You can see a video of Rickman and the cast here at the source. Severus Snape smiles and laughs, a lot ” at least in this exclusive video of Alan Rickman and the cast of Theresa Rebeck’s …read more!

Thanks to UniversHarryPotter, we have some additional information on the Harry Potter: Page to Screen book: With 1200 photographs, sketches, and diagrams, the book will provide unbridled access to every aspect of the film-making process. It will tell the stories behind each individual film and cover the design and technology behind all the astounding effects. …read more!

Thanks to UniversHarryPotter, we have some additional information on the Harry Potter: Page to Screen book: With 1200 photographs, sketches, and diagrams, the book will provide unbridled access to every aspect of the film-making process. It will tell the stories behind each individual film and cover the design and technology behind all the astounding effects. …read more!

Berry, the German Shepherd who played Padfoot in “Prisoner of Azkban,” is up for adoption: The ten-year-old mutt, who played the animal version of Gary Oldman’s character Sirius Black and the godfather to Radcliffe’s character Harry can no longer be looked after by his owner, Paul Thompson. Trained stuntman Mr Thompson, said he spends too …read more!

The Pottermore Insider has updated to announce that all one million Welcome emails for Pottermore beta users have been sent out! The site is expected to be very busy now that all users have been given access, so you may have to wait and try a few times before successfully signing in. To everyone who …read more!