LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 was so highly viewed, IGN gave it an 8.0, that I am sure that Years 5-7 will not disappoint. I personally own Years 1-4 and loved it, so I will definitely buy Years 5-7 and let you know how it is! Have you purchased or played either game? What did you think?

Happy Cinco de Mayo to all who celebrate!!!

Michael Bay

Huge news just developing: Paramount has announced that it has purchased all film rights to Harry Potter from WB and that they have a remake of the movies in the pipeline and are lining up Michael Bay to direct and produce.

A spokesperson for Bay, the director of the Transformers movies, had this to say:

“Michael has been in discussions with Paramount for a few weeks about a potential reboot of the Harry Potter series in the near future. He is very excited to hear this news this morning and that the plans are set to come to fruition.

He wants to go way bigger and better than before, and has been developing new computer technology for creating the best explosions movie goers will have ever seen.”

We will of course update you on this situation as soon as we hear more news. Stay tuned!

In the mean time, read the statement from Bay’s spokesman in full right here.

Here is what Powerhouse Museum’s Director Dr. Dawn Casey had to say about the exhibition:

We have been  absolutely delighted by the incredibly positive response from visitors and are pleased  to announce a three-week extension. As a museum for inspiring and engaging young minds, it was so fitting and such a wonderful opportunity for the Powerhouse to stage this unique exhibition, and we hope to inspire future generations of writers, filmmakers, and costume designers!

In partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, Global Experience Specialists, Inc. (GES) created the 1,400 square meter exhibition, allowing visitors to get up close and personal with many aspects from the Harry Potter films. Visitors can be sorted into a Hogwarts House by the Sorting Hat, toss a quaffle around on the Quidditch pitch, pull a Mandrake out of its pot, and can even tour Hagrid’s hut and sit in his over-sized chair. Some special things were added to the Sydney leg of the exhibition. The Deathly Hallows case, which features the Resurrection Stone, the Invisibility Cloak, and the Elder Wand; and the Horcrux case, which includes five of the items that were so essential in containing parts of Voldemort’s soul; made their debut at Powerhouse Museum.

The museum recommends purchasing tickets online and in advance to avoid the long lines and potential possibility of sold out days. You can purchase tickets to Harry Potter: The Exhibition here. Below is a short video showing some highlights of the exhibition.

http://youtu.be/YldsDb5Tc3U

Fiennes seemed surprised by what fans have written about Lord Voldemort and Harry Potter, but he took everything in stride and had fun with it. Please be advised this is for MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.

If you wish to read the entire story written by Jade and Kelley, you can do so here. Again this story is for MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.

Among the exclusive group of entertainment industry professionals joining Bonham Carter in receiving the coveted CBE honor, are comedian Ronnie Corbett, Australian entertainer and writer Clive James, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire creator Paul Smith, former Oasis front-man Liam Gallagher, and record producer Steve Lillywhite (who has worked with U2 and the Rolling Stones).

The Queen’s honor list is released twice a year, on her birthday in June and on New Year’s Eve, and it recognizes outstanding achievement and service across the UK. Congrats to Helena on this amazing accomplishment.

It is New Years Eve and 2011 is coming to a close, so it’s time for a quick reflection on what an incredible year it has been for Harry Potter.

This year we’ve had the announcement that the Wizarding World theme park in Orlando will be be expanded, and that a second park will be built over in Hollywood. JK Rowling began her Pottermore project, giving us new material and prolonging Harry Potter for years to come. We found out that Leavesden Studios where the films were made is being turned into a museum that fans will be able to visit. And of course we had the release of the epic and emotional final film in the series, Deathly Hallows Part 2, ending a decade-long era.

So what, in your opinion, was the biggest and most important HP event of this year? Place your votes below:

Dan’s hard work in the role has helped him and his co-stars pick up numerous awards for the show.

And, after many weeks of online votes, fans on Broadway.com have named him as their ‘Star of the Year’ for 2011!

The site’s artist Justin Robertson created this great portrait of Dan to celebrate his win: