North Shire announced a magical opportunity for Harry Potter fans to win a holiday stay in their Grounds Keepers Cottage, inspired by Hagrid’s Hut as imagined by J.K. Rowling and brought to life onscreen in Warner Bros. film adaptations. For only £1, fans can enter the competition for a chance at one of the top prizes …read more!

Any good witch or wizard knows the best day of the year is actually Sept. 1, the day one goes “back to Hogwarts,” either in spirit or as a student. And there was definitely magic in the air on Sunday, as large, festive crowds gathered draped in robes and house scarves, excitement buzzing through them …read more!

Bloomsbury’s Harry Potter Book Night has become a fan favorite event, and with today’s exciting Save-the-Date announcement that next year’s theme comes from J.K. Rowling’s epic fourth installment in the Harry Potter series, 2020 looks to be another magical celebration of the wizarding world that continues to inspire generations of readers. Harry Potter and the Goblet of …read more!

Harry Potter in Concert will  return to The Hollywood Bowl in LA this week with Order of the Phoenix in a CineConcerts performance by The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. We had the chance to speak to conductor Sarah Hicks, who will be leading the performance on the day, about what goes into these shows, and her experience working on the live …read more!

Hallmark unveiled a new selection of exclusive Harry Potter collectibles Wednesday, available in Hallmark Gold Stores and online. The collection includes Harry Potter Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, debuting in July, as well as home decor, ceramics, plush, apparel and greeting cards for purchase now! Items such as oversized mugs feature designs and quotes recalling your favorite Harry …read more!

Are you looking for a magical getaway? Look no further! Book-lover Carol Cavendish has added to her North Shire accommodations, expanding from Lord of the Rings-inspired attractions to a Harry Potter-themed cottage set near Saltburn on the edge of the North York Moors. The opening comes just ahead of May 2, known as International Harry Potter …read more!

We recently wrapped our competition with Classic Stills to win $1000 of Philosopher‘s Stone prints, and now The Leaky Cauldron readers are being offered yet another exclusive chance to win an incredible prize from the London and Los Angeles-based purveyor of iconic photographs. Classic Stills have partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to bring Potter fans collections of …read more!

  Universal Studios Hollywood will host two exclusive after-hours premiere events next month, offering fans a first look at the upcoming Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle light projection show at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, taking place April 11th and April 12th. Fans will be greeted at Hogsmeade with a selection of shops (including Zonko’s, Olivander’s …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe, forever immortalized in film, and in our hearts, as the boy wizard Harry Potter, has since had both the means and inclination to experiment with a wide variety of roles and to do it with uncommon grace and good humor. His latest endeavor brings him to television audiences in the U.S., and he’s …read more!

Fans of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series expected Warner Bros. to maintain a rapid-fire production schedule that churned out the new films in regular succession. With a November 2016 release for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them followed by a November 2018 release for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, this seemed …read more!