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‘Cursed Child’ News: Costume Designer Katrina Lindsay, Messages From London and New York, and Rakie Ayola’s #WhyIGoBackToCC

Feb 01, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, BigNews, Broadway, Casting, Celebration of Harry Potter, Crew Interviews, Directors, Events, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, John Tiffany, Katrina Lindsay, Media, News, Potter News, Props-Sets, Round-Up, SetReports, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

It’s been a big week for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child! Pottermore released a behind-the-scenes video featuring costume designer Katrina Lindsay and Cursed Child cast members. A Celebration of Harry Potter event at Universal Orlando Resort unveiled video messages from the London cast, still enjoying a successful run in the West End; the Broadway …read more!

“Harry Potter: The Exhibition” Travelling to Milan, Italy!

Jan 31, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Celebration of Harry Potter, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Harry Potter:The Exhbition, News, Props-Sets, Warner Bros.

This summer, Harry Potter: The Exhibition will open its doors to fans in Fabbrica del Vapore (Milan, Italy), showing off thousands of props, costumes and creatures from the Harry Potter films. The exhibition has had huge success since its premiere in Chicago, receiving over 4 million visitors, and visiting a huge range of cities – so …read more!

HBO Hosts “Hogwarts House Challenges” in Atlanta, Boston, and Denver!

Jan 13, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Books, Contests, Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Fun, Fun - Contests, Fun - Games, Games, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, J.K. Rowling, Media, Movies, News, Potter News, Props-Sets

Prepare yourselves, Potter fans. All the hours of reading dog-eared books, scouring fan sites for details, collecting obscure memorabilia, and intense late-night discussions (you know you’ve had them) is about to pay off! HBO will host “Hogwarts House Challenges” in Atlanta, Boston, and Denver this month to commemorate the entire unedited, commercial-free Harry Potter series …read more!

Warner Bros. Announces 2018 London Studio Tours Experiences

Dec 09, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

19 Years Later, BigNews, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Holidays, News, Props-Sets, Studio Tour, Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. Studio Tours London announced the new experiences on the docket for the 2018 year, and they sound truly magical. From an inside look at the Art Department behind the beloved film series to an exhibit delving deep into the Dark Arts, the line up of exhibits will offer something for every staunch fan …read more!

James and Oliver Phelps Christen New YouTube Channel With Audiocast From the Madrid ‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ Opening!

Nov 30, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Harry Potter:The Exhbition, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Media, News, Phelps, Props-Sets, Warner Bros.

The Weasley twins have expanded their reach beyond Diagon Alley and are now hosting an audiocast on their new YouTube channel “Double Trouble”–aptly named. James and Oliver Phelps spoke to fans from Madrid, Spain, where they attended the latest opening of Harry Potter: The Exhibition. Oliver Phelps announced the move on twitter, inviting fans to “enjoy!” …read more!

Harry Potter-Themed Christmas Decorations for Sale at Wizarding World in Orlando

Oct 26, 2017

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Holidays, News, Products, Props-Sets, Studio Tour, Theme Park, Warner Bros., WB Shop, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

I know, I know, it’s not even Halloween yet, so it’s a bit early to be posting about Christmas.  But we thought you’d want to know that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando is selling a variety of Potter-themed Christmas decorations this year.  So, you might be tempted to start your holiday shopping early. …read more!

The Yule Ball Comes to ‘Hogwarts in the Snow’ at the WB Studio Tour London!

Oct 17, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, News, Props-Sets, Studio Tour, Theme Park, Warner Bros., Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

The popular “Hogwarts in the Snow” exhibit returns to the WB Studio Tour London this holiday season. Sets from the Harry Potter films will be transfigured into a magical winter wonderland from Nov. 18 to Jan. 28–with one new twist! For the first time, the Great Hall stage will be prepped for the Yule Ball …read more!

Want to Work Closer to the Magic of ‘Harry Potter’? Warner Bros. London Studio Tour is Now Hiring!

Sep 23, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Fandom, Fans, Fun, Info, Interactive, Misc, News, Props-Sets, Warner Bros.

If you aren’t satisfied with Harry Potter being just a life passion, you can now turn it into a career as well! Warner Bros. The Making of Harry Potter Studio Tour is currently looking to hire a few muggles for multiple different positions. They currently have four jobs listed for the Studio Tour in Leavesden …read more!

MinaLima On Designing ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Fantastic Beasts’ at London’s V&A Museum

Sep 21, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, MinaLima, Movie Art, Movies, News, Props-Sets

Last Saturday (16th September), graphic design duo Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima (MinaLima) gave a talk on ‘Telling Stories Through Design’ at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Leaky were lucky enough to attend, and hear from the pair on their beginnings on the Harry Potter films, the evolution of their working relationship, and …read more!

Everything We Know About ‘Fantastic Beasts’ So Far: Plot Hints and Cast News!

Sep 17, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Casting, Charity, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J.K. Rowling, Kravitz, Law, Miller, Movies, News, Props-Sets, Waterston, Yates, Yates Interviews

Exciting new information surfaced this week, which seems to confirm that Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2 will return to Hogwarts! In light of this, we can’t resist reviewing what we know about the movie so far–and speculating as best we can about the rest. Getting Back to Hogwarts: Leaky reported on some suspiciously coincidental …read more!



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