An update now regarding the story from earlier today, involving Harry Potter author J.K.Rowling and her resignation as Patron of MS Society Scotland, the charity she has long and very publicly supported on her website, in her many charitable contributions, and gala fund raising events. Scottish Television now has a lengthy statement from JKR on …read more!

We have some troubling news to report tonight regarding one of the actors in the Harry Potter films. Stemming originally from a UK tabloid, world wide media have now carried the story that actor Jamie Waylett, who portrays actor Vincent Crabbe in the beloved film series, was arrested on charges of possessing an illegal substance. …read more!

The latest episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, has now been released and includes all your latest Harry Potter news, discussion, and fun. Our 190th episode starts off with Sue’s News, which goes into detail about Harry Potter artist Mary Grand Pre’s charitable art donation, a recent interview from Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), new …read more!

There is a new report tonight stating J.K. Rowling has resigned her role as Patron of MS Society Scotland, an organization she has long supported. The Press Association is reporting tonight that JKR is stepping aside from her involvement in the charity due to internal conflicts, and has this quote from the Harry Potter author: …read more!

Part of me wants to know… and part of me doesn’t want to know. I heard waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay back about a rumor that the Master, Donna and Wilf would be making a reappearance in the Christmas special(s) in 2009. Can’t speak to Donna or the Master, but… Russell T. Davies is confirming Bernard Cribbins will be …read more!

O.K., let’s try this again: Bearing remarkable similarity to the trailer that was released previously and removed over the weekend, you can now see the officially released trailer for Cherrybomb, the new film starring Rupert Grint, here via our Order partner RupertGrint.net. WARNING to parents: This trailer contains graphic, mature subject matter including explicit drug …read more!

I know the way the economy is going at the moment makes it hard on the wallet to purchase new books. I myself am saving for two books that I really want, and there is not much left over for anything else. I don’t go to the library in my city because, frankly, I don’t …read more!

Students of the Ferndale Comprehensive School in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales have the added benefit of a little magic to their physical education program with the inclusion of a muggle form of Quidditch into their sports activities. The Guardian is reporting that a version of the game is being played at the school with …read more!

In perhaps a fun bit of Magic, or Muggle might at work, early concept art for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park is proving to become reality. The Orlando Sentinel reports today that just as we saw in this artwork for the Hogsmeade village portion of the theme park currently under construction in …read more!

It’s virtually impossible for a writer to come up with completely new creatures, situated in a completely new world, without drawing some sort of knowledge from the fountain of information currently available. Let’s take myth as an example. We’ve seen a lot of myths used as examples in Harry Potter. Werewolves are most commonly depicted …read more!