Leaky News Archives for August 2009
Who Cast the Owl Crop Circle Spell?
There is a rather offbeat yet fun Harry Potter reference in the news today as there is a report that a giant owl crop-circle has appeared in a field in England as a tribute to the late pet of Harry, Hedwig. The Telegraph reports that a new series of mysterious crop-circles (patterns cut in farmers fields) haveContinued...
Happy Birthday, Evanna Lynch
Please join us here at TLC in extending birthday wishes on this day to actress Evanna Lynch, who portrays the character of Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films. Miss Lynch is celebrating her 18th birthday. Many happy returns to you, Evanna. Cheers!
Happy Birthday, Jim Dale
Happy Birthday wishes go out on this day to Jim Dale, who is the narrator of the US Harry Potter audio books. Mr. Dale is celebrating his 74th birthday. Cheers to you, Mr. Dale!
Theme Park Update: Video and Photos of Towers, Facade of Hogwarts Castle Underway
Construction watch continues on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction with new photos and video. First thanks to David who let us know about this new video of the construction work being done in Orlando, Florida, now clearly showing the towers andContinued...
Happy Birthday Nick!
Today is a special day: our forum admin Nick Rhein's 25th birthday! Please everyone join us in wishing him the happiest birthday someone who spends all day wrangling the content and bugs that more than 80,000 users can heap onto a site. We love you Nick - have a great day!
Video of Burned Trailers from New Attack Scene in Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows
DH FilmYesterday, we learned of a new scene added to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows which takes place as Harry and Hermione are camping while on the run, and arrive at a spot with trailers only to see the Death Eaters have attacked. London Taxi Tours now has videoContinued...
Extended Edition of Harry Potter and Sorcerer's Stone to Be Released, More Possible Soon
Great news tonight! At long last, the extended editions of the Harry Potter films are being planned for release. Rope of Silicon is reporting that after the latest Motion Picture of America ratings bulletin, there was word that an extended edition of Continued...
Behind the Scenes: A Look at Creative Packaging for Weasley Wheezes in Half-Blood Prince
There are new looks online today at some of the packaging for products found in Weasley Wheezes joke shop, as seen in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Creative Review has this look (and here in our galleries) at some of the packaging for humorous productsContinued...
Fan Report from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: New Attack Scene Added for Movie, More
DH FilmToday we have a report from the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Two long time Harry Potter fans and readers of TLC were able to visit the set at Leavesden where filming is ongoing for the final installment of the Harry Potter film series. WhileContinued...
Dan Radcliffe Lends Support to the Trevor Project
Harry Potter actor Dan Radcliffe has given his support to The Trevor Project, a nationwide suicide prevention telephone helpline for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (GLBTQ) youth, by contributing a major donation to the non-forprofit organization. In a pressContinued...
Happy Birthday, Ginny Weasley
Please join us at TLC in sending birthday wishes to one Ginny Weasley, who, as the calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling's website now indicates, celebrates her birthday on August 11th. Cheers to you, Ginny!
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince a Winner at Teen Choice Awards
At ceremonies held last night in Los Angeles, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince was named a winner at the Teen Choice Awards. As noted previously, the film had been nominated as in the "Summer Movie Action Adventure" category, with fans all over the world voting for theContinued...
Evanna Lynch on the Lovegood House and Deathly Hallows
DH FilmThanks to EvannaLynchFans who let us all know they've released their interview with the Luna Lovegood actress, where Evanna gives her thoughts on Half-Blood Prince and notably the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Of interest are Evanna's thoughts on the eccentric Lovegood HouseContinued...
Happy Birthday, Katie Leung
Please join us here at TLC today in wishing actress Katie Leung (Cho Chang) a happy birthday. Miss Leung is celebrating her 22nd birthday today. Cheers to you!
New Looks at Artwork for First Two Harry Potter Collector's DVDs; New House Crests Wallpapers
Last month, we first told you pre-orders were available for the first two of the new Harry Potter Ultimate Collector's edition DVDS, as seen here and here. WB has now released their newsletter which contained this new look at the artwork on the boxesContinued...