To follow our report from last night regarding ratings for the sixth Harry Potter film, the Irish Film Classification Office has now given Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince a 12A rating. Similar to the concerns by the UK board, the IFC notes the movie contains “scary scenes/images and moderate fantasy violence consistent with the …read more!

As we’ve been reporting, as part of the ongoing MSN WB tour promoting Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, a traveling exhibition by bus is making the rounds in the UK, with the exhibit currently in London (open this weekend to public first serve basis), England. Yesterday actors Tom Felton (Draco), Matt Lewis (Neville) along …read more!

Actor Tom Felton (Draco) is the host of this new behind the scenes making of featurette on the upcoming video game for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. There are new interviews with actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry), and actresses Emma Watson (Hermione) and Bonnie Wright (Ginny) speaking about the new game, along with many many …read more!

Previously we told you Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince had been given a 12A rating in the UK. The Parents Board of British Film Classification now has more on the reasons behind this rating. They describe several scenes which are the source including the Inferi, and the Sectumsempra fight with Malfoy. Due to slight …read more!

We have a bit of a treat tonight, as fans can now preview the soundtrack for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince through ring tones. If you go to this link to Virgin Mobile, then select a phone, you can type in “Harry Potter” in the search box, and will get a selection …read more!

Several days ago we showed you some lovely inside looks at the Deluxe Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince pop up gift book. Today, there are new photos of the book online. As sported by the ever lovely and fascinating Luna Lovegood courtesy of the Quibbler, we learn that fans everywhere will be receiving a …read more!

As a follow to the post below regarding the news of Harry Potter cast members making TV appearances to promote Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, we have another to add to the list. The Trio of Dan Radcliffe (Harry), Rupert Grint (Ron) and Emma Watson (Hermione) are due to appear on Australian talk show …read more!

Rumor Alert! Tonight we have received word that retailers are beginning to hear about the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD. Apparently the DVD is set to be released during the holiday season in December, 2009 “on 1-Disc, 2-Disc, and 3-Disc DVD/Blu-Ray combo versions.” Even more interesting is the reports say this DVD may …read more!

Yesterday, we told you the ongoing MSN Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince prop tour would be going to London, England this weekend. We now have the first photos of the traveling exhibition by truck which is currently in Leicester Square, where tomorrow actors Tom Felton (Draco), Matt Lewis (Neville)and James and Oliver Phelps (Fred …read more!

Several pieces of news today from Australia and the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. First, tickets are now available for pre-sale in many countries around the world; TLC reader Sion let us know that in Australia you can purchase them for the 15th via Village Cinemas. Second, word has crossed the wires about …read more!