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Theater Round-Up: James Snyder’s “Magic to Do” Vlog and Duet With Nicholas Podany, Jack Thorne’s New Projects and Evanna Lynch on ‘Games for Lovers’

Jul 30, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Books, Broadway, Charity, Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, Interviews, Jack Thorne, Lynch, News, Round-Up, Television Programmes, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

This week’s theater round-up covers all the magical news of interest, and from stage to television and film, the crossover success of Harry Potter connections alums to astound and entertain. James Snyder, Cursed Child Broadway’s Harry Potter, completed two more episodes of the wildly entertaining vlog “Magic to Do” and is scheduled to appear on …read more!

Welcome Everybody’s Favorite No-Maj, Dan Fogler, to LeakyCon Boston!

Jul 30, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fogler, HP Cast, LeakyCon, News

Dan Fogler stole the show as No-Maj Jacob Kowalski in  Fantastic Beasts series, and he’ll be returning to LeakyCon this year to help celebrate ten years of the biggest Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World fan convention! LeakyCon Boston takes place October 11-13 at the Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center in Boston, back where the event …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ Star Tom Felton & LeakyCon Lit Lineup Announced for LeakyCon Dallas!

Jul 25, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Books, Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Felton, Films, HP Cast, Movies, News, Potter News

LeakyCon just announced that Harry Potter alum Tom Felton will be attending LeakyCon 2019 Dallas as a special guest, and we can’t contain our excitement! With this magical news and other guest and programming announcements, it looks like fans can expect another huge year following last year’s sold-out event. Felton starred as Slytherin Draco Malfoy in …read more!

Bloomsbury Announces Date and Theme for Harry Potter Book Night 2020!

Jul 24, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Bloomsbury, Books, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, News, Potter News

Bloomsbury’s Harry Potter Book Night has become a fan favorite event, and with today’s exciting Save-the-Date announcement that next year’s theme comes from J.K. Rowling’s epic fourth installment in the Harry Potter series, 2020 looks to be another magical celebration of the wizarding world that continues to inspire generations of readers. Harry Potter and the Goblet of …read more!

New Yule Ball Funko Pop! Figures Coming Soon!

Jul 22, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fandom, Fans, Fun, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, News, Products, Toys

Potterheads have fallen in love with Funko Pop! figures modeled after their favorite Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts characters, and the company is regularly coming up with new versions of the adorable collectibles. Just in the last year they’ve released Crimes of Grindelwald figures including Thestrals, Nifflers and Bowtruckles, as well as Newt, Grindelwald and Dumbledore, and a …read more!

July 21, 2007: The final midnight bookstore queue

Jul 21, 2019

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Book Seven, Books, Books - Release Dates, DH, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, News, Release Parties

Twelve years ago today, on July 21, 2007, the last book in the 7-book series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, was released.  Due to the immense and ever-growing popularity of the books and films, bookstores and cinemas had taken to holding midnight release parties for the books and midnight screenings for the movies.  Fans …read more!

SDCC 2019 Day Three: “Collecting Harry Potter” and Magical Merch!

Jul 21, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Books, Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, News, Products, Warner Bros.

Leaky reporters Lauren Osborne and Sydney Dean returned to the San Diego Convention Center for day three of SDCC 2019. With plans to apparate from booth to booth, it was important to have the floor scoped out. Strategy pays off, as master chess player Ron Weasley would tell you. On Friday, Lauren and Sydney snagged …read more!

SDCC 2019 Day Two: Exclusive Interview With ‘Cursed Child’s’ Nicholas Podany and Jon Steiger, ‘Wizard’s Unite’ and ‘The Dark Crystal’ News!

Jul 20, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, BigNews, Bonham Carter, Conventions, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, Interviews, Isaacs, News, Television Programmes

Day Two of San Diego Comic-Con was a brilliant flurry of fandom fun, and Leaky reporters Lauren Osborne and Sydney Dean were on-site to visit all the panels and booths of interest to the Potterdom. With a full schedule planned and huge crowds, it’s possible they commandeered a time turner from the Ministry in order …read more!

SDCC 2019 Day One: Panels and Announcements From ‘His Dark Materials,’ ‘Cursed Child’ and Hero Collector!

Jul 19, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Books, Books - Release Dates, Conventions, Cover Art, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fogler, Fun, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter Wizards Unite, HP Cast, Jack Thorne, McCrory, News, Potter News, Pottermore, Products, Scholastic, Television Programmes

Welcome to day one of the con of all cons, Potter fans! San Diego Comic-Con 2019 got off to a cracking start on Thursday, July 18. And though Leaky correspondents were not yet on site, we’ve put together a recap of the day’s events and announcements for the fandom members who couldn’t make it. The …read more!

Her Universe Debuts Potter-Inspired Dresses at San Diego Comic-Con!

Jul 17, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Conventions, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Movies, News, Potter News, Products

Her Universe is known for franchise-themed collections tailor-made to the fandoms that follow them. With clothing inspired by Disney, Star Wars, Doctor Who, Marvel and more, it was only a matter of time before company head Ashley Eckstein took the leap–or rather, the Floo Network–into the wizarding world for some magical inspiration. SYFY just announced …read more!



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