NEWS FOR THE DAY 30.03.06

Belated Happy Birthday, Brendan Gleeson

Irish eyes (and our own) are smiling indeed, for yesterday actor Brendan Gleeson(Mad-Eye Moody) celebrated his 51st birthday. Cheers Brendan! and Belated Happy B'day

Goblet of Fire Cast on Australian "Sunrise" Show

Page from DanRadcliffe.co.uklet us know that Australian morning show "Sunrise" will feature cast members from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on Thursday. According to their website, the show tomorrow will feature a piece where viewers will "Meet the entire cast and crew, and go behind the scenes of the latest film." Anyone with more details or who is able to capture the video, please let us know.

Also, this same morning show is holding a contest to win a trip to the set of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. This contest, being held in conjunction with the release of the Goblet DVD out today in Australia, says that two lucky citizens ages 18 and younger can win a four night's stay visit to the UK where you will go to the set as they film Potter Five. This contest runs through March 31. For more info on how to enter, click here. Good Luck! Thanks very much to Page from DanRadcliffe.co.uk for the heads up!

Half-Blood Prince Named British Book of the Year

Update: See pics now in our gallery, with hi-res on the way.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been named "Book of the Year" at the British Book Awards held tonight in London. Jo is quotedby the BBCas saying "I'm delighted that Harry Potter continues to give so much pleasure to adults and children." She was also asked about the progress of Book Seven, and she said:

"I am enjoying writing the last book in the series and it's coming along nicely"

You can see some photos of Jo at the awards hereand here. The award ceremonywill be airedon Channel 4 inthe UK on SaturdayApril 1 from 6 to 7pm. Congratulations Jo!

UPDATE: The AP hasthis photoof Jo holding the award for Book of the Year.