Portrait magazine has released their Top 30 Under 30 list and a bunch of Potter stars are on the list (long post):

#18. Take That Edward Cullen!: Daniel Radcliffe
Born: July 23, 1989
Twilight may have been the latest craze to take over the world much like how Harry Potter did when it was first released, but the release of the sixth film Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince this year proved that the Harry Potter cast still have what it takes and that its star Daniel Radcliffe is still adored by fans.

#14. No Bad Boy: Tom Felton
Born: September 22, 1987
He may play a bad guy on screen, but this Harry Potter actor is far from it in real life. Unlike his alter ego, Tom is a bit of a self confessed technology geek, who loves his i-Phone. Real life Draco Malfoy? We think not!

#8. The Dilligent Student: Emma Watson
Born: April 15, 1990
She plays a dedicated student Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, but in real life, portrayer Emma Watson is just as studious to her studies. This year the young British actress can now add college student to her resume, as she is now attending Brown University in the USA, in an attempt for normalcy in her life.

#5. No Sidekick: Rupert Grint
Born: August 24, 1988
For years he’s been the shadow of best friend and teen wizard Harry Potter, but finally this year Ron Weasley and his portrayer Rupert Grint, have stepped out of the shadow and become their own man. Ron got the girl, with Ron and Hermione becoming a couple in this year’s Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, while Rupert furthered his acting career with a few roles that will seek to cement his future movie career.

#3. Dreams Do Come True: Evanna Lynch
Born: August 16, 1991
She’s gained a legion of dedicated fans from playing Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films, but did you know that Evanna Lynch herself is quite the Harry Potter fan and has been long before she was even part of the films? When she was younger, Evanna used to write to Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, asking if she have a role in the films. Funnily enough, J.K Rowling has written back to Evanna on occasions. Fast forward a few years later and dreams really do come true! And here’s an extra Evanna/Harry Potter tibit – Evanna made the Raddish Earrings that Luna Lovegood wears in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix!

#2. The Multi-Tasker: Bonnie Wright
Born: February 17, 1991
Over the years, Bonnie Wright has turned into a fine young talented woman, and she can thank her multi-tasking abilities for allowing her to accomplish so much at a young age. While filming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Bonnie balanced shooting with her A-Levels, where she took art, photography, design technology, and English. While filming Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows: Parts I & II, Bonnie intends to continue to the juggling act by also attending London’s University of the Arts to study film and television. In her spare time, Bonnie’s other interests include: art, dance, travelling, musical instruments such as the piano, guitar, saxophone, harmonica, and the recorder, and sports such as football, swimming, tennis, riding, ice skating, and cycling. Phew!

Today I have some more information for you on the HMV on Oxford Street DVD signing.  You can read the full press release here.  Here are the new facts (and old as well):

• Signing to take place on Sunday 6^th December 2009
• Wrist bands will be issues from 10am in the store and will be first come first served, no reservations , one wristband per person only
• Only copies of the Blu-ray edition of the DVD will be available which contains an exclusive look at the first footage from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows^TM
• Fans should come down in Fancy Dress and the best dressed fan will win the chance to go back stage and meet the cast members properly
• The DVD will be available to buy on Monday 7^th December 2009

Thanks to Claire for emailing.

Matthew, Tom Felton and Bonnie Wright  playing a version of marry, date, and kill called “marry, snog, and Stupefy” at the T4 Stars of 2009.  you can watch the video below thanks to SS:

BBC News recently interviewed a bunch of Harry Potter cast members and the interviews are now online in video and text form, here.  Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Bonnie Wright, Tom Felton and David Yates were interviewed.

“They’ve had a good structure here and at home, they are pretty solid kids,” he says.  “They are going to go and have great fun – they are going to have great success. I’m sure they will thrive. I think they all know I’m here to support them, and if they ever want a chat I’ll be there for them. Ultimately they’ve got to leave the fold and take flight – and I know they will.” – David Yates

There is also another new interview with Daniel that you can read here at CBBC Newsround.

There are 2 videos online from T4’s Stars of 2009 last night with Matthew Lewis, Bonnie Wright and Tom Felton. First, they talked with 3am about filming Deathly Hallows, and then they talked to Now Magazine.  To watch the second head over to the Lewis Lovers video archive, I’ve trimmed it so it is just the part with Tom, Bonnie and Matt.

Thanks SS!

As I posted earlier in the week a few Harry Potter stars are involved in a signing event that will take place on December 6th.  Matthew Lewis, Tom Felton, Evanna Lynch, and Jessie Cave will be at the event.  The original press release had some wrong information on it, so I was asked to correct the information for you all.

• The event is on a first served basis for the first 400 fans.
• You will have to purchase the Blu-Ray combo edition to get it signed by the stars, not your own copy.
• Here is some more information on the event

hmv 150 Oxford Street, London – Sun 6 Dec from 4.00pm

Due to limited time available access to the queue will be strictly limited, and the cast members will only be in a position to sign the Blu-ray/DVD combination edition of the film, which has been made available for this event. Wristbands will be issued from 10am on the day of the event from the store on a first come first served basis, no reservations, one wristband per person only.