Leaky News Archives for September 2007
Phelps Twins to Narrate "Once Upon A Time" Story-Book Concert in UK
Actors James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) are joining the famed HallĂ© symphony orchestra and conductor John Wilson for a family concert this October, that will combine the past-times of story-telling and music-making. Entitled: “Once Upon A Time … withContinued...
Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson to Attend National Movie Awards
Last month, we first told you that actors Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson were nominated for a new national movie award in the UK. Along with these acting nominations Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was nominated as “Best Family Film.”Continued...
Happy Birthday, Tom Felton!
Everyone please join us today in raising your glasses high to toast Harry Potter actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) on his 20th birthday. Happy Birthday Tom! Cheers!
A Forum Birthday Bash for the Brightest Witch of Her Age
Earlier this week we celebrated the birthday of Hermione Granger; today the party continues as we are continuing to honor the brightest witch of her age with a fun birthday bash in our forum. Put down those quills and close those Arithmancy books for now as there is clever celebrating toContinued...
Complete Cover Art for Ukrainian "Deathly Hallows" Book
At a formal press conference covered by the Ukrainian Independent Information Agency, the cover art for the Ukrainian edition of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” was released by publishers A-BA-BA-HA-LA-MA-HA. HPClub.com.ua let us know they now have this very dramatic (andContinued...
French "Deathly Hallows" Cover Art Revealed
More news comes today concerning the French edition of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows we’ve been telling you about in recent weeks. A short time ago, French publishers Gallimard revealed the long awaited cover art for their edition of the seventh book in J. K. Rowling’s series. You canContinued...
"Half-Blood Prince" Filming News: Threat of Strike to Affect Harry Potter Six?
There are a couple pieces of news to tell you this morning in relation to filming for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
The Guardian is reporting today that the threat of a looming actors strike due next summer is affecting the production of some big budget filmsContinued...
Happy Birthday, Hermione Granger!
The calendar on author J. K. Rowling’s official site has been updated for the 19th, which has just dawned in the UK, to wish a Happy Birthday to Hermione Granger. Cheers Hermione!
Emma Watson Completes Filming "Ballet Shoes"
Actress Emma Watson has updated her official blog with a note about work on her new film “Ballet Shoes,” and more. Emma says that despite last week’s update with photos from the set, she just completed filming on her new movie this past Saturday (the 15), and noted that she was veryContinued...
Attention US Harry Potter Fans: "Order of the Phoenix" DVD to Arrive December 11
Following on the heels of what we first told you this morning about the November 12 release date set in the UK, comes official word of a DECEMBER 11 release date here in the United States for the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix DVD.
Almost one month to theContinued...
Actor Jim Broadbent: I am Horace Slughorn in the New "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Film
In an exclusive interview with our friend Garth Franklin of Dark Horizons, actor Jim Broadbent confirms that he has been cast in the role of new Potions Master Horace Slughorn for the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” film.
The actor, who says he has read the Harry Potter books,Continued...
J.K. Rowling Visit to Canada October 23
For those disappointed that they will not be seeing Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling on her Open Book Tour next month, fear not! Fans now have another chance to see our favorite author as there is news today that Jo will be appearing in Toronto, Canada on October 23.
The Globe and Mail reports that a newContinued...
Complete Set of Signed Harry Potter Books Up for Charity Auction
We have a couple pieces of news today relating to Harry Potter books that are being auctioned off in charitable efforts.
The first is a rare complete set of books signed by author J.K. Rowling are to be auctioned off on Ebay starting at midnight September 24, with proceeds to benefitContinued...
Confirmed: "Order of the Phoenix" DVD Due November 12
Warner Brothers UK has now issued a press release confirming the November 12 release date for the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix DVD. While we do not yet have the press release for the US release date, and there had been reports of a December 12 release date in the US, we are awaitingContinued...
PotterCast 117: In the Common Room
Tis a Sunday and the latest episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast is now online! To listen, just hit the "Play" button on the right side of the page (->), or use iTunes, or direct download.
“In the Common Room”
- Movie news and DVD release date.
- Mr. Weasley on the Tube.
- New ScribbulusContinued...