The Sun reports that WB is going to announce next week that Sir Ian McKellan is going to play Dumbledore. We’re actually not sure how seriously to take this article, as it also says: The shock casting may put the actor up against himself in both fantasy adventure box office rivals. That makes no sense, …read more!

…but in this extensive and revealing interview from Greencine.com, Lee puts the final kibbosh on the “he was asked to play Dumbledore the day after Harris died, he was asked to play Dumbledore three years ago and turned it down” rumors (and hallelujah to that). Thanks Larissa for the link. Quotage: I was in Vienna, …read more!

Did you get everything you wanted? In other words, did you get a ticket for Nimbus – 2003 (A Harry Potter symposium) for Christmas? Well, if “Santa” didn’t come through for you, you can come through for yourself! Even if you haven’t registered for Nimbus itself, yet, you can make your hotel reservation by following …read more!

The Miami Herald has an article today stating that faries are “dictating fashion trends this season.” The success of Harry Potter may have offered the latest intrigue into the mysterious Otherworld. Now, Fairie-ality: The Fashion Collection from the House of Ellwand (Candlewick, $40) provides trendy fashions for its flighty fashionistas. Guess they didn’t read Fantastic …read more!

Marcus, 8, of Bournemouth, reviewed the new Dumbledore’s Office and the Chamber of Secrets lego sets for Newsround this week.

An update on the news from Moscow. Moscow prosecutors have opened an investigation into whether the Harry Potter series of children’s books incite religious hatred, an official said Wednesday. The spokeswoman for the prosecutors’ office said that the investigation is one that it is required under law to conduct when a request is filed.

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The New York Times had an article in their magazine, about how much studios are investing in sequels lately and other movie economics which the author dubs “simulsequeling.” It includes little tidbits on “Harry Potter” and “Lord of The Rings.” Fun for all you movie buffos out there like me (and Melissa). Oh and Happy …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe has been voted TIME For Kids’ Person of the Year, according to a poll from TIME magazine. (Thanks to Tina for the link.)

The eBay auction of original CoS art has been closed at $20,099 – less than half the reserve of $48,000 (in U.S. dollars). Since the reserve was not met, the seller is not under obligation to accept the bid. Now where were these bidders on December 12?