‘Harry Potter’ conjures up $79.5 million in first weekend, $159.7 million in first 5 days

LOS ANGELES — Harry Potter continues to work box-office alchemy, turning his latest movie adventure into an overnight blockbuster.

At the Movies: capsule reviews of ‘Harry Potter’ and other films this week

Capsule reviews of films opening this week:

Emma Watson wants to go back to being a ‘proper, proper nerd’

NEW DELHI - ‘Harry Potter’ actress Emma Watson cannot wait to dig into her books and go back to being a ‘proper, proper nerd’.

Emma Watson keen on being a ‘proper nerd’

BEIJING - ‘Harry Potter’ star Emma Watson has said she can’t wait to return to her studies and start university later in 2009 because she wants to be a ‘proper, proper nerd’.

Lady GaGa’s ‘The Fame’ continues to rule U.K. albums chart

LONDON - Lady GaGa’s ‘The Fame’ has held on to the top spot in the U.K. albums chart for a fourth consecutive week.

Harry Potter stars to ‘age’ with Benjamin Button technology for final film

LONDON - Young actors of the Harry Potter series will have their age digitally advanced for the final film using the same technology as in ‘The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button’.

Emma Watson is a secret painter

LONDON - ‘Harry Potter’ star Emma Watson has hidden talents of a painter too.

The 20-year-old actress admits she would happily trade the camera for an easel if given a chance.

Emma Watson to shoot Harry Potter during university holidays

LONDON - British actress Emma Watson, who vowed to put acting on hold to concentrate on her degree, will continue her movie career when she starts university.

Watson says she will be ‘uncontrollable’ wreck when Potter comes to an end

NEW DELHI - British actress Emma Watson has revealed that she will be an “uncontrollable” wreck after the filming of ‘Harry Potter’ comes to an end.

Emma Watson reveals her lover

WASHINGTON - Hollywood actress Emma Watson has finally unveiled her boyfriend.

Emma has been dating Jay Barrymore, who is eight years her senior, for more than a year, reports Contactmusic.

Emma Watson to study in U.S.?

WASHINGTON - Harry Potter star Emma Watson may soon move to the U.S. to pursue further studies, according to reports.

Teen ‘Harry Potter’ actor arrested for marijuana production at home

LONDON - A teenage actor, who has appeared in all of the six Harry Potter films, has been arrested for growing a 2,000 pounds worth cannabis plantation in his bedroom.

Emma Watson tipped to be ‘Greenpeace’ global ambassador

LONDON - ‘Harry Potter’ actress Emma Watson has reportedly been approached by environmental campaign group Greenpeace to become their global ambassador, after declared her love for clean environment.

Jacko ‘invites Harry Potter stars to O2’s opening night’

LONDON - King of pop Michael Jackson is such a big fan of the Harry Potter films that he has reportedly invited its young stars to be his guests at the opening night of his Live 8 gig.

Stardom has made Emma Watson’s love life difficult

LONDON - Hollywood actress Emma Watson says that her celebrity status has made her love life difficult, as men feel intimidated by her.

Daniel Radcliffe named Forbes’ ‘Most Valuable Young Star’

WASHINGTON - ‘Harry Potter’ star Daniel Radcliffe has been named the ‘Most Valuable Young Star’ by Forbes magazine.

Cheryl Cole tops Tatler mag’s ‘best dressed’ list of 2009

LONDON - Girls Aloud singer and X Factor judge Cheryl Cole has landed the top spot in Tatler magzine’s ‘best dressed’ list of 2009.

Final Harry Potter film slated for release in 2011

LOS ANGELES - The magic had to come to an end sometime.

The eighth and final movie in the ‘Harry Potter’ series is to be released July 15, 2011, the Hollywood Reporter trade newspaper reported Wednesday, citing Warner Bros studio.

Emma Watson partied until dawn at post-Bafta bash

LONDON - ‘Harry Potter’ star Emma Watson was the last girl standing at 5.35 a.m. Monday after getting stuck into the post-Bafta bash.

Emma Watson wants to be educated like Portman, Streep

NEW YORK - ‘Harry Potter’ star Emma Watson, 18, is keen to go for higher studies and looks up to Natalie Portman, Jodie Foster and Meryl Streep for inspiration because they too pursued their education whilst working in movies.

Watson slams skinny stars

LONDON - ‘Harry Potter’ star Emma Watson has slammed skinny stars as she finds their shape ugly.

Emma Watson may take a break from acting

LONDON - Harry Potter star Emma Watson might quit acting after she joins a university and is not certain whether she wants to continue working in movies in future.

Emma Watson worried about money

NEW YORK - Teen actress Emma Watson is keen to go for higher studies but at the same time she is worried that her future classmates will take advantage of the millions she has earned from starring as Hermione Granger in the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise.