The Register is reporting that Sony has gained “early electronic rights” to the Harry Potter e-books and that Sony’s next generation e-reader, expected to be released in November, will come bundled with the 7 Harry Potter books plus a letter from J.K. Rowling, subscription to Pottermore and a themed carry case. Please note that at …read more!

J.K. Rowling’s appearance on the BBC1 show “Who Do You Think You Are?” will air tomorrow, Wednesday, August 17th at 9pm BST in the U.K. Always intrigued by her late mother’s French ancestry, the Harry Potter author delves into her Gallic roots by visiting Edinburgh, London and Paris. Keen to find out why her great-grandfather, …read more!

J.K. Rowling’s spokesman has denied claims made by the publishing company, PublishAmerica, which promised to bring attention to their client’s books in a meeting with Ms. Rowling. According to the AP, PublishAmerica asked writers to submit 50-100 word notes about their work and pay $49 so that a delegation would meet with her in Edinburgh …read more!

We now have a new “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” poster with Neville Longbottom on it here in our galleries. “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” has made an incredible impact at the box office, pulling in $1.2 billion dollars, and holding the number three worldwide gross record under “Avatar” and “Titanic.” We also have a new still …read more!

A few hours ago, early beta access was opened to a select few registered members of Pottermore, J. K. Rowling’s newest Harry Potter project. A few entertainment sites have posted early reviews and first impressions of the site. Be warned, spoilers Entertainment Weekly had this to say of the site: First things first, for those …read more!

In a new interview with MTV, director Guillermo del Toro discusses his hopes to cast Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) for the lead role in his retelling of “Beauty and the Beast.” Del Toro is now in the process of writing the story for the film, and that process may take years. You can watch the …read more!

The Pottemore Insider Blog has just been updated to announce that early access to Pottermore has begun for those who found those Magical Quills and signed up for a chance at early access. The blog post, in part, reads: We’re excited to announce that early access to Pottermore has begun, so if you’re one of …read more!

Reports have been making their way online stating that November 11, 2011 will be the release date for the US “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” DVD and Blu-ray editions. Blu-ray.com reports that multiple editions are set for release on this date, including a four disc combo pack, two disc Blu-ray, and Blu-ray …read more!

The trailer that was shown yesterday for the Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter event at the O2 Arena is now available to watch online. The trailer features some close-up shots of the sets such as the Great Hall, Ministry of Magic, and Dumbledore’s office along with some new behind-the-scenes footage …read more!

Earlier today, Leaky brought you live coverage from the O2 arena in London where Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter presentation was held as part of Empire BIG SCREEN. Present at the event were Warwick Davis (Flitwick/Griphook) and Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) who announced that tickets for the Studio Tour will …read more!