More wizarding world closures and delays have been announced as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, meaning fans are going to rely on online communities more than ever before. Fantastic Beasts 3 filming / principal photography was due to begin yesterday, Monday 16th March, but Deadline, a reliable source of film and entertainment news, has reported that production has …read more!

The coronavirus wreaked more havoc on the Wizarding World this week than a Defence Against the Dark Arts classroom full of Cornish Pixies. We shared the news that Broadway would be going dark until April 12 including the New York production of Cursed Child as would its San Francisco counterpart. We also confirmed that Universal Orlando and Universal Hollywood would …read more!

Look out, Los Angeles! Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts graphic design masterminds, MinaLima, have announced a U.S. partner studio: MinaLima Los Angeles – specialists in experiential exhibition design. Their launch project? A touring exhibition by Oscar-winning Costume Designer, Ruth E. Carter, designed by MinaLima Los Angeles. The exhibition will celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of Carter, from her early work, to her …read more!

Warner Bros. Studio Tour – London has made the call to close down to support efforts to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Effective from March 16th at 8pm, guests with tickets up until April 3rd are able to receive a refund, and the tour continues to monitor the situation. Warner Bros. Studio Tour – …read more!

We’re all distracted by COVID-19, but we introvert scribes at Leaky will continue to bring you all the Harry Potter news—separately, from our own homes, with our own cats on our knees, using the magic of the Internet. We may have fewer events to send our bold and  intrepid reporters to, but we’ll keep you …read more!

This week’s theater round-up covers a broad range of news, including recent updates on the theater industry’s response to the spread of the coronavirus. The reaction has been decisive and, though undoubtedly disappointing to theatergoers, there’s much to celebrate and look forward to. The Canadian production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child announced their …read more!

 The Harry Potter Alliance have officially launched their spring fundraiser! They’re hoping to reach their target of $20K in order to power the next five weeks of Granger 2020, and continue to support HPA chapters and Wizard Activist School. We got the low-down on the Granger 2020 campaign in an interview with The Harry Potter Alliance’s director, Katie Bowers, and learnt more …read more!

Universal Orlando Resorts announced it will temporarily close its theme parks after close of business this Sunday, March 15. The move comes after organizations around the United States began taking a proactive approach to minimize the spread of the coronavirus by suspending events and closing public facilities. Colleges and schools around the country are extending …read more!

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***UPDATE*** This book sold for £ 118,812 (US$ 148,118). First editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, both signed and unsigned, have fetched breathtaking amounts at auction over the years.  But the copy going under the hammer tomorrow at Bonhams, with bidding expected to reach £70,000-90,000, is particularly special:  It’s signed to Bryony Evens, the office manager …read more!