Today Universal Orlando revealed its most life-like animated figure ever, Hagrid, set to feature on their all-new thrill ride, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure! The ‘story coaster’ will open next month on June 13th, and will see guests encounter several magical creatures in a Care of Magical Creatures class in the Forbidden Forest, led by …read more!

  After a new PotterCast episode covering the future of the Fantastic Beasts series, Warner Bros delivered the news that the third instalment in the series would be arriving a year later than expected, November 12th 2021. LEGO announced new Harry Potter sets making their debut this summer, and we took a closer look at Hagrid’s Hut on the North …read more!

May 2nd, 1998. It’s been 21 years since the Battle of Hogwarts took place, and J.K. Rowling took to Twitter today (a big deal, seeing as she hasn’t tweeted since March!) to first update her profile and header image – a move we know means one thing: CLUES. We’re still awaiting her to fulfil her …read more!

Lots of Cursed Child-related news this week! Cursed Child music coming out on vinyl in June First, the Music of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, composed by Imogen Heap, will be released in vinyl album format on June 21.  You can pre-order it here.  It’s been available in CD and digital formats since November 2018, …read more!

Today Warner Bros. Pictures announced the official release date for Fantastic Beasts 3 — and it’s definitely not 2020! The release date, November 12, 2021, was announced today by today by Ron Sanders, President, Worldwide Theatrical Distribution and Home Entertainment, who said: “J.K. Rowling created an awe-inspiring universe that has captivated people of all ages, taking us …read more!

Are you looking for a magical getaway? Look no further! Book-lover Carol Cavendish has added to her North Shire accommodations, expanding from Lord of the Rings-inspired attractions to a Harry Potter-themed cottage set near Saltburn on the edge of the North York Moors. The opening comes just ahead of May 2, known as International Harry Potter …read more!

The wizarding world continues to expand–from the ongoing Fantastic Beasts film series to Universal Orlando’s upcoming Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure attraction, the global reach of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the ever-growing volume of magical merch, there is more than enough to keep the franchise fresh and exciting for years to come, …read more!

It was an exciting week at Leaky when we unveiled our new YouTube channel and first episode of our video series, The Magical Emporium: Diagon Alley Collectors Tips with Guinness World Record Holder Victoria Maclean! We shared details from Universal Orlando on their 2019 holiday plans and an upcoming appearance by Harry Potter and Fantastic …read more!

“Ah, music, a magic beyond all we do here.” This December you can experience the magic of John Williams’ score for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone performed live by the New York Philharmonic. Screenings of the film, accompanied by the orchestra, will be held December 11-13 at 7:30pm, and on December 14 at 2pm, …read more!

Vans recently announced a Harry Potter collaboration, and we’re ready to buy the full set! The news broke when Vans tweeted a graphic showing the Hogwarts House colours, accompanied by a link to a website which further implies that the Vans products (presumably footwear, potentially bags, socks and hats too) will be Hogwarts House themed — …read more!