Empire Magazine, which released an issue celebrating Harry Potter today, asked several actors in the films to sum up their experience on the movies in a single word. Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Timothy Spall (Wormtail), Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy), David Thewlis (Remus Lupin), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley), Michael Gambon (Albus Dumbledore), Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), …read more!

Warner Bros. has released the fourth character poster for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2,” this time featuring actor Matthew Lewis as Neville Longbottom. The poster, which can be seen here, shows a battle-weary Neville Longbottom holding tight to the sword of Godric Gryffindor. “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” arrives in theaters on July …read more!

Empire Magazine has released a short video featuring a number of cast members from the Harry Potter films relating their experience being part of the franchise in one word. The Harry Potter Experience in a Nutshell can be viewed right here in our Video Galleries, and contains one word responses from Dan Radcliffe (Harry), Emma …read more!

In celebration of Emma Watson’s 21st birthday last month, renowned artist Mark Demsteader created a collection of portraits featuring the actress. The Hermione Granger actress originally planned on purchasing one of Mr. Demsteader’s pieces when the tables were turned and she became the subject of his latest collection. The 34 portraits featuring Ms. Watson will …read more!

BBC News today reported Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling’s attendance at a dinner hosted by US President Barack Obama. The dinner was hosted by Obama in honour of Queen Elizabeth II and marks the end of the US President’s state visit to the UK. Taking place in London at the official home of the US …read more!

MTV’s Josh Horowitz recently sat down with Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe to test his New Yorker knowledge. Currently starring in the Broadway musical “How to Succeed in Business…” Radcliffe has been living in New York City for several months. He’s quizzed about the best pizza and bagel eateries in the city as well as …read more!

Actor Alan Rickman (who portrays the character of Severus Snape) has written as part of Empire Magazine’s Harry Potter Ultimate Celebration Supplement about his time working on the films. In brief, yet touching, note, Mr. Rickman describes his emotions upon finishing his role as Severus Snape and recalls working with his young co-stars Dan Radcliffe …read more!

WB has released a third banner poster for the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” film. The poster, which can be viewed right here, features actor Rupert Grint as Ron standing in what appears to be the Room of Requirement, engulfed in flames.“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” hits theaters July 15, 2011.

As part of Empire Magazine‘s commemorative Harry Potter feature, two new interviews with Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) have been published online. Grint spoke about Ron’s darker turn in the “Deathly Hallows” and what it was like filming the final battle. So when you read the book, and you see what …read more!

Please join us at Leaky in wishing Jim Broadbent a very happy birthday. The actor, who plays Professor Slughorn in the Harry Potter films, is celebrating his 62nd birthday today. Many happy returns, Mr. Broadbent!