The Telegraph reports that the Magdalen College Junior Common Room at Oxford University has been renamed “Gryffindor,” in honor of the Harry Potter series. Students voted to make this change because they believe their school represents some of the classic qualities of Gryffindor House, such as “courage, daring, nerve and chivalry.” This is the first …read more!

The Telegraph reports that the 164-mile Scottish railway line from Glasgow to Mallaig has been placed on Lonely Planet’s shortlist for the world’s greatest journey. The railway line features heavily in the Harry Potter films, notably when the Hogwarts Express passes through the 21-arch Glenfinnan viaduct. The chief executive of VisitScotland, Philip Riddle, is quoted …read more!

GameStop have today released a number of details about the contents of the Collector’s Edition LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 – 4 video game. The website states that the 2-Sleeve Digi-pack will include the following: Game disc Behind The Scenes of LEGO Harry Potter Fun on the Set of Harry Potter Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Look at …read more!

Actor Matt Lewis (Neville Longbottom) revealed today, via his official Twitter page, plans for a new film project the young actor is set to begin work on this year entitled “The Sweet Shop.” An official website for the film has been launched, and gives details about the upcoming production, its cast, setting, and plot. According …read more!

“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” and the Harry, Ron and Hermione actors are among those nominated in the National Movie Awards 2010. The sixth film in the Harry Potter series has received a nod in the Family category and will face “A Christmas Carol,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks II,” Emma Thompson’s recent project “Nanny …read more!

This May 14-16, Michigan Harry Potter community The Fifth House will be hosting Expeditious 2010, a weekend-long fan conference in Ann Arbor, Michigan, featuring programming on such fandom related entities as fan fiction, wizard rock, and cosplay, as well as traditional academic discussion about the novels. Kicking off with a quidditch tournament at Eastern Michigan …read more!

A number of Harry Potter actors were in attendance this evening at a special screening of the film “Cherrybomb,” staring actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley). A number of Mr. Grint’s Harry Potter costars were in attendance at the special screening, including James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) and Jamie …read more!

The May 2010 issue of New York State’s AAA Magazine has a short feature on the forthcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction which gives a few more details about what to expect at the theme park. The article, which can now be read via images now online in our Galleries, notes that the experience …read more!

Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) was interviewed this weekend on BBC Radio 2’s Dermot O’Leary show. You can listen to the show again here on iPlayer at 1 hour 15 minutes in or, alternatively, you can find audio links of the interview for download at this link courtesy of our Order Partner RupertGrint.net. In the interview, …read more!

The American Library Association have issued a press release listing the 10 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 2009 and announcing an updated list of the top 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of the Decade (2000-2009). The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling have come at the top of the Most Frequently Challenged Books of the …read more!