A new Entertainment Weekly article has dubbed Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire as the 36th-best high-school movie of all time. It says: “No, we haven’t lost our minds. One of J.K. Rowling’s ingenious ideas was to blend two literary traditions, fantasy and coming-through-school fiction (Ã la Tom Brown’s School Days). That’s particularly true …read more!

Update: Links to these clips have been removed at the request of Warner Bros. There are now four new video clips online of filming that took place last week at King’s Cross Station in London for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. These video clips show a scene very clearly being filmed, including …read more!

Whether you know him as the coiner of “horcri,” the Chipotle-cheerleader, the inventor of Deathmunchers, devotee of Dawlish, lover of Luna Longbottom, or simply our PotterCast producer and Leaky designer extraordinaire, the time has come to wish one John Noe a very happy 22nd birthday. John, Leaky would be a far less interesting place without …read more!

Newbury today has a brand new interview with Alec Hopkins, who will be seen as young Severus Snape in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. The young actor discusses getting the part, noting his work for the Pensieve scene is a small one, and what it was like working with his …read more!

A second interview has now appeared online with actor Dan Radcliffe concerning his upcoming role on the Ricky Gervais show “Extras.” Page from DanRadcliffe.co.uk also interviewed Dan, and along with an excerpt from the interview she has posted a short audio clip where he discusses acting in comedy parts. You can read more about Dan’s …read more!

There is a new interview online tonight with actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) regarding his role in the Ricky Gervais comedy show “Extras.” Jenna, from DanRadcliffe.com spoke with Dan about his skit in a new episode of the show, which has a confirmed airdate now of Thursday, September 28th at 9:00 p.m. on BBC2. Daniel …read more!

The official site for English tourism has launched a new website designed to appeal to book and movie fans. Called “Storybook England,” this is a new guide to many of the real life places seen in many of the classic children’s novels in England, including those from Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Peter …read more!

Many Leaky readers have emailed us with links to the recent news that Rev. Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist for Pope Benedict XVI said in an interview with Vatican Radio last week that (fictional character) Harry Potter is “the king of darkness, the devil.” Amorth, president of the International Association of Exorcists, also “compared the Potter …read more!

Yesterday, we first told you that readers had voted Lord Voldemort as the top literary villain in the Big Bad Read poll, and the news reports included a portion of comments about this from author J.K. Rowling. Today, Bloomsbury has provided us with Jo’s complete remarks, and she has a bit more to say about …read more!

Several cast members from the Harry Potter films were at the premiere of Driving Lessons tonight in London. Along with Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Julie Walters (Molly Weasley), actresses Emma Watson (Hermione) and Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) also attended the event, and you can see new photos of them at this screening here in …read more!