Archive for August, 2011

Read The Warlock by Michael Scott in Jo’s Book Nook, and Re-Read Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone in the Harry Potter Book Club!

Aug 14, 2011

Posted by: Mel

LeakyLounge

Join Jo’s Book Nook, Leaky’s non-Harry Potter book club, in reading The Warlock by Michael Scott. The Warlock is the fifth book in the series The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flammel. Take part here. If you’d prefer to re-read an old favorite, the Harry Potter Book Club will be having a discussion of Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s …read more!

Live Coverage of Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter Event at O2 (Updated)

Aug 14, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

Events

As readers will recall, the Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter event is set to take place today at London’s The O2 Arena. Leaky is on the scene and live tweeting from the event right here @Leaky. Please do stick close to our Twitter feed for up to the second updates …read more!

Experience “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” in 3D IMAX: Have you seen it?

Aug 13, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

DH Film

On the heels of news that the complete set of eight Harry Potter films will to be released in this fantastic packaging in November, we will all get to see the whole series– and especially Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow: Part 2— on our DVD, Blu-ray, or computer. Before the last Potter film leaves …read more!

Box Set of All Eight Harry Potter Movies Set to be Released November 30th

Aug 12, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Movies

Amazon France is now listing a box set of all eight Harry Potter films on their website. This limited edition box set comes with a mirrored case and an Elder Wand replica. According to the site, the box set will be released November 30th. As of right now this is the only division of Amazon …read more!

Foreign Policy Article Compares War with Voldemort to Current World Issues

Aug 12, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Misc

In a very cleverly written article sent to us by Leaky reader Valerie K., the end of the war with Voldemort as written by J. K. Rowling, is compared to current foreign policy issues facing the Muggle world today: A legitimate process must hold the victors to account as well. Remember, under the ruthless Barty …read more!

Happy Birthday, Ginny Weasley!

Aug 11, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Character Birthdays

August 11th marks the birthday of Ginny Weasley! Please join Leaky in wishing Ginny Weasley a very happy birthday and a World Cup win for the Holyhead Harpies!

First Round of Pottermore Welcome Emails Sent Out, Pottermore Blog Updated

Aug 10, 2011

Posted by: Mel

JKRowling.com

The first round of Pottermore Welcome emails started being sent out today, and as of this writing they are still being sent out. This email indicates that you have been selected for early entry into Pottermore and says that your account will be activated between mid-August and late September. According to the Pottermore blog, a …read more!

Last Chance to See Harry Potter: The Exhibition in North America Before It Goes International

Aug 10, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Movies

Fans still have a few more weeks to visit Harry Potter: The Exhibition at Discovery Times Square in New York City before it closes on September 5 and heads overseas. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.DiscoveryTS.com, at the Discovery Times Square box office (226 West 44th Street) or by calling (866) 987-9692. Harry …read more!

Empire BIG SCREEN Convention Will Have Panels on “The Woman in Black” and Harry Potter Studio Tour

Aug 09, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

The Empire BIG SCREEN film convention, which will run from August 12th to the 14th, will feature panels on Dan Radcliffe’s (Harry Potter) “The Woman in Black” as well as a panel on the upcoming Leavesden Studio Tour. You can watch a short video of Radcliffe introducing “The Woman in Black” to the convention here …read more!

Help the WB Shop Pick Their Next Harry Potter T-Shirt Design

Aug 09, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

WB Shop

The WB Harry Potter shop has launched a survey for fans to pick the design for their next t-shirt which will feature the slogan “Mischief Managed.” Fans are given the choice of 4 different designs which they must rate on a scale of 1 to 5 with one being the lowest score and 5 being …read more!



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