Jul 16, 2009
Several days ago we first told you Harry Potter producer David Heyman publicly stated the rumors were true and they were in talks with legendary composer John Williams about returning to score Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Quotage: “We have talked to John Williams and a lot of it will depend on his schedule …read more!
Jul 16, 2009
There are new totals today marking the financial success of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Variety is reporting that Warner Bros has announced that HBP “grossed a magical $58.4 million from 4,275 theaters as it opened Wednesday at the domestic B.O., including a potent $22.2 million in midnight shows.” The piece also notes that …read more!
Jul 16, 2009
The BBC has a new video feature online highlighting several documentaries on the world of Harry Potter including We are Wizards, the Wizard Rockumentary and more. Among those interviewed are Josh Koury, director of We Are Wizards, Paul Degeorge of Harry and the Potters and Stacy Pisani from the group Swish and Flick. Related: Scores …read more!
Jul 16, 2009
Check it out. Time Magazine has released this new video interview with actor Dan Radcliffe who answers ten questions from fans. In the article version, you can see a new (handsome) photo of Dan, plus read some of the responses which include a very candid response on the character of Harry Potter: What do you …read more!
Jul 16, 2009
With so much attention on the release of the Half-Blood Prince movie, there is also coverage of the larger Harry Potter today, with a new CNN feature on the Harry Potter Alliance and a new interview with founder Andrew Slack. He says he was motivated to help found the HPA as he “saw that the …read more!
Jul 16, 2009
A followup today regarding the case involving actor Jamie Waylett (Vincent Crabbe) and his arrest involving possession of an illegal substance. Appearing at the City of Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London, England, the Telegraph reports Jamie plead guilty to growing ten Cannabis plants at his mothers home in England. Readers will recall that Jamie (19) …read more!
Jul 16, 2009
As part of their coverage for the release of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, USA Today has a new article online featuring Wizard Rock. In this article (print version is half the page) you can see four bands profiled: The Remus Lupins, The Whomping Willows, Draco and the Malfoys and Harry and the Potters. …read more!
Jul 16, 2009
Hey all:Now that HBP is out, and our two-year wait (the longest since we were waiting for books!) for a new film has ended, and the suspense is over and everyone has started to form their opinions, it may be easy to forget just what went on here on Leaky in the past few weeks. …read more!
Jul 15, 2009
We have a few quick interviews to update you on tonight. First actor Rupert Grint is the subject of two new interviews: here with Parade.com, and video of his guest appearance on the CBS Morning Show. Next, thanks to Teen.com who let us know about a nice video interview with actress Bonnie Wright who discusses …read more!
Jul 15, 2009
Warning Spoilers ahead I was able to attend the midnight show last night. If you have never attended a midnight showing for a movie, you need to. There is something almost magical (pun sorry) about seeing a movie for the first time the earliest moment possible. The people that show up are the die hard …read more!