Archive for May, 2018

Theater Round-Up: Interviews with Anthony Boyle, Noma Dumezweni, Sam Clemmett and Jamie Parker!

May 21, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Anthony Boyle, Broadway, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, News, Noma Dumezweni, Producers, Round-Up, Sam Clemmett, SetReports, Sonia Friedman, Television Programmes, Theater, Theater Round-Up, Watson, West End

Theater news this week is heavy on the personal interviews with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast members but, given the still-recent transfer from London’s West End to Broadway and its 10 Tony nominations, we’re not at all surprised. In fact, the production seems indisputably charmed, and the cast themselves are equally charming. Enjoy …read more!

Farewell to ‘Cursed Child’ London’s Year Two Company – Bring on Year Three!

May 21, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News, Theater, West End

Last night marked the final performance of the Year Two company of Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre in London, and in just two days time the Year Three company will begin their adventure! As previously reported on Leaky, along with the third Jamie in a row to portray Harry Potter on the west end (Jamie Ballard), Susie Trayling …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ Films Take the Floo to New Networks Syfy and USA!

May 19, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Home Video / DVD, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Potter News, Television Programmes

UPDATE: All eight Harry Potter films will begin airing on their new network homes, Syfy and USA, July 13, kicking off with a marathon over the weekend. Fans can start from the very beginning with Sorcerer’s Stone at 8pm ET through Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2 airing Sunday, July 15 at 5:15p ET. An …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Updates on ‘Willow’ Sequel Starring Warwick Davis, First Look at Dan Radcliffe in ‘Guns Akimbo’ & More

May 19, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bradley, Davis, Depp, Grint, Harry Potter Round-Up, Henderson, HP Cast, Melling, News, Oldman, Pattinson, Radcliffe, Round-Up, Spall, Tennant, Watson

This week has been a huge week for new merch announcements! Funko released several new lines of Harry Potter figures, including their upcoming 5 Star range, which includes little props alongside figures (Hermione carries a copy of A History of Magic, Dumbledore comes with Fawkes, Hagrid is accompanied by Norbet(a)!). LEGO also revealed details on upcoming Harry Potter sets, …read more!

REVIEW: Alfred Enoch Stars in “RED” on London’s West End

May 18, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Enoch, HP Cast, Neil Austin, News

After the opening of RED on London’s West End, Leaky was lucky enough to get to see Harry Potter‘s Alfred Enoch (who played Dean Thomas in the film series) star as Mark Rothko’s assistant, Ken, during his first official week in the production. RED is written by John Logan, and originally starred Alfred Molina (who returns to this production), …read more!

Covers Revealed For ‘Tales of Beedle The Bard’ Illustrated Editions

May 17, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News

As previously reported on Leaky, both Bloomsbury and Scholastic recently announced illustrated editions of The Tales of Beedle The Bard (coming this October), and today revealed the covers for each edition! Bloomsbury’s U.K. edition is illustrated by Chris Riddell, and we recently received a first look at the art within this new edition of J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world fairytales. …read more!

All New Harry Potter LEGO Sets Revealed

May 16, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fantastic Beasts, Fun, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, News, Products, Sales, Toys

LEGO fans, it’s time to create some new Harry Potter magic! Earlier today Entertainment Weekly revealed exclusive photos of three new sets on their way from the brick company and we can’t wait to share them with you. The sets appear to be taken from scenes in the first three installments of the series, two …read more!

PotterCast #279: Semiregular!

May 16, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Audio, Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, Leaky, Lethal White, News, PotterCast

Yesterday, PotterCast returned for their 279th episode, and covered everything from Cursed Child to Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery… New episode! #279: Semiregular! is now in your feeds… can you refresh like a hippogriff? https://t.co/VHwycmF1n0 — PotterCast (@pottercast) May 14, 2018 Charlie (Weasley?) appears on the episode to give his thoughts on Part 1 of Cursed Child, after he and …read more!

New Potter Fun from Funko

May 15, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fans, Fun, Misc, News, Products, Sales, Toys

Funko has some all-new magic in store this summer, Potter fans! Yesterday the licensed collectible giant revealed new Potter Pop!s, Mystery Minis and a cute little Ron/Hermione Vynl duo that is a must-have for your Harry Potter collection. The Vynls, as well as some marvelous Minis new to Funko including Argus Filch with Mrs. Norris, …read more!

Theater Round-Up: John Tiffany and Sam Clemmett Interviews, Birthday Messages for The Old Vic and More!

May 14, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Anthony Boyle, Birthdays, Broadway, Directors, Events, Fandom, Fans, Fiennes, Fun, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, Media, News, Noma Dumezweni, Producers, Radcliffe, Round-Up, Sam Clemmett, Sonia Friedman, Steven Hoggett, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

Last week we reported on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child nominations for the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards. Cursed Child picked up 10 nominations, while Sonia Friedman’s Mean Girls snagged 15, and voting closes tonight at 11:59 p.m. ET–so don’t forget to VOTE HERE! Jamie Parker, who plays the Chosen One himself in the Broadway …read more!



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