Thanks as usual to Oclumencia we have FOUR new promotional photos from the Half-Blood Prince character shoots.  See them all here in the gallery!

Universal Orlando has released a high resolution image of Hogwarts castle at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Theme Park. You can see the photo by heading over to the gallery!

The magical transformation continues.  Although still very much a work in progress, the magnificence of Hogwarts castle is beginning to take shape above Hogsmeade as work continues on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.  Hogwarts will be the home of a thrilling, new, state-of-the-art attraction – Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey – that uses ground-breaking technology to bring the magic, characters and stories of Harry Potter to life in ways never before experienced. Set to open in Spring 2010 only at Universal Orlando Resort, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter will feature multiple themed attractions, shops and a restaurant.

Thanks TLC!

There is a new press release online stating that:

The Museum of Science, Boston is pleased to announce that it will extend its East Coast premiere run of Harry Potter: The Exhibition by one week. Due to its popularity, the exhibit, which was originally set to end its run on February 21, will now remain open until February 28, 2010. To meet demand for tickets during February school vacation weeks in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the Museum will also offer special extended exhibit hours:

• Saturday, February 13 through Saturday, February 20, Harry Potter: The Exhibition and Museum exhibit halls are open 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Sunday, February 21 through Thursday, February 25, hours are: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Friday, February 26: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Saturday, February 27 – Sunday, February 28: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

The extended run will give New England fans their last chance to step inside the famous wizard’s magical world before the exhibition moves to its next location, the Ontario Science Center in Toronto, Canada. The Museum of Science is the only New England location on the exhibit’s tour.

For more information refer to the full press release!

Thanks to Dr Julie-Ann for sending in a little preview of her book, Harry Potter Power, that I posted about earlier.  First we have a little poem:

Next is the first line of the book:

“As the magic world of Harry Potter shows, power – the ability to be your happiest, healthiest, and highest self – arises from the strangest and most unexpected places”.

Enjoy! You can visit the book’s mini site here to learn more and to purchase the book!  Also, here is the book’s page on Amazon, should you wish to find out when they will have it available.

I am watching Masterpiece Classics: Emma on PBS and Michael Gambon is in it! He plays Emma’s father, Mr. Woodhouse

Part 1 of 3 is on tonight on PBS right now (9pm).  The 2nd part is on the same time on January 31st, and the 3rd the next weekend (I assume).  You can also watch it online by going here (starting tomorrow).

Thanks again to London Taxi Tours we have some photos of the Swinley Forest set!  See the new photos here in the gallery! Some are pictured below:

Thanks to @SS for the tip!