A half an hour preview of the Harry Potter theme park attraction will air on NBC on Sunday, 6th June at 7pm. A press release issued by NBC reveals that the sneak peak, entitled “The Making of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” will “tour the immersive new land, explore the majestic corridors inside Hogwarts …read more!

Universal Orlando has released a two additional photos as well as a video of cast members from the Harry Potter films as they received a sneak peek at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park. The first new image, which can be found here, features actors Emma Watson (Hermione), James and Oliver Phelps (Fred …read more!

Actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) was on hand on this morning’s broadcast of the Today Show to announce the winners of the Today Show’s Class Trip to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Contest. Appearing live via tellite from the theme park, Miss Watson reveled that all four finalists will be sent to the magical …read more!

This evening, the attendees of the Orlando International Pow Wow 2010 were able to get a sneak peek at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Orlando Resort. InsidetheMagic was able to attain information from the private event for travel and media professionals and has posted a series of photos, along with …read more!

The May issue of The Quibbler, Leaky’s monthly publication for “news that no-one else will publish”, is now available for download. May’s edition features articles on the recent Wizarding World Fair and Exhibition, Owls gone awry and the magical ash cloud conjured by the Icelandic Ministry of Magic. Regular favourites such as Aberforth’s page three …read more!

Universal has released a new image from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at Universal Orlando Resorts, this time showing the mounted hog’s head at the Hog’s Head Pub. The image can be seen in its high res glory via this link.An accompanying caption reads: Mounted on the wall of the Hog’s Head pub …read more!

The Crafty Witches have launched a brand new Craft-Along for the month of May, entitled “Fighting the I’m-Not-Crafty Syndrome.” The task for this month is to make Potter Glass Marbles, which require minimal supplies and are easy for everyone of any crafting ability to make. MyLeaky points will be awarded to everyone who participates in …read more!

The Universal Orlando website has a brand new interview online with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s Art Director, Alan Gilmore. Gilmore previously worked as the Art Director on a number of projects including the Harry Potter films, “Notting Hill” and “The Bourne Ultimatum.” A video of the interview is now available in our Leaky …read more!

A quick reminder this morning that registration for the Michigan-based Expeditious 2010 conference will close on May 7th. Only a few spots remain for this weekend-long conference, which will take place over May 14-16 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. To reserve your place at the conference, click here.The conference will kick off on Friday afternoon with …read more!

With the brand new month, our book clubs at the Leaky Lounge invite you to join them in reading a brand new set of books. Firstly, our non-Harry Potter Book Club, Jo’s Book Nook, is discussing Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books, named Robinson Crusoe on her list …read more!