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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Opens its doors to Privet Drive!

Apr 13, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, News, Pottermore, Warner Bros.

In celebration of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’s 15th Anniversary, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London will be opening the doors to Privet Drive, from Friday 27 May to Monday 6 June! Walk around the living room, and delight in Vernon and Petunia’s choice of decoration, fondly remembering the times that the wizarding world intruded on that …read more!

Evanna Lynch Appears at IFTA Awards

Apr 13, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

HP Cast, Lynch, Lynch Interviews, Murray, Murray Interviews, News

Evanna Lynch attended the IFTA Awards 2016 at The Westbury Hotel and Mansion House in Dublin on Saturday night (April 9th). She looked absolutely stunning, as did Robbie Jarvis (who played young James Potter in Order of the Phoenix, and is currently in a relationship with Evanna) announcing on Instagram after the event: “After an especially …read more!

New Attractions Opened at WWOHP Japan

Apr 13, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, News, Theme Park

Yesterday, an opening ceremony took place for the newest attractions at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Japan: Wand Studies and Wand Magic. Information on the new attractions are below (thanks to Mugglenet for the heads up!): Wand Magic                        A special Interactive Wand …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe in ‘Privacy’ at the Public

Apr 12, 2016

Posted by: Katie Eller

News, Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe, who has been in the spotlight since before Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone debuted, is set to star in the Public Theater‘s production of the play Privacy, Variety announced this morning. Is the irony of such a popular entertainment icon featuring in a play called “privacy” in the “public” theater intentional?  Perhaps.  The …read more!

British Secret Intelligence Agency Helped Protect Harry Potter

Apr 12, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Books, J.K. Rowling, News

Back before 2007, when Harry Potter books had yet to be published, the need to protect the unread Harry Potter plot skyrocketed. There have been many reports in the past that describe the security measures taken to keep unpublished Harry Potter books a secret. Little did we know, that security even stretched to GCHQ, a …read more!

Pottermore Interviews Eddie Redmayne At The MTV Movie Awards!

Apr 11, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, News, Pottermore, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews

Following the exciting release of another amazing Fantastic Beasts trailer at the MTV Movie Awards yesterday evening (which you can read about here and watch below), Pottermore caught an exclusive interview with Eddie Redmayne himself – and it’s just about the loveliest interview you’ll ever read! As we know, Fantastic Beasts will be dealing with a very different setting to that of the Harry …read more!

Frame-by-Frame Analysis of the New “Fantastic Beast” Trailer

Apr 11, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News, Redmayne

Yesterday, Eddie Redmayne gave us the biggest present at the MTV Movie Awards. Who was not jumping and squealing with excitement and joy after watching the first full-length theatrical trailer of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? All of us at Leaky were gushing, and we could hardly contain ourselves. After reviewing everything we know …read more!

A New Trailer for “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” Has Just Been Released and It’s GLORIOUS

Apr 10, 2016

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Redmayne, Trailers, Warner Bros.

Eddie Redmayne appeared at the MTV Movie Awards this evening to introduce a new trailer for “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” and it was very exciting. Even the theatrical introduction to the trailer was thrilling; it featured a very 1920s-esque set, some briefcase-toting men, and a special entrance from Eddie Redmayne himself. I …read more!

Tom Felton and Warwick Davis on Theme Parks, ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and ‘Cursed Child’

Apr 10, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Davis, Davis Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Felton, Felton Interviews, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, News, Theme Park

Adding to the torrent of great interviews from the grand opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Hollywood this week, SnitchSeeker have posted interviews with Tom Felton and Warwick Davis,  on which attraction they think should be added to the park. Tom Felton stayed loyal to his character, saying he’d love to see Malfoy …read more!

UPDATE: Will Cherrelle Skeete portray ‘Cursed Child’s’ Rose Weasley?

Apr 10, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Casting, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

A graduate of London’s Central School of Speech and Drama, 26-year-old Cherrelle Skeete’s appearance on the cast breakdown for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child has raised many questions, mainly due to The Voice reporting that she has ‘a leading role’ in the play. Could Cursed Child have found its Rose Weasley? The Birmingham-born actress first appeared …read more!



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