LeakyCon: 10 Harry Potter Signed Books Preview
LeakyCon 2009 is around the corner, so here is a sneak preview of that special one-of-a-kind collection of Harry Potter books, donated by Scholastic and signed by J.K. Rowling, that one lucky LeakyCon registrant will win. Here are some pics (you can see them all in our galleries (they are heavily watermarkedContinued...
LeakyCon 2009 Keynote: Editors and Authors Discussion with Cheryl Klein and John Green
The third keynote for LeakyCon 2009 (registration here) completes our program in every way: The first keynote we announced (Nosh with Nerdfighters) is all about Harry Potter and community; the second (Q&A with Michael Goldenberg) shines a spotlight on theContinued...
LeakyCon Highlight: Frak's Art Factory
Only 27 days until LeakyCon 2009 (registration is here), and today we have the first of many highlights!
Today's feature is Frak's Fun Sized Art Factory! At this special one-of-a-kind workshop, Leaky's main illustrator, professional art teacher and PotterCast co-host Frak will offer easy-to-follow steps andContinued...
JK Rowling and Scholastic Donate One-of-a-Kind Set of Signed Harry Potter Books to LeakyCon
Only 29 days left until LeakyCon 2009, and today we have another huge announcement:
J.K. Rowling, author of Harry Potter, and Scholastic, the publisher of the Harry Potter books in the US, have donated a signed 10-book set of American Edition Harry Potter booksContinued...
Michael Goldenberg to Keynote at LeakyCon 2009
Today marks 30 days until LeakyCon, our first ever Harry Potter conference taking place May 21-24 in Boston, MA. To celebrate we will have a highlight or an announcement for you every day until then: to kick it off, today we're thrilled to announce another of our keynotes!
The Saturday afternoonContinued...
Live HPA Alliance Meeting Tonight with Evanna Lynch and More
Attention members of Dumbledore's Army: The Harry Potter Alliance will be holding a live meeting on Ustream tonight at 8pm ET to celebrate the astonishing success of the recent Accio Book drive. Joining the call will be Winning Head of House, Ravenclaw's own Evanna Lynch (Luna LovegoodContinued...
LeakyCon 2009: Announcing Our Programming
With LeakyCon 2009, our first ever Harry Potter convention, just around the corner, we are proud to announce our full schedule of programming. With a variety of events, from informal session to serious academic discussions to Wizard Rock concerts and more, Leaky Con has a jammed packed list of events plannedContinued...
PotterCast 189: An Abysmal Failure
Episode 189 of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now online for your audible enjoyment. This episode starts off with the latest Harry Potter news from our own Sue, who gives us the latest on the Lego Harry Potter game, Matt Lewis on Twitter, Deathly Hallows filming in Wales, Toby Jones' clues onContinued...
LeakyCon 2009 Keynote Speaker Announcement: Nosh Time with the Nerdfighters!
We are thrilled tonight to announce our first Keynote speakers at LeakyCon 2009: John and Hank Green, Nerdfighters extraordinaire, and hosts of the hugely popular YouTube video channel, The Vlogbrothers.
Hank Green is the author of EcoGeek.org, an environmentally consciousContinued...
PotterCast 188: Sue's Birthday... Not New Stuff
We have for you today the 188th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, bringing you the latest Harry Potter news, discussion, and fun. This week, Melissa, Sue, John, and Frak are joined by Paul DeGeorge from Harry and the Potters and Matt Maggiacomo of The Whomping Willows who sit downContinued...
Harry Potter Conferences News: We Are Wizards to Screen at LeakyCon 2009, Azkatraz Update
We have couple pieces of news today regarding two of the Harry Potter fan conferences set for later this year. First up: We are proud to announce that We Are Wizards, the documentary on the Harry Potter fandom, will be screening at LeakyCon 2009. The showingContinued...
LeakyCon 2009 Opens Submissions for Fan Art Gallery
LeakyCon 2009 is now taking Fan Art submissions to be part of a special Art Gallery, which will be on display during our first ever Harry Potter fan conference to be held this May in Boston, Massachusetts. If you would like your artwork to be included in such a gallery, please fill out this simpleContinued...
LeakyCon 2011: July 14-18, Orlando, Florida
Now that we have a confirmed date, we are happy to announce: LeakyCon 2011 will be July 14-18, 2011 in Orlando, Florida.
It's going to be a huge party, that we can't wait to share with you. Let's celebrate the end of this gloroius time (and the beginning of a new one) as we should: together, with the charitable spiritContinued...
We Are Wizards, First Four Harry Potter Movies Now Available on US iTunes
Calling all iPod fans! The first four Harry Potter film are now available for purchase via the US iTunes store. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireContinued...
LeakyCon Registration Reminder, Azkatraz Programming Reminder
Reminder, everyone: If you haven't yet signed up for LeakyCon, now's the time, because the registration price goes up to $195 tomorrow. Registrations are going fast, so register here, and register now.
We've already announced three great Wizard Rock shows, and a whole slate of special guests will beContinued...