Both Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson have been named as the highest-paid Hollywood actor and actress in a poll created by US's Vanity Fair.

Watson ranked at number 14 overall with an estimated earning of £19m, while Radcliffe came in at number six, with an estimated earning of £26 million.

Vanity Fair calculated the stars' earning power by interviewing agents, lawyers, studio executives, and occasionally the stars themselves, about film-related income.

Towering above more seasoned performers such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Angelina Jolie, the star raked in £20m last year in Vanity Fair's list of Hollywood's top 40 earners. She came 14th in the overall list, and alongside Cameron Diaz was one of only two women in the top 20. She reportedly earned £10m for the final two instalments of the Potter films, The Deathly Hallows parts 1 and 2. Co-star Rupert Grint came just behind her in 15th position.

Meanwhile Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry in the films, made £26m, putting him sixth in the table, and bestowing upon him the honour of being the highest paid actor on Vanity Fair's list, the top five positions all taken by directors. His earnings are also likely to be higher than estimated, as other sources of income, such as a promotional deal with Orlando's new Hogwarts theme park, were not counted.

It is also being reported by various outlets that the top five spots were all taken up by directors.

Many thanks to The Guardian for the tip!

->Stefan<-

Universal Orlando has sent us the news that they've launched a revamped site for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park!

You can see it right here.  The site features new concept art for the park including the shops and rides.  Also new is The Wizarding World News and new video of Hogsmeade and Hogwarts castle and more!

And of course the video of the commercial that will air during the Super Bowl this weekend can be seen here!

Images can be seen here, courtesy of SnitchSeeker.

NBC's The Today Show is holding a contest for one "exceptional" class to win a trip to the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park this spring!

A video about the contest can be seen here and details can be read here.

U.S. teachers (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) who teach students aged 5-18 are eligible to enter by submitting a 3-minute video on the following:

By answering the question "Why is my class extraordinary?," you could be part of a group on a three-day, two-night trip to the opening celebration festivities of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal's Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida.

Judging will be based on Originality and Creativity (30%), Responsiveness to Question (30%), Camera Readiness (20%), and Clarity of Communication (20%).

The contest begins today and ends on March 19, 2010, at 5:00 PM ET. 

Good luck! 

Thanks to Warner Bros. for sending along a press release with confirmation that the rumors going around about Deathly Hallows, Part 1 being made into a 3D film is true.

Quoted from The Hollywood Reporter:

"We are experienced and have been successful in the conversion of 2D to 3D going back to such hits as 'The Polar Express,' select scenes in 'Superman Returns' and the last two Harry Potter films,” Warners domestic distribution boss Dan Fellman said.

Warners said its conversion tests on "Titan" footage have gone well and noted that conversion work will be handled by Prime Focus, a Hollywood-based postproduction company that figured among digital vendors on "Avatar," whose nine Oscar nominations include one for visual effects.

"We're excited about 3D and look forward to bringing a rich, involving visual experience to audiences around the world," Warners film group president Jeff Robinov said.

The nominees for the 82nd Academy Awards were revealed today, and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Cinematography.

The movie will compete against The Hurt Locker, The White Ribbon, Inglourious Basterds, and Avatar

The Academy Awards will be held on March 7th on ABC at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, California and will air on ABC.

Congratulations to all of the nominees! :)

Just a little while ago we told you that a new commercial for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park would officially air during this weekend's Super Bowl. 

Well, it's made its way online earlier and you can watch it here.

The commercial also features a shot of Daniel Radcliffe!

Please Note: Universal has sent us the info that a segment on this commercial will be featured on tonight's Access Hollywood.

Update:  You can also see the commercial at UniversalOrlando.com.