Harry Potter News

Fantastic Beasts: The Published Script

Nov 16, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Books, Fantastic Beasts, J.K. Rowling, News

As excitement ensues for the Fantastic Beasts film(s) let us not forget we have something else coming our way: the publication of another Rowling work–the publication of the Fantastic Beasts screenplay. Like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, this is technically NOT another Harry Potter book. Cursed Child was a script for a play; Fantastic Beasts is a …read more!

Queenie the Half-Giant? Leaky’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Interviews #2: Dan Fogler and Alison Sudol

Nov 16, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, Movies, News

The second of our Fantastic Beasts interviews in London this week was with the enchanting Alison Sudol, and the boisterous Dan Fogler. Dan strolls into the room, and sits down slowly with a slightly exhausted ‘ahhhh!’ and a grin on his face. Alison Sudol is nothing but smiles – they both light up the room instantly. Dan set his hands …read more!

Eddie Redmayne Waves Wands and Tells his Patronus to Stephen Colbert

Nov 16, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

HP Cast, Movies, News, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews

While in New York for the World Premiere of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Eddie Redmayne stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Redmayne joked about not revealing Fantastic Beasts secrets on the show, lest he was taken out by hidden Warner Bros. snipers.   During the show, Eddie revealed that he was made …read more!

Leaky’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Interviews #1: David Yates and David Heyman

Nov 16, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Directors, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Interviews, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Heyman, Heyman Interviews, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, News, Redmayne, Yates, Yates Interviews

It’s been quite a week for the Fantastic Beasts cast, first the black carpet worldwide premiere in New York last Thursday, and yesterday the blue carpet European premiere took place in Leicester Square, London. The Leaky Cauldron were lucky enough to attend both premieres, which were live streamed on our Facebook page, but Warner Bros also …read more!

J.K. Rowling and Eddie Redmayne Talk Care for Children and Lumos

Nov 14, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Charity, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

This weekend, J.K. Rowling and the cast and crew of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them held a special early screening of the new Wizarding World film in support of J.K. Rowling’s children’s initiative/charity Lumos. Eddie Redmayne joined Jo Rowling on stage to ask her questions about Lumos–a topic which he had just learned …read more!

First Look at Strike Series Duo!

Robin and Strike

Nov 14, 2016

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Career of Evil, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cuckoo's Calling, The Silkworm

Robert Galbraith himself has unveiled the first images from the series based on the Cormoran Strike novels; here’s our first glimpse of Robin and Strike together, as well as Strike on one of his customary lonely walks: First look at Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger as Strike and Robin in #TheStrikeSeries pic.twitter.com/sSLYFp1vzw — Robert Galbraith …read more!

Beauty and the Beast Trailer Released!

Nov 14, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Films, News, Watson

Emma Watson features in a new full-length trailer for Beauty and the Beast, revealing many scenes and characters from the film – we get a closer look at Maurice, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Chip, Mrs Pots, Gaston and many more! The film looks like it’s staying true to the original Disney animated movie, but the producers have …read more!

Congrats Cursed Child and Ralph Fiennes

Nov 13, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, News

The Evening Standard Theater Awards has named Harry Potter and the Cursed Child the Best Play in 2016. We offer our congratulations to the Cursed Child cast, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, and J.K. Rowling! Harry Potter’s Ralph Fiennes (Lord Voldemort) won Best Actor for his role in The Master Builder! The Evening Standard reported earlier today: …read more!

J.K. Rowling: Growing the Potter Family, Returning Fans Home with “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”

Nov 12, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fans, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Movie Reviews, Movies, Review

When the movie theater darkens, Hedwig’s theme begins to play as the recognizable rusted Warner Bros logo appears out of the clouds. It is enough to send chills down the back of any Harry Potter fan. However, instead of “Harry Potter and the…” following this familial opening, the music changes and the words Fantastic Beasts and …read more!

Win a ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle’ Game with USAopoly!

Nov 11, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Contests, Exclusives

USAopoly recently launched an exciting contest to win one of ten Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle games, which ends this Sunday, November 13th. A rundown of the game – which is a Harry Potter themed cooperative card game – is as follows: The forces of evil are threatening to overrun Hogwarts castle in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Battle, a cooperative deck-building …read more!



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