The Icelandic translation of OotP, or Harry Potter og Fönixreglan, will be released on November 1st. The cover is that of the American edition. Editor’s Commentary: The publishers site is in Icelandic only. For those of you interested in OotP in Icelandic, the first link is about the printing of the book, the second about …read more!

The Italian version of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will be released on Halloween. Vincenzo was nice enough to send us a photo of the cover. Thanks, Vincenzo!

Kevin from HP4U.CO.UK wrote to tell us of a recent set report they have up – scroll down to find the October 16th entry. Thanks, Kevin!

Nokia’s Chief Technical Officer, Yrjo Neuvo, discusses the future of technology, and remarks that J.K. Rowling got him to thinking. Thanks to Jeremy and Peter for the link!

Lexicon superhero (without the tights) Steve Vander Ark has updated with a nifty Galleons to Dollars Converter. (Am now very glad my paycheck comes in dollars.)

Today’s Off the Mark featured a familiar scar. Thanks, Ruhama!

Martin Bayfield discusses rugby, his future career and playing Hagrid (he’s Robbie Coltrane’s body double) in the Harry Potter films.

Apparently Snape is getting a little help these days from the Automated Detention Dispenser found at Grusha.net. Thank you, Jimmy and Frank!

The theatrical trailer of Peter Pan, starring Jason Isaacs, is now available. Thank you, Marie

Thanks to everyone who sent in this Ziggy cartoon!