Leaky News Archives for April 2010
Harry Potter Filmmakers On Creating Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Universal Orlando has released yet another new video from inside the Wizardig World of Harry Potter attraction. In this clip, which can be viewed here, goes through the massive design and construction effort to make the theme park at Universal Orlando Resorts resemble theContinued...
Official Emma Watson Website Relaunches
Today seems to be an extra special day for actress Emma Watson, for in addition to her twentieth birthday, the actress' official website has been relaunched at www.emmawatson.com. As a thank you to fans for happy birthday wishes and cards, Miss Watosn recorded a short video message which can beContinued...
Happy Birthday, Emma Watson
Another important Emma is celebrating her birthday today; we invite you to also join us in sending birthday wishes to the lovely Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), who today turns 20. All the best for a fantastic day and a tremendous year, Emma!
Happy Birthday, Emma Thompson
Please join all of us here at TLC in wishing Emma Thompson a very happy birthday! The actress, who portrays Professor Sybill Trelawney in the Harry Potter films, is today celebrating her 51st birthday. Many happy returns!
J.K.Rowling Writes "Single Mother's Manifesto," Criticizes British Conservative Party in The Times
With the British General Election approaching on the 6th of May in the United Kingdom, J.K. Rowling has written an article in today's Times relating her options on the British Conservative Party's stance on single-parent families. In aContinued...
Actors in the News Weekly Roundup
It continues to be a quiet period for the actors in the Harry Potter cast as they promote completed projects and begin to wrap on "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" filming. Oliver and James Phelps (George and Fred Weasley, respectively) have been interviewed by Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail asContinued...
Happy Birthday, Julie Christie
Today we ask you to join us in wishing Julie Christie a very happy birthday. The actress, who plays Madam Rosmerta in the Harry Potter films, is today celebrating her 69th birthday. Many happy returns!
Emma Watson Nominated for Constellation Award
The nominations for the 2010 Constellation Awards have been announced, and contain a nod for actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) in the Best Female Performance in a 2009 Science Fiction Film, TV Movie, or Mini-Series category. Selected for her work in "Harry Potter and the Half-BloodContinued...
Live PotterCast This Wednesday, April 14, at 9:30pm EST
Join PotterCasters Melissa, John, and Frak for a live PotterCast this Wednesday, April 14th, at 9:30pm EST (6:30pm PST) on our LiveStream channel. Watch the recording live and join in by tweeting @PotterCast and chatting with your fellow viewers during the event. Also,Continued...
Warwick Davis on "Deathly Hallows" Split; Set to Finish Filming in June
Actor Warwick Davis is the subject of a new interview on SciFiNow.co.uk in which the Professor Flitwick actor discusses wrapping up filming on the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" film, as well as his thoughts on the decision to split the final installment. ConfirmingContinued...
Alan Rickman Finishes "Deathly Hallows" Filming
Thanks to Snitch Seeker we can tell you about a recent interview with Alan Rickman (Severus Snape) in which it is confirmed that Rickman has completed filming for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." The International Herald Tribune interviewed actor and director Alan Rickman about bringing CreditorsContinued...
New Video of Inside the Forbidden Journey Ride Wizarding World of Harry Potter
A new video of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is online tonight, featuring a brief walk thorough of some of the many areas created for the Forbidden Journey ride at theme park. Of focus are the portraits of the four founders of Hogwarts, Professor Dumbledore's office,Continued...
Phelps Twins Attend Press Event for Ontario Opening of Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Today, actors James and Oliver Phelps were in attendance at a press event for the opening of the Harry Potter: The Exhibition at the Ontario Science Center in Toronto, Canada. A collection of thirty plus photos of the actors at the event can be foundContinued...
Actress Sophie Thompson Speaks About "Deathly Hallows" Filming as Mafilda Hopkirk
DH FilmThe BBC has posted a short video interview with Sophie Thompson, who is portraying the role of Mafilda Hopkirk in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," in which the actress mentions briefly filming for the seventh film. Noting a particular scene filmed "a coupleContinued...
Chris Rankin to Finish Filming "Deathly Hallows" in May
Earlier this week, Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley) and Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) were among those to speak on the Harry Potter Day at Leeds Young People's Film Festival. In a follow up interview about the event, Chris Rankin mentioned that he was due to finish filming "Harry Potter andContinued...