Archive for February, 2011

Valentine’s Day E-Cards and Updates from Radcliffe’s “How to Succeed…”

Feb 11, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe’s (Harry Potter) upcoming Broadway show, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” has updated its website with some special Valentine’s Day cards and cast videos. Fans of the Broadway musical can send a Valentine’s Day e-card by Facebook, Twitter, or e-mail. Radcliffe’s character J. Pierrepont Finch is one of the five cards …read more!

David Heyman: BAFTA Award “Unexpected and a Treat”

Feb 10, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Heyman Interviews

“Harry Potter” producer David Heyman has given a video interview to the BBC just days before he and author J.K. Rowling are due to be presented with the award for Outstanding Contribution to British Cinema. The organizers for the BAFTA Film Awards announced last week that the “Harry Potter” film franchise will be presented with …read more!

Emma Watson Confirmed for New Role in “Perks of Being a Wallflower”

Feb 10, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Watson

Actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) announced on her Twitter and Facebook accounts that the rumors are true: she has been cast in the upcoming “Perks of Being a Wallflower” alongside Logan Lerman (“Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief”). Ms. Watson revealed filming will begin this summer and she will be taking on the role of …read more!

Read Twilight with Jo’s Book Nook

Feb 08, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

LeakyLounge

For the month of February Jo’s Book Nook, our non-Harry Potter book club, is reading Twilight by Stephenie Meyer. Take part in the discussion at this link. As for the Harry Potter Book Club, the present reading of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix will stay open for February and a new one …read more!

PotterCast 233: What’s the Deal with Remus?

Feb 08, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

PotterCast

class=”retweet” style=”clear: both;”> PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, returns with the latest Harry Potter news, a smattering of Canon Conclumdrums and more with guest host, Andrew Slack of the Harry Potter Alliance. Also, check the episode for performances from The Remus Lupins and The Whomping Willows! To listen, you can use iTunes or direct download …read more!

Happy Birthday, John Williams

Feb 08, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Birthdays

Please join us at Leaky in wishing John Williams a very happy birthday. The acclaimed composer is celebrating his 79th birthday today. Many happy returns, Mr. Williams!

Character Motto Contest Winners Announced

Feb 06, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Contests

In January our Contest Team invited you to take part in their Character Motto Contest, which asked you to come up with a motto for any of the characters mentioned in the Harry Potter books. After receiving many great entries, the judges have now picked the winners as follows: First Place: Hedwig2751George Weasley: Life is …read more!

Rediscover Prisoner of Azkaban with the Revamped Lily and Stag Inn Reading Groups

Feb 05, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

LeakyLounge

The revamped Lily and Stag Inn reading groups at the Leaky Lounge invite you to join their discussion of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban starting today, the 5th of February. Once sorted into a reading group, you will be reading the third Harry Potter book in a close-knit, family-like environment. The small groups …read more!

Happy Birthday Arthur Weasley

Feb 05, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Character Birthdays

As it is now past midnight in the UK, the calendar on J.K. Rowling’s official website has been updated to mark the 6th February birthday of Arthur Weasley. Many happy returns Arthur!

Fun Friday: Midnight Movie Release… In Style

Feb 04, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Humor

Everyone knows the midnight release of the latest Harry Potter film is the place to be for Harry Potter fans. TheStation captures this event and the feelings around it with a parody of a rather unlikely song. Thinking about plans for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” premiere later this year? LeakyCon 2011, …read more!



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