Leaky News Archives for November 2008
Charity Auction for Jason Isaacs Malfoy Manor Photo Now Underway
There is a new charity auction underway tonight, for an autographed photo of actor Jason Isaacs. The auction is for a photo taken of the actor in his role in the Harry Potter films as Lucius Malfoy, showing the actor lounging at Malfoy Manor in high style, sitting by the fireContinued...
Tales of Beedle the Bard Pre-Orders "Shipping Soon"
With just four days left until the release of the new book by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, fans (including this editor) who have pre-ordered their copies of The Tales of Beedle the Bard have started seeing their order status set to "shipping soon" or "dispatching soon." Very exciting businessContinued...
Jingle Spells 2: More than 60 percent gone!
Jingle Spells 2, the item being sold in our seventh annual Get A Clue chairty drive, is MORE THAN SIXTY PERCENT SOLD OUT. That means of the 1800 hard copies we are selling, about 1100 are gone. More than 1000 were gone in the first three days. So, if you want the hard copy of this album, you need to actContinued...
Dan Radcliffe on "Deathly Hallows" film, "Equus" Run, and More in New Interviews
There are two new clips online this evening thanks to DanRadcliffe.com from cable network E! programming that feature actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) discussing a number of subjects, including his role in the play Equus, the upcoming filming for Harry Potter and theContinued...
Report: Sirius Black's Motorcycle, Dumbledore's Deluminator Prop to be used in "Deathly Hallows" Filming
DH FilmWe have a bit of a fun report tonight regarding some of the props from the Harry Potter films that are currently on display at the Warner Bros Studio tour in Burbank, California. Longtime TLC reader and contributor Pinkmoosely emailed to say he recentlyContinued...
Emma Watson to Guest on UK Show "Blue Peter"
Thanks to our Order Partner EmmaWatson.net for the news that actress Emma Watson will be a guest this week on the popular UK BBC children's program "Blue Peter." Emma is scheduled to be appearing on this program Wednesday, December 3. If anyone can capture video, please send this in!
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Happy Birthday, Bill Weasley!
The calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling's website has been updated to mark the November 29th birthday of the eldest Weasley son, Bill. Here's to you! Cheers Bill!
Happy Birthday, Alfonso Cuarón
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban director Alfonso Cuarón, who is celebrating his 47th birthday today. Many happy returns, Alfonso. Cheers!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Gobble gobble, everyone! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving day no matter where you are in the world. Today we are grateful to you, this excellent community that comes together to do amazing things - like aid Darfur and literacy. To show our gratitude, John is going to share his famous recipe for a delicious post-feast ThanksgivingContinued...
Contest to Win Signed Copy of "Beedle the Bard" Collector's Edition from Amazon France
As the publication of The Tales of Beedle the Bard by Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling nears, Amazon France has launched a contest for French residents to win a signed Collector's Edition of the book. To enter, residents must correctly answer five HarryContinued...
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ABC Family to Show HBP Exclusives During "Goblet" World Premiere
During the weekend of December 5 through 7, as ABC Family debuts Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on television, the channel will also reveal several never-before-seen clips, behind-the-scenes footage and cast/crew interviews of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.
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Get A Clue 7: Jingle Spells 2! ON SALE NOW!
It is our seventh Get a Clue fundraiser, and it is our best yet. Last year, for the holiday season, Leaky, in cooperation with 14 wizard rock bands, produced a charity compilation CD that raised more than $35,000 for literacy. So we are doing it again.
Presenting Jingle Spells 2, a bigger, better, more festive, moreContinued...
Clips of Dan Radcliffe's "Inside the Actors Studio" Appearance (Updated)
As TLC reported previously, actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) was a guest on the acclaimed Bravo program Inside the Actors Studio for their new season. While the entirety of Mr. Radcliffe's interview will premiere on December 1st, a number of short clips from the interview areContinued...
UK Amazon Contest for Ten Signed Copies of "Beedle the Bard" Collector's Edition
Another contest has now opened to win a signed Collector's Edition copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling, this one from Amazon Great Britain. Residents of the UK who pre-order, or already have pre-ordered, the special Collector's Edition of the new bookContinued...
