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J.K. Rowling Most Powerful Author 2016

Oct 05, 2016

Posted by: Justin Hart

J.K. Rowling, News

J.K. Rowling is truly a great person. She continually gives back to the community through charitable donations and events. Not only this but she remains one of the most powerful authors. In fact the Hollywood Reporter has named her the most powerful author of 2016. In their article they state, “Even without the Harry Potter series and …read more!

Noma Dumezweni, Miriam Margolyes, and Toby Jones Take Part in ‘Letters Live’ Charity Event

Oct 05, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

News

Noma Dumezweni (Hermione in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts 1 & 2) joins Miriam Margolyes (Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter films), Toby Jones (the voice of Dobby in the Harry Potter films), and a number of other famous faces in the Letters Live charity event at Freemasons’ Hall in Covent Garden. The event–which helps raise …read more!

Harry Potter Returning to Theatres In IMAX – Beginning OCT. 13

Oct 05, 2016

Posted by: Milka Väinämö

BigNews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News

Harry Potter movies are returning to theatres! For the first time ever, you can experience the magic of the eight movies in IMAX. According to IMAX, starting Thursday, October 13, the Harry Potter films will make their comeback to the big screen. In addition to seeing the magic of the already familiar wizarding world, the …read more!

EXCLUSIVE: Illustrated “Chamber of Secrets” Published TODAY!

Oct 04, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

News

Today is publication day for Jim Kay’s illustrated edition of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! Bloomsbury and Scholastic will be making these beautiful editions of the second Harry Potter book available to fans around the world. Bloomsbury offered Harry Potter fansites exclusive images to premiere today, as well as an exclusive …read more!

Hufflepuff Parody ‘Puffs’ Starts its Off-Broadway Run: Discount Code For Potter Fans!

Oct 03, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, News

Cursed Child’s global renown may be making US Potter fans a little restless to see it, but never fear: the states has a Potter-themed play of its own on the rise! Puffs, or: Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic is back in NYC, in an off-Broadway run that pays homage to the underdog: Hufflepuffs.   Named …read more!

EXCLUSIVE: Leaky Interview with Arthur Parsons about new HP LEGO Dimensions

Oct 03, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Interactive, Movies, News, Toys, Video Games, WB Shop

As Leaky has reported in the past, there are new Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts elements being added to LEGO Dimensions. Leaky had the wonderful opportunity of participating in an interview with Arthur Parsons, who is Head of Design for Traveller’s Tales (TT Games), bringing Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them to LEGO Dimensions. …read more!

LeakyCon 2016 Schedule!

Oct 03, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Events, Fan Events, PotterCast

LeakyCon 2016 is coming this month! Earlier this weekend, LeakyCon announced their park event–giving LeakyCon attendees a chance to explore the newest Wizarding World park in Hollywood exclusively after the park is closed to the public. And fans will have plenty of time to explore the park with this extra-long (Thursday-Sunday) LeakyCon weekend!   LeakyCon …read more!

Jim Kay and Daniel Radcliffe on ‘The One Show’ TONIGHT!

Oct 03, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Bloomsbury, Books, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Jim Kay, News, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews

Just a few hours ago, Bloomsbury posted a very exciting news announcement: Jim Kay will be appearing on BBC’s The One Show tonight to talk about the illustrated edition of Chamber of Secrets, set for publication tomorrow! The show starts at 7pm, and none other than Daniel Radcliffe will also be appearing as a guest this evening to talk about Swiss …read more!

Emma Watson Attends One World Summit, Talks Gender Equality with Justin Trudeau

Oct 01, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

News, Watson, Watson Interviews

While in Canada this week to attend One World Summit, Emma Watson met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the Parliament of Canada to discuss gender equality, women’s rights, and the Prime Minister’s role as youth ambassador for HeForShe, an initiative founded by Emma in 2014 as part of her position as Women’s Ambassador …read more!

INTRODUCING: The LeakyCon Park Event

Oct 01, 2016

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Conventions, LeakyCon, News

Have those permission slips ready, because LeakyCon is hosting a very special after-hours visit to Hogsmeade™ at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ at Universal Studios Hollywood®! Our partners at LeakyCon just unveiled their private, after-hours park event! Beginning at 3:00pm on Wednesday, October 19, LeakyCon attendees with a park event ticket are free to …read more!



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