Leaky News Archives for May 2010
EW: Harry Potter One of the Greatest Characters of the Last Twenty Years
Entertainment Weekly has complied their list of the 100 Greatest Characters of the Last 20 Years to commemorate the magazine's twentieth anniversary, and has included the character of Harry Potter on that ranking. Coming in at number two, the boy who lived joined suchContinued...
Peter Mullan Cast as Death Eater Yaxley in "Deathly Hallows"
DH FilmA another bit of casting news is online today, for the the online acting resume of Peter Mullan lists the actor as being cast in the role of Death Eater Yaxley in the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" film. Mr. Mullan has been in numerous television and film productions,Continued...
New Vignette for LEGO Harry Potter Video Game Online
A new clip from the LEGO: Harry Potter Years 1 - 4 video game is now online, care of KidzWorld.com. Available to watch via this link, the minute and thirty-three second video gives a preview of scenes and gameplay relating to Harry's fourth year at Hogwarts, with the arrival of the DurmstragContinued...
Report: Actress Ninette Finch Cast as Augusta Longbottom
DH FilmThere is a report online via SnitchSeeker noting that actress Ninette Finch has been cast as Neville's grandmother, Augusta Longbottom, in the forthcoming "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" film. Mrs. Finch is quoted as saying:
Yes I am playing Augusta Longbottom although itContinued...
"Half-Blood Prince" Wins at 2010 National Movie Awards
This evening, the 2010 National Movie Awards took place in London, and the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" won in the Family category. The Harry Potter series was also honored in for a Special Recognition award. A number of images of actors Dan Radcliffe, Emma Watson,Continued...
First Photos of Adult Ron Weasley, Scorpius Malfoy, and More Online (Updated)
DH FilmAs a follow up to our previous report, new images of the Harry Potter cast filming the much anticipated Epilogue sequence at Kings Cross station are now online. In this newest set, we get our very first glimpse at actor Rupert Grint as his character, Ron Weasley, nineteen years later. ThisContinued...
Happy Birthday, Helena Bonham Carter
Today we ask you to join us in wishing Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) a very happy birthday. The actress is celebrating her 43rd birthday today. Many happy returns!
NBC to Broadcast Half Hour Sneak Peak of Wizarding World of Harry Potter
A half an hour preview of the Harry Potter theme park attraction will air on NBC on Sunday, 6th June at 7pm. A press release issued by NBC reveals that the sneak peak, entitled "The Making of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter," will "tour the immersive new land, exploreContinued...
First Photos of Adult Harry, Ginny and Children from "Deathly Hallows" Epilogue Filming (Updated)
DH FilmThe first photos from the "Deathly Hallows" epilogue scene have surfaced, featuring an adult Harry and Ginny as well as their children: Albus, James and Lily.
The images, which are now available in our galleries, are as follows:
Emma Watson to Appear in Music Video for One Night Only
Thanks to Order Partner Emma-Watson.net we can let you know that Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) is to appear in a music video for band One Night Only. British tabloid News of the World reports that Watson starred alongside One Night Only's lead singer George Craig in a Burberry campaign;Continued...
Happy Birthday, Jim Broadbent
Please join us at TLC in sending Jim Broadbent a particularly special batch of happy birthday wishes. The actor, who plays Professor Slughorn in the Harry Potter films, is today celebrating his 60th birthday. Many happy returns!
Actors in the News Weekly Roundup
This week, a number of new photos and videos featuring the younger members of the Harry Potter cast have surfaced. The MWS Films blog has an entertaining new clip of Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) behind the scenes of film "The Sweet Shop." Lewis is seen jokingly critical of his working conditions as heContinued...
Images,Video of Harry Potter Cast at Wizarding World Theme Park (Updated)
Universal Orlando has released a two additional photos as well as a video of cast members from the Harry Potter films as they received a sneak peek at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. The first new image, which can be found here, features actors Emma Watson (Hermione), James andContinued...
Report: Emma Watson in Talks for Role in "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
Emma Watson Announces Winners of Today Show Class Trip Contest to WWoHP
Actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) was on hand on this morning's broadcast of the Today Show to announce the winners of the Today Show's Class Trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Contest. Appearing live via tellite from the theme park, Miss Watson reveledContinued...