Archive for July, 2011

Honeydukes Products Now Available in the Universal Store

Jul 31, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Theme Park

The Universal Store, which sells products from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, has been updated to include a few items from Honeydukes. Chocolate frogs, Pumpkin juice, Dark Mark lollipops, Sugar Quill lollipops, and sherbert lemons can now be purchased here. Thanks very much to Vicki_The_House_Elf for the tip!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Surpasses $1 Billion at the Box Office

Jul 31, 2011

Posted by: Mel

DH Film

Reuters is reporting that “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” has made over $1 billion at the box office, becoming the ninth movie in cinema history to reach that mark: Adding to the records already achieved, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ’ Part 2” tied the record for the fastest climb to …read more!

Happy Birthday Harry and J. K. Rowling

Jul 30, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

J.K. Rowling

As it is now July 31st in the UK, it is the day where we send our birthday wishes to author J. K. Rowling and her literary creation, Harry Potter. Please join us at Leaky in wishing these two remarkable people a happy, wonderful and, above all, fun birthday. Cheers to you, Jo and Harry. …read more!

Alan Rickman Talks Playing Snape

Jul 30, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Rickman

In a new interview, Alan Rickman discusses the challenges and pleasures of playing Professor Severus Snape: What has it been like playing an emotionally complex, ambiguous character over these years? Has it been satisfying? Daunting? Both?AR: Well, it’s always rewarding to play people who are complicated because that tests your acting machinery and places you …read more!

Happy Birthday, Neville Longbottom!

Jul 30, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Character Birthdays

As per J.K. Rowling’s calendar, today marks the 31st birthday of Neville Longbottom. Join us in raising a mug of butterbeer to this brave Gryffindor and saying Happy Birthday, Neville!

Tom Felton Attends Premiere of His New Film, “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” Rupert Grint Shows His Support

Jul 30, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

HP Cast

Actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) attended the Hollywood premiere of his new film, “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” on Thursday evening at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Fellow Potter co-star Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) also happened to be in town and stopped by the premiere to show his support for his friend wearing a homemade …read more!

Pottermore’s Magical Quill Challenge Begins July 31

Jul 30, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

J.K. Rowling

The Pottermore Insider Blog and website have been updated this blog post and link, revealing more about J. K. Rowling’s latest project:The eagle-eyed amongst you may have spotted the hidden link in our ‘You ask, we answer‘ blog post from 19 July, which took you to an interview J.K. Rowling gave in 2000. In the …read more!

Videos: “50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments”

Jul 29, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Movies

As readers may recall, ITV recently aired a special entitled “50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments.” We now have both the list of those great moments, as well videos of the special in which the cast and J.K. Rowling comment on those moments. You can view the list and watch the videos below. 50. Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone …read more!

Images of the Making of the Pottermore Trailer

Jul 29, 2011

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

Thanks to HarryLatino, we can now show you some images from the making of the Pottermore trailer. You can see the pictures here on the producer’s website. As a reminder, something exciting will be happening on Pottermore on July 31st. Keep close to Leaky and Pottermore Insider.

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Reaches $900M in Global Box Office

Jul 28, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

Reuters is reporting that “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” has reached $900 million in the worldwide box office only 15 days after its initial release. This makes it the fastest movie to ever reach this milestone, breaking the previous 18-day record held by James Cameron’s “Avatar.” In the U.S., “Part 2” has …read more!



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