Nominations were announced today for the fourth annual Scream Awards, which honor the “best in sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comic genres.” The Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film, along with its actors, were nominated in nine categories, picking up nods in a number of traditional and unique categories. On the film side, the Half-Blood …read more!

« Back to Contests Albus Severus Meets Peeves Contest As summer wanes and the tonic effect of family vacations start to fade we look forward to the return to school (well, the parents do). Some who have never been before may feel a little anxious, naturally. Others with more experience often grow excited at the …read more!

After receiving many splendid entries in our Crafty Half-Blood Prince Costume Contest, Leaky’s Crafty Witches and Wizards have chosen the winners of this contest. As we told you previously, this contest put out a call for a reproduction or recreation of an item of clothing or prop from the recently released Harry Potter and the …read more!

For those keeping track at home, we have a quick update today regarding box office success for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. While faring well here in the US, the sixth installment in the Harry Potter series continues to have very impressive box office sum totals due to international showings. ScreenDaily reports: “Harry Potter …read more!

As a follow to the earlier report last week of the premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Greece featuring a guest appearance from Tom Felton (Draco) and Evanna Lynch (Luna), we now have a first hand report from the scene. TLC reader Mr. Brightside was at the event in Greece, and sent …read more!

As the change of the season approaches, many fashion magazines have released their new September fall fashion issues. This editor received her copies of some such as In Style, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar, all containing ads with actress Emma Watson for legendary British fashion house Burberry. While we’ve seen these before, we now have large …read more!

A minor update today regarding Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Widely expected and previously reported, the Dursleys will indeed seen in the final films with the agents for Harry Melling recently updating his page with word that he will reprise his role once again as Dudley Dursley for Deathly Hallows. This of course follows …read more!

In the next PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, we will be introducing a new segment and several new voices to the show. The Potter Pundits will be providing a scholarly, yet entertaining, look at the themes and symbolism in Harry Potter. We’re excited to share it with you! Please join us in welcoming them! Travis …read more!

Actor Jason Isaacs was a guest today on BBC radio with Mark Kermode Live Five program where he discussed his role as Lucius Malfoy in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. He confirms he has completed filming on Malfoy Manor, and notes he will be back in a month or so to film …read more!

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is lending a hand for charity, or her hand print more accurately. Jo and actor Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) are part of over 100 celebrities who have donated specially designed hand prints for a charity auction to help this toddler who lost her hands and toes due to complications from Meningitis. …read more!