Harry Potter News

House with Undetectable Extension Charm could be yours

Feb 23, 2021

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fun, News

If you have a million dollar house hunting budget, that is. Hailed as London’s narrowest house, at 5 feet, 5 inches wide, this former hat shop in Diagon Alley, I mean, Shepherd’s Bush, was turned into a luxury 5-floor flat. It is now on the market again because its current owner wishes to move abroad. …read more!

Fantastic Beasts 3 Updates: Head of the International Confederation of Wizards Joins The Cast & More

Feb 14, 2021

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Casting, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Movies, News, Round-Up

Since news that Fantastic Beasts 3 filming was paused due to a case of COVID-19 on set, a few new announcements and interviews have popped up – including the news that the Head of the International Confederation of Wizards will be making an appearance in the third film! Keep reading to find out more… Katherine …read more!

Production of FB3 paused due to COVID case on set

Feb 06, 2021

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Movies, News

Filming of the third Fantastic Beasts film at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, has been suspended due to a positive COVID-19 test. All cast and crew members are tested regularly as part of the safety protocols that have enabled production to take place during the pandemic. Filming was originally to have commenced 16 March …read more!

Join Our Team!

Feb 04, 2021

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News

The Leaky Cauldron is one of the oldest and most reputable fansites on the wizarding web. From early days reporting at book launches, to the creation of PotterCast and LeakyCon, receiving set visit and red carpet movie premiere invitations, to interviews with actors and even J.K. Rowling herself, The Leaky Cauldron has always been at …read more!

BREAKING: Harry Potter TV Show Development Claims Denied By Warner Bros.

Jan 26, 2021

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Audio, HP Cast, Movies, News, PotterCast, Rumor, Warner Bros.

BREAKING: The Hollywood Reporter claims to have heard from official sources that a Harry Potter TV series is in development for HBO Max, WarnerMedia’s streaming service. The Hollywood Reporter reported on January 25th: “A Harry Potter live-action TV series is in early development at HBO Max. Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that executives at the WarnerMedia-backed streamer …read more!

Matthew Lewis has new robes for the Yule Ball

Jan 25, 2021

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Actor Interviews, HP Cast, Interviews, Lewis, Lewis Interviews, Movies, News

OK, so it’s a tux for his role in “All Creatures Great and Small”, but we can wish for another Yule Ball at Hogwarts with alumni who saved the school, and so much more, at the Battle of Hogwarts invited as special guests, making a grand entrance like the Tri-Wizard champions. Except this time, Ron …read more!

Literary Agent Christopher Little dead at 79

Jan 12, 2021

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Bloomsbury, Books

We all remember the story of how Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was rejected by numerous publishers before finally being picked up by Bloomsbury for £2,500. What you may not remember is the literary agent who took on the job of trying to sell the manuscript. That agent, Christopher Little, deserves some of the …read more!

Start the new year with a fresh House journal

Jan 09, 2021

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Books, News

If Father Christmas did not put one of these new guided house journals from Insight Editions under your tree, it is worth your while to pick one up now to make a fresh start with a new journal for a new—and, we all hope—much better year than 2020. If you are a Gryffindor, your red-bound …read more!

Creator Profiles: Supporting Independent Creators

Dec 22, 2020

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fan Creators, Fandom, News

Whether you’re looking for a bedside candle to gift a loved one, a print for your friend to hang on their wall, or hand-knitted House scarves for your kids, independent creators, with their multitude of talents in crafting unique gifts, offer some of the best options when looking for gift-giving inspiration. This piece may be …read more!

Black Girls Create & Wizards In Space Magazine Collaborate To Publish Anthology Celebrating Magic & Community!

Dec 12, 2020

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Fan Art, Fan Creators, Fandom, Fans, News

Wizards In Space Magazine have been publishing wonderful collections of poetry, art and short stories for years now, and they’ve recently announced an exciting collaboration with Black Girls Create to publish an anthology of stories and poetry by Black writers, celebrating magic and community! The submission criteria asks for content by Black writers, including people …read more!



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