Archive for June, 2010

Mayor of London Wants Potter Fans to Lobby for London Theme Park

Jun 08, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Fans

Yesterday, Mayor of London Boris Johnson wrote a column in the Daily Telegraph‘s Comment section about The Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction. Johnson was highly critical of the location of the theme park, asserting that whilst he has “nothing against Orlando,” he “bitterly [resents] that Orlando is about to become the official place of …read more!

June 2010 Craft Along Now Open

Jun 08, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

LeakyLounge

The Crafty Witches have now launched a brand new Craft-Along, in anticipation of the opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. This month’s challenge is to make something you’ll want to bring with you on a visit to the Harry Potter attraction. MyLeaky points will be awarded to everyone who participates in the Craft-Along …read more!

BAFTA Television Awards Video Roundup

Jun 08, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Film Awards

The Philips British Academy Television Awards 2010 took place on Sunday, 6th June at the London Palladium; John Hurt, Lenny Henry and Julie Walters were among the Harry Potter cast members in attendance. A number of videos from the event are now available in the Leaky Video Galleries: John Hurt (Mr. Ollivander) on the Red …read more!

Video of the LEGO Harry Potter Years 1 – 4 xBox 360 Demo

Jun 07, 2010

Posted by: Mel

Video Games

Hey guys: we have our newest Mel on the Leaky team: we hope you’ll all welcome Mel O., our newest editor, to the news! – Mel A! A few days ago we told you that the xBox 360 demo for the LEGO Harry Potter Years 1 – 4 video game would became available today. We …read more!

Update: Harry Potter Library Exhibition Enters Illinois

Jun 07, 2010

Posted by: Mel

Books

Back in 2009, TLC told you of a traveling Harry Potter library exhibit, which focused on the historical and scientific aspects of the series as they pertained to “Renaissance traditions.” The exhibit is now in Galesburg, Illinois, and a report has come in which details the experience people have had at it: “The exhibit is …read more!

Hi-Res Version of Deathly Hallows Sneak Peek

Jun 07, 2010

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

DH Film

A clean, hi-res quality version of the Deathly Hallows sneak peek is now in our video galleries, available for watching and downloading in WMV and iPod-compatible formats. Enjoy!

Tom Felton Wins Best Villain at MTV Movie Awards, Confirms Casting Rumours

Jun 07, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Film Awards

Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) was last night given the Best Villain award at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards. The ceremony took place in Los Angeles, California; a video of the actor accepting the Golden Popcorn can be seen by US residents at this link. Additionally, photos from the event are now available right here in …read more!

Video of NBC Wizarding World Sneak Peek Online

Jun 07, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Fans

In addition to the thrilling new trailer for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” which aired last night on the MTV Movie Awards, NBC broadcast a thirty minute special on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Orlando Resorts in Florida. Video of that entire program is now online care of NBC, …read more!

Pictures from Deathly Hallows Sneak Peek

Jun 07, 2010

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

DH Film

Be sure to check out some of the hi-res stills from the Deathly Hallows sneak peek that aired on MTV yesterday, here in our galleries. Here are some of them: HarryRon attempting to destroy the HorcruxThe Gringotts dragonOllivanderHogwarts under seigeHarry and Ginny kissingThe fight between Ron and Harry in the tentVoldemort in the forestHarry in …read more!

DH Trailer Airs During MTV Movie Awards

Jun 06, 2010

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

DH Film

The aformentioned Deathly Hallows trailer aired during the MTV Movie Awards; in this clip we see the fight between Ron and Harry; some Harry/Ginny kissing; Harry at Dobby’s grave; Ron attacking the Horcrux locket; varied scenes of torment and anguish between the trio as they fight Voldemort, and more. An HD version is on the …read more!



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