Today, thousands of girls aged 8-12 years flocked to the Excel Centre in London to audition for the role of ‘Modesty’ in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, due for release in November 2016. J.K. Rowling also tweeted about her excitement to find the girl perfect girl to play the ‘haunted young girl with an …read more!

After being knighted by the Queen for his acting achievements, Sir John Hurt told the Eastern Daily Press that he was feeling surprisingly well.  As we reported here at Leaky, Sir John, who played Mr. Ollivander in the Harry Potter films, was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Speaking after the Windsor Castle Investiture ceremony he said: …read more!

The Snowy Owl who played Hedwig, and Eral, a Great Horned Owl who delivered Harry’s first letter in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone are set to visit Duthie Park in Aberdeen this Sunday. The two ‘Harry Potter owls’ are from the Owl and Pussycat Centre in Maud, who frequently take the birds to local events.   The Press …read more!

SnitchSeeker recently made an early visit to the brand new exhibit (opened July 16th) at the Warner Bros. Hollywood Studio Tour – Stage 48: Script to Screen. This is a $13 million addition to the tour, which takes about two hours to complete, moving from set to set on the archetypal navigator of the Hollywood film industry: a golf cart. Giving guests a deep and …read more!

Bloomsbury has announced that it will be releasing a deluxe edition of the anticipated illustrated Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Bloomsbury laid plans for the illustrated books in 2012. Since the first press release announced that Jim Kay would be providing the artwork for an illustrated version of J.K. Rowling’s masterpieces, sneak previews and …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe recently visited Nylon Magazine offices. During his visit he agreed to pull a prank, and sit in as Nylon’s front desk receptionist for an hour. Having never been a receptionist, Dan was miserable at the job, which made the prank even more laughable. The first few people to walk by didn’t even notice …read more!

UPDATE: J.K. Rowling confirmed on Twitter that Hogwarts is free. Mic has apologized for the error.  The actual cost of a Hogwarts education is the total cost of the school supply list, or $1,o31 for a first year. See more here.   Experts have calculated the price tag to attend a British prep school for …read more!

J.K. Rowling and Matthew Lewis are a part of a list of celebrities that have spoken out about their support for the BBC. The BBC is under threats of funding slashes and budget cuts. The news sources also faces political pressure to be “curbed,” or kept in check. J.K. Rowling was one of many to …read more!

In honour of Emmeline Pankhurst Day in the U.K. yesterday, Suffragette has released three teaser character posters (below). These feature Helena Bonham-Carter alongside Carey Mulligan and Meryl Streep. ComingSoon.net writes: ‘Suffragette is a powerful drama about the women who were willing to lose everything in their fight for equality in early-20th-century Britain. The stirring story centers on Maud …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe has shown his good humor this week at San Diego Comic Con.  While officially there to promote Victor Frankenstein, he hasn’t shied away from media interviews and selfie shots. The photo of the Con so far has been Maisie William’s Instagram post of herself with Hannah Murray, Daniel Radcliffe, and Jenna Coleman.  Nothing …read more!