Harry Potter News

Harry Potter Christmas Cookbook from Insight Editions is our pick for holiday gifting

Dec 21, 2023

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Products

Insight Editions is known for its lushly photographed and delightful books and related merchandise that enable us to immerse ourselves in the magical world again and again. This holiday season, they have launched another treat for Potter fans with the Official Christmas Cookbook Gift Set. The set includes a 176-page hardcover book and a brass-toned …read more!

GIVEAWAY: Insight Editions Collector’s Advent Calendar

Dec 14, 2023

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fun - Contests, Products, Toys, Toys

This is our biggest giveaway ever. Insight Editions has made some whimsical and charming Harry Potter Advent calendars, and this one is their niftiest take on the concept yet. We have one Insight Editions Collector’s Advent Calendar- which sells for $150 – to give away to one lucky Leaky reader. The purple Knight Bus is …read more!

New Harry Potter digital Funko Pops

Dec 09, 2023

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

News, Toys

New Harry Potter Funko Pops. That sounds cute and fun. Wait, digital? What? This was a bit confusing to us at first. Are not Funko Pops real, tangible collectibles that ones buys at cons and such? We have an explanation from Funko to clarify things: “Funko Digital Pop! incorporates non-fungible tokens into digital trading cards that …read more!

New cast for “Cursed Child” in London

Sep 14, 2023

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

19 Years Later, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

19 years later, the fear that Harry’s son Albus expressed to his father on Platform 9 3/4 is realised: He is sorted into Slytherin. And he chafes in the shadow of his famous father. What happens next plays out in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, written by Jack Thorne and directed by John Tiffany. …read more!

“HARRY POTTER: MAGIC AT PLAY” to make its West Coast debut in Seattle this fall

Sep 07, 2023

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fun, News, Warner Bros.

This fall, wizards, witches and Muggles of all ages are invited to experience a Wizarding World of their own at Harry Potter: Magic at Play when it makes its West Coast debut in Bellevue, WA at The Shops at The Bravern (11111 NE 8th St.) on Friday, November 10. Created by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment and Original X Productions (OGX), and …read more!

Have a magical school year with this Harry Potter planner from Insight Editions

Sep 01, 2023

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fun, News, Products

Usually when a fan site writes about products it is because we have been given a sample to review, but this time we are sharing a product we love just because we want you to know about it so you can enjoy it as much as we do. Two years ago, yes, we received a …read more!

Join the annual Back to Hogwarts celebration at King’s Cross Station

Aug 18, 2023

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Events, Fans, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Warner Bros.

It’s that time again! Time to shop in Diagon Alley for your school supplies, get new robes if your ankles and wrists are showing, and pack your trunk for the train journey to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Warner Bros. official Back to Hogwarts events return to King’s Cross Station on 1st September for their …read more!

AUDIBLE and POTTERMORE add “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone to “AUDIBLE PLUS” catalog through August 4th

Jun 26, 2023

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Audio Books, Dale, News

Audible and Pottermore today announced the first Harry Potter audiobook, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, has been added to the Audible Plus Catalog. The Audible Plus Catalog is available through both Audible Premium Plus membership and Audible Plus standalone membership. Previously, customers could purchase Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as an a la carte purchase or for 1 …read more!

Better than a Chocolate Frog Card? Royal Mint issues Harry Potter coin

Oct 29, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Art, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Jim Kay, News, Products

In honour of the 25th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the Royal Mint is issuing a commemorative Harry Potter coin. (There is also one for the recently deceased Queen Elizabeth II.) There will ultimately be four coins in the collection: Harry Potter, Hogwarts Express, Albus Dumbledore, and Hogwarts School …read more!

Come to King’s Cross Station for ‘Back to Hogwarts’ events 1-4 September

Aug 31, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Events, Fun

Wizarding World has announced that their Back to Hogwarts celebration is to return to London King’s Cross this year, with the four-day event boasting a trunk-load of photo opportunities, live performances and an announcement about Hogwarts Legacy. Celebrating the 11:00am moment the Hogwarts Express departs for a new school year at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft …read more!



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