Harry Potter News

Harry Potter-Themed Christmas Decorations for Sale at Wizarding World in Orlando

Oct 26, 2017

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Holidays, News, Products, Props-Sets, Studio Tour, Theme Park, Warner Bros., WB Shop, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

I know, I know, it’s not even Halloween yet, so it’s a bit early to be posting about Christmas.  But we thought you’d want to know that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando is selling a variety of Potter-themed Christmas decorations this year.  So, you might be tempted to start your holiday shopping early. …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ Heads to Australia!

Oct 24, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, News, Theater

The Cursed Child team took to social media yesterday to announce their latest expansion – after crossing the pond to the U.S. next year, the show will also make its debut in Melbourne, Australia, in 2019! We are thrilled to announce that #CursedChild will be coming to Melbourne, Australia in 2019. https://t.co/aJNrBRaVw3 pic.twitter.com/oRQQzSy5ec — Cursed Child AUS …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ Stars Consider Their Wizarding Careers

Oct 24, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Davis, Fandom, Fans, Felton, Films, Fun, HP Cast, Humor, Interviews, Isaacs, J.K. Rowling, Lewis, Movies, News, Pottermore

Everything about the wizarding world seems magical. It’s built around magical abilities and objects, after all. Young witches and wizards are invited to the wizarding school of their region when they come of age. They arrive at the wand shop and need only play about with some wands–likely an absolute delight for the youngsters–until the …read more!

J.K. Rowling Takes Fictional Mother Quiz and the Results Are Magical

Oct 23, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Films, Fun, Humor, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

On Friday, J.K. Rowling tweeted the results of a Buzzfeed quiz titled, “Answer These Questions And We’ll Give You A Badass Fictional Woman To Be Your Mom.” In one tweet she managed to confirm all our suspicions–she really does have a bit of magic up her sleeve–and endear herself to fans the world over. First …read more!

From London to Broadway: ‘Cursed Child’ News, Tickets, Stars–and More!

Oct 23, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Bloomsbury, Box Office, Broadway, Casting, Companion Books, Directors, Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, Jim Kay, Movies, News, Noma Dumezweni, Round-Up, Theater, Theater Round-Up, Trailers, West End

Cursed Child actors and associated talent are popping up all over the world–from London to Broadway to Malawi!–taking the stage, screen, and other events by storm. Tickets for the Cursed Child Broadway production disappeared within hours, while the actors appeared elsewhere. Jamie Parker attended a magical exhibition opening (you know the one), Noma Dumezweni and …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Rupert Grint Promotes Children In Need, Kenneth Branagh on ‘Murder On The Orient Express’ and more!

Oct 20, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Branagh, Broadbent, Davis, Depp, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Felton, Films, Fogler, Gleeson, Gleeson Interviews, Grint, Harry Potter Round-Up, Heyman, HP Cast, Interviews, News, Producers, Round-Up, Thewlis, Warner Bros.

The past week has seen the opening of The British Library’s A History of Magic exhibition, nominations for The Cuckoo’s Calling at The National Television Awards, the Yule Ball was announced for Warner Bros Studio Tour London’s annual ‘Hogwarts in the Snow’ event, Cursed Child Broadway tickets went on sale, we explored superstition in the wizarding world, and …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe’s newest film ‘Jungle’, and much more!

Oct 19, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Actor Interviews, Films, Info, Interviews, Media, Misc, Movies, News, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews

In Forbes‘s latest interview with Daniel Radcliffe, he discussed his new film Jungle, and what’s gone on behind the scenes. The film follows the Israeli tourist Yossi Ghinsberg who traveled to Bolivias jungles and found himself completely stranded. Simon Thompson sat down with Daniel, to discuss life after Potter, films, and everything in between. Simon asked him …read more!

‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ Opens at The British Library!

Oct 19, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bloomsbury, Books, Companion Books, Education, Events, Exclusives, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, JKR Interviews, Media, Movies, News, Pottermore, Publishers, Scholastic

Harry Potter: A History of Magic opens TOMORROW at The British Library in London! Keep reading for details on a new documentary coming to BBC Two (featuring J.K. Rowling herself), companion books, featured items, planned expansions and more: In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, The British Library in London (in …read more!

Happy Birthday, Michael Gambon!

Oct 19, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Birthdays, Fandom, Fans, Films, Gambon, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

We at Leaky love celebrating our favorite Harry Potter characters and the actors who portray them, and birthdays are the perfect occasion to do so. The anniversary of Michael Gambon’s birth is no exception! Gambon assumed the role of Albus Dumbledore after the passing of Richard Harris, and the casting was not without controversy as …read more!

First Broadway Cursed Child Tickets Fly Faster Than a Firebolt

Oct 18, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Broadway, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News, Sales, Theater

It’s been a We-Won-the-House-Cup kind of day in the Potterverse for some, and a frustrating or disappointing day for others, as fans navigated the first release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child tickets on Broadway. Access codes and a link to their golden ticket began arriving on mobile devices early this morning to those …read more!



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