There is a new video interview with actor Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) online today, taped last week with thelondonpaper.com while he was promoting the UK launch of his TV series “Brotherhood.” Jason declined to discuss in detail the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, saying he might get fired. He instead recommended …read more!

HP4U.co.uk has posted a new Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix set report, this time featuring the Thestrals and Carriages. This report comes from filming at Black Park in Buckinghamshire, England, and involved the Hogwarts Express, the newly built Hogsmeade Station, and the magical horses. A caution is given as there are movie …read more!

Representatives for J.K. Rowling have denied yesterday’s report that J.K. Rowling was in talks with Disney for a Harry Potter theme park. Jim Hill Media yesterday reported that Jo had signed a “letter of intent” stating an intent to do business with Disney; a spokesperson has told TLC there is “no truth” in that report.

While in LA recently to promote the release of his new film “Driving Lessons” actor Rupert Grint gave several new interviews, including this new video interview with Jewreview.net where Rupert also discussed working on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. He says they have about a month yet to go on the film, …read more!

The desk calendar at JKRowling.com has been updated to wish Charms Professor and Head of Ravenclaw House, Filius Flitwick a happy birthday. Accio cherry syrup and soda with ice and umbrella! Swish and flick!

With Halloween just around the corner, now is the time to stock up on your Harry Potter costumes. In stock this week at our Cauldron shop are a new Hagrid Adult costume, plus great Goblet of Fire “Task 1” and “Task 3” Harry Potter costumes for kids. Looking for accessories to carry with your costume? …read more!

There is a new story online which drags up the long rumored report of a possible Harry Potter theme park and Disney. JimHillmedia.com is reporting today that author J.K. Rowling has signed a letter of intent to discuss the possibility of Harry Potter and a Disney theme park venture. Quotage: And after months of negotiations, …read more!

Director Terry Gilliam has given two new interviews where he discusses the Harry Potter films and his possible involvement in film six. Shooting down previous rumors that he might direct Half-Blood Prince, Mr. Gilliam says he will not be directing either of the last two films because WB “blew it.” In the first interview with …read more!

Our newly featured-by-Apple Harry Potter podcast for this week is live, and it’s full of theory, awesome announcements, and listener challenges. To listen, just hit the “Play” button on the right side of the page (—>), or use iTunes, or direct download.) More notes: -PotterCast has been chosen to be featured by Apple wherever iPod …read more!

C’mon and get crafty everyone! Just as Halloween is right around the corner and we are starting to think about our costumes, Leaky is happy to announce our newest event in the Cauldron: The Costume Accessories Contest. If you are planning on dressing up for the holiday Potter style, or even preparing for all the …read more!