In a world filled with magic spells, where problems can be solved with a flick of the wrist, the old adage still applies, a delighted J.K. Rowling told reporters: Be careful what you wish for!

That held particularly true for the stars of the "Harry Potter" movie series, she said, who all wanted to know what was going to happen to their characters as the last "Potter" book approached...until, that is, she started to tell them. (WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD.)

"I think they were always petrified of asking me," she said, smiling broadly. "I went down to the set and Dan [Radcliffe] and I had a real chat and it was great. And I said to him 'Dumbledore's giving me a bit of trouble.' And he said, 'But Dumbledore's dead!' And then immediately 'Don't tell me! Don't tell me!'" Read more...

The week ends, but the news rolls on. Today, headlines from "The Spirit," "Dark Knight," "Harry Potter," "Avatar" and more.

- What made Hermione cry? Emma Watson gives her thoughts on "Deathly Hallows." (Emma Watson)

- The "Spirit" is willing. Gabriel Macht to lead Frank Miller's comic adaptation as the masked avenger himself. (Variety)

- The Batpod in action! (Latino Review)

- Len Wiseman to helm "Escape from New York" and "Gears of War"? (AICN)

- Under new "Management." Jennifer Aniston and Steve Zahn to headline romantic comedy about traveling saleswoman. (Variety)

- Michelle Rodriguez joins Cameron's "Avatar." (Variety)

- Gervais NOT set for "Early Retirement." (CanMag)