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Weekly Round-Up: Emma Thompson Hosts SNL, Emma Watson Continues to Lead Gender Equality Movement & More!

May 12, 2019

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Branagh, Branagh Interviews, Events, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Film Images, Films, Gleeson, Harry Potter Round-Up, Isaacs, Kravitz, Law, Miller, Movies, Music, Oldman, Round-Up, Sudol, Television Programmes, Thompson, Watson

Another busy week wraps up at Leaky! We released the second episode of our new YouTube series The Magical Emporium, “Protego Maxima: Protecting Your Collectibles” hosted by Guinness World Record Holder Victoria Maclean and we had the opportunity to see the brilliant new production of Rosmersholm at the Duke of York Theatre starring Cormoran Strike …read more!

Warner Bros. Three-Year Gap: ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and the Fandom

May 09, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Alfonso Cuaron, Celebration of Harry Potter, Conventions, Directors, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Fun, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter:The Exhbition, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, Movies, News, Opinion, Radcliffe, Rumor, Tech, Television Programmes, Theme Park, Warner Bros., Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando, Yates

Warner Bros. finally announced the official release date for the yet-to-be named third installment in the Fantastic Beasts series last month, and fans and fan sites alike were initially stunned by the announcement of the November 2021 date. By the time we meet Newt Scamander and Albus Dumbledore again, three years will have passed since …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Bellatrix and Narcissa Reunite, ‘Willow’ Series Discussions Continue & More!

May 05, 2019

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Bonham Carter, Casting, Davis, Depp, Events, Felton, Films, Harry Potter Round-Up, McCrory, Movies, Pattinson, Round-Up, Television Programmes, Thompson, Trailers

  After a new PotterCast episode covering the future of the Fantastic Beasts series, Warner Bros delivered the news that the third instalment in the series would be arriving a year later than expected, November 12th 2021. LEGO announced new Harry Potter sets making their debut this summer, and we took a closer look at Hagrid’s Hut on the North …read more!

“In Conversation With MinaLima” At The Bay Tree Hotel, Broadstairs!

Apr 24, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Events, MinaLima, Movie Art, News

On 11th May, Mira and Eduardo, graphic design duo MinaLima, will host talks on their work on the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies, and their history in design work at The Bay Tree hotel in Broadstairs! We’ve been offered a pair of tickets to the event to give away courtesy of the Bay Tree, so tell us your …read more!

EXCLUSIVE: Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle Premiere Event at Universal Studios Hollywood

Apr 17, 2019

Posted by: Sydney Dean

Events, Exclusives, News, Theme Park, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood

This weekend, Universal Studios Hollywood debuted their new “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” light show. We were lucky to be given tickets to attend the premiere event and be among the first to see this spectacular new addition to the Hollywood Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Through the use of incredible technology and artistry, Hogwarts …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Warwick Davis Takes the Stage at Star Wars Celebration, Cast Trailers & Interviews & More!

Apr 14, 2019

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Anthony Boyle, Casting, Composers, Conventions, Davis, Depp, Enoch, Events, Fan Events, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Film Images, Films, Gambon, Harry Potter Round-Up, Isaacs, Kravitz, Law, Leung, Movies, Music, News, Round-Up, Shaw, Spall, Television Programmes, Trailers, Watson

News from Potter parks and products this week as well as J.K. Rowling’s other projects! The latest book in the Cormoran Strike Series, Lethal White is headed to paperback and the author is supporting a crime writing campaign for women, Microsoft stores will be hosting Harry Potter Kano coding kit workshops for kids this summer …read more!

Learn to Code at Microsoft’s Harry Potter Workshops for Kids!

Apr 11, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Education, Events, Fans, Fun, Interactive, News, Products

Beginning in May, Microsoft stores will be offering Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit workshops for children, and we can’t think of a more magical way to have fun and exceed educational expectations for the summer! According to Romper, Microsoft will offer two camps geared toward varying interest and skill levels. The first workshop is for …read more!

Theater Round-Up: Production Photos of Evanna Lynch, an Interview With Jenny Jules and New Casting Updates!

Apr 10, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Broadbent, Broadway, Casting, Charity, Events, Fans, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, Leung, Lynch, News, Noma Dumezweni, Round-Up, Television Programmes, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

It has been a relatively light week in terms of theater news, but for fans who follow the comings and goings of Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts and Cursed Child stars on stage, there is much to look forward to! Evanna Lynch is currently starring in The Omission of the Family Coleman, which released production photos …read more!

FULL Tour of the Gringotts Expansion at Warner Bros Studio Tour London, With Special Guests!

Apr 03, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

BigNews, Events, Exclusives, Fogler, Isaacs, News, Studio Tour, Warner Bros.

Yesterday evening, we were lucky enough to be given tickets by Warner Bros Studio Tour London to attend the opening of the Gringotts expansion! Keys, please! 🗝💰 It’s almost time for our exclusive preview of #GringottsWizardingBank at @wbtourlondon 😍 pic.twitter.com/83UsMzstpq — The Leaky Cauldron (@leaky) April 2, 2019 Walking through the entrance to the tour, …read more!

Weasley Magic in the Midwest

Apr 03, 2019

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Humor, News, Phelps, Phelps Interviews, Wright, Wright Interviews

As we reached the summit of the escalator that transports us once a year from our everyday existence into the “Great Hall” of Planet Comicon Kansas City, a giddy sense of calm overcame us amidst the throngs of powder blue and neon green coated physiques, braided pink wigs, full body armor, weapon wielding warriors and of …read more!



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