A few days ago we first reported on the new products due from retailers and Warner Bros tied into the release of the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince this fall. These items were to be displayed at the Licensing International Expo currently ongoing in New York, and some new photos from the event …read more!

The 155th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now online for your listening pleasure. This episode brings you the latest discussion of J. K. Rowling’s recent commencement speech at Harvard University. The PotterCasters delve into Jo’s speech, giving their thoughts on the topics she discussed, the stories she shared, and much more. In …read more!

Early reports are starting to surface tonight from the charity auction at Waterstone’s, featuring the special card from author J.K. Rowling. A new 800 word prequel to the Harry Potter series sold tonight for 25,000 pounds ($48,855) reports Bloomberg.com. The article continues to note the “buyer was an absentee bidder. More than 100 guests attended …read more!

Today is the day the new prequel to the Harry Potter series is set for auction in London, England. Part of a charity auction, organizers are expecting bidding for the special 800 word prequel written by J.K. Rowling to be quite high. ITN reports that” Philip Errington, a specialist at Sotheby’s, which will run the …read more!

Now that June is here, time is quickly approaching for a host of Harry Potter conferences set for this summer. Here is the latest from the upcoming events in the nearing days ahead. Convention Alley: Due to begin next week on June 19, Convention Alley now has Day Passes and individual Keynote tickets available for …read more!

Warwick Davis has given a new interview to MTV, where he discusses his role as Professor Flitwick. The actor addresses his role as the Ravenclaw Charms Professor in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, saying his character is “light relief, ” and notes “My character seems to get involved in fun stuff now’ …read more!

July 2008 Craft-Along: Hogwarts House Friendship Bracelet Tutorial Hogwarts House Friendship Bracelet by Rosemary Waits / Quietish Supplies Listed in tutorial DMC embroidery floss in chosen house’s colors Gryffindor – Red 815 (MC), Gold 676(CC) Hufflepuff – Yellow 973 (MC), Black 310 (CC) Ravenclaw (book) – Blue 336 (MC), Bronze 680 (CC) Ravenclaw (movie) – …read more!

Previously, we announced the Remember the Magic Contest which asked you to write a vignette of the sights, sounds, smells, and feelings Harry encounters the first time walking through Diagon Alley. After receiving many splendid entries, the winner of this contest has been chosen and is ready to be announced. Congratulations go to Gwynog’s Rabbit …read more!

As trade show Licensing International Expo is due to take place this week in New York, Warner Bros. Consumer Products has issued a release products due this year, including lines carrying some of the items from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Fans can expect new Harry Potter items from familiar retailers such …read more!

A dashing Death Eater and a lovely luscious Lucius he may indeed be, today actor Jason Isaacs is also celebrating his 45th birthday! Many cheers to you Jason from all of us here at TLC!