Leaky News Archives for February 2009
Happy Birthday, Warwick Davis
Please join us in giving birthday wishes today to actor Warwick Davis, who portrays Hogwarts Charm Professor and Ravenclaw Head of House Filius Flitwick in the Harry Potter films. Mr. Davis is celebrating his 39th birthday today. Cheers to you!
Michael Gambon and David Bradley Nominated for Olivier Award
Congratulations are in order today for two Harry Potter actors who have been recognized for their work in British theater this year. Actors Michael Gambon (Professor Dumbledore) and David Bradley (Argus Filch) both were nominated today at the prestigious Laurence Olivier Awards in theContinued...
J.K. Rowling to Receive French Legion of Honor Award Tomorrow
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling will be receiving one of the highest honors from France, it was announced today. The office of Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France, has announced they will be presenting JKR with "les insignes de Chevalier de l’ordre de la Légion d’honneur" (the LegionContinued...
Matt Lewis Talks Neville and Nagini in New Interview
Actor Matt Lewis has given a new interview where he briefly mentions his role as Neville Longbottom in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows films. In a online chat held over the weekend, Matt says he has still not yet seen the script for the films which are due to start filming onContinued...
Trio Watch: Watson, Grint and Radcliffe Updates
A few updates today regarding work done outside the Harry Potter films by the trio of Emma Watson (Hermione), Rupert Grint (Ron) and Dan Radcliffe (Harry).
First as a follow to what we first told you last month: The dinner plate that Emma Watson designed for charity is now up for auction. Bidding isContinued...
Neville's Chocolate Frog Card Contest Now Open
Our Contest Crew has opened up their latest contest which asks you to design a portrait for a Chocolate Frog Collectible Card of Neville Longbottom. To enter this contest, please design a Chocolate Frog Card, complete with original illustration (hand-drawn or computer generated) and a biographyContinued...
Marked Up Book on the Block for FirstBook
LeaveAMarkAuctions is currently auctioning off a copy of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone that has been marked up in the margins, primarily by Paul DeGeorge of Harry and the Potters. Paul provides color commentary, sketches and other ... additional detail ... throughout the book. Joe DeGeorge chimes in and ourContinued...