From Ananova comes this report of a coat which appears to make the wearer invisible (Thanks to Scott for the link.)

Interfax is reporting that another “Harry Potter” imitation has been published in Russia, but this time it is being viewed as a direct parody, and not plagiarism. The book, entitled “Porry Hatter and the Stone Philosopher”, was described as “a real parody created according to all canons of the parody genre. It deliberately grotesquely describes …read more!

The nominations for the AOL Moviegoer Awards were announced today, with Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets up for the following: Best picture Best supporting actor (Richard Harris) Best supporting actress (Emma Watson) Best director (Chris Columbus) Most unforgettable scene (Harry battles the Basilisk) Voting ends on 10 March and the winners will be …read more!

The Chicago Tribune has a story (for their registered users only (registration is free)) featuring submissions by readers, proposing what the rest of the paragraph that begins with the released sentence from OoTP in which Dumbledore asks Harry to sit down so he can tell him “everything”. They also listed some common speculations: Family ties. …read more!

From CountingDown.com: “Cinesite Europe announced that the company has won a major contract for the models and miniatures on the forthcoming Harry Potter installment, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” Warner Bros. has subcontracted Cinesite with all the model unit construction and miniature photography.”

The Evening Standard reports on the 30th Evening Standard British Film Awards, where Daniel Radcliffe presented the technical achievement award to Eve Stewart, saying of special effects work: “When you’ve been stuck on a broomstick for as many days as I have, you really appreciate it.”

From Yahoo news: “The question of whether J.K. Rowling’s books and the films on the boy wizard have a positive influence came up at a news conference on Monday where the Vatican presented a document on ‘New Age’ spirituality. ‘I don’t think that any of us grew up without the imaginary world of fairies, magicians, …read more!

CBBC Newsround reports that JK Rowling is unlikely to tour around the UK with The Order of the Phoenix when it comes out on 21 June. Instead, she wants to spend time with her new baby.

According to an article from The Scotsman, the results of a poll of UK children showed a definite preference for JK Rowling’s books above other children’s classics. Quotage: While Peter Pan and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone were both recognised by every youngster polled, only 12 per cent had read JM Barrie’s tale of …read more!