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Pottermore debuts ‘Fantastic Beasts’ jazz track ‘Blind Pig’ and talks to singer, Emmi

Nov 26, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Composers, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, Movies, Music, News, Pottermore

Pottermore have debuted the jazz song Blind Pig just before the film’s release. The track comes from a scene set in the seedy 1920s wizard speakeasy, and Pottermore have just released an interview with singer, Emmi! The voice of the goblin singer in the film is sultry and strong, singing lyrics written by J.K. Rowling and …read more!

Harry Potter Film Concert Series Is Coming To The UK: Pottermore Interviews CineConcerts Founder Justin Freer

Nov 23, 2016

Posted by: Milka Väinämö

Composers, Films, Films - Soundtracks, Movies, Music, News, Pottermore, Williams

The global Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone In Concert -tour is going to arrive to the UK next year! Pottermore chatted with Justin Freer, the founder of CineConcerts, about what the audiences can expect from this Potter-related experience. CineConcerts was launched in 2013 with Gladiator Live, and after working with projects like Breakfast at Tiffany’s in Concert and DreamWorks Animation in …read more!

Step Inside ‘The Blind Pig’ A 1920’s New York Speakeasy Found In Fantastic Beasts!

Nov 03, 2016

Posted by: Georgia Gates

Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, Movies, Pottermore

Delving in to Fantastic Beasts, 1920’s New York had recently become accustomed to the prohibition era, and so finding somewhere to let your hair down and have a drink was far from easy. Introducing ‘Speakeasies’  the cleverly located, secretive underground establishments where wizards and witches could socialise away from the No-Maj community above ground. (Or …read more!

Pottermore Interviews: Costume Designer Colleen Atwood discusses her work on Fantastic Beasts!

Nov 03, 2016

Posted by: Georgia Gates

Fantastic Beasts, Interviews, News, Pottermore, Warner Bros.

Pottermore discussed all things Fantastic Beasts recently with the legendary costume designer Colleen Atwood, who designed the film’s beautiful 1920’s themed wardrobe. If you aren’t familiar with the name, you’ll certainly recognise her recent work in ‘Alice Through The Looking Glass’  & ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War’  to name a few! The Correspondent begins with: ‘Spend …read more!

Pottermore Reveals – A magical insight in to Newt Scamander’s case!

Oct 26, 2016

Posted by: Georgia Gates

Fantastic Beasts, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore

As we already know, Newt Scamander’s worn and seemingly unsuspecting brown case gives away very little to the eyes of a No-Maj. Yet inside, hidden behind the ‘Muggle Worthy’ setting, lies the fantastic beasts he so desperately intends on protecting. This week, Pottermore have revealed their experience on set, stepping in to the magical world …read more!

Pottermore Interviews Eddie Redmayne

Oct 26, 2016

Posted by: Milka Väinämö

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Pottermore, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews

Pottermore has shared an interview with Eddie Redmayne, who plays Magizoologist Newt Scamander in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The interview focuses largely on the fantastic beasts themselves and questions Redmayne about his favorite magical creature. The Pottermore Correspondent states, “Actor Eddie Redmayne worked particularly hard on making his interactions with all the beasts …read more!

Pottermore Interview Dan Fogler and Production Designer Stuart Craig

Oct 20, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Interviews, Interviews, Movies, News, Pottermore

LEAKY IS LOOKING FOR WRITERS/EDITORS – MORE DETAILS AT END OF ARTICLE As part of their Fantastic Beasts Interviews, Pottermore has interviewed resident no-maj Dan Fogler, and the legendary Production Designer, Stuart Craig! Dan Fogler plays no-maj Jacob Kowalski – the guy who accidentally switches cases with Newt, gets attacked by a beastie he accidentally releases and is consequentially wrapped up …read more!

Pottermore Reveals the Artwork for German Harry Potter Audio Book Series

Oct 18, 2016

Posted by: Milka Väinämö

Art, Books, Cover Art, News, Pottermore

Pottermore has revealed the cover designs they have commissioned from Olly Moss for the German Harry Potter audio books. According to Pottermore, the new covers are “classic Olly Moss: iconic, beautifully executed and full of details every true fan will recognize”. The covers are a series of reimagined holiday posters from the era when British railways …read more!

The Leaky Cauldron Attends Global ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Q&A Event, Featuring Cast & J.K. Rowling!

Oct 14, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Images, Filmmaker Interviews, Films, Heyman Interviews, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, MinaLima, Movies, News, Posters, Pottermore, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews, Warner Bros., Yates, Yates Interviews

Yesterday evening, Warner Bros. hosted a global event from Leicester Square Empire Cineworld IMAX in London. Leaky was lucky enough to be invited to the exclusive Q&A with the cast, and boy were we in for a surprise (well… multiple surprises!). We showed up an hour before doors opened. Excitable fans gathered in several queues …read more!

The ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Interviews: David Yates

Oct 11, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Directors, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, News, Pottermore, Yates

Pottermore have been conducting a series of interviews with the cast and crew of Fantastic Beasts in the run up to the movie’s release next month. The next in line is David Yates, Director of not only the story of Newt Scamander’s ventures in 1920’s New York, but of the last four Harry Potter films. This …read more!



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