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You Can’t Take the Hogwarts Out of Tom Felton!

Apr 09, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Columbus, Fan Events, Fans, Felton, Films, Films - Soundtracks, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, HP Cast, Movies, Music, News

Tom Felton may have sorted into Gryffindor upon finally taking the Pottermore plunge two years ago, but he has no shortage of affection for the house he grew up in as Draco Malfoy, the villain we all loved to hate, showing off his Slytherin pride over the weekend. Just Jared reported that Felton posted a picture of himself …read more!

REVIEW: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert

Mar 17, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Composers, Events, Fan Events, Films, Films - Soundtracks, Fun, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, HPPS/SS Film, Movies, Music, News, Review

Leaky finally had the chance to attend a performance of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert this past weekend at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. This first of it’s kind movie-concert event is advertised on the website as: “A live symphony orchestra performing, to picture, every note from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Audiences will be able to …read more!

Emma Watson on Preparing for ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Mar 13, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Films, HP Cast, Interviews, Movie Art, Movies, Music, News, Props-Sets, Watson, Watson Interviews

As Beauty and the Beast approaches its opening weekend, Emma Watson is making the rounds in the final marketing push for Disney’s live-action remake of their animated classic. Watson spoke with Entertainment Weekly’s Sirius XM show last Thursday and, in addition to discussing the upcoming film, cleared the air about the unflattering rumors that had been circulating regarding …read more!

Hedwig Loose in Professor McGonagall’s Classroom

Feb 23, 2017

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Composers, Films - Soundtracks, Music, News, Videos, Williams

Well, not the owl herself, she having taken a killing curse in battle to save Harry and all. <Brief pause for tears as we relive that scene in our heads.> A haunting rendition of her theme from the movies was recorded by the King’s Singers at Durham Cathedral, which served as the set for McGonagall’s Transfiguration classroom. …read more!

See Emma Watson Sing in New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Clip

Feb 22, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Films, Films - Soundtracks, Films - Trailers, HP Cast, Movies, Music, News, Watson

We’ve already heard snippets of Emma Watson singing as Belle, as Disney strategically releases clips and teasers of the highly-anticipated film, Beauty and the Beast, to promote its upcoming theatrical run. We’ve even heard her sing the iconic Belle (Reprise)! But, for the first time, watch the actual film clip of Watson singing in one of …read more!

Emma Thompson Sings ‘Beauty and the Beast’

Feb 17, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Audio, Films, Movies, Music, News, Thompson, Watson

As many Leaky followers know, the live action version of Beauty and the Beast opens in theaters on March 17, 2017. There has been a plethora of news recently on the upcoming Disney musical, particularly focused on its star Emma Watson as covered here by Leaky. Most Harry Potter fans are also aware that the …read more!

Emma Watson: Strong in ‘The Circle’ and in Life

Feb 09, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Directors, Films, HP Cast, Interviews, Music, News, Trailers, Watson, Watson Interviews

Emma Watson stars in the upcoming thriller, The Circle, based on the novel by Dave Eggers. The film, directed by James Ponsoldt, follows Mae Holland, a young woman who lands her dream job at the titular tech company and then, as she opens up her life through its channels, falls prey to the oppressive surveillance it’s …read more!

Happy 85th Birthday, John Williams!

Feb 08, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Birthdays, Composers, Filmmaker Birthdays, Films, Movies, Music, News, Williams

Today we celebrate the 85th birthday of John Williams, composer of the iconic Hedwig’s Theme! John Williams has given us a lifetime of excellent movie scores, from Harry Potter to Star Wars and Jurassic Park, it’s no doubt that we’re all a fan of this world-class composer’s work. Warming up for his career with piano lessons throughout his childhood, John Williams began …read more!

Gary Oldman Honors Late Friend David Bowie at Charity Concert

Jan 09, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Charity, Events, Music, News, Oldman

Gary Oldman led a tribute to the late great David Bowie yesterday on what would have been the singer’s 70th birthday. Oldman, whose career spans 30 years and includes a turn as Harry Potter’s Sirius Black, joined musicians and friends at the benefit concert “Celebrating David Bowie.” Our beautiful #celebratingdavidbowie show started with #garyoldman singing “Dead Man Walking”. Tonight will …read more!

Emma Watson Sings in New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Teaser Trailer From Golden Globes!

Jan 09, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Films, HP Cast, Movies, Music, News, Trailers, Watson

As hinted yesterday on Instagram, Disney surprised fans at the Golden Globes last night, dropping a new teaser trailer for its upcoming live-action remake of the magical fairy tale Beauty and the Beast. The footage is mostly familiar, though we get a few more glimpses of the house staff: Lumiere the candlestick, Cogsworth the clock, …read more!



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