Archive for May, 2011

New Books for Harry Potter Book Club, Jo’s Book Nook

May 11, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

LeakyLounge

Our book clubs at the Leaky Lounge have picked some brand new books to read and discuss this May. The Harry Potter Book Club is reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Brush up on the last book in the series before the film comes out here at the Leaky Lounge. Our non-Harry Potter book …read more!

Oshkosh Public Museum to Host Month-Long Potter Celebration in July

May 10, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Fan Events

Oshkosh Public Museum in Wisconsin, USA is to put on MuggleFest, “a month-long Harry Potter celebration”, from the 1st to the 31st of July this year. A press release issued by the museum explains: As part of the festival, visitors will be able to explore the recreated world of Harry Potter and collect house points, …read more!

Voldemort is going down!

May 10, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

News

Our first caption contest is officially under our belts and I’m thrilled to say that we had an overwhelming number of submissions. I’ll be posting several of them on our Tumblr throughout the night, but one winner has been chosen! Congratulations to ~Roni~! She’s been awarded 100 MyLeaky points for her creative, StarKid-inspired submission. Check …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe Talks to Total Film About “Deathly Hallows” Split

May 09, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Radcliffe Interviews

The upcoming issue of Total Film magazine will include a special commemorative feature on the Harry Potter universe in preparation for the “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” release this summer. A preview from their interview with Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) is now online in which he goes into greater detail about the decision to split the …read more!

Winners of Fred and George’s Hogwarts History Contest Announced

May 09, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Contests

In April, the Contest Team asked you to write a passage from Hogwarts, A History as it would appear once it had been changed by the mischievous Fred and George as part of the Fred & George’s Hogwarts History Contest. After receiving many terrific entries, the judges have now picked the winners as follows (please …read more!

Tumbl [no e, get it?] with Leaky!

May 08, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

News

We are thrilled to introduce you to Leaky’s newest creation; our very own Tumblr and caption contest (and only 6 years after Eric Scull started his!) in one. The Tumblr, which you can find here, will be an interactive, fan-friendly Tumblr account that is sure to satisfy your Harry Potter cravings. We’ll be posting pictures …read more!

Hey everybody!

May 08, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Humor

HI there! This is a test post.

Personalized Hogwarts Acceptance Letter On Sale at WB Shop

May 06, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

WB Shop

The WB’s Harry Potter Shop is helping us realize our dreams to go to Hogwarts…almost. A personalized Hogwarts acceptance letter is now on sale in the shop featuring the official Hogwarts crest and signed by Professor Minerva McGonagall, Deputy Headmistress. Fans also have the chance to choose between American and British wording in their letters. …read more!

Empire Magazine Releasing Celebratory “Harry Potter” Issue, Pre-Orders Now Open

May 06, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

HP Cast

Empire Magazine’s upcoming July 2011 issue will include an exclusive 36-page feature on the Harry Potter phenomenom. The magazine promises “never-before-seen on-set pictures, incredible intimate shoots with all of Hogwarts’ finest, and amazing personal memories and unheard stories.” Preview portraits of several “Harry Potter” cast members can be seen on Empire’s website. Empire has spent …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe Receives Four Acting and Dancing Award Nods for Role in “How to Succeed”

May 06, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) has been nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical in the 2011 Drama Desk Award Nominations and Outer Critics Circle Award Nominations, Distinguished Performance in the 2011 Drama League Award Nominations and Male Dancer, Broadway in the 2011 Astaire Awards Nominations for his role in Broadway musical, “How to Succeed in …read more!



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