Leaky News Archives for June 2010
Wizarding World of Harry Potter Celebrity Preview Concludes, HP Cast Reveals Hogwarts (Updated with Photos)
The live video stream of the first round of opening ceremonies is now streaming live via this link. The webcast is scheduled to run from 9:30 PM - 10:00 PM EST tonight. Earlier this evening, actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), MichaelContinued...
J. K. Rowling Attends Wizarding World of Harry Potter Grand Opening
Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling is on hand this evening at a Celebrity Preview to open up the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park to the general public. The Harry Potter author is currently walking the red carpet, making her way into the theme park for the first roundContinued...
Wizarding World Celebrity Preview Beings Tonight at 9:30 PM EST (Updated)
As readers will recall, tonight, the grand opening festivities at Universal Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park will kick off at 9:30 PM EST with a Celebrity Preview, featuring actors from the Harry Potter films along with a performance of an arrangement by film composerContinued...
Update: David Yates Denies Being Offered "The Hobbit"
As you may remember, two days ago we told you about a rumor that Harry Potter director David Yates was being considered to take over the director's chair for "The Hobbit." Mr. Yates's representatives have since responded to these claims, saying that they are "not true at all."
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" Teaser Trailer Due June 28?
DH FilmThere is an article online via Oclumencia which reports that a teaser trailer for the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" film will be released on June 28. The site notes that the trailer will be released by the internet and feature "Deathly Hallows: Part I" and "DeathlyContinued...
AirTran's Wizarding World of Harry Potter Aeroplane Takes to the Sky (Updated)
In anticipation of the Harry Potter attraction's Grand Opening on Friday, AirTran and Universal Studios have today unveiled a Wizarding World of Harry Potter themed aircraft. The Boeing 717 aeroplane features graphics advertising both the attraction and the Universal Orlando resort,Continued...
Details on Original Wizarding World Proposal, Butterbeer, and Crowd Control Discussed During Press Conference
This morning, a press conference was held for media attendees of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter grand opening at Universal Orlando Resorts. Leaky was in attendance at this press conference, and was able to obtain some new informationContinued...
Rupert Grint and Oliver Phelps Fight for Their Right to Karaoke
A fun video has made its way online of actors Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Oliver Phelps (George Weasley) in Orlando this past evening, taking part in a round of karaoke at the Universal's Rising Star Karaoke Club in Florida. Grint and Phelps, among a number of other Harry PotterContinued...
"Deathly Hallows" Video Game Set for 19th November 2010 Release
As you may remember, in February we told you that the EA "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" video game was likely to be released between October and December this year. The wall of the Facebook page for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: The Videogames" has now been updatedContinued...
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Dan Radcliffe in "L'Uomo Vogue"
Thanks to our friends at DanRadcliffe.com, we have pictures in our Image Galleries of Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) from the July/August issue of "L'Uomo Vogue." Radcliffe is featured on the cover of the magazine, and the other images show Radcliffe in a bowling alley.
Composer John Williams to Attend Wizarding World of Harry Potter Grand Opening
Harry Potter film composer John Williams will be in attendance at the Grand Opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park this Friday, Universal announced via their Twitter page. As readers will recall, a number of actors from the Harry Potter films; includingContinued...
Universal to Live Stream Wizarding World of Harry Potter Grand Opening Events
MTV Discusses "What's Worked Best" in the Harry Potter Movies
As readers will recall, the filming of "Deathly Hallows" wrapped two days ago, inspiring sadness in a few of the actors who worked on the films. Today, MTV commented on what they believe the best elements of the six movies that have already been released are, as well as the moments theyContinued...
