Harry Potter News

Fantastic Beasts comes to LEGO Dimensions

Nov 18, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, News, Toys, Video Games

With the release of Fantastic Beasts in theaters, the Fantastic Beasts extension pack is making its way to LEGO Dimensions! Earlier this fall, Harry Potter was added to the world of LEGO Dimensions. Leaky had a chance to interview the Head of Design (Arthur Parsons) behind the new extension packs last month, who promised a lot …read more!

Warner Bros’ Fantastic Beasts Mobile Game!

Nov 17, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News, Video Games, Warner Bros.

Upon the release of the Fantastic Beasts film and published script, Warner Bros has also released a mobile gaming app, Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World.  As we reported last month, the game is an interactive experience that Leaky speculated would be reminiscent of the old Pottermore. After having played the game, we can …read more!

New Cover of “Fantastic Beasts” Textbook

Nov 17, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Books, J.K. Rowling, News

The Hogwarts school book, originally published in 2001 to benefit Comic Relief, is getting a new cover. As Leaky reported previously, the entire Hogwarts Library book set was getting a make over. As we reported earlier, new editions of all the companion books, as well as others, comes as a part of Bloomsbury’s celebration of the …read more!

Dan Fogler on the Magic of Technology

Nov 17, 2016

Posted by: Justin Hart

Fantastic Beasts Movie

Dan Fogler who plays the character of Jacob Kowalski, a muggle character that interacts with the Wizarding World, in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Recently met with CNET to discuss technology and the Wizarding World. Fogler discusses how movie magic really plays an important role in making the audience believe. It’s a fine line …read more!

Alison Sudol takes on Queenie

Nov 17, 2016

Posted by: Justin Hart

Fantastic Beasts, Interviews, Movies, Yates

Alison Sudol is not a household name. Her character Queenie in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them isn’t even the main character. Yet there is something special about the character Alison Sudol plays. In a recent interview with Bustle, Sudol reveals what makes Queenie so special as well as her initial hesitance to be …read more!

From Tom Riddle to Newt Scamander – Leaky’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Interviews #4: Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston

Nov 17, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Films, Interviews, Movies, News, Redmayne Interviews

Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston portray perhaps the two most central characters of Fantastic Beasts. Newt and Tina are bound up in New York commotion from the very beginning, and it’s a delight to see their characters interact. Thanks to Warner Bros’ never-ending generosity, The Leaky Cauldron was able to speak to the duo not once, …read more!

Is Credence a Superhero, or Supervillain? Leaky’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Interviews #3: Ezra Miller

Nov 17, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interviews, News

Ezra Miller portrays Credence in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and after our roundtable interviews with him in New York last week, thanks to the generosity of Warner Bros we had the opportunity to speak to him more at the roundtable interviews in London! “How’s everybody doing?” Ezra asks, sitting back in his chair. After …read more!

Leaky Exclusive! First Look Inside The Brand New Fantastic Beasts Exhibit At House Of Mina Lima – We Interview The Iconic Duo!

Nov 17, 2016

Posted by: Georgia Gates

Art, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, MinaLima

Leaky had the honour of attending an exciting press preview this week, held at the House Of Mina Lima where the brand new Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them artwork is now being exhibited! The unveiling of the 1920’s New York masterpieces will take place this Friday – in line with the release of …read more!

Let Us Fansplain You About Harry Potter, “Fantastic Beasts” Reviewers

Nov 16, 2016

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Fan Sites, Fans, Films, Leaky, Movies, News, Opinion

We get it: people have been waiting a loonnnnng time to be dismissive about Harry Potter: We aren’t in the thrust of a full phenomenon anymore, we aren’t riding the wave of an Internet frenzy, we aren’t on the cover of Time, and we aren’t dominating all news headlines daily. You thought we went away. But oh, did we …read more!

NYC & Company Launches “Fantastic” NYC with WB and “Fantastic Beasts”

Nov 16, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, News

As we announced last month, NYC & Company was working on developing a partnership with Warner Bros. to bring the magic of Fantastic Beasts to travelers in New York. NYC & Company just released a press statement, detailing their partnership and the enchanting sight-seeing events they have in store! NYC & Company will be offering a …read more!



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