The Casual Vacancy
It is September 27, 2012 and JK Rowling's first post-Potter, adult novel is finally here! If you have received your copy of the book, started to read, and would like to tell us how you like it please leave your reactions in the comments below. SPOILER ALERT to all other users!
Video: J. K. Rowling Interview with the BBC and ABC
We now have a few videos from two of J. K. Rowling's new interviews about The Casual Vacancy, which will be published tomorrow! All the videos have spoilers to some degree, so please be aware of that.
JK Rowling at Southbank Center Event Streaming Live (UPDATED)
As reported previously, J.K. Rowling will be at the Southbank Center for the release of her book on Thursday, September 27. The event can be watched via live streaming at this link, beginning at 7:30 PM. CommentsContinued...
J. K. Rowling is Now on Facebook
Today J. K. Rowling launched her official Facebook page, which can be seen here. Additionally, an official Facebook was set up for The Casual Vacancy.
J. K. Rowling Interview with USA Today
With just a day between us and the publication of The Casual Vacancy, USA Today has published another interview with J. K. Rowling about her very soon to be released novel. In the interview, a few plot details from The Casual Vacancy are discussed so please be wary of spoilers. In the interview Rowling talksContinued...
Harry Potter Wizard's Collection Clip: Daniel Radcliffe on the "Prisoner of Azkban" Set
Warner Bros Home Video Brasil has released a new Harry Potter Wizard's Collection clip to our friends at Potterish, who were kind enough to share it with us. This clip takes a look at the filming of "Prisoner of Azkaban" and how Daniel Radcliffe started takingContinued...
Emma Watson on the Cover of Nylon's October Issue
Emma Watson is featured on the cover of Nylon magazine's October issue along with fellow "Perks of Being a Wallflower" co-stars Ezra Miller and Logan Lerman. She participated in both a photoshoot and interview with Nylon. Images from the photoshoot can be found here, while excerpts from the interviewContinued...
New Yorker Profile of J. K. Rowling Offers More Insight into "The Casual Vacancy"
The New Yorker magazine has just published this lengthy profile and interview with author J. K. Rowling which goes into much depth and detail about her time following the release of the final Harry Potter novel as she began to write her forthcoming novel geared towardsContinued...
Happy Birthday, Tom Felton!
Please join Leaky in extending birthday wishes to Tom Felton, who turns 25 today. Many happy returns!
J. K. Rowling Interview with "The Guardian," and a Preview of "Life After Harry Potter"
The Guardian has posted an extensive article and a nearly ten minute video of their interview with J. K. Rowling. The article reveals a great deal more about The Casual Vacancy than has so far been released, including Rowling's inspiration for the book:
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Temporary Addition to Warn Bros Studio Tour
From October 27 to November 4, The Making of Harry Potter dark arts sets will be added to the tour. SnitchSeeker reports:
Secrets behind the Dark Arts will be revealed for the first time this half-term at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter. For one week only visitors willContinued...
Emma Watson Talks about her Three Latest Projects with MTV
A couple of new videos have surfaced of Emma Watson and her Perks of Being a Wallflower co-stars, chatting with MTV about the challenges of their roles. Emma Watson commented on her involvement in The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Noah (Watson and Logan Lerman are also co-stars)Continued...
Happy Birthday, Hermione Granger!
September 19th marks the birthday of Hermione Granger, the brightest witch of her age. Please join us in wishing Hermione a very happy birthday and in hoping she gets many new books as gifts!
Harry Potter Wizard's Collection: Leaky Review (Part 2)
Leaky now brings you the second part of our Harry Potter Wizard's Collection review (you can read the first part at this link) with a look at the physical presentation of the collection and what it adds to the viewing experience. Watch a video of Rosi unboxing the Wizard's Collection below orContinued...