The “Extras” episode featuring guest-star Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) is set to air here in the States early next year. Both DanRadcliffe.co.uk and DanRadcliffe.com are reporting that the new season of the Ricky Gervais comedy program will begin airing Sunday nights on cable station HBO at 10pm (EST) starting January 14. Thanks Page and Allo!

The New York Times has a new feature online about the use of new computer technology to create characters in motion pictures, and mentions the upcomng Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix film. In this article about a company called Image Metrics, they mention the use of their computer skills to “allow live …read more!

Our Leaky Lounge is set for some rockin’ fun this Halloween, as some early tricks or treats are now hidden in our forum. Running today through Halloween, you can find some randomly hidden tricks or treats in the discussion threads of our forum, with new surprises appearing several times during the day. As an extra …read more!

We have told you that Daniel Radcliffe will be starring with Richard Griffiths in a new West End production of “Equus” next year. The Daily Mail is now reporting that rehearsals for the play will begin on January 3, 2007 and will have a 16 week run “at the Gielgud Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue, with …read more!

The next PotterCast will be back to its normal tricks, with tons of theory discussion, interviews and more, but since it’s been two weeks since we said it, here’s a reminder: Call in your answer to the Canon Conundrums question of the week, “How did anyone find baby Harry after his parents were killed if …read more!

Actor Rupert Grint has given a new interview while in New York for the premiere of his film “Driving Lessons” where he discusses a few of the scenes in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. He says they will wrap up filming in November, and will start filming Harry Potter and …read more!

Dermot Power, who created the concept art for the last three Harry Potter films, has updated his website with some of the fantastic pieces he made for the recent movies. At this link, you can see some of his work for Goblet of Fire, Prisoner of Azkaban, and Chamber of Secrets. Some examples of his …read more!

Actress Helena Bonham Carter is profiled in the new November issue of “Easy Living” magazine. While much of the interview focuses on her relationship with director Tim Burton, motherhood, turning 40 and more, Ms. Carter briefly mentions her role as Bellatrix Lestrange in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. You’re renowned …read more!

Actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) is currently here in the US, and attended the premiere of his new movie “Driving Lessons” last night in New York. We have several new photos of the actor at this event now up in our galleries, which you can see here.

Last month we told you that there was a new cover on the box set of Harry’s School Books, and now a second new piece of artwork for the set has emerged online. This artwork from Mary GrandPre, which you can see here in our galleries, shows a…troll 🙂 This special box set contains Harry’s …read more!