Release Date Set for Harry Potter 7: Part I
When Warner Bros. Pictures made the big announcement that the studio was splitting up J.K. Rowling's final "Harry Potter" book into two parts, they said that "Part I" would open Holiday 2010, with "Part II" to be released in Summer 2011. We now have an official date for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I and it's November 19, 2010. So far, it's the only movie scheduled for that date. To be directed by David Yates ("Half-Blood Prince" and "Order of the Phoenix"), the Steve Kloves-scripted ada

WB turns last "Potter" picture into two
The final "Harry Potter" book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," will be adapted into two films, Warner Bros. said Wednesday. Titled "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," the movies are set to be released in November 2010 and May 2011. They will be shot back-to-back by David Yates, who is directing the adaptation of the sixth novel, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," due in theatres November 21. Steve Kloves, who has written all

New "Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince" Photo Released
In the new photo, we see the heroic trio engaged in some fanciful reading, with Harry holding what may be the Prince’s potions book while Hermione reads over a newspaper with the apparent headline of “More Disappearances At Ministry Of Magic.”

Harry and Hermione? Together at last?
"Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe may have cast a spell on co-star Emma Watson, U.K.'s The Mirror reports. Radcliffe, 18, and Watson, 17, who plays Hermione Granger in the blockbuster productions based on J.K. Rowling's books, were spotted on Valentine's Day huddled together in the garden of a London bar. The pair were apparently taking measures not to be seen, the Mirror reports. "They arrived quite late at the pub — about 10 p.m. — and sat outside, using each other's bodies for warmth," an on

J.K. Rowling wants Harry Potter to be naked in the next movie
Harry Potter author, J.K. Rowling has revealed that she wants Harry to to be completely naked in the next Potter movie - after seeing Daniel Radcliffe, who plays Harry Potter, strip off on the London stage for his role in ‘Equus’ - and she also joked that it would be interesting to see her character in the nude. Daniel is quoted as saying: “When Jo came to see ‘Equus’, she popped backstage afterwards and said, ‘In the next film, Harry’s going to be naked all the time!’ Radcliffe, 18, a

J.K. Rowling Testifies in Harry Potter Suit
J.K. Rowling faced a Manhattan judge Monday in a bid to squash the publication of Harry Potter Lexicon, an unauthorized encyclopedia devoted to the fantasy world she created. "I really don't want to cry," said the British-born author, 42, who added that she was forced to cease progress on a new novel because her concern over this legal matter had "decimated my creative work," reports the BBC. Rowling also reportedly denied the case was about money and said she considered the prospective volume by au

J.K. Rowling Urges Harvard Grads to "Imagine Better"
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling encouraged Harvard University graduates to "imagine better" in a commencement speech at Thursday. "We do not need magic to transform our world," she said. "We carry all the power we need inside ourselves already. "Imagination is not only the uniquely human capacity to envision that which is not, and therefore the fount of all invention and innovation," Rowling said. "In its arguably most transformative and revelatory capacity; it is the power that enables us to empathi

Harry Potter's 20-a-day habit
Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter co-stars have warned him a wizard wheeze could be looming — unless he quits his 20-a-day cigs habit. The actor — just 18 — has been nicknamed Harry Puffer on the set of the new Hogwarts movie after rushing to light up whenever the director yells “Cut”. He is now getting through a pack a day — and pals are worried for his elf. Among those who have voiced concern is Rupert Grint, who plays fellow trainee wizard Ron Weasley. A source confirmed last

ABC News conjures J.K. Rowling documentary
Following the success of last month's "20/20" installment on the Royal family, ABC News in the U.S. is working on a behind-the-scenes look at the life of "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling. The in-depth profile, which will air in November, includes several interviews, the book tour for the final "Harry Potter" installment, and a tour of locations that inspired her characters. It even hints to what the future holds for Harry and his friends. ABC is again working with U.K. producer RDF Media, which rais

J.K. Rowling Admits She Was Suicidal
Though she has made no secret of how her life had sunk before her immense success with the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling has never before detailed that despondent period of her life. That now has changed, with the author, 42, opening up to an Edinburgh University student magazine, the BBC and British newspapers report. Rowling also admits that she contemplated taking her own life back in the early 1990s, after separating from her first husband, Portuguese journalist Jorge Arantes. "We're tal

Rowling offers glimpse into Harry prequel
The secret of what happened before boy wizard Harry Potter went to Hogwarts will be revealed through the unusual channel of a charity auction next month. Author JK Rowling has penned an 800-word outline of a prequel to the seven book series that has made her into a billionaire which will be sold at the auction on June 10 by bookseller Waterstones. The outline, which ends with the line "From the prequel I am not working on -- but that was fun!" is one of 13 story outlines written for the auction by fam

The secrets of JK Rowling's amazing makeover (and, yes, $1.1 billion does help)
JK Rowling's appearance this week just goes to show that - the odd wardrobe malfunction aside - with enough money and time we could all look far more beautiful and much younger than we did ten years ago. The sight of the author at Wednesday night's British Book Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London was a revelation. Gone is the home-dyed, slightly carroty, thick mop of hair with its unflattering heavy fringe, the lumpy old shapeless cardigans and the fag hanging from her mouth. From such

Rowling says fan's book could endanger other authors
Author J.K. Rowling said on Wednesday publication of an unofficial encyclopedic companion to her Harry Potter books would "open the floodgates" and threaten other authors. The British author and Warner Bros., a subsidiary of Time Warner Inc., are suing independent U.S. publisher RDR Books, which plans to publish "The Harry Potter Lexicon," a 400-page reference book written by Steve Vander Ark based on his fan Web site (www.hp-lexicon.org). "This case is about an author's right to protect their creatio

Rowling wins privacy case over photo of son
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has won her battle to ban further publication of a long-lens photograph of her son, in a privacy case her legal team called a major development in British law. The initial claim by Rowling and her husband was thrown out by a London court last year, prompting the couple to appeal. In a written judgment on Wednesday, a panel of judges upheld the appeal, a ruling which Rowling and husband Neil Murray welcomed. "We understand and accept that with the success of Harry Po

Rowling 'exploited' by book plan
Harry Potter author JK Rowling said she would feel "exploited" if an unofficial reference book about the boy wizard was published, according to court papers. The writer is taking legal action in New York against Steve Vander Ark and publisher RDR Books over their plans to release a Harry Potter encyclopaedia. "I am very frustrated that a former fan has tried to co-opt my work for financial gain," Ms Rowling said. Lawyers for RDR Books said it was a "legitimate literary activity". They added:

JK Rowling back in court over child photo
Harry Potter author JK Rowling returned to court to try to ban publication of a photograph taken in the street of her son, David, when he was 18 months old. The author, who lost her High Court action last year, claimed the child's right to privacy has been infringed. Speaking in court her solicitor Richard Spearman QC said: "This claim is not about the rights of adults, this is about the rights of the child." Photo agency Big Pictures said there was no proof the child had been hurt. Mark Warby Q

Rowling Tells Court of “Heartache” Caused by Plagiarism
Famed British writer J. K. Rowling, who is trying to stop the publication of an unauthorized Harry Potter lexicon because of copyright infringement she calls “wholesale theft,” told a Manhattan court Monday that being betrayed by a fan – the author of the encyclopedia – has caused her “heartache.” J. K. Rowling testified before a New York courtroom on Monday in a lawsuit to block publication of “The Harry Potter Lexicon,” a 400-page book authored by Steven Vander Ark, editor of fan websi

Emma Watson "really happy" with her new man
Harry Potter star Emma Watson has opened up about her new relationship. The 17-year-old was spotted kissing an admin worker named Joel at the Empire Awards after-party on Sunday. She told The Mirror: "I'm really happy. I'm not sure if he is 'the one' just yet, we've only been going out together for three weeks, but it's brilliant at the moment. "He is a friend of a friend. We've known each other for a while but we only got together last month. He isn't an actor and he didn't go to my school, which

Chanel: 'No contract' for Harry Potter's Emma Watson
Chanel have denied rumours Emma Watson, the actress who stars as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, will be the new face of their Coco Mademoiselle perfume. A Chanel spokesperson said: "Whilst we have a close friendship with Emma Watson there is no contract". A Sunday newspaper had suggested the 18-year-old had signed a two-year contract worth GBP3 million, and would replace Keira Knightley, who has been the face of the fragrance for the last two years. Chanel said that although they hav

Harry Potter wanted 2 SAS men to guard his dogs
STALKER target Daniel Radcliffe wanted a two-man SAS team to walk his DOGS. The Harry Potter star is afraid beloved pets Binka and Nugget will be kidnapped and killed. He also requested that 15 SAS men guard him. But he was instead assigned four ex-SAS officers by his management who told him: “You’re Harry Potter, not J-Lo!” The stalker, in his 20s, has shown up at Daniel’s home and favourite diners in West London.

Harry Potter's Rupert Grint comforts Lily Allen over break-up
Lily Allen has slowly been getting over her break-up with Chemical Brothers' star Ed Simons – with the help of teen actor Rupert Grint. The singer was heartbroken after her split with Ed, 37, last month following a traumatic miscarriage. But Rupert, who plays Ron Weasley in Harry Potter films, has been helping to cheer her up. The actor, 19, even treated Lily, 22, to a meal at a swanky London restaurant. 'Lily met Rupert at The Order Of The Phoenix premiere last year. They swapped numbers and

SAS men protect Harry Potter after death threats
HARRY Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is being protected by FOUR ex-SAS bodyguards after receiving a death threat from a stalker. Heart-throb Daniel, 18, has been assigned the security by worried movie bosses. He switched cars THREE times on Saturday night during filming of the sixth movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. And his regular driver — used by the star for seven years and considered “part of the family” — has been temporarily stood down. The nature of the threat, received via

Ali Lohan: Troll's New Girl?
Ali Lohan may be hooking up with a troll. The E! reality star is director John Carl Buechler's top choice for a lead role in the big-budget remake of his 1986 camp classic, Troll. Lindsay's little sister auditioned last week for the role of the young Eunice St. Clair, who helps Harry Potter Jr. (no relation whatsoever to J.K. Rowling's gazillion-dollar creation of the same name) fight the evil Torok the Troll. "She was great," Buechler tells me. "The camera loves her. She's a really good actress...

Cattrall exposes Radcliffe's romance in interview
SEX + THE CITY star Kim Cattrall had to apologise to British teenager Daniel Radcliffe after accidentally going public with the HARRY POTTER star's romance. In an interview with America's TV Guide magazine, the actress revealed she'd given Radcliffe - her co-star in TV movie My Boy Jack - a boxed set of Sex + The City episodes as a gift, after learning the teenager was keen to revisit the show that left him "freaked out" the first time around. But when she joked, "You're waiting for your girlfriend to

Emma Watson casts a spell over new man at Empire Awards after-party
She may have been coy about rumours of a romance with rocker Johnny Borrell, but it seems Emma Watson is not being so secretive about the new man in her life. The 17-year-old Harry Potter star was kissing a handsome blond at the after-party of the Empire film awards last night - and the couple left very little to the imagination about how they felt about each other. The pair were clearly oblivious to the fact that onlookers were watching their every move at the Carbon Club in Marble Arch. Sources