Archive for March, 2017

Three New Guest Announcements For LeakyCon 2017!

Mar 13, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fans, LeakyCon, Leung, Lynch, News

After the exciting announcement that Irish born Harry Potter actress Evanna Lynch would be joining LeakyCon’s attendees, three more special guests have been announced today! Can't wait for @LeakyCon this August, and on home turf! 💚☘️⚡️ https://t.co/sIccvqetm5 — Evanna Lynch (@Evy_Lynch) March 9, 2017 First up is Katie Leung (Cho Chang): We have more exciting special …read more!

Beauty And The Beast Book Launch Q&A at House Of Mina Lima!

Mar 12, 2017

Posted by: Georgia Gates

Books, Interviews, News

This week Leaky was once again invited to an exciting event held at London’s House of Mina Lima, this time to celebrate the launch of the book ‘The Beauty and the Beast’ in conjunction with publishers HarperCollins. Coinciding with Disney’s heavily anticipated on screen adaption of the children’s animated classic (showing in cinemas in less …read more!

New ‘Wonder Woman’ Trailer Reveals Diana’s Origins–Though David Thewlis’ Role Remains Mysterious

Mar 12, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Films, HP Cast, Movies, News, Thewlis, Trailers, Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. released a new trailer and poster for their highly-anticipated superhero film, Wonder Woman, the latest entry in the DC Comics franchise. The trailer delves into the origin story of Diana Prince, giving eager fans the most detailed look yet at the Amazonian warrior’s upbringing and training on the island of Themyscira. Prince, who comes to be known as Wonder Woman, is played by Gal …read more!

Adrian Rawlins Debuts Directorial Effort with ‘The Night Season’

Mar 12, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Directors, Films, HP Cast, Movies, News

Adrian Rawlins is best known in the Harry Potter fandom as James Potter, the father Harry never knew but aspires to be. In his brief appearances in the film series, he exudes strength, steadfastness, joy, and humor. It takes great skill to fill the shoes of such an important character, and so well, when by …read more!

Trouble is Brewing for Zoe Kravitz in Two New Films

Mar 11, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Kravitz, Movies, News, Trailers

Zoe Kravitz, newly-introduced to the Potter fandom as Leta Lestrange in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, has a busy schedule ahead of her. Leaky recently reported on her involvement in the upcoming limited HBO series Big Little Lies, and now she’ll be appearing onscreen in two new films within the next few months! First …read more!

Jason Isaacs Headlines Planet Comicon Kansas City

Mar 11, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fans, Isaacs, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

Stars of pop culture will descend upon the Midwest next month when Planet Comicon Kansas City takes place at Bartle Hall on April 28-30. Headlining this year’s convention is Jason Isaacs, best known to Harry Potter fans as Death Eater Lucius Malfoy. Kansas City’s largest and longest-running comic book convention and pop culture expo will …read more!

Weasley Reunion!

Mar 11, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Grint, Isaacs, Lynch, News, Sudol, Wright

We recently found out via Emma Watson that the cast of Harry Potter keep in touch via a group chat, and last week saw Tom Felton and Matt Lewis join Emma Watson on the red carpet of Beauty and the Beast. This week there’s been a Weasley reunion – the best kind of reunion! – …read more!

‘Hamilton’ and ‘Harry Potter’ Share More Than Just Stage Magic

Mar 10, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Broadway, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, Legal, News, Theater, West End

The groundbreaking, musical Hamilton and the award-winning West End play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child seem to share more than just a color scheme these days. Among numerous other awards and accolades, Hamilton had a record 16 Tony nominations and 12 wins in 2016. Across the pond, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Cast Discusses Working with ‘Harry Potter’ Crew

Mar 10, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Heyman, Media, Miller, Movies, News, Pottermore, Stuart Craig, Yates

The cast of Fantastic Beasts found comfort in working with some of the Harry Potter crew knowing that they had already been involved in the creation of such a successful movie franchise already. In a recent video, released by Pottermore, we hear thoughts directly from a few of the actors on what it was like to work with the Harry Potter …read more!

David Tennant to Appear on Top Gear This Sunday

Mar 10, 2017

Posted by: Storie Chastain

News, Tennant

David Tennant will appear on the TV show Top Gear this Sunday, to take a spin in a Reasonably Fast Car. He hasn’t appeared on the show for ten years, the last time being right before the premier of the Doctor Who Christmas Special ‘The Voyage of the Damned’. Billie Piper, one of his Doctor …read more!



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