Archive for October, 2015

Matthew Lewis Surprises 200 kids on a Special Holiday

Oct 18, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Charity, Lewis, News

Matthew Lewis (who played the incredible Neville Longbottom) joined 200 children on their way to Universal for a special holiday. British Airway’s annual charity flight, Dreamflight, sends 200 hand-picked children with disabilities or illness on a special holiday. The children were accompanied by 100 doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and an unsuspecting special guest: “Neville!” BT reports: More …read more!

“The New Queen of Crime”: Positive reviews for J.K. Rowling’s “Career of Evil”

Oct 18, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Career of Evil, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, News

Or should it be “The New King of Crime?” J.K. Rowling has been appearing at events for her good friend Robert–specifically Crime Writers’ Association Dagger Awards. (Galbraith’s Silkworm was short listed for a Gold Dagger, though it was over thrown by Life or Death by Michael Robotham.)  With a new Robert Galbraith book due out Tuesday (October 20), reviews for …read more!

David Yates’ “Tarzan” to Differ from traditional Story

Oct 18, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

David Yates (director of Harry Potter films 5-8 and the Fantastic Beasts series) is finishing up his work on a live action Tarzan, in post-production and set to be released next year. Actor Christopher Waltz recently said that David Yates’ film is to be unlike any other Tarzan recreation. The live action Tarzan takes place a few …read more!

Collin Farrell talks about Wands and Hogwarts in new Interviews

Oct 18, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, Films, News

Collin Farrell has been giving a lot of interviews recently, promoting his new film Lobster. As interviewers long to know more about Fantastic Beasts just as we do, questions about his involvement in the project are sure to come up. SnitchSeeker picked up a couple more clips of these interviews: At marker 1:56 he talks about Fantastic Beasts, …read more!

Happy Birthday Professor Flitwick and Guy Henry

Oct 17, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Actor Birthdays, Character Birthdays, News

Today, we celebrate two Harry Potter birthdays, one a character and one an actor! They are both very real to us of course, because even though one may only exist inside of our heads, Dumbledore tells us that doesn’t mean it isn’t real. Professor Filius Flitwick celebrates his birthday today. Though we are not quite …read more!

Awards and Ambassadorship for Harry Potter Actors

Oct 16, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Branagh, News, Tennant, Thompson

Many Harry Potter acting alumni have been making the news with their recent achievements. We have always known, and been honored, that many talented British actors chose to take on roles with in the Harry Potter films. That never stops us from being in awe at their achievements. Scotland’s BAFTAs released their list of nominations …read more!

The Strike Files: A Cormoran Strike Podcast

Oct 16, 2015

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Audio, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, PotterCast, The Strike Files

We know it doesn’t need saying, but we at Leaky are huge fans of the Cormoran Strike novels. The third book, Career of Evil, comes out Tuesday, and to celebrate we’re presenting a new podcast, “The Strike Files.” Featuring myself and Game of Owns vet Zack Luye, we will give the Galbraith novels the detail-oriented attention that only experienced Potter …read more!

Colin Farrell gives us a Little More (Very Little) on “Fantastic Beasts”

Oct 16, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, Films, News

In recent interviews with “Hey U Guys,” Colin Farrell was questioned about Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Colin Farrell released very little information, saying even he was not sure what role he played within the series. At marker 2:00, Farrell is asked about his next project–Fantastic Beasts. When asked if he had to read the …read more!

Contest: Win a Chance to Dine in the Great Hall with a Friend!

Oct 14, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Events, Fan Events, News, Warner Bros.

As we reported previously, WB Studio Tour is hosting its first “Dinner in the Great Hall” event. Because tickets for this amazing opportunity have sold out so quickly, Warner Bros.’ is now offering the chance for one lucky winner to win a pair of tickets to attend with a guest. The competition and its rules …read more!

Sneak Peak at “The Character Vault”

Oct 14, 2015

Posted by: Katie Eller

Art, Films, Publishers

A beautiful collector’s guide to the characters of the Harry Potter films is set to be published on October 27, 2015.  Harry Potter: The Character Vault, from HarperBooks, includes full-page studies and never-before released photographs of the major characters from all eight films. Interweaving interviews with the special effects experts, costume designers, makeup artists and …read more!



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