Leaky News Archives for October 2010
New "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" TV Spot
DH FilmThere is a new "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" TV spot which gives us a glimpse at some never before seen footage. We hear Hagrid reminiscing about bringing Harry to Privet Drive when Harry was a baby, and we see Dobby and Kreacher in Grimmauld Place and Kreacher tackling Mundungus. You can see the TV spot here orContinued...
New Clips of Kreacher, Horcrux Hunting, and More Seen in E!Online "Deathly Hallows" Preview
DH FilmE!Online has released a new preview video of the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" film, which shows a variety of new and unedited clips from the film. Available to watch via our own Video Galleries via this link, the preview includes newContinued...
Hallowe'en Edition of the Quibbler Now Online
The Hallowe'en issue of The Quibbler, Leaky's publication for "news that no-one else will publish," is now available for download. This special edition features the terrifying news that armies of Inferi have been gathering in the streets of U.S. cities, as well as reports of massive migrations ofContinued...
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 Gift Pack for the Nintendo DS to be Released at the End of November
On November 22nd a LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 gift pack will become available for the Nintendo DS. It will include a color game guide, a LEGO Harry Potter stylus, and a LEGO Harry Potter mini-figure.
The official press release is as follows:
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Reelz Channel Counting Down to "Deathly Hallow: Part 1" Release
DH FilmBeginning on November 15th Hollywood's Top Ten on the Reelz Channel will be celebrating the release of "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" with an entire week of Harry Potter related top ten lists. You can go here to vote for the five top ten lists they'll be showing which are top ten mythicalContinued...
"Deathly Hallows Quest" for Vancouver Residents
Readers who live in Vancouver will have an opportunity to participate in a Harry Potter "quest" sponsored by Warner Bros. This scavenger hunt, which is to find broomsticks at bike lock-up locations and enter the mystery word inside them online at thebeat.com will take place between November 1st and November 10th. The prize isContinued...
Not Being at Hogwarts in "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" Gives Movie "Different Feel"
DH FilmThere is a new article in LA Times HeroComplex blog about "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" as part of their countdown for the film. The article discusses how "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" is the first Harry Potter film to have the majority of its action take place away from Hogwarts castle and the impact that has on the film:
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Happy Birthday, Molly Weasley
The calendar on J.K. Rowling's official website has been updated to mark the birthday of Molly Weasley. Many happy returns, Mrs. Weasley!
Official Download Links for Behind the Scenes Look at Making of the "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" Soundtrack
DH FilmThe wonderful people at Warner Bros. have sent along download links to a behind the scenes look at the making of the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" soundtrack we told you about earlier this week. The video features footage of composerContinued...
Celebrate Hallowe'en Weekend at the Creaky Lounge
In honour of this most ghoulish weekend, The Creaky Lounge has opened for business. The discussion forum, based at The Leaky Lounge, has threads for telling ghost stories with Nearly Headless Nick, code cracking with Bill Weasley, a place to share your Hallowe'en recipes and more! Take part inContinued...
Official Site for "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" Soundtrack Launched
DH FilmThe official site for the "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" soundtrack is now up. On it you can see the interview with composer Alexandre Desplat we mentioned a few days ago, a break down of all the different versions of the soundtrack you can buy (as well as the ability to preorder them directlyContinued...
WB Releases "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" Wallpapers
DH FilmWB has released some new "Deathly Hallows" wallpapers featuring artwork from some of the movie posters on their MuggleHub site. We have all the wallpapers in our Image Galleries and you can see them here.
Thanks to ScarPotter for the tip!
Daniel Radcliffe "Desperate" to See "Deathly Hallows"
As part of their countdown to "Deathly Hallows: Part 1," the LA Times HeroComplex blog has posted a brief interview with Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) where he discusses his own excitement about the movie:
“When I saw the trailer I almost wept. I was so happy,” Radcliffe said in a recent phoneContinued...
American Libraries Interviews Dan Radcliffe
As you may recall, Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) was recently featured on an ALA READ poster, and now American Libraries, the magazine of the ALA, has interviewed Radcliffe about several topics, including the books he likes to read:
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Leaky's Daily Quotedown to Deathly Hallows: 22 Days
DH FilmThere are now only 22 days left until "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" hits theaters! We are posting a quote from the first half of the book every day in celebration and to give us a chance to discuss and ponder the final book as it goes to film. Here is today's quote!
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