Leaky News Archives for September 2011
Introducing the new LeakyNews.com: Leaky's New Multifandom Site
For several years we have been telling you to use LeakyNews.com as a quick shortcut to get to our admittedly difficult-to-remember domain name, the-leaky-cauldron.org. Yet as soon as we got the name and started using it, we realized that it had the potential to be its own entertainmentContinued...
Ron and Hermione's First Kiss: "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" Blu-Ray Special Feature
DH FilmTo accompany WB's announcement of a November 11 US release date for the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" Blu-Ray DVD, the studio has released video of the first take actors Rupert Grint and Emma Watson did for their long anticipated kiss in the final film.Continued...
"Deathly Hallows: Part 2" DVD/Blu-Ray Release Dates for UK and US Announced
DH FilmWarner Home Video via TheHDRoom and Harry Potter UK Facebook have announced the release dates for the final Harry Potter film on DVD and Blu-ray.
Fans in the U.S. will be able to purchase "Deathly Hallows: Part 2" beginning Friday, November 11. Note that this is the same weekendContinued...
Outtakes from Rupert Grint and Tom Felton Band of Outsiders Online
MTV has posted a few outtake images from a recent photo shoot actors Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) did for Band of Outsiders. Outtake images from the clothing retailers ad campaign can be viewed via this link.
Boots, Handwritten Letter Worn by J. K. Rowling Up for Auction
Boots once worn by Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling during her writing of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone are now up for auction, along with a letter which details a few interesting tidbits about-- interestingly enough-- the life of her shoes. Check out our galleries forContinued...
Harry Potter: Page to Screen Book Trailer Released Online
A trailer detailing the creation of the upcoming retrospective book on the process of taking the Harry Potter novels to the big screen, Harry Potter: Page to Screen, has been released and can be viewed right here. The two and a half minute trailer looks at moments from filmmaker'sContinued...
Happy Birthday, Hermione Granger!
September 19th marks the birthday of Hermione Granger, the brightest witch of her age. Please join us in wishing Hermione a very happy birthday and in hoping she gets many new books as gifts!
Bonnie Wright Joins Cast of "In Want of a Wife"
In a new interview with Glamour Magazine, actress Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) revealed that she has two projects on her plate, including one where she has the chance to step behind the camera. Ms. Wright reveals:
"I just shot a film a month ago that should be coming out next summer, The Philosophers,Continued...
Rupert Grint, Jim Broadbent Join Voice Cast of "Postman Pat: The Movie"
The BBC is reporting that Harry Potter actors Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), Jim Broadbent (Professor Slughorn) and David Tennant (Barty Crouch, Jr.) have joined the voice cast of "Postman Pat: The Movie - You Know You're the One."
"Postman Pat: The Movie" will be based on the popularContinued...
Issue 28 of Scribbulus Released
The newest issue of Scribbulus, with the theme of "Harry and Me," has been released and you can look at it right here!
This issue contains the following essays:
A Muggle’s Journey from Platform 9 ¾ by Sheri/SoonerGryffindor. Sheri describes how becoming involved in the Harry Potter fandom and becoming a CornerContinued...
LeakyCon 2011: Forever Started That Night
Video: Dan Radcliffe's Appearance on "Anderson"
Video of actor Dan Radcliffe's appearance on Anderson, the daily talk show hosted by CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, is now online and can be viewed right here. During the segment, the Harry Potter actor talks about his experiences on Broadway in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,"Continued...
Roundup: Upcoming Harry Potter Events
FandomIn the upcoming months, there will be a few events to interest Harry Potter fans!
Wrockstock 2011 will run from October 28th to the 31st. Registration and hotel information is open now.
Wrockeborg, a Swedish Wrock concert, will run on October 15th. Show information as well as a contest can be found here.
Finally,Continued...
J. K. Rowling Among Public Figures Named as "Core Participants" in UK Phone Hacking Investigation
The Guardian is reporting that Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling is among 46 public figures who will be able to give evidence as part of an ongoing investigation of phone hacking and priviacy violations in the UK. Ms Rowling and the other 45 public figures have beenContinued...
Images: "My Week With Marilyn," "Comrade," LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
We have a few new things for you to look at in our image galleries!
First, we have a new picture of Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) in her upcoming film, "My Week With Marilyn." In this image, Watson is with her co-star Eddie Redmayne.
Next we have a new image of Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley)Continued...