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Video: Teaser Trailer for “The Woman in Black”

Aug 17, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

A teaser trailer has been released for Dan Radcliffe’s (Harry Potter) upcoming horror film, “The Woman in Black.” You can watch the trailer here or below.The official site for “The Woman in Black” is now also available. As of right now the site only has a few stills of the movie and the movie’s synopsis, …read more!

Happy Birthday, Evanna Lynch!

Aug 16, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Actor Birthdays

Please join us here at Leaky in sending birthday wishes of happiness, joy, and fun to actress Evanna Lynch. Ms. Lynch, who portrays the character of Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films, is today celebrating her twentieth birthday. Cheers to you, Evy! Many happy returns!

Phelps Twins, Fiona Shaw and Alan Rickman Sign Teddy Bears for Charity

Aug 16, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

HP Cast

Project Teddy Bear, a part of LisaWalks.com, puts small, autographed teddy bears up for auction with all proceeds going towards the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. A few Harry Potter cast members are some of the latest celebrities to show their support for the auction, which includes the autographed tag and a photo of the …read more!

Rumor: Harry Potter Series to be Bundled with Sony’s New E-Reader

Aug 16, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Books

The Register is reporting that Sony has gained “early electronic rights” to the Harry Potter e-books and that Sony’s next generation e-reader, expected to be released in November, will come bundled with the 7 Harry Potter books plus a letter from J.K. Rowling, subscription to Pottermore and a themed carry case. Please note that at …read more!

TV Watch: J.K. Rowling on BBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?” Tomorrow, Aug. 17 at 9pm BST

Aug 16, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling’s appearance on the BBC1 show “Who Do You Think You Are?” will air tomorrow, Wednesday, August 17th at 9pm BST in the U.K. Always intrigued by her late mother’s French ancestry, the Harry Potter author delves into her Gallic roots by visiting Edinburgh, London and Paris. Keen to find out why her great-grandfather, …read more!

No Truth to PublishAmerica’s J.K. Rowling Claim

Aug 16, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling’s spokesman has denied claims made by the publishing company, PublishAmerica, which promised to bring attention to their client’s books in a meeting with Ms. Rowling. According to the AP, PublishAmerica asked writers to submit 50-100 word notes about their work and pay $49 so that a delegation would meet with her in Edinburgh …read more!

Images: New “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Poster and Dan Radcliffe in “The Woman in Black”

Aug 15, 2011

Posted by: Mel

DH Film

We now have a new “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” poster with Neville Longbottom on it here in our galleries. “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” has made an incredible impact at the box office, pulling in $1.2 billion dollars, and holding the number three worldwide gross record under “Avatar” and “Titanic.” We also have a new still …read more!

First Impressions of Pottermore Appear Online

Aug 15, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

J.K. Rowling

A few hours ago, early beta access was opened to a select few registered members of Pottermore, J. K. Rowling’s newest Harry Potter project. A few entertainment sites have posted early reviews and first impressions of the site. Be warned, spoilers Entertainment Weekly had this to say of the site: First things first, for those …read more!

Video: Director Guillermo del Toro Says Emma Watson is “Perfect” for “Beauty and the Beast” Remake

Aug 15, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Watson

In a new interview with MTV, director Guillermo del Toro discusses his hopes to cast Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) for the lead role in his retelling of “Beauty and the Beast.” Del Toro is now in the process of writing the story for the film, and that process may take years. You can watch the …read more!

Early Beta Testing Access for Pottermore Begins; October Registration to Open Soon

Aug 15, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

J.K. Rowling

The Pottemore Insider Blog has just been updated to announce that early access to Pottermore has begun for those who found those Magical Quills and signed up for a chance at early access. The blog post, in part, reads: We’re excited to announce that early access to Pottermore has begun, so if you’re one of …read more!



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