Mar 31, 2020
The Tales of Beedle The Bard audiobook, written by J.K. Rowling and released via Audible, released TODAY, and we had the chance to interview Jason Isaacs on narrating one of the stories in the collection, and his work with Rowling’s children’s charity, Lumos (whom the collection benefits). The audiobook unites the voices of Noma Dumezweni …read more!
Feb 26, 2020
A big Wizarding World project has been secretly in the works with Audible! A Tales of Beedle The Bard audiobook, featuring the voices of Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child stars, will release this year. Noma Dumezweni (the original Hermione in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) , Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley), …read more!
Dec 30, 2019
We’ve come to the end of 2019, and our review is as full of flavour as a box of Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans, regardless of there being no big Wizarding World film or book release this year! The Leaky Cauldron are celebrating a little differently this year, with The Golden Cauldron Awards being our way …read more!
Dec 12, 2019
J.K. Rowling sightings are scarce these days, but as a renowned philanthropist, it’s no surprise that we’ve seen Rowling almost exclusively at charity events this year — and yesterday’s Lumos / HBO red carpet was another on the list! The premiere for movie documentary, Finding The Way Home, narrated by Fantastic Beasts star Eddie Redmayne. The HBO documentary …read more!
Nov 25, 2019
Remember when Fantastic Beasts star Dan Fogler told during our exclusive interview at LeakyCon that the Lumos charity Christmas album would be coming out this year? Well it’s now available for pre-order! Fogler teased previously on Tessa Netting and Anna Brisbin’s podcast Fantastic Geeks (and where to find them) that he’d been involved in recording for an album featuring …read more!
Oct 03, 2019
Have you ever wished you could afford to do all the Harry Potter things? Imagine an ultimate bucket list trip that takes you on a VIP tour of Warner Bros. Studio London – The Making of Harry Potter, then takes you to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in both Orlando and then ALSO to The …read more!
Sep 12, 2019
The Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic at the University of Edinburgh received a £15.3m donation (equivalent to $20 million) from J.K. Rowling this week. Named in memory of Rowling’s mother, who passed away at the age of 45 due to multiple sclerosis (MS) related complications, the Clinic reports that this donation will “help create new facilities and support vital …read more!
Sep 06, 2019
North Shire announced a magical opportunity for Harry Potter fans to win a holiday stay in their Grounds Keepers Cottage, inspired by Hagrid’s Hut as imagined by J.K. Rowling and brought to life onscreen in Warner Bros. film adaptations. For only £1, fans can enter the competition for a chance at one of the top prizes …read more!
Jul 09, 2019
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child dominates this week’s theater news as the casts from Broadway, London and Melbourne fill headlines once again. James Snyder hosted his first episode of the Broadway.com vlog “Magic to Do,” while his Cursed Child costar Nicholas Podany appeared on #LiveatFive. Snyder picked up another hosting gig, emceeing the upcoming …read more!
Apr 02, 2019
Bloomsbury Children’s Books has commissioned a new edition of Quidditch Through the Ages illustrated by author and artist Emily Gravett. Quidditch Through the Ages was originally published in 2001. An audiobook, read by Andrew Lincoln, was released a year ago. It explains the history and rules of the wizarding world’s main sport. Rowling’s royalties from the first edition …read more!