Archive for March, 2011

A Very Different April Fool’s

Mar 31, 2011

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Charity

Hey everyone. Every year since 2003 Leaky has taken part in April Fool’s celebrations, transforming, in some cases, the entire site: We have been hacked by Peeves, we have discovered the wizarding version of Twitter, we have hired Sybill Trelawney as a disastrous news editor, and we have turned into a Glee-lover’s paradise, for just …read more!

April Issue of the Revamped “Quibbler” Now Online, Renamed “The Daily Dung Heap”

Mar 31, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Leaky

Hmm… seems that ‘Dung and his friend Chalky have taken over management of The Quibbler. It has a new name–The Daily Dung Heap–and a brand new masthead! The new editors write that the Dung Heap will be “bringin’ ya the latest fananshul news fer all wizardin’ investurs an’ bisnessmens”. You can get your mitts on …read more!

Happy Birthday, Robbie Coltrane

Mar 30, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Actor Birthdays

Please join us at TLC in wishing Robbie Coltrane a very happy birthday! The actor, who plays Hagrid in the Harry Potter films, is turning 61 today. Many happy returns, Mr. Coltrane!

PotterCast 236: Chunk by Chunk

Mar 30, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

PotterCast

A brand new episode of our Harry Potter podcast, PotterCast is now online for your listening pleasure! PotterCast 236: Chunk by Chunk includes news on the very latest in Potter, Harry Potter Today and Canon Conclumdrums. This episode also features the return of the book-dissecting segment Bit by Bit where Melissa, John and Frak look …read more!

Who has the Elder Wand? – Leakypedia Page of the Day

Mar 29, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

News

How awesome was that new Harry and Voldemort Deathly Hallows Poster that just came out? In addition to Harry and Voldy, it also prominently features Dumbledore’s old wand, which we saw Voldemort steal at the end of Deathly Hallows Part 1. The lore of the ‘Elder Wand‘ was pretty complex for many people at first …read more!

Happy Birthday, Brendan Gleeson

Mar 28, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Actor Birthdays

Please join us at Leaky in wishing Brendan Gleeson a very happy birthday. The actor, who plays Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody in the Harry Potter films, is celebrating his 56th birthday today. Many happy returns, Mr. Gleeson!

March Edition of The Quibbler Now Online

Mar 28, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Leaky

The March issue of The Quibbler, Leaky’s monthly publication for “news that no-one else will publish”, is now available for download. March’s edition features articles on the nefarious behaviour of members of the Ministry of Magic, a new muck-racking book by Rita Skeeter, a narrow escape by Quibbler employee “Bob,” and accusations that Elvis was …read more!

Harry and Voldemort Face to Face in New “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Poster

Mar 28, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

DH Film

The Harry Potter UK Facebook page has posted this new poster from the forthcoming final installment of the Potter franchise, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.” Check out our Image Galleries here for this poster, which shows Harry Potter (Dan Radcliffe) and Lord Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) head to head with the Elder Wand …read more!

Devon Murray Joins Twitter

Mar 28, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Murray

Actor Devon Murray, who played Seamus Finnegan in the Harry Potter films, has officially joined twitter with the username @devonmmurray. You can find a list of all the Harry Potter actor official Twitter accounts at this link on @Leaky‘s list of Harry Potter connections. Recent additions include Luna Lovegood actress Evanna Lynch.

“Deathly Hallows: Part 1” Deleted Scene Released, Shows Harry and Aunt Petunia at Privet Drive

Mar 25, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

DH Film

A new deleted scene set to be included among the bonus features of the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” BluRay DVD set has been released online and shows a very tender and touching scene between Harry (Dan Radcliffe) and Aunt Petunia (Fiona Shaw). The clip, which runs approximately one minute long, takes …read more!



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