Today, we celebrate two Harry Potter birthdays, one a character and one an actor! They are both very real to us of course, because even though one may only exist inside of our heads, Dumbledore tells us that doesn’t mean it isn’t real. Professor Filius Flitwick celebrates his birthday today. Though we are not quite …read more!

Many Harry Potter acting alumni have been making the news with their recent achievements. We have always known, and been honored, that many talented British actors chose to take on roles with in the Harry Potter films. That never stops us from being in awe at their achievements. Scotland’s BAFTAs released their list of nominations …read more!

We know it doesn’t need saying, but we at Leaky are huge fans of the Cormoran Strike novels. The third book, Career of Evil, comes out Tuesday, and to celebrate we’re presenting a new podcast, “The Strike Files.” Featuring myself and Game of Owns vet Zack Luye, we will give the Galbraith novels the detail-oriented attention that only experienced Potter …read more!

In recent interviews with “Hey U Guys,” Colin Farrell was questioned about Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Colin Farrell released very little information, saying even he was not sure what role he played within the series. At marker 2:00, Farrell is asked about his next project–Fantastic Beasts. When asked if he had to read the …read more!

As we reported previously, WB Studio Tour is hosting its first “Dinner in the Great Hall” event. Because tickets for this amazing opportunity have sold out so quickly, Warner Bros.’ is now offering the chance for one lucky winner to win a pair of tickets to attend with a guest. The competition and its rules …read more!

A beautiful collector’s guide to the characters of the Harry Potter films is set to be published on October 27, 2015.  Harry Potter: The Character Vault, from HarperBooks, includes full-page studies and never-before released photographs of the major characters from all eight films. Interweaving interviews with the special effects experts, costume designers, makeup artists and …read more!

After a series of tweets (and retweets) this morning, Audible released two snippets of Robert Galbraith’s new mystery novel, Career of Evil. The first two chapters of the new Cormoran Strike novel can now be listened to, for free, on Audible’s twitter. The first chapter of Career of Evil opens with the point of view of …read more!

The filming of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has moved to Liverpool, Mirror reports. According to Mirror’s article St George’s Hall in Liverpool has been screened off with metal fences in preparation for the shoot of the much anticipated Harry Potter prequel. On 12th of October, 2015 Liverpool Echo exclusively revealed the news about the filming happening in …read more!

Over the past weekend (10th October), the Harry Potter Alliance celebrated its tenth birthday. Their celebrations included a party at GeekyCon in August, and a month-long Indiegogo campaign (HPA10), through which they raised total of $106,545, well-surpassing their initial goal of $77,777. NerdCon: Stories provided the venue for HPA’s birthday party, which featured important special guests such as Leaky’s own Melissa Anelli, (President of the Board), …read more!

John Williams – composer of the first three Harry Potter film soundtracks – is set to receive the 44th AFI Life Achievement award at a gala tribute on June 9th 2016, marking the first time a composer has been honoured by the American Film Institute. “John Williams has written the soundtrack to our lives,” said …read more!