Harry Potter News

J. K. Rowling Says No Harry Potter Prequel

Mar 09, 2013

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

J. K. Rowling appeared at the Bath Literature Festival yesterday and announced that she has no plans to write a Harry Potter prequel. Specifically, she had no plans to write a story concerning the Marauders: Rowling, speaking at the Independent Bath Literature Festival last night, said she was not planning to return to the story …read more!

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Staff Featured in Advertising

Mar 09, 2013

Posted by: Mel

Misc

The Warner Bros. Studio Tour has launched a new ad campaign which features its hard-working staff: Over 20 members of the Studio Tour’s staff worked on the Harry Potter film series as costume makers, extras, chaperones and members of the tech and catering teams. They won a national customer service award last September and the …read more!

New clips from “Into the White” and “GBF”

Mar 08, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

New clips from Rupert Grint’s Into the White and Evanna Lynch’s GBF have been released. Both clips are intense, and for mature audiences only. MTV posted a clip from Into the White that shows a serious scene when the soldiers, struggling for survival, try to amputate the arm of one of their wounded comrades. Into …read more!

Sofia Coppola comments on “The Bling Ring”

Mar 08, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

The Examiner caught up with Sofia Coppola on the red carpet. Sofia Coppola commented on her new movie, starring Emma Watson, The Bling Ring. Ms. Coppola also talked about casting Emma Watson for the role. The Bling Ring will be released June 14. The Examiner reports: Q: We are also very excited for your latest …read more!

Hangover Part III creates a “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-Part 2” movie poster spoof

Mar 08, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

The Hangover Part III released its first movie poster, which looks scarily similar to the official movie poster for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-Part 2. Zach Galifianakis and Ken Jeong stare each other down, just as Harry and Voldemort were depicted for Deathly Hallows. A burning city lies in the back ground where Hogwarts …read more!

New Scholastic Special Editions of the Harry Potter Series to be Released August 27th

Mar 05, 2013

Posted by: Mel

Cover Art

UPDATE: Apologies and thanks to SnitchSeeker for the news about the release date.In honor of the fifteenth anniversary of the release of Sorcerer’s Stone, Scholastic is releasing all new covers of the entire series, illustrated by Kazu Kibuishi. These special edition covers will be available to own on August 27th. You can preorder the box …read more!

Movie Rumors for Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson

Mar 03, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

Rumors have been flying about the mill. Variety has started a buzz that Emma Watson is in “very early talks” for an adaptation of Cinderella directed by Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockhart). According to Variety, the film will hopefully go into production later this year, and be released in 2014. Variety has also reported that Daniel …read more!

“The Bling Ring” to be Released on June 14th

Mar 03, 2013

Posted by: Mel

Watson

“The Bling Ring,” the Sofia Coppola directed film which stars Emma Watson, will have June 14th limited release in the United States: The film is based on Nancy Jo Sales’ Vanity Fair article “The Suspects Wore Louboutins’ and is about a group of teenagers who stole from Hollywood A-listers like Lindsay Lohan, Orlando Bloom, Paris …read more!

Happy Birthday, Ron Weasley!

Mar 01, 2013

Posted by: Mel

Character Birthdays

March 1st marks the birthday of Ron Weasley! Please join us at Leaky in wishing Ron Weasley a very happy birthday! Many happy returns, Ron!

Daniel Radcliffe Performs at the Oscars (UPDATED)

Feb 25, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

Daniel Radcliffe performed a song and dance with Joseph Gordon Levitt and Seth MacFarlane during the Oscar introduction ceremony. He also presented an award to Lincoln with Kristen Stewart. Movie clips from YouTube can be seen below. There are many clips of Daniel Radcliffe’s red carpet interviews that will be posted soon! UPDATE: E! Online …read more!



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