The Wizarding World Wand Installation Launches In London With Special Event!

Oct 19, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Crew Interviews, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Interviews, Leaky, News

Yesterday a special Fantastic Beasts wand installation opened in London ahead of the release of Crimes of Grindelwald, and we were there to witness the event! Expert Wand Choreographer, Paul Harris, and prop wizard Pierre Bohanna were both there to speak about their experience on the films–and Harris even gave us a wand class demonstration! Arriving first …read more!

EXCLUSIVE: Universal Orlando Reveals New Wizarding World Ride Sneak-Peak!

Oct 01, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, News, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort exclusively revealed a new image of the upcoming ride coming to Hogsmeade in 2019 today, and we cannot wait to hear your theories! We’ve seen glimpses at construction and theorised about the theme of the ride (from the Forbidden Forest to Hagrid’s hut, or a Snape-themed ride), and reported on rumors that …read more!

‘Crimes of Grindelwald’ Wizarding World Wands Installation Coming to London!

Sep 20, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Fan Events, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Lumos, News

Today, September 20th, Warner Bros announced an installation of nine giant wands set to cast the Lumos charm on London this Fall. The installation will celebrate the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and help raise awareness for J.K. Rowling’s charity Lumos, working to raise awareness of the need to end institutionalisation of children around the …read more!

‘A Celebration of Harry Potter’ Will Not Take Place in 2019

Sep 08, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Celebration of Harry Potter, Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fans, News, Theme Park, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

A Celebration of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Orlando has been an annual delight for attendees and those watching the coverage from afar. This year Leaky covered the event live, including interviews, cast panels, expos and exclusives, and even previewed The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts and CineConcert’s performance of Goblet of Fire! In previous years …read more!

Wizarding World Launches New Pottery Barn Collections!

Aug 31, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, News, Products

An expanded line of Pottery Barn items inspired by the Wizarding World launches today, August 31st, spanning each of the three Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen brands! We were able to see a few of these products at June’s Warner Bros product showcase – from a Fawkes lamp to kids Hogwarts house costumes, table toppers, bath towels …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Set Report #4: Interview with Director David Yates

Aug 23, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, Fan Sites, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Leaky, News, SetReports, Warner Bros., Yates, Yates Interviews

The Leaky Cauldron were lucky enough to visit the Leavesden set of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald last year, and came across David Yates whilst walking the outdoor sets and exploring the French equivalent of Diagon Alley. It was a magical moment, as we weren’t expecting to catch him between shoots, let along in a small …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald’ Set Report #2: The French Wizarding World: French Diagon Alley, Ministry of Magic & Circus Arcanus!

Aug 23, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, MinaLima, News, SetReports, Warner Bros.

Our introduction to the wizarding world in Paris will come mainly through exploring through magical Parisian high streets (much like Diagon Alley), the French Ministry of Magic, and Circus Arcanus, all of which we received more details on when exploring the sets of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. Art Director Martin Foley walked us through the process …read more!

Leaky’s ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Official Trailer Reactions!

Aug 07, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Depp, Fan Events, Fan Sites, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Fogler, Law, Leaky, Movies, News, Redmayne, Sudol, Warner Bros., Waterston

Since the release of the first teaser trailer at the beginning of 2018, we’ve been growing increasingly impatient to see Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald… and Jude Law as Albus Dumbledore. After many months of waiting, fans finally received an official trailer at San Diego Comic Con (where Leaky was reporting live and Melissa Anelli moderated Scholastic’s 20th …read more!

Jelly Belly Conjures New Harry Potter Candies!

Aug 03, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Harry and the Potters, J.K. Rowling, News, Potter News, Products

If you’ve had the occasion to meander through the aisles of Honeydukes at one of Universal’s Wizarding World parks, you know the satisfying feeling of selecting delectable Harry Potter-inspired treats from those shelves, walking out of the shop with a bag full of favorites and then savoring every single bite. Enjoying a candy straight from …read more!

Magical Milestones: Celebrating J.K. Rowling & Harry Potter’s Birthdays!

Jul 31, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bloomsbury, Book Awards, Box Office, Broadway, Celebration of Harry Potter, Companion Books, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cormoran Strike TV Series, Crew Interviews, DH, DH Film, Directors, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fan Sites, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Awards, Filmmaker Interviews, Fun, GoFFilm, GrandPre, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter:The Exhbition, Harry, A History, HBP Film, Heyman, HP Cast, HPPS/SS Film, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, JKRowling.com, Leaky, LeakyCon, LeakyLounge, Lumos, MinaLima, Movies, News, OotP Film, PoA Film, PotterCast, Pottermore, Producers, Products, Props-Sets, Publishers, Quidditch Through the Ages, Scholastic, Theater, Titles, TLC Interviews, Trio Interviews, Universal Studios Japan, Warner Bros., West End, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Today marks the birthdays of J.K. Rowling and Harry Potter, and to celebrate we’re bringing you a magical timeline of milestone events in the history of Harry Potter, all the way from 1996 to 2018. Throughout the timeline you’ll find interviews with J.K. Rowling, book releases, film premieres, the days we found out Cursed Child and Fantastic Beasts …read more!



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