Archive for September, 2016

Bill Nighy ‘Proud’ to Take on Alan Rickman’s Role in ‘The Limehouse Golem’

Sep 11, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Films, News, Rickman

The late Alan Rickman was set to star in The Limehouse Golem – the film adaptation of Peter Ackroyd’s novel released this month – however, his death this January left a sad, empty space where his character should be. Thankfully they cast another Potter alumni in his place, and who better than Bill Nighy? Nighy – who played Rufus …read more!

Exclusive MinaLima ‘Pottermore Presents’ Art Prints + Pottermore’s First ‘Beast of the Week’

Sep 10, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, MinaLima, Movie Art, News, Pottermore

If (like the rest of us) you’ve been loving the fun cover art accompanying the new Pottermore Presents eBooks, you’re in for a treat: MinaLima, the designer duo behind the artwork (as well as many of our favorite props in the Harry Potter films) are releasing an exclusive “MinaLima for Pottermore” print collection, allowing fans to …read more!

Orlando Shooting Survivor and ‘Wizarding World’ Employee Shares His Story on ‘Ellen’

Sep 09, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Theme Park

Almost three months ago, 49 people – including Wizarding World of Harry Potter employee Luis Vielma – were killed in a brutal mass-shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. Tony Marrero joined Luis Vielma at the club that night, was a fellow Wizarding World employee and was one of the 53 injured as a result of the attack. …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe to Star in ‘We Do Not Forget’ alongside Zachary Quinto

Sep 08, 2016

Posted by: Milka Väinämö

HP Cast, News, Radcliffe

Empire reports that Daniel Radcliffe is set to star in We Do Not Forget with Zachary Quinto. The film will be directed by Zach Helm, financed by First Look Media and produced by Antoine Fuqua of Fuqua Films. According to Empire We Do Not Forget “will spin a fictionalised account of a real battle between the hacker …read more!

J.K. Rowling Confirms Tom Burke as Strike

Sep 07, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Career of Evil, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cuckoo's Calling, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, The Silkworm

This past weekend, Leaky reported that it was possible that Alan Rickman’s godson, Tom Burke, had been cast in the lead role of BBC 4 and HBO’s tv mini series adaptation of J.K. Rowling/Robert Galbraith’s mystery series. Just last night, J.K. Rowling confirmed that “Strike 4” would be released next year, and that casting news for …read more!

Matthew Lewis: Phoenix Magazine’s ‘Man of the Month’

Sep 06, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Lewis, News

Matthew Lewis has had a busy schedule since the Potter movies ended, and Phoenix magazine is crediting him for his recent appearances and taking the chance to ask him more about his ventures by making him their Man of the Month! Get to know our #ManOfTheMonth… @Mattdavelewis and his new play #Unfaithful @found111ldn https://t.co/6gSb9tnPHg pic.twitter.com/EWyTEcheTW — PHOENIX magazine …read more!

J.K. Rowling Confirms Cormoran Strike Book 4 in 2017, and TV Series

Sep 06, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Books, J.K. Rowling, News

Last week, as reported on Leaky, J.K. Rowling confirmed that she was working on the fourth Cormoran Strike mystery novel. However, with all of her projects, we speculated that Strike might not make an appearance this year, unlike the last three consecutive years. Today on Twitter, J.K. Rowling confirmed that Strike will come back into …read more!

“Pottermore Presents” Hogwarts E-Books Out Now!

Sep 06, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Books, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore

“Pottermore Presents” released three collections of writings on e-book platforms today. As reported on Leaky previously, the ebooks are composed of writings from Pottermore. Two of the books contain new, unpublished material from J.K. Rowling. All of the books were designed by MinaLima. Having downloaded the books this morning, here is a quick look at …read more!

Ezra Miller on Juggling Two Major Roles at Once

Sep 06, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Miller, News, Pottermore

Ezra Miller knew full well, when he was offered the part of Credence Barebone, that there would be scheduling issues between Fantastic Beasts and The Flash, which he had already signed on to. But he didn’t let that stop him. He was too attached to both parts to give either of them up without a fight. Ezra, like …read more!

See Rupert Grint on Set of New Series, ‘Snatch’!

Sep 06, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Film Images, Grint, Movies, News

Rupert Grint is set to produce and star in a new 10 – part series based on Guy Ritchie’s film Snatch, and Grint’s #1 dedicated fan site Ice Cream Man have just released photos of him on set in Manchester!   Said to carry ‘the spirit’ of the original cult film, whilst creating ‘a new world’, Grint will play …read more!



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