Leaky News Archives for March 2011
Happy Birthday, Robbie Coltrane
Please join us at TLC in wishing Robbie Coltrane a very happy birthday! The actor, who plays Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, is turning 61 today. Many happy returns, Mr. Coltrane!
PotterCast 236: Chunk by Chunk
A brand new episode of our Harry Potter podcast, PotterCast is now online for your listening pleasure! PotterCast 236: Chunk by Chunk includes news on the very latest in Potter, Harry Potter Today and Canon Conclumdrums. This episode also features the return of the book-dissecting segment Bit by Bit where Melissa,Continued...
Harry and Voldemort Face to Face in New "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" Poster
DH FilmThe Harry Potter UK Facebook page has posted this new poster from the forthcoming final installment of the Potter franchise, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1." Check out our Image Galleries here for this poster, which shows Harry Potter (Dan Radcliffe)Continued...
Who has the Elder Wand? - Leakypedia Page of the Day
How awesome was that new Harry and Voldemort Deathly Hallows Poster that just came out? In addition to Harry and Voldy, it also prominently features Dumbledore's old wand, which we saw Voldemort steal at the end of Deathly Hallows Part 1.
The lore of the 'Elder Wand' was pretty complex for manyContinued...
Happy Birthday, Brendan Gleeson
Please join us at Leaky in wishing Brendan Gleeson a very happy birthday. The actor, who plays Alastor "Mad-Eye" Moody in the Harry Potter films, is celebrating his 56th birthday today. Many happy returns, Mr. Gleeson!
March Edition of The Quibbler Now Online
The March issue of The Quibbler, Leaky's monthly publication for "news that no-one else will publish", is now available for download. March's edition features articles on the nefarious behaviour of members of the Ministry of Magic, a new muck-racking book by Rita Skeeter, a narrow escape by QuibblerContinued...
Devon Murray Joins Twitter
Actor Devon Murray, who played Seamus Finnegan in the Harry Potter films, has officially joined twitter with the username @devonmmurray. You can find a list of all the Harry Potter actor official Twitter accounts at this link on @Leaky's list of Harry Potter connections. Recent additions include Luna Lovegood actressContinued...
"Deathly Hallows: Part 1" Deleted Scene Released, Shows Harry and Aunt Petunia at Privet Drive
DH FilmA new deleted scene set to be included among the bonus features of the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" BluRay DVD set has been released online and shows a very tender and touching scene between Harry (Dan Radcliffe) and Aunt Petunia (FionaContinued...
International Release Dates for "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" Released
DH FilmThe official Harry Potter Facebook page has been updated to include the full list of international release dates for the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II" film. To find out when the final installment of the Potter film franchise will premiere in your country, clickContinued...
April 1 -3 Sneak Peek at Harry Potter: The Exhibition in New York City; TIckets on Sale Now
A sneak peek at the upcoming Harry Potter: The Exhibition is set to take place in New York City, the latest stop on the international tour of Harry Potter film props and memorabilia, from April 1st through the 3rd, a press release reveals. The exhibitionContinued...
WB Releases First Sizzle Spot Promo for "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" BluRay DVD Set
DH FilmIn the lead up to the April 15 DVD/BluRay release of the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" film, WB has sent over this promotional clip. Detailing what viewers can find in the special BluRay Comobo Pack, this sizzle spot features behind the scenesContinued...
Trevor Project to Honor Daniel Radcliffe with Hero Award
The AP is reporting that Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) will receive the Trevor Project's Hero Award at a ceremony in New York City this June.
Radcliffe has been a strong supporter of the Trevor Project for the past couple of years, an organization "for suicide prevention efforts among gay,Continued...
Leakypedia Celebrates Gary Oldman
The incredible actor who brings Sirius Black to life in the Potter films is having a birthday today, as you've seen from the previous post. The Leakypedia crew thought that was good reason enough to take a look at the page for Sirius Black, and noticed that the entry is pretty scant. Help Sirius out today by beefingContinued...
Dementors Featured in First Look at "DH: Part 1" Blu-ray Maximum Movie Mode
DH FilmWith just a few short weeks left before the DVD and Blu-ray release of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1," Entertainment Weekly has published a video clip from the Blu-ray Maximum Movie Mode feature.
The video includes Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) narraratingContinued...
Happy Birthday, Gary Oldman
Please join us at Leaky in wishing Gary Oldman a very happy birthday. The Sirius Black actor is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. Many happy returns!