The Leaky Cauldron - Products

Harry Potter Video Game from EA Due Fall 2011?

Tue Feb 09 17:27:00 -0500 2010

In quarterly financial filings released, EA, makers of the Harry Potter video games, have noted in their upcoming releases listing a "Harry Potter Title TBA" is slated for release on console, handheld, and PC systems. In a press release from the Electronic Arts company, the title is listed for release in the third quarter of 2011, which, as GameSpy notes, this would translate to a October-Dece...

LEGO Harry Potter Video Game Interview, Images, and Preview Round Up

Mon Feb 08 14:28:00 -0500 2010

There has been a recent slew of new interviews, previews, and a few new images from the soon to be released Harry Potter LEGO: Years 1 - 4 game to come online. Here now is a brief rundown:<>
<>First, two videos are online featuring behind-the-scenes looks at the creation and creative process of the game. GamesWeasel.com included this video as part of their weekly video podcast, which features Jonat...

LEGO Harry Potter Video Game News Roundup

Wed Feb 03 18:50:00 -0500 2010

As you may remember, earlier this week we let you know about a new trailer that has been released for the upcoming LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 video game. A high definition version of this trailer is now available in our video galleries via this link.

In related news, a number of reviews and previews of the LEGO Harry Potter video game have surfaced online. Gamespot have posted their first impr...

J.K. Rowling to be Turned Into Special Edition Barbie Doll

Wed Feb 03 18:04:00 -0500 2010

A Sky News article reveals today that a one-of-a-kind J.K. Rowling Barbie doll will be showcased at the world's largest toy fair in Nuremberg, Germany, dressed in a "black wool suit and hot pink top combination." U.S. chat show host Oprah Winfrey, German prime minister Angela Merkel, 2009 U.S. Open winner Kim Clijsters and Swedish Crown Princess Victoria are among the other women to be turned i...

Fan Site Exclusive: LEGO Harry Potter Screenshots, Renders, and Images

Mon Feb 01 14:25:00 -0500 2010

Warner Bros. Interactive has released a special collection of LEGO Harry Potter Video Game screenshots, renders, and other images to Harry Potter fan sites today, which give us a number of new sneak peeks at the game. The full collection of new images, which can be seen in our Image Galleries, include the following:

Harry Fighting Aragog

Hermione and Crookshanks

Trio on Chessboard

Trio in Corridor

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New Harry Potter LEGO Video Game Trailer, Screenshots, First Look; May 2010 Release Date

Fri Jan 29 17:01:00 -0500 2010

IGN has posted a first look at the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 video game, which included a series of six new screenshots and a third trailer featuring new clips and spells from the game. Most interestingly, the trailer for the video game, which can be seen here in our Video Galleries, gives the release date for the game as May. This date is later than original estimates that placed releas...

LEGO Harry Potter for DS "A Bit Zelda-y"

Tue Jan 26 09:47:00 -0500 2010

The latest issue of Official Nintendo Magazine has a preview of the LEGO Harry Potter game for the Nintendo DS. An article on the magazine's website has an excerpt from Official Nintendo Magazine's interview with the game's Lead Designer, Arthur Parsons. Noting that the DS LEGO Harry Potter game is "completely different" from the game for the Nintendo Wii console, Mr. Parsons comments:
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New Poster, Images from LEGO Harry Potter Video Game

Tue Dec 29 18:15:00 -0500 2009

MSN Brazil has posted a series of new stills, along with a new poster from the upcoming Harry Potter: Years 1-4 LEGO video game. The series of stills, available to view in our galleries here, contains new images of Harry, Ron, and Hermione in action; Hagrid; a pensive Dumbledore; the Trio during flying lessons, the Great Hall; Fang; the troll in the dungeon; and much more.<><>
<>Pre-orders for the L...

New Feature on LEGO Harry Potter Video Game

Wed Dec 16 13:23:00 -0500 2009

The upcoming LEGO Harry Potter Years 1-4 game is featured in the new issue of Game Informer magazine and contains many new photos and information about the video game which is due out next year. In scans you can see here (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), we learn that you will play through each of the years separately (SS, CoS, PoA and GoF) but that you can bring a character forward to a different year, for exa...

LEGO Harry Potter Website Launched

Wed Dec 09 09:02:00 -0500 2009

The new official website for the LEGO Harry Potter has now been launched. At this link, you can find new wallpapers for your computer and phones (even Blackberry) a video section containing the high def video preview we showed you the other day, along with the first teaser trailer. Over in the VIP section (password: Alohomora) fans can access a brand new making of video (<>also here in our galler...

Holiday Sales: Extended Movie Only DVDs of Sorcerer's Stone, CoS at Target, More

Sun Dec 06 08:41:00 -0500 2009

It's definitely a very Harry holiday sale week ahead as many retailers are advertising today for the upcoming release here in the US of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD (see here for the complete high res video and screencaps of the Deathly Hallows sneak from the disc). At Target (print ad here), fans can purchase the two disc HBP Dvd with the digital download which will come with...

Harry Potter Wall Art Update

Sat Dec 05 08:11:00 -0500 2009

Earlier this year we told you about the new HarryPotterWallart.com website which was now carrying official high end Harry Potter removable wall decals. Today, we can bring you an update on many new items that have been added to the collection as well as a special offer for readers of the Leaky Cauldron.

First, many new pieces have been added to the collection including some wonderful scenes and...

Video: Rupert Grint, Phelps Twins Cast a Spell with New iPhone Application

Tue Dec 01 18:10:00 -0500 2009

Thanks to WB for sending over this new video of Rupert Grint (Ron) along with James and Oliver Phelps (Fred & George) that shows the cast members enjoying the new Spells application for iPhone and iPod Touch. As noted previously, this application is described as follows: "Spells is a game app that transforms your iPhone or iPod touch into a magic wand. Once you have received your wand at Olliv...

WB Lowers Price of Harry Potter Spells Application for iPhone Plus New Contest

Sun Nov 29 09:38:00 -0500 2009

WB has now lowered the price of their new Harry Potter Spells application for iPhone and iPod Touch to $2.99 (down from $4.99) At the official site, you can learn more about this fun game application tranforms your iPhone into a wand where you can duel and cast 14 different spells, and you can see a helpful training video here in our galleries. You can purchase the application here at iTunes. ...

More Reports of March, 2010 Release Date for LEGO Harry Potter Video Game

Sat Nov 21 22:33:00 -0500 2009

Back in June TLC reported that pre-orders for the new LEGO Harry Potter video game are now available, bearing a March 26, 2010 release date. Tonight, there are several more sites showing pre-orders with various March release dates, notably this Target pre-order card for the Wii platform of the game and a March 23, 2010. Play.co.uk has a March 26, 2010 date yet <>Barnes and Noble says March 1, 201...