The Sun and other British papers are pretty much ogling Emma Watson this week, according to the Yahoo.co.uk Tabloid Roundup, who also noted that many in the audience were adults who co-opted kids so they could see the film guilt-free. And, of course, various members of Harry Potter for Grownups say, “It’s not a kids’ …read more!

Ashley let us know about a photo essay in Time Magazine – pics we’ve seen before, but it’s a nice slideshow setup.

The Scotsman has an article about JKR’s control of the Harry Potter series and franchise, as well as a variety of facts about the series. Thanks, n/a, who sent in the link!

Not only does Sean Biggerstaff say on the Diary section of his site that his kilt is Ancient Hunting Robertson, he also links to John’s picture of him that we posted on Sunday here on The Leaky Cauldron.

Still more premiere pics over at Empire Online.

Here’s the full schedule for the HBO First Look at Chamber of Secrets. If you missed it last night (and there are interviews we haven’t seen anywhere else yet) it will be on a few dozen more times this month.

Thank you to Coming Soon for this link to an LA Times article on the upcoming Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings films. My favourite quote: “The first movie, I wanted more Alan Rickman,” [director Chris] Columbus said. “The second movie, I wanted more Alan Rickman. But we focused on the story, which follows …read more!

The Telegraph is carrying an article on how first editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone can command up to £16,000 (UK). Signed copies reach around £20,000.

Website Gamer.tv speaks to David Proud, one of producers of the Chamber of Secrets game. Quotage: Gamer.tv: You’ve used original, non-published elements of Joanne Rowling’s Harry Potter fiction as well as some new EA-scripted events. Why did you deviate from the existing Chamber of Secrets story? Derek Proud: We have expanded on the story in …read more!

Thank you to Annie for this link to a premiere picture gallery from Chris Rankin’s website.