The New York Times is reporting the release of the Finnish editions of the final book in author J. K. Rowling’s series, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” printed on Finland paper has been blocked due to lacking ‘ecologically friendly certification’ standards of the particular paper used in the production of the book. It was …read more!

Location filming for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is set to take place again at Gloucester Cathedral in the UK. This is Gloucester is reporting today that crews from the sixth Harry Potter film are preparing for the filming which is due to take place shortly at the noted Cathedral which has served as …read more!

We have a few bits of news tonight regarding new products tied in with the release of the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. First, Tonner, the makers of high end collectible dolls, has announced new additions to their Harry Potter line, as new Severus Snape, Cho Chang and Kreacher dolls are due later …read more!

Last year’s effort raised more than $13,000 for First Book, and this year, the rockers hope to nearly double that and also use their funds to help the The Harry Potter Alliance, so listen up: The 2008 Wizard Rock EP of the Month Club has been announced and it looks to be a great year …read more!

Previously we told you actor Dan Radcliffe was taking on a new film role for a movie based on the life of late photojournalist Dan Eldon. In a new interview with Empire magazine, Dan Radcliffe confirms he is interested in the film, however notes it is not as close to production as various media reports …read more!

The cover art for the US editions of the Harry Potter novels will soon be available to purchase from Art Insights. Limited signed editions of the cover art by Mary GrandPre will be available, starting with the release of the first three covers (Sorcerer’s Stone, Chamber of Secrets, and Prisoner of Azkaban), and the remaining …read more!

More award news comes today from longtime TLC reader Christina who let us know “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” received the Golden Tomato award for the best reviewed science-fiction/fantasy film of the year from RottenTomatoes.com. Update: In a press release, David Yates said “On behalf of everyone who worked on ˜Harry Potter …read more!

The seventh book in author J. K. Rowling’s series, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,” has been nominated for two awards in the preliminary ballot for the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America’s Nebula Awards. This non-profit group which aims to bring together the ‘most successful and daring writers of speculative fiction throughout the …read more!

The 135th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast is here tonight featuring a special interview with the cake baker Duff, of Ace of Cakes, who created the masterpiece of flour, water, and so much more that attendees enjoyed at the LA premiere of “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” this past July. …read more!

Our forum, the Leaky Lounge, has today begun their latest Book Club reading. Discussing the fourth book, “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” our Book Club creates a place where everyone can join in and take an in-depth look at this story as well as join others for an open dialogue about the novel. …read more!