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Magical Milestones: Celebrating J.K. Rowling & Harry Potter’s Birthdays!

Jul 31, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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Today marks the birthdays of J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter, and to celebrate we’re bringing you a magical timeline of milestone events in the history of Harry Potter, all the way from 1996 to 2018. Throughout the timeline you’ll find interviews with J.K. Rowling, book releases, film premieres, the days we found out Cursed Child and Fantastic Beasts …read more!

The Protego Foundation Launches New Campaign With Support of Vegan ‘Harry Potter’ Actors Evanna Lynch & Robbie Jarvis

Jun 04, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Charity, HP Cast, Jarvis, Lynch, News, Products, Theme Park, Universal Studios Japan, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Animal rights charity The Protego Foundation launched a new campaign today with the support of Potter actors, aiming to improve the accessibility of Butterbeer to fans and ensure the drink is animal-friendly. Their new petition calls on Universal Studios’ Wizarding World of Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World franchise, along with Warner Bros, to make …read more!

Universal Studios Japan Celebrates ‘Harry Potter’ In New Spectacle Parade!

May 24, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Theme Park, Universal Studios Japan

As previously reported on Leaky, a brand new parade featuring the magic of Harry Potter started last week at Universal Studios Japan. Videos of the full Universal Spectacle Night Parade have been released, giving us a glimpse at the ‘mind blowing’ experience and ‘next generation’ effects promised by Universal Studios in their announcement late last year! From …read more!

For the ‘Harry Potter’ Fandom on U.S. Mother’s Day

May 13, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Books, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Holidays, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Universal Studios Japan, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Typically, I would set to indirectly honoring mothers of the fandom through a tribute to the remarkable qualities of resilience, generosity, determination and love found in the mothers of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. As a mother herself, Rowling understood intimately the daily sacrifice and the fierce hearts of her invented characters, and she wrote …read more!

More Magic for Universal Orlando’s Forbidden Journey

Mar 24, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Interactive, News, Tech, Theme Park, Universal Studios Japan, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

One of the most popular attractions at Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter is about to become even more magical. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, which opened in 2010 in the Hogsmeade area of the park, is set to receive some enhancements  to its already spellbinding experience. The Orlando park is adding …read more!

New Chocolate Frog Card Added To Wizarding World Collection!

Nov 21, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fans, News, Theme Park, Universal Studios Japan, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

The latest addition to Universal’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter Chocolate Frog card collection has been announced! The new card features Hengist of Woodcroft, the medieval founder of Hogsmeade, village, a wizard driven from his home by Muggle prosecutors, only to find his home in the Three Broomsticks: If you’re trying to collect this new card, …read more!

Winter Celebrations at the Wizarding World in Japan

Sep 06, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, News, Theme Park, Universal Studios Japan, Warner Bros.

Hogwarts is set to light up the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Japan this Christmas, as an all-new state-of-the-art projection mapping show is introduced this holiday season: The large-scale show – “Hogwarts Magical Nights – Winter Magic” – will transform Hogwarts castle with snow-capped spires and warm holiday lights emanating from inside. The show …read more!

Halloween Returns to the Wizarding World in Japan!

Aug 25, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Theme Park, Universal Studios Japan

Including special holiday themed food and the Expecto Patronum Night Show, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan will host a ‘thrilling Halloween season’ for guests to the park from September 8th to November 5th 2017. In a press release from Warner Bros & Universal Studios Japan, we were informed that Hogsmeade …read more!

Universal Plans to Augment Theme Park Rides!

Jun 29, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fans, J.K. Rowling, Theme Park, Universal Studios Japan, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Universal filed a new patent yesterday that would enhance the visual effects at Universal Studios theme parks. The parks in Orlando, Hollywood, and Japan boast some of most incredible, high-tech effects available today, creating immersive experiences for fans of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show, Despicable Me, and Marvel’s super …read more!

Weekly Roundup: John Hurt’s Last Film, Matthew Lewis on Playing Snooker With Rupert Grint

Apr 21, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Branagh, Depp, Events, Grint, Henderson, HP Cast, Hurt, Lewis, Movies, News, Pattinson, Spall, Staunton, Sudol, Theme Park, Universal Studios Japan, Waterston

The past week has seen the launch of the Wizarding World in Japan’s Expecto Patronum night show, news on the Potter trio’s latest projects, curious updates from James and Oliver Phelps, Warwick Davis at the Star Wars Celebration in Orlando, an interview with Fantastic Beasts‘ Alison Sudol on art and nature and clips from Katherine Waterston’s Alien: …read more!



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