Mar 07, 2018
In celebration of J.K. Rowling’s new audiobook Quidditch Through The Ages launch, Standard and Stylist announced earlier today that they have teamed up with Pottermore and Audible to offer readers and fans the chance to win tickets to an exclusive listening event! According to The Evening Standard, the event will take place at LSO St. Luke’s in London at 7pm …read more!
Feb 23, 2018
Firstly, we were sorry to hear of Stephen Fry’s experience with prostate cancer, however, we’re glad to report that he is recovering from a recent operation which “seemed to go pretty well.” Fry is beloved in the acting community and the Potter fandom for voicing the British version of the Harry Potter series audiobooks. We …read more!
Feb 01, 2018
Tonight fans around the world will congregate in homes and local bookstores to celebrate Bloomsbury’s Harry Potter Book Night 2018! (Many U.S. bookstores will host events on Saturday, Feb. 3, so for you American fans, check with your local purveyors of all things bookish regarding event details in your area.) This year’s theme is Fantastic …read more!
Jan 27, 2018
Last year, Andrew Lincoln, of The Walking Dead fame, lamented during the season premiere of the Talking Dead that he and costar David Morrissey were the only two working actors in England who hadn’t had the chance to don wizarding robes. Walking Dead fans are surely thankful he eventually won the role of Rick Grimes, …read more!
Jan 26, 2018
Universal Orlando Resort is hosting A Celebration of Harry Potter event this weekend and welcomed fans with a spectacular opening ceremony peppered with exciting announcements! Before the ceremony, Leaky had the chance to sit down with the cast in attendance at A Celebration – newcomers Natalia Tena (Tonks) and Stanislav Yanevski (Viktor Krum), along with a …read more!
Jan 09, 2018
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts or BAFTA announced their 2018 film award nominations today and the list is packed with cast and creative from the world of Harry Potter. It’s no surprise that almost every category includes familiar names or projects tied to Potter alum since that’s been the case throughout the …read more!
Oct 16, 2017
This week in theater news Harry Potter and the Cursed Child NYC makes the cut for Tony Awards consideration while the London production continues to charm. Cursed Child alums Noma Dumezweni and Jamie Glover have both been asked to lend their voices to book readings–one for publishing and one for a charity event. Finally, not …read more!
Sep 22, 2017
Today we celebrate Tom Felton’s 30th year–so let us reflect on what he has meant to the Potter fandom and how he has grown professionally through the continued passing of birthdays! As one of the young stars of the Harry Potter series, he literally grew up before our eyes, at first raising our ire as the smug, obnoxious, …read more!
May 04, 2017
Last week, UK Harry Potter audiobook reader Stephen Fry spoke at Cambridge Union as one of their Easter term guests on his experience with bipolar disorder, comedy, and even speaks about his friendship with J.K. Rowling. Fry said that his favourite of the Potter books was The Goblet of Fire, and told of how he couldn’t say ‘Harry pocketed it’ …read more!
Mar 16, 2017
Guests of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London were in for a treat far better than anything sold at Honeydukes or Jacob Kowalski’s Pastry Shop today. Pottermore reports that their once-in-a-lifetime visit began when everyone received a free Fantastic Beasts poster. If that wasn’t exciting enough, when guests reached the pre-tour screening room, they were …read more!