Apr 15, 2017
LeakyCon 2017 is shaping up to be a Potter-filled long weekend full of great events, guests and surprises in store for visitors! PotterCast – the official podcast of The Leaky Cauldron helmed by Melissa, John, Frak and Zack – have just been confirmed as attending the convention. Even more excitingly, PotterCast will record a live episode …read more!
Apr 15, 2017
Today we celebrate the birthday of award-winning British actress, screenwriter and activist, Emma Thompson, who coincidentally shares a birthday with the other Harry Potter “Emma”, and her recent Beauty and the Beast co-star, Emma Watson. As most Potterheads know, Thompson played Hogwarts wacky Divination Professor Sybil Trelawney in Prisoner of Azkaban, Order of the Phoenix …read more!
Apr 15, 2017
Today, 15th April, marks Emma Watson’s 27th birthday! She’s ever the inspiring role model we’ve known her to be since she took on the role of Hermione. She continues to speak out on causes she believes in, take on roles that inspire women and share her passions with the world through literature, feminism and film. Watson …read more!
Apr 13, 2017
This has been an exciting week across the board for Potter. Cursed Child broke records at the Oliviers and announced the definitive edition‘s publication date, Matthew Lewis appeared on Drunk History, Michael Gambon received a Lifetime Achievement Award and Universal Orlando announced their plans for the festive season, hinting at developments in the Wizarding World yet to be revealed. Most exciting …read more!
Apr 13, 2017
Matthew Lewis – Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter series – appeared on Comedy Central’s Drunk History UK, to tell the story of Halley’s Comet and Isaac Newton with Just Tattoo of Us host, Charlotte Crosby. Lewis takes on the part of Edmond Halley, famous historical astronomer and geophysicist who worked on theories of planetary motion with Newton. …read more!
Apr 13, 2017
Universal Orlando Resort shared with us plans for very special Christmas experiences coming to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter this year, as well as a brand new parade! Universal Orlando said of the celebrations in their exclusive press release: “As night falls, a magical holiday transformation of Hogwarts castle will take place right before guests’ …read more!
Apr 12, 2017
July 25, 2017, almost year to the day after the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child opened at the Palace Theatre in London, both Bloomsbury and Scholastic will release a so-called “Definitive Edition” of the script. A “Rehearsal Edition” was released when the play opened with the caveat that there would be tweaks to the …read more!
Apr 12, 2017
Pottermore have just confirmed that acclaimed actor Jude Law will be portraying a younger Albus Dumbledore (a Transfiguration professor at Hogwarts) in the next Fantastic Beasts film, coming 16th November, 2018! Welcome to the Wizarding World family, Jude Law! https://t.co/axrt5P9fXP — Fantastic Beasts (@FantasticBeasts) April 12, 2017 We’re assuming this means Jude Law and Johnny Depp will …read more!
Apr 11, 2017
Bill Nighy is now starring in the WWII-era romantic dramedy, Their Finest. The film delves into a devastating period in world history, but does so from an optimistic point of view, centering on an unlikely trio of people who come together to make a propaganda piece that lifts the spirits of embattled Britons. Gemma Arterton plays the …read more!
Apr 10, 2017
A few days ago, J.K. Rowling tweeted about the release of the new Niffler Plush, which is great news for fans who fell in love with the greedy little bugger upon first glimpsing his sticky paws dig into that beggar’s hat. His cheeky attitude paired with Newt’s incredulous reaction made for perfect comic relief throughout …read more!
