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Claudia Kim Discusses Auditioning for Nagini, New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Wand Breakdowns & More!

Oct 12, 2018

Posted by: Zack DiGirolamo

Casting, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Movies, News, Yates, Yates Interviews

In their latest issue, EW uncover the secrets of the Harry Potter series, reveal a rare J.K. Rowling interview, and give some exclusive insights into Crimes of Grindelwald! Latest reveals include an interview with Nagini herself, Claudia Kim, a breakdown of character wands in the film, as well as the cast’s thoughts on working with J.K. …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Premieres in Paris November 8!

Oct 10, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Fun, Movies, News, Warner Bros., Yates

The premiere of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald will be held in Paris on Nov. 8! Though the news is probably no surprise to ardent fans who have known for months that Paris is the primary setting for the second film and hosting the premiere in France would be a logical nod to the …read more!

New Exclusive ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Content in Empire Magazine on Stands Tomorrow!

Oct 03, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Art, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, Law, MinaLima, Movies, News, Posters, Potter News, Products, Redmayne, Warner Bros., Yates

As the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald swiftly approaches, fans are eagerly waiting to see how J.K. Rowling’s magical story of Newt Scamander, Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald will play out. And for those not averse to spoilers, the new Empire magazines on stands tomorrow will include exclusive content and images that …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ New Images Prompt Further Speculation!

Sep 21, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Books, Books - Release Dates, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Films, News, Products, Round-Up, Yates

New images of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald are popping up online left, right and centre, so to keep you updated, we’re bringing them all together to make sure you don’t miss a thing. From glimpse of Newt’s book release and his basement in upcoming Fantastic Beasts film companion book previews to an exclusive reveals of a new image, it’s clear we’re …read more!

Weekly Round-up: Tom Felton and Natalia Tena Head to NYCC, Interviews With Katie Leung, First Look at Jude Law in Captain Marvel, Chris Rankin’s Directorial Debut and More!

Sep 09, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, Broadbent, Casting, Davis Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Farrell, Felton, Film Images, Films, Fogler, Harry Potter Round-Up, Interviews, Law, Leung, Leung Interviews, Lewis, Movies, Pattinson, Round-Up, Television Programmes, Tennant, Yates

News came from all corners of the Wizarding World this week. Funko revealed their new line of Crimes of Grindelwald collectibles, and Wizarding Wednesday giveaways returned prior to the film’s November premiere. Bloomsbury announced live appearances by artist Chris Riddell ahead of the release of the Tales of Beedle the Bard,  illustrated edition, Emma Watson …read more!

Weekly Round-up: Alfonso Cuarón At Venice Film Festival, Imelda Staunton Joins ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie & More!

Sep 02, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Alfonso Cuaron, Broadbent, Education, Events, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Films, Films - Trailers, Gambon, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter Round-Up, Herdman, Honors/Awards, Interviews, Lynch, McCrory, Miller, Movies, Music, News, Phelps, Round-Up, Spall, Television Programmes, Thompson, Thompson Interviews

The week doesn’t get much bigger than when the we all go Back to Hogwarts! Wizards and Muggles alike celebrated September 1 sharing their Hogwarts Journeys and re-immersing themselves in the magical world we have all come to love. Leading up to that special day, we learned that Crimes of Grindelwald is the most anticipated …read more!

Cast Announced for ‘Cursed Child’ Melbourne

Sep 01, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

19 Years Later, Directors, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, John Tiffany, News, Theater

The Tony and Olivier-award winning play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, has revealed the cast of its next production in Melbourne, Australia. Appropriately so, the big news was announced during the Wizarding World’s annual right of passage Back to Hogwarts, which is depicted at the start of the of the two-part performance right where …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Set Report #5: Interview with Producer David Heyman

Aug 23, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Heyman, Heyman Interviews, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Leaky, Movies, News, SetReports, Yates

David Heyman is beyond familiar with J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World. After convincing J.K. Rowling to trust film production companies with her stories, working closely with her as producer on every single Potter film and then continuing the series with Fantastic Beasts, it’s clear to anybody speaking to David about Potter that he has an intimate knowledge of not just …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Set Report #4: Interview with Director David Yates

Aug 23, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, Fan Sites, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Leaky, News, SetReports, Warner Bros., Yates, Yates Interviews

The Leaky Cauldron were lucky enough to visit the Leavesden set of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald last year, and came across David Yates whilst walking the outdoor sets and exploring the French equivalent of Diagon Alley. It was a magical moment, as we weren’t expecting to catch him between shoots, let along in a small …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Duo Dan Fogler and Alison Sudol Reunited at LeakyCon 2018!

Aug 22, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, BigNews, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Films, Fogler, Fun, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Leaky, LeakyCon, Movies, News, Potter News, Redmayne, Sudol, Yates

Dan Fogler and Alison Sudol, who portray one of our favorite onscreen couples in the Fantastic Beasts film series, reunited on the MainStage at LeakyCon 2018 in Dallas. The panel, moderated by LeakyCon founder Melissa Anelli, treated fans to a wide-ranging discussion and, thanks to Leaky correspondent Kathy Paz, readers can catch up on every …read more!



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