Mar 22, 2006
Previously, we told you about a rare copy of the book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, signed by the cast of the Harry Potter film, that was being auctioned online by the UK’s National Literacy Trust. The Evening Times reports today that the book has been sold for £2100. Proceeds from the auction …read more!
Mar 22, 2006
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has donated a ceramic egg as part of a fundraiser for charity. This egg, which was painted by Jo, is among many items to be part of an auction with proceeds to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society Scotland. Others who contributed to this auction include actor Ewan McGregor and authors …read more!
Mar 21, 2006
Yep, all about Umbridge, the Inquisitorial Squad and more on PotterCast 31! Like almost every PotterCast, this episode is ripe with Harry Potter news, info and interviews that you can’t get or even hear about anywhere else but Leaky – this week, Jamie Waylett (a.k.a. Vincent Crabbe) joins us as a co-host, to talk about …read more!
Mar 21, 2006
We’re really horribly embarrassed this took two days to post, but March 19 was our editor Kristin’s birthday. If you’ve ever written Leaky, you probably got an e-mail back from Kristin, and let me tell you, it is a job that takes infinite patience and kindness, and it’s one she performs with ease. Kristin, Happy …read more!
Mar 21, 2006
CBBC Newsround has now posted some great video from today’s update on filming for the Order of the Phoenix film. This video was shot on the Harry Potter set at Leavesden studios in London in conjunction with the release of the Goblet of Fire DVD in the UK, and includes new interviews with actors Daniel …read more!
Mar 21, 2006
Several stars of the Harry Potter films are slated to appear at Collectomania 9, which will be held from Friday, April 28 to Monday, May 1 at Middleton Hall, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. On the guest list so far are Robert Pattinson (Cedric), James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George), Devon Murray, (Seamus), Matthew Lewis …read more!
Mar 21, 2006
CBBC Newsround has an online Harry Potter contest and First Prize is a copy of the Goblet of Fire DVD, autographed by Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson.The runner-up will receive “a bagful of GoF goodies.” The contest is open until April 3. Check it out! (Note: The DVD is probably in PAL format, …read more!
Mar 21, 2006
CBBC Newsround has an update from OotP filming today, with lots of great new information. First, filming of “THE KISS” between Harry and Cho has been delayed, due to Dan Radclifffe being ill on the day that scene was supposed to be shot. “‘Katie escaped, but I will get her,’ joked Dan. Katie [Leung] said …read more!
Mar 21, 2006
As the DVD of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is now available in the UK, we’re happy to give you a version of our audio commentary in a PAL-friendly format (the type of recording format used in the UK; it’s about 4 percent faster than NTSC, the format used in the US). To …read more!
Mar 21, 2006
Another Marauder has a birthday this week — actor Gary Oldman (Sirius Black) turns 48 today. Happy Birthday, Mr. Oldman!