Today gets 'Potter'-ized

MANILA, Philippines - No less than Harry Potter himself is stopping by to discuss the last days of the franchise with the Today gang.

After Emmy Watson (left), who is Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series, visited the Today studio last Monday, July 11, it’s Daniel Radcliffe’s turn to swing by the show. After a decade-long portrayal of the boy wizard, the British actor is revealing some personal details about what life was like behind-the-scenes tomorrow, July 14. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II, the last in the film series, hits Philippine theaters nationwide also tomorrow.

But before tomorrow’s “Potter”-ized episode, food writer Mark Bittman appears on the show today, wherein he’ll talk about how tough it is to go meatless but points out why it’s a good idea. Jeff Lewis also drops by to create even more buzz for the fifth season of his Bravo show Flipping Out while Dianne Farr talks about her second baby and new book about inter-racial relationships. Other subjects are germ-zapping gadgets, dining etiquette, Money 911, and road rules for smart eating.

Meanwhile, Ryan Seacrest visits the set on July 15, as the American Idol host is getting ready to fulfill his duties anew as Fox’s top-rating singing competition is currently holding auditions for its 11th season. The radio personality, E! News co-anchor and TV producer might even open up about current girlfriend Julianna Hough. Also on Friday’s episode are a performance by Chris Brown and talk on real-estate values, fat habits and hair color trends.

Today Show! airs live from Mondays to Fridays, at 7 to 11 p.m., with replays at 3 a.m. on TALKtv – Ch. 16 on SkyCable, Ch. 28 on Destiny and Ch. 21 on VHF.