The Leaky Cauldron - J.K. Rowling

The Bravest Man I Ever Knew

Fri Jan 09 06:09:00 -0500 2009

Today, the calendar on JKRowling.com marks another birthday, but for us here at Leaky, this marks a day meant for reflection, remembrance and perhaps even celebration of a character who so vividly filled the pages of the Harry Potter series. To some, this character will remain a nasty, unpleasant man, a villain, others love and adore this complex and fascinating character who still merits lon...

2008: A Year in Review, the Books

Wed Dec 31 17:13:00 -0500 2008

Our third and final Year in Review, this focuses on the Harry Potter novels by author J.K. Rowling. Thanks to Edward for his help and contributions to this final article.

JANUARY

The month began as we saw Scholastic, the US publishers of the Harry Potter novels, continue their efforts in environmentally responsible publishing. Author J.K. Rowling donates a set of Harry Potter books to the Scot...

Steve Kloves Comments on WB Worrying over Anticipation for Potter Films ?

Sun Dec 28 19:50:00 -0500 2008

The serious economic and credit issues facing all of us are hitting Hollywood as well, as noted in this new article from The Independent. The piece focuses on the financial concerns major film studios have regarding large scale big budget fantasy films, and makes mention of the Harry Potter films series. Without quotes, the article states that Harry Potter Screenwriter Steve Kloves has apparent...

JK Rowling Comments on Success of "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" Sales for Charity

Wed Dec 17 08:23:00 -0500 2008

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has made some new comments in the wake of the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard. The new book, which was released on December 4 with all proceeds to benefit the Children's High Level group charity, raced to the top of the best seller lists. The PA reports that "2,629,000 copies of the book - the first from the writer since Harry Potter And The Deathly Hall...

Happy Birthday, Charlie Weasley

Thu Dec 11 19:06:00 -0500 2008

Birthday wishes are now going out to Charlie Weasley, for the calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling's website has been updated to mark his December 12th birthday. Cheers to you, Charlie!

Beedle the Bard Becomes UK Fastest-Selling Book of Year

Tue Dec 09 16:36:00 -0500 2008

The Tales of Beedle the Bard have become the fastest-selling book of the year in UK. The Bookseller is reporting the new book by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling " shot straight to the top of the bestseller charts with sales of 368,000 copies in three days." The article noted that Beedle "comfortably became the fastest-selling book of the year, beating the likes of Delia Smith's How to Cheat at...

Happy Birthday, Hagrid

Fri Dec 05 19:04:00 -0500 2008

It's time to dust off our tankard-sized goblets and toast one Rubeus Hagrid, for the calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling's website has been updated for December 6th to wish the Hogwarts Professor and Gamekeeper a happy birthday. Here's to you, Hagrid. Cheers!

Beedle the Bard Book Club Opens in Leaky Lounge

Fri Dec 05 13:32:00 -0500 2008

Our Leaky Lounge has opened up a brand new book club today, just in time for the publication of The Tales of Beedle the Bard by Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling. The Beedle the Bard Book Club will be the center for fresh discussion of the fairy tales during the month of December before becoming part of our traditional Harry Potter Book Club in January. Now is the time to get a hold of your c...

JKR at Beedle Release: Locations in Harry Potter Book Not Based on Real Places

Fri Dec 05 08:18:00 -0500 2008

We have a couple more details (thanks to an email from an attendee) on topics discussed by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling yesterday at the release party for The Tales of Beedle the Bard. In response to a question at the event yesterday in Edinburgh, Scotland, Jo said that none of her invented Harry Potter locations were based on actual places in the real world. Other topics covered involved t...

JKR/WB vs RDR Books Trial: RDR Books Withdraws Appeal

Thu Dec 04 16:45:00 -0500 2008

An update comes today regarding the ongoing JKR/WB vs. RDR Books trial. Publisher RDR Books voluntarily withdrew its appeal in the RDR Books vs. WB/JKR case concerning the publication of an unauthorized Harry Potter encyclopedia. The publisher is working on releasing a version of the book in question that complies with the judge's ruling, which indicated that the original book copied heavily ...

Report and Photos from JK Rowling's Beedle the Bard Release Party in Scotland

Thu Dec 04 15:56:00 -0500 2008

The first images and reports from the special party held in Edinburgh, Scotland by author J.K. Rowling for the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard are now online. You can see early images here via Getty, while Reuters has some details from a question and answer session at the event. Jo said she was afraid of spiders, just like the character of Ron Weasley. Jo said: "What's funny is, as you ...

The Tales of Beedle the Bard Now Available, Early Reviews of New Printed Book Now Online

Thu Dec 04 08:12:00 -0500 2008

Behold, the Bard! The Tales of Beedle the Bard, the new book by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has now officially be released! Last night, some fans were able to attend special midnight release parties, such as those in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Scotsman reports that while the parties were not as large as in years past, fans still dressed as their favorite characters and "enjoyed a Hogwarts-st...

Arthur Levine Reads "Fountain of Fair Fortune" from "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" by JK Rowling (Updated)

Thu Dec 04 00:11:00 -0500 2008

As promised, Scholastic has now released video of Arthur Levine, editor of the US editions of the Harry Potter novels, reading from his handwritten copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling. In the video which you can see here, Arthur reads from the Fountain of Fair Fortune. Enjoy!

UPDATE: We now have the video for you to enjoy here in our galleries. You can see screencaps of Arthur...

New Interview with JK Rowling's First Editor Barry Cunningham

Wed Dec 03 23:21:00 -0500 2008

A second handwritten copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard was unveiled today in Edinburgh, Scotland, this belonging to J.K. Rowling's first editor Barry Cunningham. This copy will be on display at the National Library of Scotland, site of a launch day tea party event being held tomorrow. At the event, Jo will be reading from Beedle and answering questions. You can see a new photo of Mr. Cunning...

Personal Copy of Beedle the Bard Unveiled Today in NYC, Video of JK Rowling Reading from Book at Exhibit

Wed Dec 03 11:21:00 -0500 2008

Today, Arthur Levine unveiled his personal handwritten copy of The Tales of Beedle the Bard at an event today in New York City. Update: You can now see video courtesy of Scholastic, here in our galleries. Mr. Levine, editor of the US editions of the Harry Potter novels for Scholastic, has generously donated his copy of Beedle written personally by J.K. Rowling for public display at the New Yor...