Archive for November, 2011

First Look: “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Blu-ray DVD Special Features Report, Dan Radcliffe and J. K. Rowling Interview, the Women of “Potter” With New Details

Nov 08, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

DH Film

Leaky has gotten an early copy of the forthcoming “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Blu-ray DVD for review and has a chance to look over many of its special features included in this edition. We will be highlighting different aspects of the DVD’s special features and give a full review of the …read more!

Harry Potter Series Nominated for People’s Choice Awards, Voting Now Open

Nov 08, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

This morning, the final nominees were announced for the People’s Choice Awards. “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” is up for several awards, along with its young cast. The categories are: Favorite Movie: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2”Favorite Movie Actor: Daniel RadcliffeFavorite Action Movie: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: …read more!

James and Oliver Phelps to Attend Opening of Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Sydney

Nov 08, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Phelps

Harry Potter: The Exhibition will be making its next stop at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia beginning Nov. 19. To celebrate the opening of the Exhibition, Harry Potter actors James and Oliver Phelps (Weasley twins) will be making a special promotional appearance at the museum. The Phelps will be interviewed by the press on …read more!

Rupert Grint Donates Artwork to the Prince’s Trust

Nov 08, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

Grint

Actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) has donated an original artwork of his to the Prince’s Trust in the South West for the organization’s inaugural Evening of Art. A photo of Grint’s acrylic painting can be seen at this link, as well as an image of the actor holding his work. Grint’s painting will be up …read more!

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

Nov 08, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

LeakyLounge

Two of our book clubs at the LeakyLounge have selected brand new books to read. Firstly, the Harry Potter Book Club is reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and you can take part right here. Secondly, Jo’s Book Nook (our non-Harry Potter book club) is reading The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett …read more!

JK Rowling Buries Time Capsule in Edinburgh to Mark Building Work of MS Clinic

Nov 07, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

J.K. Rowling

Author JK Rowling has buried a time capsule to commemorate the start of construction on the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic at the University of Edinburgh. The clinic will be named after Ms. Rowling’s mother following a £10 million donation the author made. The Press Association reports that the time capsule consists of written accounts …read more!

Video: Trailer for Definitive Blu-Ray Collection

Nov 06, 2011

Posted by: Mel

Home Video / DVD

The first trailer for the definitive collection of Harry Potter blu-rays, which looks to be released in 2012, has made its way online. You can watch it here or below.

Warner Bros. Makes “For Your Consideration” Site and Video for “Deathly Hallows: Part 2”

Nov 03, 2011

Posted by: Mel

DH Film

In light of the approaching awards season, Warner Bros. has made a “for your consideration” website for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” The site, which can be viewed here, lists all of the awards Warner Bros. believes “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” to be eligible for. Best PictureProduced by:David HeymanDavid BarronJ. K. Rowling …read more!

E! Online to Live Stream Harry Potter Celebration in Orlando

Nov 03, 2011

Posted by: John Admin

DH Film

A red carpet event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 for the Blu-ray/DVD release of “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” and E! Online will be live streaming the event beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. The event is part of Warner Bros. and Universal Orlando’s celebration of the Harry Potter films, which will be …read more!

More on Fates of Hagrid and Lupin from J. K. Rowling “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” DVD Interview

Nov 03, 2011

Posted by: EdwardTLC

JKR Interviews

As a followup to today’s earlier post, more information from author J. K. Rowling about the fates of characters from special material included on the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” DVD has been released care of MTV. This new information comes from a report on EW which details more from a conversation …read more!



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