Archive for May, 2011

Happy Birthday, Professor Sprout

May 15, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Character Birthdays

The calendar at J.K. Rowling’s official website has been updated to mark the birthday of Pomona Sprout. Please join us at Leaky in wishing Professor Sprout a very happy birthday!

Audio: Q&A Session with Vice President of Special Features for Warner Bros

May 15, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Home Video / DVD

Warner Bros. have kindly passed along a link to a Q&A session conducted last month with Paul Hemstreet, the Vice President of Special Features for Warner Brothers Home Video who has overseen the enhanced content for all of the Harry Potter film releases over the past decade. The Q&A mainly discusses the enhanced content on …read more!

HD Version of “Deathly Hallows” TV Spot Now Online

May 14, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

A high definition version of the 33 second long “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” TV spot, which aired Thursday evening during “The Vampire Diaries” on The CW, is now available on the official Warner Bros. Pictures YouTube channel. Watch it at this link on YouTube or below (select 720p to view in …read more!

New Actor Interviews: Rupert Grint, Natalia Tena

May 14, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Grint Interviews

Parade magazine has a brand new interview with Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) in which he talks about the filming the last film. What were those last days on set like? “[Harry Potter] was such a massive part of my life. It really has been my life. I can’t really remember a life before it. For …read more!

Reminder: Upcoming Scribbulus Call Dates

May 14, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Scribbulus

The first of two call dates for Scribbulus essays is coming up on the 1st of June, we first let you know about the 2011 Calls for Essays back in January. Scribbulus is Leaky’s essay project and is asking fans to write and submit quality essays on the following subjects: June 1, 2011 “Harry & …read more!

Our thoughts exactly, Voldie..

May 13, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

News

Congratulations to MuggleNet’s own (does this make him a traitor?) Eric Scull for his submission to our caption contest. Submitted through our Tumblr, his hilarious caption beat out more than 100 others. If he had a MyLeaky account, he’d also get 100 MyLeaky points! As usual, check the top of this post for the next …read more!

Vote for IQA to Win $25k Grant, Support Muggle Youth Quidditch

May 13, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Fans

The International Quidditch Association has been accepted as a candidate for the Pepsi Refresh Project. The organization is eligible to win a $25,000 grant to start youth Quidditch programs in elementary and middle schools – but they need your help to win! Fans are encouraged to vote every day for the IQA at RefreshEverything.com/Quidditch. If …read more!

First “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” TV Spot Airs on The CW

May 13, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

The first televised commercial for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” aired Thursday evening during “The Vampire Diaries” on The CW. The TV spot features scenes from the previously released trailer, but condensed to 34 seconds. A rough recording of the commercial can be seen below: Thanks to SS for the tip!

Rupert Grint Joins UK’s Make Mine Milk Campaign

May 12, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Grint

Actor Rupert Grint was recently revealed as the latest spokesperson for the Make Mine Milk campaign in the U.K. The Make Mine Milk campaign, “aims to wake the nation up to all that’s great about milk, reminding people that low-fat milk contains less than 2% fat, and being nutrient-dense, it’s also extremely healthy.” A photo …read more!

PotterCast 238: Second Sight

May 12, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

PotterCast

An all new episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now available for your listening pleasure. PotterCast 238: Second Sight features the return of Cheryl Klein, U.S. Editor of the Harry Potter books. In addition to an interview with Cheryl about her new book, Second Sight, this episode also features a Bit by Bit …read more!



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