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Leaky’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Interviews #1: David Yates and David Heyman

Nov 16, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Directors, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Interviews, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Heyman, Heyman Interviews, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, News, Redmayne, Yates, Yates Interviews

It’s been quite a week for the Fantastic Beasts cast, first the black carpet worldwide premiere in New York last Thursday, and yesterday the blue carpet European premiere took place in Leicester Square, London. The Leaky Cauldron were lucky enough to attend both premieres, which were live streamed on our Facebook page, but Warner Bros also …read more!

J.K. Rowling and Eddie Redmayne Talk Care for Children and Lumos

Nov 14, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Charity, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

This weekend, J.K. Rowling and the cast and crew of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them held a special early screening of the new Wizarding World film in support of J.K. Rowling’s children’s initiative/charity Lumos. Eddie Redmayne joined Jo Rowling on stage to ask her questions about Lumos–a topic which he had just learned …read more!

First Look at Strike Series Duo!

Robin and Strike

Nov 14, 2016

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Career of Evil, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cuckoo's Calling, The Silkworm

Robert Galbraith himself has unveiled the first images from the series based on the Cormoran Strike novels; here’s our first glimpse of Robin and Strike together, as well as Strike on one of his customary lonely walks: First look at Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger as Strike and Robin in #TheStrikeSeries pic.twitter.com/sSLYFp1vzw — Robert Galbraith …read more!

Beauty and the Beast Trailer Released!

Nov 14, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Films, News, Watson

Emma Watson features in a new full-length trailer for Beauty and the Beast, revealing many scenes and characters from the film – we get a closer look at Maurice, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Chip, Mrs Pots, Gaston and many more! The film looks like it’s staying true to the original Disney animated movie, but the producers have …read more!

Congrats Cursed Child and Ralph Fiennes

Nov 13, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, News

The Evening Standard Theater Awards has named Harry Potter and the Cursed Child the Best Play in 2016. We offer our congratulations to the Cursed Child cast, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, and J.K. Rowling! Harry Potter’s Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) won Best Actor for his role in The Master Builder! The Evening Standard reported earlier today: …read more!

J.K. Rowling: Growing the Potter Family, Returning Fans Home with “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”

Nov 12, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fans, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Movie Reviews, Movies, Review

When the movie theater darkens, Hedwig’s theme begins to play as the recognizable rusted Warner Bros logo appears out of the clouds. It is enough to send chills down the back of any Harry Potter fan. However, instead of “Harry Potter and the…” following this familial opening, the music changes and the words Fantastic Beasts and …read more!

Win a ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle’ Game with USAopoly!

Nov 11, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Contests, Exclusives

USAopoly recently launched an exciting contest to win one of ten Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle games, which ends this Sunday, November 13th. A rundown of the game – which is a Harry Potter themed cooperative card game – is as follows: The forces of evil are threatening to overrun Hogwarts castle in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle, a cooperative deck-building …read more!

Emma Watson Just Released New Teaser Poster for ‘Beauty and the Beast’!

Nov 10, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Films, Media, Movies, News, Watson

From the moment it was announced that our beloved Emma Watson would be playing Belle in the new, live action Beauty and the Beast, none of us has been able to contain our excitement. Emma Watson is the Harry Potter fandom’s perfect Belle, people have been creating fan art of it for years. But many of us never …read more!

Dan and Alison: Their Favorite Fantastic Beasts Scenes and Acting

Nov 10, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

We always have a great time with Fantastic Beasts’  Dan Fogler (Jacob) and Alison Sudol (Queenie). Dan, the class clown, and perfect for comic relief during the film, came in joking about his clothes. We had just been discussing Ezra’s interesting outfit with Ezra as he departed, and Dan spit out a joke off the cuff, catching …read more!

MinaLima Hosting a Midnight ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Event in London!

Nov 09, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, MinaLima, Movie Art, News

MinaLima are hosting an opening event at the House of MinaLima (just round the corner from the Cursed Child Palace Theatre in London), to release their Fantastic Beasts exhibition! The event will begin at midnight on the 18th November, just in time for the movie’s release, so if you’re around be sure to turn up – it’s …read more!



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