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Potter Puppet Pals Performing at LeakyCon!

May 11, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

LeakyCon

We told you we weren’t done! We’re yet again thrilled to make a big LeakyCon announcement: Potter Puppet Pals, the geniuses behind The Mysterious Ticking Noise and other YouTube sensations, have been added to the Friday Night wizard rock show at LeakyCon 2009 (which again, is free with registration as is an unbelievable host of …read more!

LeakyCon ’09: Ministry of Magic to Perform on PotterCast

May 10, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

LeakyCon

LeakyCon is coming and we are not yet done with announcements and surprises: We’re thrilled to announce a PotterCast first today: Wizard rock band Ministry of Magic is set to appear on and perform at the LeakyCon 09 PotterCast (which is Saturday morning the 22nd and free with a conference registration). The band will be …read more!

Ask Michael Goldenberg a Question!

May 09, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

LeakyCon

In two weeks, the first ever HP screenwriter-fan chat will be taking place at LeakyCon 2009 in Boston, MA. Today, we’re asking you to take part, even if you can’t go to the conference. We’re taking your questions ahead of time: leave a question for Michael Goldenberg, scriptwriter of Harry Potter and the Order of …read more!

LeakyRock! Two Songs in Honor of LeakyCon

May 08, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

LeakyCon

With LeakyCon just a week and a half away (and registration to close soon – did you get your ticket?) we’ve got two special songs written in honor of the occasion: First, second, a Harry Potter song by Hank Green, released in honor of the occasion, “Dead Boy’s Girlfriend.” Second, by Swish and Flick and …read more!

LeakyCon Schedule Released!

May 07, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

LeakyCon

We are less than TWO WEEKS from LeakyCon 2009, and things are getting even more exciting. We’ll have another big announcement for you soon. In the meantime, here’s the schedule of events, so those of you registered can start getting your schedules in order: Thursday Friday Morning Friday Afternoon and Evening Saturday Morning Saturday Afternoon …read more!

“Harry, A History” Event Reminder

May 01, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Harry, A History

Quick reminder: I’ll be at the Contra Costa Library in Concord, CA (near SF) this weekend, giving a keynote and doing a signing of my book, Harry, A History. It should be a fun day and I hope to see you there! You can RSVP to the event on my Facebook account (page here, event …read more!

PotterCast is Live tonight at 6:30 EDT

Apr 30, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

PotterCast

PotterCast is Live tonight! Please join us as we will be discussing the recent flurry of Harry Potter News, Leaky Con news a preview of the Harry Potter exhibit, and much more as we broadcast live tonight via our Ustream starting at 6:45pm ET (give or take a few minutes Have your questions and ideas …read more!

LeakyCon: 10 Harry Potter Signed Books Preview

Apr 29, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

LeakyCon

LeakyCon 2009 is around the corner, so here is a sneak preview of that special one-of-a-kind collection of Harry Potter books, donated by Scholastic and signed by J.K. Rowling, that one lucky LeakyCon registrant will win. Here are some pics (you can see them all in our galleries (they are heavily watermarked for security): The …read more!

LeakyCon 2009 Keynote: Editors and Authors Discussion with Cheryl Klein and John Green

Apr 26, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

LeakyCon

The third keynote for LeakyCon 2009 (registration here) completes our program in every way: The first keynote we announced (Nosh with Nerdfighters) is all about Harry Potter and community; the second (Q&A with Michael Goldenberg) shines a spotlight on the Harry Potter films and their chief challenge, adaptation; our third is a literary panel that’s …read more!

LeakyCon Highlight: Frak’s Art Factory

Apr 24, 2009

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

LeakyCon

Only 27 days until LeakyCon 2009 (registration is here), and today we have the first of many highlights! Today’s feature is Frak’s Fun Sized Art Factory! At this special one-of-a-kind workshop, Leaky’s main illustrator, professional art teacher and PotterCast co-host Frak will offer easy-to-follow steps and guide you through the process of bringing your vision …read more!



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