Wizard Entertainment did an interview with David Yates a little over a month ago where he discussed filming Harry Potter 6 and the possibility of Rufus Scrimgeour not being in  it.

The only problem is, we’re looking at the next adaptation and Rufus Scrimgeour, who takes over the Ministry of Magic from Fudge, we’re not sure if he’s going to be in the finished screenplay yet. We’re struggling with it at the moment, and he’s in one moment and he’s out the next. But if he stays in, I’m going to be on the phone quick as a shot to Bill and say, “Bill, come on, you’ve got to do this, man.”

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Thanks Veritaserum!

Scholastic updated their site with more information on the open book tour sweepstakes in the US. Here are some of the key Q&A you need to know.

What will J.K. Rowling be doing at the events?
J.K. Rowling will be reading from the last book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and will answer questions about the entire series. Following the reading and Q & A, Ms. Rowling will be signing books for audience members.
Will she sign more than one book?
In order to make sure that she signs a book for everybody, she will only be able to sign one book per person.
Is transportation and lodging included in the sweepstakes prize?
The prize is two tickets to the event and a copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In order to attend the event, winners of the sweepstakes must cover their own transportation, lodging and any other expenses.

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In an interview in the September issue of the UK Vogue  David Thewlis says that he will be reprising his role as Remus Lupin in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince!

You can view the scans over at Veritaserum!
Thanks Thewlis Rox!

Well as it is August 23rd in the United Kingdom that means that it is Ruperts 19th Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!   YAY!!!!!!!!

Have a great birthday Rupert! We all love you!

UPDATE: It is also Stephen Fry (the voice of the UK audiobooks) 50th Birthday! Happy Birthday Stephen!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just made a button that sites can use to support the When Harry Met Catie auction I posted about a short while ago.

Here is the button:

Please upload it to your own server and link to:
http://www.whenharrymetcatie.com/

Some night scenes from Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince movie are set to be filmed in Lacock. Daniel Radcliffe will be among the cast members filming there.  The scenes will be filmed over 4 days in October from 5pm-5am.

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Thanks Leaky!