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New ‘Harry Potter’ Funko Pop! Pins Coming Soon!

Mar 04, 2020

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fandom, Fans, Fun, News, Potter News, Products

If you’re a fan of Funko Pop!, and Harry Potter collectibles are your indulgence of choice, be on the lookout for a new selection of Funko Pop! pins styled after your favorite Potter characters. The beautifully detailed pins of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger and Albus Dumbledore are coming soon–though probably not soon enough! …read more!

‘Harry Potter: Wizards Unite’ Is Lovestruck This February!

Feb 05, 2020

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fun, Harry Potter Book Night, J.K. Rowling, News, Potter News, Tech

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite announced a host of themed events and special features for the month of February–all with some nod to the love that defines both legacies and relationships. The first event kicked off yesterday, and others roll out throughout the month, so check out the details below and participate in those that peek …read more!

Adventure Sync Feature Available With New Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Update!

Feb 03, 2020

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Games, Harry Potter Wizards Unite, Interactive, News, Potter News, Tech

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite announced that the popular wizarding world app is in the process of being updated to version 2.9.0, which will include the new Adventure Sync feature for an enhanced gaming experience! Adventure Sync connects to Apple Health or Google Fit to access your walking distance even while the Harry Potter: Wizards Unite …read more!

Hero Collector Announce Wizarding World Knitting Sets!

Feb 01, 2020

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Fans, Fun, News

Hero Collector, creators of fandom collectibles, have just announced a Wizarding World inspired collection of knitting kits, allowing fans of the Harry Potter series to create their own magical creations! Every fan has dreamed of knitting their own House scarf, and Hero Collector’s sets will help this become a reality! The sets come with materials, patterns and instructions, …read more!

House Pride Nights Are Coming to ‘Cursed Child’ Broadway!

Jan 24, 2020

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Broadway, Costumes, Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, News, Potter News, Theater

It’s no secret that Harry Potter fans love to celebrate their house pride–and now they can do so while attending Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway! For four consecutive weeks beginning in mid-February, the Lyric Theatre will host showings that honor the four houses instantly popularized by J.K. Rowling’s epic book series: Gryffindor, …read more!

“Sorcerer’s Stone” one of the most checked-out books at the NYPL

Jan 21, 2020

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Books, Fun, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Honors/Awards, News

In celebration of its 125th anniversary, the New York Public Library has released the list of its top 10 most checked-out books of all time.  Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone comes in at #9 with 231,022 check-outs since its U.S. publication in 1998.  Given the worldwide record-breaking popularity of the Harry Potter series, prima …read more!

EXCLUSIVE: Leaky interviews “Harry Potter: Knitting Magic” author Tanis Gray

Jan 17, 2020

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Books, Costumes, Exclusives, Fun – Crafts, Interviews, News, Products

The first official Harry Potter knitting book, Harry Potter: Knitting Magic will be released on January 28.  You can pre-order it here, and enter to win a copy, plus yarn for the Umbridge Cat Scarf, here.  Thanks to publisher Insight Editions, Leaky was able to chat with author Tanis Gray about Weasley jumpers, Dumbledore’s famous love …read more!

WIN “Harry Potter: Knitting Magic” plus yarn!

Jan 08, 2020

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Books, Contests, Fun, Fun - Contests, News, Products, Publishers

Harry Potter: Knitting Magic, the first official Wizarding World knitting pattern book, will be published on January 28, 2020.  Whilst you can pre-order it from the usual suspects: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Indiebound, Leaky has a copy to give to one lucky winner, thanks to Insight Editions. And that’s not all!  In addition to a …read more!

The Golden Cauldron Awards Results

Jan 06, 2020

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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Leaky recently hosted The Golden Cauldron Awards, a new annual online interactive tradition helping us decide some fan favorite moments from the previous year. Voting closed yesterday, and we have our winners! Best Screen Project The Best Screen Project category celebrates on-screen projects starring Wizarding World actors. Nominations included Little Women (Emma Watson), Miracle Workers (Daniel Radcliffe), …read more!

Harry Potter, financial wizard?

Jan 04, 2020

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fun, News

Harry Potter is a millennial. I’ve never thought of Harry and his cohort as millennials but the Financial Times has called my attention to this fact in Moira O’Neill’s New Year’s Day piece titled “Harry Potter at 40: Would he be a financial wizard?”  This article uses examples from the Potterverse to explain financial planning for …read more!



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