Take some of that hard-earned PTO, and plan a Summer vacation that speaks to your geek style: peep Japan's latest and greatest, choose your favorite sci-fi convention, or check out theme parks that are anything but ordinary. Click through, and let the vacation inspiration begin! Source: Flickr User rendomthoughts and The Consortium Read more

Want to see the world of Harry Potter up close? You'll have to take a trip to the Warner Bros. Leavesden Studios in London. Actual sets, props, and special effects from the films are on display starting March 31, and a trip there is sure to please any Potter megafan. Those stateside can always trek to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter inside Universal Studios, Orlando, FL, which is a good Read more

We are so excited that the first installment of Suzanne Collins's trilogy The Hunger Games hits the big screen today. The gripping series follows 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen in a postapocalyptic world, where she must fight for her own survival and the survival of the ones she loves. And while the action-packed plot keeps you on your toes, it's the will-they-or-won't-they love triangle between Read more

As a nice farewell to the franchise, the final Harry Potter film dominates the 2012 People's Choice Award nominations, which air tonight. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 is in the running for favorite movie, favorite action movie, and favorite ensemble movie cast, while leading man Daniel Radcliffe is nominated for favorite movie actor. Daniel's also nominated for favorite movie star Read more

The Harry Potter movies may be over (RIP), but Harry, or at least Daniel Radcliffe, the man behind the wizard, isn't going anywhere (he's even hosting SNL on Jan. 14!). Daniel is a man of many talents, but even after all his big success and popularity, he seems like a generally normal, down-to-earth guy. And he just keeps getting better and better, as the self-deprecating Daniel told Parade he's Read more

It's been over a decade since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was first published, but the enchantment of the wizarding world is going strong. A series that transcended age groups picked up lots of fans through the years, and it's likely you'll be shopping for one of them this season. Give these gifts of magic without venturing to Diagon Alley. Read more

If you've got a Harry-Potter-loving Muggle in your life, then consider your holiday shopping done. There are so many amazing items for fans of the wizarding world, from cute key chains to more high-end items like crystal balls and magic wands. With lots of options at every price point, you'll be sure to cast a spell when you put one of these goodies under the tree. Read more

The final installment of the Harry Potter films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, comes out on DVD today, and I must say the stars have grown up quite nicely since they began filming the series. From Tom Felton to Daniel Radcliffe to the surprisingly hot Matthew Lewis (Neville!), if you had your pick of the Harry hotties, who would you invite into your chamber of secrets? Read more

Tomorrow the final Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, comes out on DVD, and it features the big Ron and Hermione kiss that took a decade in the making! To get in the mood for rewatching the magical moment, let's take a look back at the other love connections at Hogwarts. From flirty first kisses to failed flops, see the passionate pairs who made the wizarding world Read more

From evil to sweet, there are all kinds of witches in pop culture to be inspired by this Halloween, but perhaps one of the most diverse and bewitching groups of witches can be found in the Harry Potter books and flicks. The wizards of the Harry Potter movies may make tasty eye candy, but it's the ladies of the franchise who have some of the best one-liners. While we eagerly await Harry Potter and Read more