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Jul 24, 2008

Posted by: John Admin

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Now, I have to begin with Harry Potter. It’s his story. When I think of Harry the first thing that comes to mind is a boy that never wanted to be a hero. A boy that didn’t want fame. He just wanted to be Harry. Even though he felt that way he never shied away …read more!

Japanese Translation of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” Released

Jul 23, 2008

Posted by: EdwardTLC

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The Japanese translation of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” was released today in Japan, just two days after the one year anniversary of when the first copies of the book were originally released. Reports online note that hundreds of fans, some dressed as wizards, gathered at bookstores early Wednesday morning to get their hands …read more!

PotterCast 160: The Last Show… Before Tour!

Jul 23, 2008

Posted by: EdwardTLC

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The 160th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is online this morning with our last regular episode before the PotterCasters set off for their upcoming tour. Sue starts off the news this week with info on some new HBP products seen online, info about the upcoming LeakyCon Dance Party at Terminus, Dan Radcliffe’s “From …read more!

Happy Birthday, Dan Radcliffe

Jul 23, 2008

Posted by: EdwardTLC

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Please join us today in wishing a happy birthday to actor Dan Radcliffe, who portrays the title character in the Harry Potter films. Mr. Radcliffe is celebrating his 19th birthday today. Happy Birthday, Dan! Cheers!

Presenting: Leaky Blogs!

Jul 23, 2008

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

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We’re happy to present one of our newest and most exciting feature here at Leaky: Leaky Blogs! We’ve created a section to allow for more voices to be heard here on Leaky, for commentary about Potter: on canon, on fandom, and more; to allow for further commentary on news items, for posting set reports, for …read more!

J. K. Rowling Discusses MS and Her Mother in New Interview

Jul 22, 2008

Posted by: EdwardTLC

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There is a very brief clip from a new interview with Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling online today from an upcoming documentary on Multiple Sclerosis set to air tomorrow on BBC One in Scotland. The program, part of the station’s BBC Scotland Investigates series, will cover the topic of MS in this episode and …read more!

Wish Harry a Happy Birthday on Scholastic Website

Jul 22, 2008

Posted by: EdwardTLC

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The Scholastic Harry Potter website was updated today to mark the upcoming July 31st birthday of the boy who lived: Harry Potter. This new feature lets you write a special birthday message of up to 150 characters to Harry for all to see. You can check out this new feature in the activities section of …read more!

Harry Potter Actors Attend “The Dark Knight” Premiere in London

Jul 22, 2008

Posted by: EdwardTLC

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A slew of actors from the Harry Potter series were in attendance tonight at the European premiere of the newest Batman film, The Dark Knight. The event took place at Odeon Leicester Square in London, England and was host to the film’s cast along with many other actors including: Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood), Tom Felton …read more!

“Order of the Phoenix” Film Helps Boost British Box Office for 2007

Jul 21, 2008

Posted by: EdwardTLC

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The Telegraph is reporting that the British film industry saw a jump in its 2007 global profits, thanks partially to the success of the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix film. New figures released by the UK Film Council show that a fifty percent jump from last year’s takings was seen in 2007 …read more!

Happy Birthday, Jamie Waylett

Jul 21, 2008

Posted by: EdwardTLC

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The happiest of birthday wishes from TLC go out today to actor Jamie Waylett, who portrays the character of Vincent Crabbe in the Harry Potter films. The young actor is celebrating his 19th birthday today. Happy Birthday, Jamie! Cheers!



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