As readers will recall, a young man in Florida chose to auction a one-of-a-kind J. K. Rowling signed Deluxe Edition of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” along with an original sketch by Harry Potter book artist Mary Grandpre for benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and his local Sarasota Habitat for Humanity. Now, the …read more!

We have for you tonight a number of updates regarding the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park currently under construction at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. First, the Orlando Sentinel has a number of new images of the construction still underway via this link. Secondly, additional images from the theme park via a report …read more!

The Daily Telegraph is now running a new special promotion for UK residents involving the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park set to open this spring at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. In the newspapers published on Sunday, January 16th, the Telegraph will be offering readers a special edition DVD which features “behind the …read more!

The Irish Film and Television Academy have today released a shortlist of some the nominees for the 2010 Irish Film and Television Awards. Actor Michael Gambon has been nominated for his portrayal of Albus Dumbledore in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”. Mr. Gambon faces competition in the Supporting Actor category from Simon Delaney (“Happy …read more!

Last February, we told you that Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) would appear on the cover of the April 2009 issue of BLAG Magazine, as well as in a 20-page feature and an interview. Thanks to our Order Partner, RupertGrint.net, we can report that 35 new outtakes from the magazine photoshoot can be seen here. Many …read more!

Fox recently aired a new promotional advert for “The Simpsons” 20th Anniversary Season featuring Daniel Radcliffe. In November, Entertainment Weekly reported that Mr. Radcliffe would guest star on “The Simpsons” later this year. The advert, which can be seen via this link, shows Mr. Radcliffe at the recording studio, saying that he holds “The Simpsons” …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe has spoken to a Scottish newspaper about filming “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” in the recent snowy weather. Mr. Radcliffe, speaking to the Sunday Mail, describes the camping scenes filmed by Loch Etive in Scotland as “magic.” He goes on to say, “[the] mountains up there looked kind of blue and the …read more!

A press release from the University of Alabama at Birmingham announces a travelling exhibit to “[show] how Rowling delved into the writings of real 15th and 16th century physicians, scholars and scientists to fashion the basis of magic in the seven Potter books.” Supplemented by the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s collection of “rare, historical …read more!

The LA Times reports today that “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” has been nominated for an Excellence in Production Design Award by the Art Directors Guild of America. Harry Potter production designer Stuart Craig, who has previously won a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Art Directors Guild, is nominated in the fantasy film category. …read more!

As it is now midnight in the U.K., the calendar at JKRowling.com has flipped to the 9th of January and notes the birthday of Severus Snape. Here at Leaky, we ask you to join us in raising a glass to the ex-Potions Master. Happy birthday, Severus Snape!