Archive for January, 2012

January Quibbler Now Online

Jan 25, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Leaky

A brand new issue of The Quibbler is now online! The latest issue of The Quibbler brings you all that the Ministry of Magic will not tell you about the mysteries of Time and Place ” the magic of both mind and heart. You can get the January issue at this link or alternatively download …read more!

J.K. Rowling Reaches Settlement with Former Agent Christopher Little

Jan 25, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

J.K. Rowling

In June, Leaky reported that author J.K. Rowling had ended her association with the Christopher Little Agency. The Telegraph has published a follow-up article to this story today, reporting that Ms. Rowling and Mr. Little reached a financial settlement outside of court. According to Mr. Little’s spokesperson: “JK Rowling and her former agent, Christopher Little, …read more!

Dan Radcliffe to Co-Host “LIVE! With Kelly” on 1/31

Jan 24, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

Next Tuesday, January 31st, Dan Radcliffe will be co-hosting “LIVE! With Kelly.” On the show, Radcliffe will discuss “The Woman in Black,” and he and host Kelly Ripa will be interviewing Rachel McAdams about her new film “The Vow.” ~*~ Special announcement: Leaky is looking for news editors! If you have what it takes, email …read more!

“Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Nominated for 3 Technical Oscars

Jan 24, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Honors/Awards

The nominations for the 84th Academy Awards were announced this morning. In the technical categories, “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” came away with three nominations. They are: Art DirectionProduction Design: Stuart Craig; Set Decoration: Stephenie McMillan MakeupEdouard F. Henriques, Gregory Funk and Yolanda Toussieng Visual EffectsTim Burke, David Vickery, Greg Butler and John Richardson Two former …read more!

Video: New MTV Interviews with Dan Radcliffe

Jan 23, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

Several new, short MTV interviews with Dan Radcliffe have been posted online. The four videos, which you can watch below, cover a variety of topics including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park in Los Angeles, anxiety, scary movies, and Radcliffe’s upcoming project “Kill Your Darlings” (which was unconfirmed at the time of the …read more!

Video: Dan Radcliffe on the Jonathan Ross Show

Jan 21, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

This past Saturday, Dan Radcliffe appeared on the Jonathan Ross Show, where he discussed a variety of topics, including Harry Potter and his upcoming film, “The Woman in Black.” At the end of the interview Radcliffe briefly spoke about his involvement in “Kill Your Darlings,” where he will portray a young Allen Ginsberg. You can …read more!

New “The Woman in Black” Clip

Jan 19, 2012

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

Thanks to Leaky reader Mariam, we have a video of a clip from “The Woman in Black.” In the clip, Dan Radcliffe and Ciaran Hinds (Aberforth Dumbledore) are alone in a house, and Radcliffe’s character experiences a scare. You can watch the clip here or below.

Daniel Radcliffe Announces BAFTA Nominations, “Deathly Hallows: Part 2” Up for 4 Awards

Jan 17, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Movies

Daniel Radcliffe was joined by actress Holliday Grainger to announce the nominees for the 2012 British Academy Film Awards. To see video of Radcliffe and Grainger announcing the nominees, see below: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” was also nominated in four technical categories. They are: Production Design (Stuart Craig, Stephenie McMillan) Make-Up …read more!

“Law Made Fun Through Harry Potter’s Adventures” by Karen Morris and Bradley S. Carroll

Jan 13, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Misc

Can’t get enough of Harry Potter? Curious about the Law?Law Made Fun Through Harry Potter’s Adventures explores the intersection of Harry Potter’s adventures and Muggle law (or the law of our society). The book recounts vignettes from the Harry Potter series, discusses relevant Muggle law, and applies the law to the story lines. Among the …read more!

December Contest Winners Announced

Jan 11, 2012

Posted by: John Admin

Contests

For Leaky’s December contest, our team asked you to select any Hogwarts professor and reveal what they would see if they looked into the Mirror of Erised. The winners have now been chosen, and their entries can be read at the bottom of this page. Congratulations to the following! First Place: RC KirznerSecond Place: Linda …read more!



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