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Issue 25 - Jul. 2009
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"I went to see Professor McGonagall this morning, just before breakfast. I've decided to drop Muggle Studies."[br]"But you passed your exam with three hundred and twenty percent!" said Ron.
In the News
Video, Photo of Tom Felton with Fans in New Jersey
Last night, our own Melissa Anelli and Andrew Sims from MuggleNet were hosts at a very special fan event with actor Tom Felton at a Hot Topic in New Jersey. We now have many photos from the event here in our Image galleries, along with some great video of Tom where he speaks about his role as Draco Malfoy and more. We have the video (in iPod friendly form as well) here in our video galContinued...
Video of UK Channel 4 Special from London Premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
As posted before UK Channel 4 was set to broadcast a special on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Recorded during the London premiere of the film in Leicester Squarey, thanks to our Order partner BonnieWrightOnline, you can now watch the show with part one here, part two here, and part three here. In the program you can see footage of many of the cast and crew, as well as interviContinued...
New York City Wrocks!
With New York City the site of the recent US premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the local press has also focused on the flourishing fan community in the big apple. As in so many cities around the world, NYC has a very large fan group called The Group Who Shall Not Be Named. This dedicated and very energetic group, which often travels to many Harry Potter events everywhContinued...
More Leaky News
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Helen McCrory Talks Filming on Spinner's End for Half-Blood Prince Three US IMAX Showings of Half-Blood Prince on July 15 Reminder: Tom Felton Appearance Tonight in New JerseyMore Leaky News
Helen McCrory Talks Filming on Spinner's End for Half-Blood Prince
Actress Helen McCrory has given a new interview where she discusses filming her role as Narcissa Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Noting her appearance in the film is short, she also jokes about the fleeting appearance made by actor Timothy Spall as Wormtail in the Unbreakable vow scene at Spinner's End. Quotage:
"She appears in the two final films of the series, but waContinued...
Three US IMAX Showings of Half-Blood Prince on July 15
Previously it was announced that due to a scheduling conflict, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince would not be able to screen in IMAX until several weeks after the regular opening. While that still holds true, the film will be playing in three IMAX theaters in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Half-Blood Prince will open in many IMAX theaters later on July 29th.
Related: The offiContinued...
Reminder: Tom Felton Appearance Tonight in New Jersey
Quick reminder for everyone that actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) will be making a special public appearance at the Hot Topic in Paramus, New Jersey. The event starts at 7:00pm at the Hot Topic store at Garden State Plaza, where our own Melissa Anelli and Andrew Sims of MuggleNet will host a Harry Potter fan panel with Tom. Some 750 fans are expected to attend the signing and fan event Continued...
Dan Radcliffe Talks Filming Nagini Scene at Godric's Hollow for Deathly Hallows
Actor Dan Radcliffe was a guest on Live with Regis and Kelly talk show this morning where he discussed recent filming for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. In the interview which you can watch here in our galleries, Dan stated he had been filming recently several weeks ago a scene where he has to fight Nagini the snake. Readers will recall of course these are the dramatic events thContinued...
Direct Download Links to ABC Family Sneak at Half-Blood Prince with Rupert Grint
As posted previously, starting tonight at 7:30pm ET on ABC Family, you will be able to watch new exclusive previews of the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince during the cable channel's Harry Potter movie marathon weekend. Thanks to WB for sending over direct download links to one of the featurettes featuring Rupert Grint. UPDATE: LA Times Hero Complex Blog also has a diffeContinued...
The Hardest Harry Potter Quiz Ever?
Attention readers of the Leaky Cauldron! Hollywood.com has thrown down the gauntlet and the challenge is this before us: Can you pass what they are calling the HARDEST Harry Potter Quiz ever? What say you?
Thanks to Hollywood.com for owling and trying to take on the smartest bunch of Harry Potter fans in the world. ;)
Video: Dan Radcliffe on MTV Alexa Chung and Late Night with David Letterman
You betcha, Dan Radcliffe has a great sense of humor, as seen in two television appearances from yesterday. Last night Dan was a guest on the popular Late Night with David Letterman, and we now have the video for you (in iPod friendly form as well) here in our galleries.
Earlier in the day Dan was also a guest on MTV's "It's on with Alexa Chung" program that featured a very funny Dan asContinued...
Movie Theater Chain in US to Hold Harry Potter Marathons Before Half-Blood Prince
A movie chain here in the US will holding Harry Potter movie marathons before the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Starting at 9:00am on Tuesday, July 14th, Carmike Cinemas will begin screening of the first five Harry Potter films before their midnight release of Half-Blood Prince. Tickets can be found at this link, with the list of theaters participating as follows:
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Matt Lewis and Evanna Lynch Promote Half-Blood Prince in Switzerland
Matt Lewis (Neville) and Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood) were both in Zurich today to promote the premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Switzerland. We now have photos and caps of the two at the premiere here in our image galleries.
From the Fan's Point of View: Meeting J.K. Rowling and Going to Premiere of Half-Blood Prince
We have a bit of a fun treat today, as there are two special reports from the recent London premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince as seen through the eyes of fans. Longtime TLC reader Rotfang and his nephew Harry were lucky enough to actually go into the screening with the cast and crew and sent us their report below. Also two lovely ladies and long friends of Leaky, Ally Continued...
Video: Rupert Grint on NBC's The Today Show
As a follow to the post below, actor Rupert Grint was also on NBC's Today Show. You can now watch the interview via this link, where Rupert discusses the recent rainy premiere in London, his bout with Swine Flu and the tribulations of Ron Weasley's love life in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. UPDATE: The video is now available here in our gallieries.
Video: Dan Radcliffe on NBC's The Today Show
As promised, actor Dan Radcliffe was a guest on NBC's The Today Show. You can now see video of Dan on the show here via this link. In this fun interview he jokes about his intense competitive nature over ping pong, plus see a clip of the recently released scene of Professor Slughorn and Harry in Potions class.
UPDATE: We now have this available (and in IPod friendly form) here in our gaContinued...