As the Boy Who Lived in the eight Harry Potter films, Daniel Radcliffe spent much of his childhood and teenage years on the set of J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World movie franchise. His role as the famous young wizard set him up for life financially, but that certainly hasn’t kept him from taking on diverse new …read more!

The days were cold. Chilled further by his absence. Absence they refused to speak of. They moved from place to place, casting the same protective charms, leafing sightlessly through the same books, unable to sleep night after night. They descended into despair. Helpless. Hopeless. Ron’s words hung heavy, a burden that couldn’t be lifted. “We …read more!

In this week’s actors round-up, there are scores of new films from Harry Potter alums to consider. Though there have been teasers and hints in weeks and months past, trailers have finally been released showing off these talented actors at the height of their game, and they aim to woo their viewing audience, many devoted …read more!

It’s been over two years since the release of Career of Evil, the third detective novel in the Cormoran Strike series by J.K. Rowling, as alter ego Robert Galbraith, and fans have been clamoring for any word on the fourth. Last spring, as reported by Leaky, Rowling revealed the title to her next book through …read more!

Ralph Fiennes is most well known to Potter fans for his portrayal of Lord Voldemort, one of the darkest wizards in history. He brought the infamous villain to life in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and both parts of …read more!

As previously mentioned by Leaky, Eddie Redmayne will appear on TV screens this Christmas Day to read a bedtime story on children’s channel CBeebies. The story he’ll be reading was recently announced, and it’s definitely Newt-esque! Eddie will be reading the story I Had a Dinosaur, written by Gabby Dawnay and illustrated by Alex Barrow. The …read more!

On this evening during Harry’s sixth year, the selected few made their way toward Professor Horace Slughorn’s office for his highly-anticipated and exclusive Christmas party. Emerald green, crimson, and gold drapes hung from the ceiling like an extravagant, festive tent, setting off the centerpiece of the room, a fixture lit by fairies. The air was …read more!

It’s been over a month since the title for the Fantastic Beasts sequel was announced along with first-look images of the major cast in full costume. We thrilled over the glimpse of Jude Law as the young Albus Dumbledore–capable, mysterious, authoritative, and debonair–contrasting with Johnny Depp as the edgy Gellert Grindelwald, looking every bit the …read more!

This week in the wizarding world, huge announcements were made regarding  the Harry Potter mobile game everybody’s been waiting on, and a special award from the Royal Family for J.K. Rowling, who is now a Companion of Honour! We also received clues as to which beasties will return for Crimes of Grindelwald, and theorised our way …read more!

A few days ago, Leaky came across an “official” but unconfirmed list of actors and extras on Reddit, which appeared to give the full slate of characters appearing in the upcoming film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, including Ariana Dumbledore, Unspeakables, Grindelwald fanatics, and more. The list is lengthy and purportedly came from Starnow …read more!