Scholastic has issued a press release heralding the good news that they will be releasing the paperback edition of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” on July 7, 2009. The US publishers of the Harry Potter series note that this will see an nitial print run of 2 million copies, which will “bring the total …read more!

MTV has a new article online highlighting “The Wizard Rockumentary: A Movie About Rocking and Rowling.” The creation of Harry Potter fans and twin sisters Megan and Mallory Schuyler, the article notes the documentary is the result of two years of work by the sisters who “have been shooting, editing and promoting their 90-minute film, …read more!

OK, not really, but I’ve always wanted to use that title. Our friends over at Blogtor Who have got some fun new pictures from Russell T. Davies’s new book. It’s called The Writer’s Tale – I haven’t found it yet at my local bookstore but am considering ordering from the UK Amazon site. Anyway, to …read more!

Actress Emma Watson has given a new interview to The Telegraph, where she confirms earlier reports that she will be focusing on her education once filming is complete on the films of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Emma said “I would like to go to university and complete a degree and so that will …read more!

As announced previously, actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) is currently filming his new movie “Wild Target” in London, England. Thanks to our Order Partner RupertGrint.net, who let us know about these great new high res photos they got from the filming with Rupert. You can also see additional photos of various cast and crew at …read more!

A followup today regarding Warner Brothers and a legal case they had brought, seeking to stop the release of a film from India called “Hari Puttar.” The BBC is reporting the High Court in Delhi, India has rejected the suit filed by WB, saying “Warner Bros could have brought the case three years ago and …read more!

Happy Birthday wishes go out today to actor Tom Felton, who portrays the character of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. Mr. Felton celebrates his 21st birthday today. Many happy returns, Tom! Cheers!

Banned Books Week Celebrating the Freedom to Read September 27’October 4, 2008 “Before the week is out, be a patriot: Encourage a child to fall in love with a book. Apply for a library card. And accept the ALA’s invitation to Let Freedom Read.” -Linda Campbell, Star-Telegram Staff Writer My topic this week is Banned …read more!

Banned Books Week Celebrating the Freedom to Read September 27’October 4, 2008 Over the next few weeks I’ll be discussing books on the American Library Association’s Banned Book List. This list contains book often challenged in our public libraries. Harry Potter is one book often found on this list. As we get ready to celebrate …read more!

Tonight we have for you the first of two weeks of PotterCast from Terminus, the Harry Potter conference that took place last month in Chicago, Illinois. The 165th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast is now online with part one of the live recording from the conference. Sue’s News starts off the show with …read more!