Since Universal announced plans to dismantle the popular Wizarding World fixture the Dragon Challenge to begin construction on a new attraction in Hogsmeade, speculation over the thematic possibilities of such an endeavor have run rampant. Leaky regularly reported on progress in the Orlando theme park, discussing developments as major elements began to take shape, though …read more!

Looking for last-minute Valentine’s Day inspiration? Hallmark and Universal Orlando have got you covered, and even Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery are celebrating the occasion this year! Wizarding World Valentine’s Cards At Hallmark Hallmark launched Harry Potter Valentine’s Day cards for 2019, available in Hallmark stores and The cards are available now in Hallmark stores and online, as …read more!

Exciting Wizarding World news this week from screen, stage and show. Harry Potter, the Exhibition is heading back to Spain, ticket sales and a premiere date for Cursed Child San Francisco were announced, and just a week from the digital release of Crimes of Grindelwald there was news on the delay of Fantastic Beasts 3. …read more!

Dan Fogler grounds the Fantastic Beasts series with his heart and his humor as the relatable and loveable No-Maj Jacob Kowalski. He brought comic relief to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and he delighted us with his loyalty to new-found friend Newt Scamander and his affection for legilimens Queenie Goldstein. In Fantastic Beasts: …read more!

As previously announced, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be moving to San Fransisco’s Curran Theatre this Fall, and producers Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender just announced ticket release info and the official opening date! Preview performances will open on October 23rd 2019, and the official opening will take place on December 1st. Priority access registration for early …read more!

Harry Potter: The Exhibition is heading to Spain—again.  Since its premiere in Chicago in April 2009, the exhibit has so far apparated into Boston, Toronto, Seattle, New York, Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo, Edmonton, Sweden, Cologne, Paris, Shanghai, Brussels, the Netherlands, Milan, Berlin (where it is on display until March 10)—and Madrid, Spain. The exhibit showcases props, costumes, …read more!

It’s been a quieter week in the wizarding world but not uneventful for our corner of the theater industry. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues to win awards, setting it apart as a unique production which conjures magic for both audiences and critics–and, more often than not, producer Sonia Friedman and her talented team …read more!

This week in the Potterverse, we were treated to the reveal of a new surprise in store this April at Warner Bros Studio Tour London – Gringotts Wizarding Bank! We also celebrated special honors for production designer Stuart Craig and cinematographer Roger Pratt, got excited for the release of Harry Potter Pop PEZ coming soon from …read more!

Classic Stills, the London and Los Angeles-based purveyor of iconic photographs, is partnering with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to release a limited number of stills from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone for purchase. The collection includes 24 images of the film’s most memorable scenes and characters, and only 100 copies of each are available! …read more!

The Prince Charles Cinema at Leicester Place in London has made movie marathons a signature offering. They have a wide variety but the longest, at 720 minutes, is the Ultimate Harry Potter Movie Marathon, which begins at 8:30pm on Sunday, April 21, and ends at 5:35pm the next day. That’s 21 hours of Potter. They’ll …read more!