BBC News is reporting that Durham University will be offering a course based around Harry Potter, entitled “Harry Potter and the Age of Illusion,” starting next year: The Durham University module uses the works of JK Rowling to examine prejudice, citizenship and bullying in modern society. … A university spokesman said: “This module places the …read more!

Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) will be at the Apple Store in Regent Street, London, talking about the making of “Cherrybomb” on the evening of the film’s DVD release. The event will take place on Monday, 23rd August from 6.30pm to 7.30pm and there will be no charge for entry. Grint will also take part in …read more!

The first photo from Emma Watson’s Autumn/Winter 2010 collection for People Tree appeared in today’s London Evening Standard. The photo, which features Watson wearing her own designs, can be seen here in our galleries. The full Autumn/Winter 2010 collection will be unveiled next week. In related news, Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) has recorded a greeting …read more!

With the release of Deathly Hallows looming ever closer I’ve found myself quite torn. I’m so very excited to see the movie; yet, at the same time, I’m horrified by the thought that this is all ending. It’s made for a lot of mixed emotions, and even more reflection.I find myself, this morning, thinking back …read more!

News has come from a press conference as part of Electronic Arts (EA) GamesCon 2010, regarding a new spell casting ability appearing on the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” video game. The forthcoming game will be Microsoft Kinect-compatible, which will allow for players to “cast spells offensively and defensively.” This feature will be available …read more!

Attention all Android users: LeakyNews.com’s Guide to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter App; which is currently available for all Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad; is now available for download on the Android Marketplace. On your Android device, click here to download the app for the low price of .99.This app is your fun …read more!

By the time you read this, a couple of weeks will have passed since I wrote it but it seems that the birthday of JKR and Harry Potter is an appropriate time to put some thoughts that have been bouncing around in my mind together. About a week ago, I took a few days vacation …read more!

There are now only 94 days left until “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I” hits theaters! We are posting a quote from the first half of the book every day in celebration and to give us a chance to discuss and ponder the final book as it goes to film. Here’s today’s quote! …read more!

High resolution images from “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” first released in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly can now be seen here in our galleries courtesy of Warner Bros., starting with this image of Harry and Hermione in the forest. You can find scans of the article in the same album in the …read more!

Please join us at TLC in wishing actress Evanna Lynch a very happy birthday! Evanna, who plays Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films, is celebrating her 19th birthday today. Many happy returns!