Apr 24, 2019
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!
Apr 23, 2019
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!
Apr 23, 2019
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!
Apr 21, 2019
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!
Apr 21, 2019
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!
Apr 19, 2019
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!
Apr 19, 2019
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!
Apr 19, 2019
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!
Apr 17, 2019
This weekend, Universal Studios Hollywood debuted their new “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” light show. We were lucky to be given tickets to attend the premiere event and be among the first to see this spectacular new addition to the Hollywood Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Through the use of incredible technology and artistry, Hogwarts …read more!
Apr 15, 2019
All this week Universal Orlando Resort will be giving Harry Potter fans a first-look at the magical creatures set to feature on the upcoming “story coaster” (as Universal described it to us), Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure! Each day at 11am EDT through April 19, the Universal Orlando Blog will give guests a first-ever look at the magical …read more!
