Harry Potter News

Matthew Lewis Takes Part in Hometown Charity Walk for Children’s Hospice

Sep 13, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Lewis Interviews

Actor Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom) recently participated in the 10k Bethany’s Walk of Smiles charity walk in his hometown of Horsforth, England. The walk was led by 11-year-old performer Bethany to raise money for Martin House Children’s Hospice. Mr. Lewis was interviewed by the Yorkshire Evening Post about his participation in the Walk, and also …read more!

Winners Announced for the Rita Skeeter Writing Contest

Sep 12, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Contests

Last month, Leaky’s contests team launched the Rita Skeeter Writing Contest in which fans were given the opportunity to write as Rita Skeeter who was assigned to cover the wedding of Luna Lovegood to Rolf Scamander. Some wonderful entries were received, and the seven winners have been picked! Click on their names below to read …read more!

New Picture of Dan Radcliffe in “The Woman in Black”

Sep 10, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

We have a new image of Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) from his upcoming movie, “The Woman in Black.” The picture shows Radcliffe looking apprehensive as he enters a room. You can see it here in our galleries. “The Woman in Black” will be released this upcoming February.

Pottermore Welcome Emails to be Sent Out Daily

Sep 08, 2011

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

The Pottermore Insider blog has been updated to say that Welcome Emails to beta registrants will now be sent out on a daily basis: The good news is that we no longer expect to pause sending these (as mentioned in our Beta testing and Welcome emails post). Instead, we plan to send emails out daily …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” and Harry Potter Cast Nominated in Spike SCREAM Awards

Sep 08, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

Spike TV’s SCREAM Awards have announced their nominees for the sixth annual event. “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” and several members of the Harry Potter cast are up for an award this year with 14 nominations total. The categories are: The Ultimate SCREAM – “Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows: Part 2”Best Fantasy Movie – “Harry Potter …read more!

Dan Radcliffe to Appear on Anderson

Sep 07, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) will be appearing on one of the premiere episodes of Anderson Cooper’s new show, “Anderson,” and we have a few promotional pictures from the show which you can view here. Radcliffe’s episode will air September 13th, at 4:00 PM EST. This episode will focus on summer fun, and Radcliffe, along with …read more!

“Growing Up With Harry Potter” Special Feature Clip from “Deathly Hallows: Part 1” Ultimate Edition Online

Sep 07, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

DH Film

The first of what are sure to be many clips from the forthcoming “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” Ultimate Edition DVD special features has made its way online and can now be viewed over on YouTube. In the 2 minute snippet of “Creating The World Of Harry Potter – Growing Up With …read more!

Vlogbrothers John and Hank Green Are Now Geek a Week Vlogger/Mudblood Trading Cards

Sep 07, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Fans

Ever have the desire to collect Vlogbrothers and Nerdfighters John and Hank Green in trading card form? Well, thanks to Len Peralta’s Geek a Week art project you can. The Green Bros. are the newest members of an art project, Geek a Week, which aims to collect “52 influential geeks from different disciplines (art, movies, …read more!

Happy Birthday John!

Sep 06, 2011

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Birthdays

Horcri. “Don’t forget the plus!” “Sirius the ghooooost!” “They’re called Thestrals!”If you’ve ever listened to a PotterCast or laid eyes on Leaky you’ve been affected by our very own Mr. John Noe, who today celebrates his birthday! John’s been such a special part of the site for so many years and responsible for equal levels …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Reaches $1.3 Billion, Names of Deleted Scenes Released

Sep 06, 2011

Posted by: Mel

DH Film

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” made $1.3 billion dollars this weekend, the third movie in history to make that amount. In additional news regarding “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” the names of the deleted scenes which will be appearing on the “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” DVD were released today. The British Board of …read more!



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