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Happy Birthday, John!

john noe

Sep 07, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

News

It’s John Noe’s birthday! If you don’t know who John Noe is, you should: he’s been the main designing force behind Leaky for a decade, and has remade the site several times since its inception. He is one of the three hosts of PotterCast, and most recently stepped in as Leaky Cauldron Savior, fixing our site …read more!

UPDATED: J.K. Rowling tweets about Scotland Referendum and Replies to Fans

Sep 04, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

News

As reported previously this summer, J.K. Rowling has voiced her opinions and views on the Scotland Referendum that will determine whether or not Scotland will remain united with the UK, or become independent. With voting taking place later this month (September 18), the push for last minute support from the people for both sides of …read more!

First Images from the Set of The Casual Vacancy

Sep 04, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

News

The first images from the set of BBC One’s adaption of J.K. Rowling’s The Casual Vacancy have surfaced. The Daily Mail has released images of actress Keeley Hawes in her role as Samantha Mollison. Also on set was Michael Gambon (Professor Dumbledore), who plays Keeley Hawes’ fictitious husband, Howard Mollison. The photos also include shots of Hetty …read more!

Emma Watson speaks against Nude Photo Controversy

Sep 04, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

News

As reported previously, Emma Watson was appointed as a UN Women’s Goodwill Ambassador. As a part of her new position, Emma Watson has been speaking out against injustices against women around the world. Recently many female celebrity personal iClouds were hacked, and hundreds of nude photos were stolen and posted on a public website. Even …read more!

Life in the Leaky Cauldron! Alert! Alert!

Aug 30, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

News

It’s taken years. It’s taken tears. It’s taken a revolution in technology and a new coding system. BUT THE LEAKY CAULDRON IS FIXED. (Or… about 90% fixed.) Over the past few years, the reason that we haven’t made a lot of updates to the Leaky Cauldron is that it was made, during the last time …read more!

Happy Birthday, Rupert Grint!

Aug 24, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Grint

Today, August 24th, marks the birthday of Rupert Grint, who plays faithful friend Ron Weasley. Please join us in wishing Rupert a very happy birthday and many happy returns.

Happy Birthday, Percy Weasley!

Aug 22, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Character Birthdays

Today, August 22, marks former Head Boy Percy Weasley’s birthday! Please join us in wishing this Weasley brother a very happy birthday!

David Yates to Direct “Fantastic Beast” Films

Aug 22, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

News

Director of the last four Harry Potter movies, David Yates, has officially taken on the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them trilogy. As reported previously, J.K. Rowling will be working (along side Yates), writing the screenplays for the films, ensuring the film series spin off stays true to the Potter Universe. The first film is …read more!

Rupert Grint Discusses “It’s Only a Play,” Broadway Debut

Aug 20, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Grint

Rupert Grint, who will be making his Broadway debut in “It’s Only a Play,” was recently interviewed about the play and about how acting on stage differs from acting for a film: Tell me about this guy you’re playing, Frank Finger. It’s a type of character that I’ve never had the chance to play before—he’s …read more!

Celestina Warbeck Bio Added to Pottemore

Aug 18, 2014

Posted by: Mel

News

In honor of the fact that it’s the famed magical songstress’s birthday, J. K. Rowling has updated the “Chamber of Secrets” section of Pottermore to give fans more information about Celestina Warbeck. One of Warbeck’s hit songs is also available to be listened to on the site. You can log into Pottermore to read all …read more!



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