Archive for July, 2013

Final Installment of “Prisoner of Azkaban” Now Up on Pottermore

Jul 31, 2013

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

The final installment of the “Prisoner of Azkaban,” is now available to explore on Pottermore. There are five new entries by J. K. Rowling, including Remus Lupin’s biography.With this update, Pottermore also has several new features for users to explore. This includes a new Pottermore home page, a map, and a new side bar. You …read more!

Artwork for Seventh Harry Potter Book Released

Jul 31, 2013

Posted by: Brad Ausrotas

Cover Art

Today on Harry’s (and J.K. Rowling’s) birthday, Scholastic revealed the final cover from artist Kazu Kibuishi. The unveiling was done at their flagship in New York City, at birthday celebration for the boy who lived. In attendance were Kibuishi, editor Arthur Levine, and Leaky! (If you follow our instagram, you already knew that.) Here’s the …read more!

Happy Birthday, Robert Galbraith!

Jul 31, 2013

Posted by: Brad Ausrotas

Birthdays

It’s the day we wait for all year long! The birthday of our favorite author, Robert Galbraith!We can all remember when we met Robert: while browsing the “little known” section of the independent bookstore last month. It was love as soon as we saw the jacket cover, amirite? An author that reminded us of the …read more!

Happy Birthday, Neville Longbottom!

Jul 30, 2013

Posted by: Mel

Character Birthdays

July 30th marks Neville Longbottom’s birthday. Many happy returns to an exemplary Gryffindor!

Rupert Grint stage debut in “Mojo”

Jul 27, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

It has been confirmed that Rupert Grint will be making his West End debut. Grint will be playing a smaller role in the stage production of Mojo. Grint’s character, Sweets, is a “pill-popping petty crook” in 1958 Soho’s underground world. The production will premiere at Harold Pinter Theater. The Daily Mail reports:style=””> Grint will make …read more!

“The Butler” to be released this month

Jul 25, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

REMINDER: Lee Daniels’ The Butler, starring Alan Rickman, as well as many other acclaimed actors, will be released in theaters August 16! Alan Rickman plays the role of United States President Ronald Reagan.The trailer can be seen below.

J. K. Rowling Answers Fan Question on Goodreads

Jul 25, 2013

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

Goodreads members were recently asked to submit questions for J. K. Rowling about The Casual Vacancy, and today the selected question was answered. The winning question concerned writing realistic, gritty characters and J. K. Rowling’s answer can be viewed here.

J.K. Rowling’s “The Cuckoo’s Calling” sales leap

Jul 25, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

Since the veil was lifted on Robert Galbraith, and J.K. Rowling was discovered, sales figures have grown in leaps and bounds for The Cuckoo’s Calling. The week before Ms. Rowling’s pseudonym was uncovered, the book sold 43 copies (within that week) in the UK. In the days after the news broke, sales jumped to 17,662 …read more!

Happy Birthday, Dan Radcliffe!

Jul 23, 2013

Posted by: Mel

Actor Birthdays

Dan Radcliffe, our own Harry Potter, turns twenty-four today. Please join Leaky in wishing him many happy returns!

Happy Birthday, Dan Radcliffe!

Jul 23, 2013

Posted by: Mel

Actor Birthdays

Dan Radcliffe, our own Harry Potter, turns twenty-four today. Please join Leaky in wishing him many happy returns!



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