The story of two lucky fans from California who meet J.K. Rowling at Radio City Music Hall last week has been published in the EdhTelegraph. The article, which includes a new photo of Jo getting out of her limo, details their encounter, which also included getting an autograph from our favorite author. “Joey was the …read more!

This is North Scotland has a rather unusual story about filming for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. It would seem the Midges (pesky gnat-like creatures) were so bad in the Highlands this summer, that technical crews working on the film had to take refuge under a protective tarp in order to complete …read more!

Phoenix Rising, the Harry Potter Conference set next year in New Orleans, has now announced their guests of honor and keynote speakers. Among those speakers will be our own Melissa Anelli, who will be part of a special panel on Transformation: From Fan to Fandom, which also includes other panel members such as author Henry …read more!

Our elves were out in force during the JKR reading at Radio City, and have come up with a transcript of nearly the entire first night, readable here. Huge thanks to Super Alex and Josée for doing the lion’s share, here; night two on the way!

A few weeks ago, we told you one location for filming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was reported to take place near Blenheim Palace in the last part of July. Some new photos from this event are now online of Dan Radcliffe filming a scene for the fifth Potter film. While we …read more!

A Butterbeer toast, to actress Katie Leung (Cho Chang), who celebrates her 19th birthday today! Happy Birthday, Katie!

As first reported on BoxOfficeMojo, the release date for the sixth Harry Potter film has been confirmed by WB as Nov. 21, 2008. This is by far the earliest we’ve ever had a release date for a Potter film, more than two years out. It does, however, follow the pattern that has developed since movie …read more!

The audio for the live NYC LeakyMug will be out early this week; you can only get this on our iTunes feed for The Leaky Mug (this means the show will not be on the PotterCast and MuggleCast feeds; this is a separate subscription) or by direct download when it is available – don’t worry, …read more!

Actress Julie Walters (Molly Weasley) was interviewed recently on the Irish radio program “Rattlebag.” In the nearly 40-minute interview, Ms. Walters talked about her career, her family, working as a nurse, and (of course) Driving Lessons and Harry Potter. She says that in Driving Lessons, Rupert Grint’s acting will take him “to a new level,” …read more!

There are some new photos online today of filming for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which you can see here in our galleries. These photos show Dan Radcliffe (Harry), and someone who looks like Harry Melling (Dudley) running along the set of Privet Drive. In these photos, which were taken by Kaye …read more!