Harry Potter News

DIY Gryffindor Common Room: Creating a ‘Harry Potter’ Themed Room in Your Home!

Apr 27, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fans, Fun, Fun – Crafts, News

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!

“In Conversation With MinaLima” At The Bay Tree Hotel, Broadstairs!

Apr 24, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Events, MinaLima, Movie Art, News

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 Collaborating With Warner Bros on ‘harry Potter’ Themed Footwear!

Apr 24, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Products, Sales, Warner Bros.

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!

Dates announced for Christmas at the Wizarding World in Universal Studios Orlando

Apr 23, 2019

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Holidays, News, Theme Park, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

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!

Theater Round-Up: ‘Cursed Child’ Broadway Celebrates One Year Anniversary Plus Photos of Maggie Smith and Tom Burke!

Apr 23, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Broadway, Burke, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, News, Round-Up, Smith, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

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!

Leaky is on YouTube! The Magical Emporium: Episode 1

Apr 21, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fan Sites, Fandom, Fans, Leaky, Media, News, Products, Review, Toys, Videos, WB Shop

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!

Weekly Round-Up: Emma Thompson to Host SNL, Ezra Miller in Vogue & More!

Apr 21, 2019

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Broadbent, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Films, Harry Potter Round-Up, Kravitz, Miller, Movies, Radcliffe, Round-Up, Smith, Television Programmes, Tennant, Thewlis, Thompson, Trailers

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!

Announcing Our Classic Stills Competition Winners!

Apr 19, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Movie Art, News

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!

Blast-Ended Skrewt To Feature In Universal Orlando’s New ‘Harry Potter’ Ride!

Apr 19, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Movie Art, Movies, News, Theme Park, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Remember all the times we heard complaints about Hagrid introducing the Blast-Ended Skrewt to Care of Magical Creatures? We never actually got to see these creatures in the films – despite their all-too-constant presence throughout Harry’s fourth and fifth year at Hogwarts – but Universal Orlando Resort are bringing this magical creature to life for …read more!

Harry Potter Alliance Launches 10th Annual ‘Accio Books’ Worldwide Book Drive

Apr 19, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Charity, Fandom, Fans, News

Today  the Harry Potter Alliance (HPA) launched their 10th anniversary Accio Books – their annual worldwide book drive and literacy advocacy campaign to benefit communities in need all around the globe. Accio Books started in 2009, four years after the founding of the Harry Potter Alliance, and is a global effort to save libraries (where …read more!



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