Today is the 43rd birthday of actor David Thewlis (Remus Lupin). Happy Birthday, Mr. Thewlis!

“Imaging spending your working day amongst tetchy elves, moody teenagers, and an evil lord trying to take over the world…” Thus begins a profile of new Order of the Phoenix film director David Yates that was featured in a magazine from his hometown of St. Helens, England. This article gives us new information and background …read more!

A reader from Italy let us know that actors Rupert Grint (Ron) and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred & George) will be in Rome on March 26th attending a Harry Potter movie marathon. According to Italian film site Cinecitta: The Warner cinemas in Rome and Milano will be showing the first three Potter movies on …read more!

Update: The response has been so overwhelming that we’ve had to create a waiting list; in three weeks those on this list will be formed into two (or more, depending on demand) groups, for additional book one discussion. Those on the list will be notified when their group gets going; use the links below to …read more!

Update: See hi-res images of JKR and her husband at this event in our gallery! Previously we told you that Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling would be hosting a gala ball as a fundraiser for charity. The ball was held tonight at Stirling Castle in Scotland, and you can now see some press photos of …read more!

It’s the one day of the year we’ll mimic some friends and give a good ol’ GO IRISH here on Leaky. Happy St. Patty’s everyone! May the luck of the little green leprechauns be with you today.

Quick reminder: Today is the last day to enter our Goblet of Fire Collectible Sweepstakes, in which you can snag a $300 gift certificate to the Noble Collection, the same in $100 value, or a Goblet of Fire DVD. Rules are on the contest page, and you only have until tonight – good luck! COMING …read more!

The new issue of Premiere Magazine contains a list of the 100 Greatest Performances of All Time, and includes several of the actors who also star in the Harry Potter films. Included on this list are: 75. Julie Christie (Madame Rosmerta) for her role as Diana Taylor in the movie Darling 62. Gary Oldman (Sirius …read more!

Several Harry Potter cast members’ recent films will be screened at the Tribeca Film Festival, which will take place throughout Manhattan from April 25 – May 7, 2006. Land of the Blind, starring Ralph Fiennes, was one of the 169 films announced for the festival yesterday. Driving Lessons, starring Rupert Grint and Julie Walters, and …read more!

Hey all – got some updates for you Beauxbatons over at the TriWizard Tournament (if you’re not a Beauxbaton, you’re not on Leaky’s team! Sorry, guys). Lots of info below, but first: Leaky is also announcing a contest related to this event: Once the tournament begins properly, the students to raise the most points for …read more!