PotterCast 45: “The One Without Melissa” Remember to hit “Update” on your iTunes! In this show: -This week: Our Melissa is away and the MuggleCast boys come to play. -Andrew Sims joins John and Sue for the Lowdown on all the news. -Let’s talk Hair on Harry and Neville -Hedwig’s got a new feather-cut. -Sue …read more!

Matt from HarryPotterFanZone, let us know about a new interview they have with James Walter, the actor who plays a young Sirius Black in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix movie. The interview focuses on how James Walter landed the part, working with new director David Yates, and info on the …read more!

At the birthday party today for the Queen, author J.K. Rowling was asked about her thoughts and progress on Book Seven. She did not give any details nor clues about the book, but only said to Reuters: “I am feeling sad as it is the last one. But so far, so good.” Pressed on when …read more!

Earlier today, author J.K. Rowling attended the special party for the Queen today at Buckingham Palace. Reuters is now reporting that Jo was met by many of her fans at the party. As children’s authors mingled with the guests, the biggest reception was given to JK Rowling, mobbed by children desperate for an autograph from …read more!

Actors Rupert Grint (Ron), Emma Watson (Hermione), and Matt Lewis (Neville) were in attendance as the Children’s Party at the Palace, celebrating the Queen’s 80th birthday, took place today at Buckingham Palace. Author J.K. Rowling arrived earlier at the party and read from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. CBBC Newsround reports that “JK Rowling …read more!

In celebration of the Queen’s 80th birthday, there will be a large children’s party in London tomorrow, highlighting many of the famous figures in children’s literature. Along with such authors as Philip Pullman, Eric Hill, and Raymond Briggs, J.K. Rowling will be among those reading from their novels. Jo will be reading from Harry Potter …read more!

As we have been telling you, tomorrow there will be a special party at Buckingham Palace in honor of the Queen’s 80th birthday, where author J.K. Rowling will be reading from Half-Blood Prince. As part of the festivities, there is to be a play that includes both a taped appearance from several actors from the …read more!

With filming for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix currently on hiatus, many of the actors are taking advantage of their break and having some fun. Actress Emma Watson (Hermione) attended a concert today in London, and you can see photos of her at the Wireless Festival here in our galleries.

J.K. Rowling will receive a Doctor of Laws honorary degree on July 6 from the University of Aberdeen for her contributions to multiple sclerosis research. She said, of the honor: “I am extremely honoured to be receiving this honorary degree from such a distinguished Scottish university, with such a dynamic international reputation. I am also …read more!

Actor Jason Isaacs has given a new interview where he discusses his role as Lucius Malfoy, and filming for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. With filming currently on hiatus and due to resume next month, Jason says of his scene involving the battle at the Ministry: “My bit is in …read more!