Harry Potter News

Introducing: LeakyTV

Apr 27, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Leaky

Leaky is excited to bring you our newest main site feature: LeakyTV! A project in the works for the past five years, LeakyTV will offer rundowns Monday to Friday of the very latest news in the Harry Potter world, as well as providing you with information about the happenings around the cauldron, including contests announcements, …read more!

Rupert Grint Plays Darts, Interviewed on the Justin Lee Collins Show

Apr 26, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Grint Interviews

Thanks to RG.net, video from a fun, new interview with actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) is now online which features discussion on the actor’s upcoming film, “Cherrybomb.” Available to watch right here, Mr. Grint can be seen sharpening his dart games while talking of the departure from Harry Potter he made when working on “Cherrybomb,” …read more!

Warwick Davis Reads from Size Matters Not

Apr 26, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Davis

To continue our our coverage of actor Warwick Davis’ new book, Size Matters Not, we have for you video of a special reading from the Professor Flitwick actor from his autobiography, in UK stores now. Available to watch right here in our Video Galleries, the three minute clip features Mr. Davis reading from a chapter …read more!

2010 Riddles Contest

Apr 25, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

Fun - Contests

« Back to Contests 2010 Two Part Riddles ContestDue to the continued enjoyment everyone has had with the previous two Riddles contests, the two-part riddles contest is back for 2010! Part One will occur during the month of May. You are invited to submit a riddle that relates to a person, place or thing found …read more!

Actors in the News Weekly Roundup

Apr 25, 2010

Posted by: John Admin

HP Cast

It was the younger actors who dominated the headlines this week, beginning with Emma Watson (Hermione Granger). Thanks to our Order Partner EmmaWatson.net, we can let you know that the summer collection for Emma Watson’s fair trade fashion range has been featured in TeenVogue. A number of pieces from the Hermione Granger actress’ “Love from …read more!

PotterCast 219: Potter Park Preview

Apr 25, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

PotterCast

The 219th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now online with a special extended preview of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at Universal Orlando Resorts. Our own Melissa Anelli was recently on site for a special preview, and can now dish on the many details about the forthcoming Potter theme park, …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part I” Composer Alexandre Desplat Among Cannes Film Festival Jury Members

Apr 25, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Composers

According to an update on the official website of Alexandre Desplat, the composer for the forthcoming “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I” film, will be among the jury members for the 63rd Cannes Film Festival. Sitting on the Feature Film Jury lead by director Tim Burton, Mr. Desplat will be joined by such …read more!

Radcliffe, Watson, Grint, and Rowling Make Sunday Times Rich List for 2010

Apr 25, 2010

Posted by: EdwardTLC

HP Cast

The Daily Telegraph has a report on the 2010 Sunday Times Rich List online today, which includes actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) on its ranking of the top 20 young millionaires. Joining such other young actors, actresses, business moguls, and royals as Keira Knightley, Charlotte Church, …read more!

Students at Oxford University Change Common Room Name to Gryffindor

Apr 23, 2010

Posted by: Mel

Misc

The Telegraph reports that the Magdalen College Junior Common Room at Oxford University has been renamed “Gryffindor,” in honor of the Harry Potter series. Students voted to make this change because they believe their school represents some of the classic qualities of Gryffindor House, such as “courage, daring, nerve and chivalry.” This is the first …read more!

Students at Oxford University Change Common Room Name to Gryffindor

Apr 23, 2010

Posted by: Mel

Misc

The Telegraph reports that the Magdalen College Junior Common Room at Oxford University has been renamed “Gryffindor.” Students voted to make this change because they believe their school represents some of the classic qualities of Gryffindor House, such as “courage, daring, nerve and chivalry.” This is the first time the common room has been renamed …read more!



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