The Leaky Cauldron - Gambon

Happy Birthday, Michael Gambon

Mon Oct 19 10:48:00 -0400 2009

Everyone, please join us as we lift a glass in toast to Michael Gambon (Professor Albus Dumbledore) who is celebrating his 69th birthday today! Sláinte Michael! Happy Birthday from all of us at TLC!

Trailer for Harry Potter Wizarding World DVD Game; Deathly Hallows Photos Due with Collector's Editions

Sun Oct 11 07:21:00 -0400 2009

As announced earlier, WB will be releasing Harry Potter: Wizarding World DVD game on December 1st, just a few days before the release of Half-Blood Prince and the special Ultimate Collector's editions DVDs. As such Amazon.com has a brand new trailer for the DVD game which you can see right here in our Video galleries. Last month we told of the details for the game which covers elements from Har...

Updated: Michael Gambon Taken Ill; to be Replaced in UK Stage Production by Richard Griffiths

Fri Oct 02 11:00:00 -0400 2009

UPDATE: TLC has spoken directly to reps for Michael Gambon, who have reassured us that the beloved actor is on the road to recovery from this minor illness, and will be back to work, up and jumping again in a few weeks time. Of special interest to Harry Potter fans is word that yes indeed, Michael Gambon will be able to film his role as the beloved Albus Dumbledore for Harry Potter and the Deat...

Covers for UK Half-Blood Prince DVDs Now Online

Thu Sep 03 22:32:00 -0400 2009

Play.com has now updated their website with cover art of the UK editions of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVDs. You can see the standard DVD cover here featuring the main poster of Dumbledore with the Trio, and the Blu-Ray here featuring the closeup of Harry. Also shown is temporary artwork for the special years 1-6 Boxset. As we reported previously, the HBP DVDs are to be released...

More High Res Stills from Half-Blood Prince

Wed Jul 29 09:13:00 -0400 2009

Thanks to Oclumencia, we can now see even more high res stills from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Of interest are this look at Harry in Potions class (complete with markings on the Potions book) Draco and Pansy in Potions, Lavender in Weasley Wheezes, McLaggen, Hermione comforting Ron in the Hospital, Dumbledore in the Cave, and more, as well as these last few promo shots.

New Wormtail, Snape, Dumbledore Statues from Gentle Giant

Thu Jul 23 21:55:00 -0400 2009

As Comic Con is now well underway, exhibitors are continuing to display their new merchandise, including more now of the Harry Potter mini-busts from Gentle Giant. Courtesy of Cool Toy Review, we can see this new figure of Wormtail aka Peter Pettigrew (Timothy Spall). Also new seem to be large standing figures of Snape (based on actor Alan Rickman) and Dumbledore (based on Michael Gambon). Furt...

More Behind the Scenes Photos from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Wed Jul 22 08:48:00 -0400 2009

Thanks to Oclumencia, we can now see some new high res behind the scenes photos from the making of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. At this link, you can see new photos of Bonnie Wright, Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Michael Gambon, Jim Broadbent, Jessie Cave, David Bradley and much more (slight spoiler caution) preparing for scenes in the Cave, the Burrow, Diagon Alley, the ...

Comcast Feature on Harry Potter, G4TV Interview with Cast

Thu Jul 16 16:35:00 -0400 2009

Thanks to cable provider Comcast who let us know about several fun new video interviews they have with the cast of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Room of Requirement: Several members note the type of things they would like to find in the RoR

Trouble at Hogwarts: Who is the troublemaker on set (hint: everyone votes Dan)

Tom Felton on Draco

Dan Radcliffe is a nice guy

Also thanks to TLC rea

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LA Times: Michael Gambon "Sees No Point in Reading" Harry Potter Books by JK Rowling

Mon Jul 13 20:18:00 -0400 2009

Over the years, one topic of debate hotly discussed in our fandom has been actor Michael Gambon and his portrayal of Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series. Adding fuel to the fire has been his previous comments over the years regarding his deliberate choice to not read the source material found in the works of author J.K. Rowling. Michael Gambon repeats those same sentiment...

Michael Gambon To Film King's Cross Scene for Deathly Hallows February, 2010

Sun Jul 12 08:08:00 -0400 2009

Last week during the UK premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, actor Michael Gambon confirmed his return appearance as Albus Dumbledore for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Thanks to Quint at Aint it Cool, we now know that Mr. Gambon will be filming the King's Cross scenes in February of 2010 Quotage:

Quint: Have you read the script for the 7th movie?
Michael Gambon: No, I haven

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UK TV Half-Blood Prince Specials: Unbreakable Vow, Hermione in Potions Class Scenes Shown

Sun Jul 12 07:44:00 -0400 2009

Last night in the UK, two more behind the scenes specials on the making of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince were aired. While both contained many interviews with cast and crew, of note were the new clips from HBP, and we have them both now in our video galleries. SPOILER caution: At approx 15 min here in the Sky Movies special with Alex Zane, you can now watch the intense Unbreakable Vow...

Video of UK Channel 4 Special from London Premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Sat Jul 11 11:47:00 -0400 2009

As posted before UK Channel 4 was set to broadcast a special on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Recorded during the London premiere of the film in Leicester Squarey, thanks to our Order partner BonnieWrightOnline, you can now watch the show with part one here, part two here, and part three here. In the program you can see footage of many of the cast and crew, as well as interviews condu...

Photos from the New York Premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Thu Jul 09 21:22:00 -0400 2009

Earlier tonight we were able to broadcast live from the red carpet for the premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in New York City. We now have press photos to show you from the event, starting here in our Image galleries. The premiere saw Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, Dan Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Tom Felton, Bonnie Wright, Warwick Davis, director David Yates, producers...

Image Galleries Recap: New High Res Half-Blood Prince Photos and Much More

Wed Jul 08 22:50:00 -0400 2009

Over the past month or so, long time readers will know we have been experiencing some down time for our galleries. Tonight we are delighted to report our galleries are back in business and have some lovely new photos for us to enjoy. WB has officially released to all the media now a slew of new clips and high res images. Starting at this link, there many many new photos from the upcoming Harry ...

New Issue of Movie Magic Features Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Wed Jul 08 08:55:00 -0400 2009

Attention magazine fans! The new edition of Movie Magic magazine contains a large feature on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Thanks to Megan from Magical-Menagerie, we can now preview part of the magazine, as seen in these scans which features interviews with the Trio, Tom Felton, Bonnie Wright and more. Notable are new comments from producer David Heyman on the opening scene of Harry P...