Harry Potter News

Is Dolores Umbridge the weakest-drawn Harry Potter character?

Apr 08, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Books, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

One of the strengths of the Harry Potter series is the nuance with which its characters are drawn. No-one is all-good or all-bad. The best characters have their weak moments, times when they make bad decisions, lash out, behave selfishly, use bad judgment, behave immaturely, or say something hurtful that they regret. In other words, …read more!

Cover reveal for “Secrets of Dumbledore” screenplay

Mar 31, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies

On 24th March, Wizarding World revealed the cover for the screenplay for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. The cover resembles the movie posters and marks a departure from the covers for the screenplays of the two previous Fantastic Beasts films, which were both designed by MinaLima. It is disappointing that the new cover does …read more!

Zynga’s “Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells” and “Words With Friends 2” team up for “Magical Mischief” campaign

Mar 23, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fun - Video Games, News, Video Games

We have another piece of video game news for the substantial subset of our fans who enjoy playing them. That’s two days in a row, most unusual. This time it’s Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells, which is launching a collaborative campaign with Words With Friends 2. From 21-28 March, players can participate in the cross-game …read more!

RPG game fans can preview 14 mins of gameplay from upcoming Hogwarts Legacy

Mar 22, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fun - Video Games, Games, News, Video Games

Confession time: I always feel a bit awkward writing about video games for Leaky because I have never played one. I know that many people love them, and Harry Potter has inspired quite a few of them, including one where you could walk around in the Muggle world finding virtual magical objects and encountering dark …read more!

Anti-war protestor uses House editions cleverly

Mar 21, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Books, Fan Activism, News

Her green hair and shoes may say Slytherin, but we think Yulia Zhivtsova dwells with the brave at heart. Russians who say anything against Putin’s barbaric invasion of Ukraine risk arrest, imprisonment, loss of their jobs, expulsion from school, and more. News organisations have had to stop reporting from Russia or risk their staff being …read more!

NEW collection of 12 graphic art prints from “Secrets of Dumbledore” at House of MinaLima in London

Mar 19, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Art, Fantastic Beasts Movie, MinaLima, Movie Art, Movies, News

Studio MinaLima continues to amaze and delight us with their pitch perfect graphic art for every mood and era in the ongoing tales of the wizarding world that began in the cupboard under the stairs and are now taking us to Brazil, Bhutan, Berlin and beyond. We started in the 90s, gave a nod to …read more!

“Secrets of Dumbledore” spoilers: Accio or Impedimenta?

Mar 18, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Films - Trailers, Movies, News, Trailers

Over the last few weeks, Warner Bros. has released various trailers and advertisements for the upcoming release of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore that seem to be as revealing as a Quidditch pitch full of angry Veela. They not only contain plot spoilers but also funny or poignant scenes and lines from the film …read more!

“Philosopher’s Stone” first edition got for 50p sells for £15,000 at auction

Mar 14, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Books, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, News

That’s quite a return on one’s investment! Of course, someone picking up a bargain book about a boy wizard is probably not thinking of its monetary investment value. My investment in buying and reading the Harry Potter books has paid priceless dividends but I have not received even a single penny from the experience. But …read more!

Evanesco! “Feasts & Festivities” contest from Insight Editions vanishes in 10 days

Mar 12, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Contests, Fun, Fun - Contests, News, Products

If you pre-order the Harry Potter: Feasts & Festivities party-planning guide from Insight Editions or from your favourite retailer before March 22 and register your purchase, you will be entered to win an upgrade to the Deluxe Gift Set. Remember to use code FEASTS to save 25% on your order. If you are placing your …read more!

First peek at nature documentary on magical creatures

Feb 24, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fantastic Beasts, Fry

Whether or not you grew up watching Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom, you probably have a soft spot for nature documentaries. Most people find their heavily edited and anthropomorphised glimpses of mammal behaviour endearing, and marvel at the amazing abilities of the most exotic sea creatures. I do not remember ever seeing an Erumpent on …read more!



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