UPDATE:
Behold! We now have scans from the USA Today newspaper, which include our first look at actor Jim Broadbent as Professor Horace Slughorn in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Also new is a clear look at Draco Malfoy played by Tom Felton, a shot of a love-lorn Ron Weasley played by Rupert Grint, and a reflective Professor Dumbledore as portrayed by Michael Gambon. We hope to have high res stills shortly, stay tuned!

Signed Harry Potter first edition sells for £17,800
A signed set of first edition Harry Potter books has sold for £17,800 at auction
The set of seven hardbacks published by Bloomsbury went on sale in one lot at Cameo Fine Art Auctioneers in Berkshire.
A spokesman at the auction house said the £17,800 figure is the "hammer price" and does not include buyer's premium, which is an extra 15% plus VAT. ...

It would seem tonight is a great night for Harry Potter fans, as the USA Today has a “first look” preview of the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. While new photos from the sixth Harry Potter film do not yet seem to be online, this new article indicates there is new material to be had on Draco, Harry and Ginny and perhaps our first look at Jim Broadbent as Professor Slughorn as the piece states “the focus is on the evolution of Harry’s rival Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton) into a malevolent force. Also introduced: Potions teacher Professor Slughorn (Jim Broadbent). Of interest to fans are details on the blossoming relationship between Harry and Ginny: “They’re about to kiss,” director David Yates says. “Then the bloody Death Eaters turn up and cause all sorts of anarchy.” A separate piece on the romance is as follows: ...

Empireonline.com has now launched a preview of the new edition of their magazine, which features an in-depth preview of the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film. The cover features a brand new photo of a bloodied and tattered looking Dan Radcliffe as Harry Potter, which you can see here via this link. Harry’s glasses are cracked and the headline reads “Bloody Hell: Harry Comes Out Fighting.” ...

The Times newspaper has a new interview online with Julie Walters, where the actress confirms her return in the role of Molly Weasley for both films of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. While promoting her new film “Mamma Mia,” which premiered recently in London, Julie Walter says that “I’m in them loads!” says Walters, and her eyes narrow. Then she does a new accent, which is basically herself, but evil. “I think I have to kill Helena Bonham Carter,” she says. Then she cackles again, like your favourite witchy aunt. ...