Actors from the Harry Potter films Alan Rickman (Professor Snape), Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange), and Timothy Spall (Wormtail) were in attendance this past evening at the European premiere of their new film, “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” The event took place at the Odeon Leicester Square in London, England and photos …read more!

Actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) has updated her website today with a diary entry on filming for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. She writes today was her first scene working with actor Jim Broadbent, who will be portraying Professor Horace Slughorn in the sixth Harry Potter film. Emma writes: “It’s amazing to be working …read more!

There is a new report online tonight claiming that J.K. Rowling is to receive a special honor at the upcoming South Bank Show Awards. Richard Kay, columnist for The Daily Mail writes that the Harry Potter author is “due to receive an award for outstanding achievement” at the 12th annual South Bank Show Awards. He …read more!

Readers subscribing to one of many various cable or satellite television services will be able to view “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” as part of their On Demand or Pay Per View choices starting tomorrow, January 10th. This service usually allows viewers to purchase the film through their provider and have the …read more!

Popular film and television resource, IMDb, recently released their list of the Top 25 Stars of 2007. As it was mentioned in the update of Emma Watson’s Official Website we told you about earlier today, Emma was included on this list, as was her “Harry Potter” film co-star Dan Radcliffe. Based on the search behavior …read more!

Today, actress Imelda Staunton, who portrays the character of Dolores Umbridge in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” film, celebrates her 52nd birthday. Happy Birthday, Mrs. Staunton! Cheers to you on this day!

Scholastic, the US publishers of the Harry Potter novels, announced new plans to continue their environmentally responsible publishing practices, setting new goals and launching a new website. In a press release, the company said they have “set a five-year goal to increase its publication paper purchase of FSC-certified paper to 30% and its use of …read more!

“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” was named a winner at The People’s Choice Award, taking the “Best Movie , Drama” award. In a short video acceptance speech taped on the set of Dumbledore’s office, actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) thanked the millions of fans who voted for the award, and noted he …read more!

The calendar on JKRowling.com has been updated for January 9th, marking the birthday of Severus Snape. We at TLC ask you to join us as we reflect on a most fascinating character, whose remarkable journey in the Harry Potter series was marked with both unpleasant behavior and extraordinary courage. Cheers to you Severus Snape!

The Independent has a new feature online today with actress Helen McCrory who mentions very briefly about beginning her work as Narcissa Malfoy in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The paper notes her filming for this is about to start shortly, with the actress saying: “I’m looking forward to it. It’s unusual …read more!