Archive for June, 2011

Happy Birthday, Matthew Lewis!

Jun 26, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Actor Birthdays

We hope you’ll join us in wishing Matthew Lewis a very happy birthday! The actor, who portrays the brave Gryffindor Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films, is celebrating his 22nd birthday today. Have a great one, Matt!

Daniel Radcliffe’s Five Influential Books For Scholastics ‘You Are What You Read’ Campaign

Jun 26, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Radcliffe

Scholastic’s latest campaign, You Are What You Read, encourages readers to create a list – or “bookprint” – of books that have left an “indelible mark on our lives, shaping who we are and who we’ve become.” A few notable names have shared their personal bookprint with Scholastic, including Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe. His …read more!

Emma Watson: Hermione Has “A Heart of Gold”, University Magazine Interview and Pictures

Jun 26, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Watson Interviews

UAE University Magazine has published a great interview (although seemingly conducted some months ago) with Emma Watson in which the actress talks about her role as Hermione, future projects, an “addiction” to learning and more. The Watson spoke about taking pleasure in the “little things” whilst at university, such as sitting in her dorm room …read more!

Leaky’s Dear Mr Potter Daily Giveaway: Day Four

Jun 25, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Contests

For day four of Leaky’s Dear Mr. Potter Daily Giveaway, leave the answer to the following question in the comments: with which character in the Harry Potter series would you most readily swap lives? A quick reminder that this contest is open to registered Leaky members who can be contacted via their MyLeaky profiles, are …read more!

Play.com, PopSugar Holding Contests for “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” U.K. and U.S. Premieres

Jun 25, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

It’s the final stretch before “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” has its premieres in London and NYC, and both Play.com and PopSugar are offering fans the chance to attend one of the two events. Play.com is running a competition to win a pair of tickets to the world premiere and walk the …read more!

J. K. Rowling to be Featured on BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?

Jun 24, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling will be the first person profiled on the new season of BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are?, according to the recently released episode guide for the series. The series, which seeks to uncover their genealogical stories of notable people, will profile Ms. Rowling in the premiere episode of …read more!

J.K. Rowling to Trace French Ancestry in “Who Do You Think You Are?”

Jun 24, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling has been announced as one of the celebrity guests on the season premiere of the BBC show “Who Do You Think You Are?” According to the show’s official site: Across the course of seven books and eight films, Jo Rowling’s Harry Potter series has captured the imaginations of millions of people around the …read more!

Leaky’s Dear Mr Potter Daily Giveaway: Day Three

Jun 24, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Contests

Allowing a day off for the Pottermore news, we now are on to day three of Leaky’s Dear Mr. Potter Daily Giveaway. To take part, leave the answer to the following question in the comments: where would you sort yourself and how has that changed? A quick reminder that this contest is open to registered …read more!

PotterCast 241: So THIS is Pottermore

Jun 24, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

PotterCast

A brand spanking new Pottermore-themed episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now available for your listening pleasure. The day of the big announcement, we now know what Pottermore is…right? Your PotterCast hosts Melissa, John and Frak were joined by Ben Schoen of Mugglecast to talk about what the Pottermore announcement means for Harry …read more!

Ariana Dumbledore’s Portrait and More in XFINITY “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Previews

Jun 24, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

Comcast’s XFINITY will be unveiling three exclusive previews from “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” in the coming days. The first, called The Story, was posted online this afternoon and provides a sneak peek at Ariana Dumbledore’s portrait in the Hog’s Head Pub, members of the Order of the Phoenix putting protective enchantments …read more!



Leaky Crafts

Finding Hogwarts

The Leaky Cauldron is not associated with J.K. Rowling, Warner Bros., or any of the individuals or companies associated with producing and publishing Harry Potter books and films.