It was an exciting week at Leaky when we unveiled our new YouTube channel and first episode of our video series, The Magical Emporium: Diagon Alley Collectors Tips with Guinness World Record Holder Victoria Maclean! We shared details from Universal Orlando on their 2019 holiday plans and an upcoming appearance by Harry Potter and Fantastic …read more!

“Ah, music, a magic beyond all we do here.” This December you can experience the magic of John Williams’ score for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone performed live by the New York Philharmonic. Screenings of the film, accompanied by the orchestra, will be held December 11-13 at 7:30pm, and on December 14 at 2pm, …read more!

The Gryffindor Common room represents so much to Harry Potter fans. For Harry it was the first place he felt at home, filled with warmth and friendship. For fans who have had the pleasure of visiting Warner Bros Studio Tour in London or read about the creation of the set for the Harry Potter films, it’s an …read more!

On 11th May, Mira and Eduardo, graphic design duo MinaLima, will host talks on their work on the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies, and their history in design work at The Bay Tree hotel in Broadstairs! We’ve been offered a pair of tickets to the event to give away courtesy of the Bay Tree, so tell us your …read more!

Vans recently announced a Harry Potter collaboration, and we’re ready to buy the full set! The news broke when Vans tweeted a graphic showing the Hogwarts House colours, accompanied by a link to a website which further implies that the Vans products (presumably footwear, potentially bags, socks and hats too) will be Hogwarts House themed — …read more!

Christmas starts early at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando, with this year’s celebration beginning November 16, 2019 and running through January 5, 2020.  Hogwarts Castle will be festively decorated, as will Hogsmeade Village and Diagon Alley. Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventures, a new ride at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal’s Islands …read more!

Though things have been relatively quiet in the theater world recently, one big landmark anniversary stands out–Harry Potter and the Cursed Child recently celebrated one year on Broadway! Additionally, photos have been released of Maggie Smith and Tom Burke, Smith during her current run in A German Life and Burke in preparation for the opening …read more!

Victoria Maclean – expert collector and Guinness World Record holder for most official Wizarding World memorabilia – is helping Leaky kick off our YouTube channel with a brand new bi-monthly collectors series, The Magical Emporium! The series will see Victoria explore the world of collecting official merchandise, featuring trends, tips and others with the know-how in …read more!

We caught a glimpse at an all new introduction to the Wizarding World this week, as Universal Orlando Resort announced that they would be bringing the Blast-Ended Skrewt from the Harry Potter books to life for their upcoming thrill ride, Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure! We also announced the winner of our biggest-ever giveaway, the launch …read more!

Last month we teamed up with Classic Stills to offer the chance to win $1000 (that’s £800) of Harry Potter fine art prints from their new collection, showcasing 25 of the best shots from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s (or Sorcerer’s) Stone — today we get to announce the winner, and runner ups. As previously reported on Leaky, only 100 …read more!