Wizard News has posted about an opportunity for those in Tennessee. Quote: “Kids here in Middle Tennessee can get in on the magic with hands-on science workshops courtesy of Mad Science, the only official provider of licensed Harry Potter science workshops and products. Workshops meet weekly for six weeks at various locations around town to …read more!

The Simpsons episode in which JKR made an “appearance” will air on Sky One, on Friday January 9th at 8pm. Thanks, Martje!

The Evening Times reports on the Scottish home reading initiative, Read Together, which is backed by several celebrities including JK Rowling. Said Peter Peacock, education minister: “This is the time of year when people traditionally think about making New Year’s resolutions. It’s also the perfect time to consider spending time reading with your children…I hope …read more!

Visit DanRadcliffe.co.uk or DanRadcliffe.com to read the answers to the 100 questions fans sent him. Some really cute and insightful ones in there too: Has being in the “public” eye, being asked many serious questions, or dealing with difficult issues matured you as a person a bit sooner than you would have expected? I don’t …read more!

Fresh from the New York Post: Hillary Clinton gave her aides a very special copy of her book, Living History, this holiday season. The caption reads: Leaping wizards, is that really Hillary Clinton? The [New York] state’s junior senator gave her staffers a magical gift this year: copies of her book, “Living History,” with a …read more!

An interview with Mike Newell appeared in the New York Times on December 16. (You might have to register to see it but it’s’ free and worth it.) Quotage: On the cusp of his Harry Potter adventure, Mr. Newell knows that the new film is wholly different from anything he has tried before. The budget …read more!

Page sent us this bit from Premiere‘s February 2004 issue, from a section called “Year of the Director.” Mike Newell made the list. Quotage: “The tricky thing [with Mona Lisa Smile] was making a Julia Roberts movie at the same time that you were making an ensemble movie. You have a story in which an …read more!

The Sun has posted what may be our first look at everyone’s favorite Hippogriff, Buckbeak. According to the article, the 7ft model uses real feathers and is operated using complex hydraulics.

Just wanted to send Happy Birthday wishes to our favorite Managing Editor, Melissa Anelli. Someone remind her to setup an Amazon.com wish list! We hope you have a wonderful time!

size=”+2″> M color=”green”>er color=”green”>ry color=”green”>Ch color=”green”>ri color=”green”>st color=”green”>ma color=”green”>s! color=”green”>! Happy, healthy, safe and fun holidays to everyone, no matter what you celebrate. I’m currently sitting by the fireside waiting for Santa. He always shows up right after I fall asleep…