Jan 07, 2019
Need a little extra OWL or NEWT prep in Astronomy? If you can make it to the Robert J. Novins Planetarian at Ocean County College in New Jersey, you can learn about The Astronomical World of Harry Potter and ace those exams. “Learn about all the ways the characters and events in Harry Potter take …read more!
Jan 01, 2019
A few weeks ago, Attraction magazine gifted fans with an early Christmas present in the form of photo updates of the Hogsmeade construction site at Universal Studios Resort in Orlando. Leaky has spilled a lot of proverbial ink over the last year speculating about the upcoming attraction, for which the theme continues to remain unclear. …read more!
Dec 25, 2018
There’s something undeniably magical about this time of year. It’s wintry and festive, inviting friends and family to gleefully sing holiday songs, gather for decadent feasts, revel in the enjoyment of hot beverages, observe long-held and deeply cherished traditions–and even start new ones. It’s a wonderful season, and we can’t help feeling there’s no time …read more!
Dec 20, 2018
Up until now, most of the theorizing surrounding Credence Barebone has focused on his life up to the Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald storyline, culminating in the question of whether Grindelwald’s claim regarding his parentage is true. But, as we discussed in our feature on the identity of Aurelius Dumbledore, while fans are intensely …read more!
Dec 14, 2018
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child features prominently in this week’s theater news, as has often been the case since the production first opened in London. The attending cast is now confirmed for BroadwayCon 2019, and the newest production, located in Melbourne, Australia, is readying for January previews. Cursed Child stars and contributors remain busy …read more!
Dec 04, 2018
Aside from the identity of Aurelius Dumbledore, one of the larger questions raised by Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald regards the significance, and magical rules, of the Blood Pact. During the course of the film, fans learned that Gellert Grindelwald and Albus Dumbledore entered into the binding agreement, which is what prevents them from …read more!
Dec 02, 2018
Since Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald released in theaters, discussion over the merits–or, according to some, the lack thereof–of the film has spread across the globe, across the fandom and across the critical spectrum. The numerous plot twists have provided much fodder for debate, with Leaky addressing the questions raised and taking the stance …read more!
Nov 30, 2018
Audible and Pottermore Publishing are partnering to bring an exciting new Harry Potter Quiz to Amazon Echo, Spot and Show users today. Simply ask, “Alexa, play Harry Potter Quiz” to be challenged with three trivia questions, which will be updated daily! The interactive trivia game is hosted by Laurel Lefkow, who introduces each question with passages …read more!
Nov 19, 2018
Evanna Lynch and partner Keo Motsepe are set to compete in the finale of Dancing with the Stars tonight after a whirlwind season of breathtaking dances and incredible scores! Lynch, who is best known to Potter fans for her portrayal of Luna Lovegood in the film adaptations, has long had a close relationship with Leaky …read more!
Nov 14, 2018
On Saturday, November 17, at 2pm, Barnes & Noble stores across the U.S. will host Wizarding World-themed activities, cosplay, offers, and giveaways to celebrate the release of Warner Bros. Pictures’ film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, The Original Screenplay by J.K. Rowling, published by Scholastic, along with additional official movie tie-in books. Activities will …read more!