UPDATE 2: The article is up again, with a correction at the bottom.

The actor who has played Professor Flitwick in all of the Potter films recently spoke to MTV News. Davis speaks about the positive side of having Deathly Hallows split into two:

“I think that’s a good idea because when you try and squeeze these quite lengthy novels into a two-hour movie, a two-and a half hour film there is gonna be stuff that’s left out,” Davis enthused. “There’s so much in the last book, I think it’ll make two really good films. It’s worthy of that.”

The article incorrectly states that Davis played Griphook in Sorcerer's Stone; he was actually played by Vern Troyer. Davis played both a Gringotts bank teller and Flitwick in Sorcerer's Stone. Read the full entry here!

The actor who plays Professor Flitwick in Harry Potter spoke in a brief new interview about his character, the OOTP movie, and Deathly Hallows.

"I was into J.K. Rowling's books about Harry Potter long before I was offered the part of Professor Flitwick and I've loved reading every one since then. So, yes, I'm is really looking forward... like you... to the next book."

Previously, Katie Leung, Matthew Lewis, and Warwick Davis were scheduled to attend DraconCon, America's largest, multi-media, popular arts convention, but all have now cancelled their appearances for unknown reasons. Stanislav Ianevski (Viktor Krum) will still attend the event which will commence on Friday.

Thanks to KitsuneAi for the tip-off!

Dan Radcliffe and Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick) praised talented students recently at the first Peterborough Children's Film Awards, a competition which gathered 208 short film entries. Warwick had this to say: "The children had to think of an idea, write the story, and script and create a storyboard. They then had to learn how to act and to edit films and work as a team. The results are fantastic and I'm sure we have a future Steven Spielberg or George Lucas among us."

Dan presented an award via a pre-recorded video to much surprise from the audience. You can hear what he had to say here (bottom right link) and can see a photo of him here.

Thanks to Alana for the tip!

Ricky Gervais recently announced on his official podcast that the second series of the BBC's "Extras" show will commence on September 14th. Daniel Radcliffe and Warwick Davis (Prof. Flitwick) will guest star in the third episode of the six-part series, indicating that it will be aired September 28th - although nothing has been confirmed yet. There is not currently a release date set for the show's airing on HBO in America, although Warwick revealed in our interview with him on MuggleCast that it is to be aired in the Fall.

Thanks to DR.com for the info!

Warwick Davis has let us know about a charity auction he's holding in Peterborough, UK on Sunday 16th July 2006. The auction line up includes many exciting pieces of Harry Potter memorabilia, with the star item being a very rare, original "Quidditch World Cup Programme" as seen in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. What makes this one extra special is that it has been personally signed by Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe.

Check the link above for more information on the auction lots and details on how to place telephone bids. Warwick will be personally auctioning off the items, so stop by and say hello to him if you are nearby!