Archive for August, 2013

Tom Felton in “Therese”

Aug 29, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

Tom Felton has been cast in a small movie that has not been getting much attention. Therese, set to hit theaters next month (September 27, 2013), is a period drama that follows a young woman’s illicit affairs as she tries to escape a loveless marriage. Our Tom Felton plays the role of her cousin; the …read more!

Rupert Grint in new clip from “CBGB”

Aug 28, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

A new CBGB clip featuring Rupert Grint has been released. In this clip, Rupert’s character is questioned about the authenticity of his hair color by a woman at the bar. CBGB is expected to be released this fall, October 11. The clip can be seen here or below. (WARNING: This is an “R” rated movie, …read more!

Video: J. K. Rowling Reveals Which Harry Potter Character She Misses the Most

Aug 27, 2013

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

In honor of the 15th anniversary of Harry Potter (and the release of the new editions’ book covers today), Scholastic released a video where J. K. Rowling reveals which Harry Potter character she misses the most. You can watch the video here or below.

Happy Birthday, Rupert Grint!

Aug 24, 2013

Posted by: Mel

Grint

Today, August 24th, marks the birthday of Rupert Grint, who plays faithful friend Ron Weasley. Please join us in wishing Rupert a very happy birthday and many happy returns.

Stephenie McMillan, Set Decorator for the Harry Potter Films, Dies at 71

Aug 22, 2013

Posted by: Mel

News

Stephenie McMillan, who was the set decorator for all of the Harry Potter films, passed away this past Monday due to complications from ovarian cancer.In 1997 McMillan won an Oscar for Best Set Decoration for “The English Patient” alongside art director Stuart Craig, who she would later work on all eight Harry Potter films with. …read more!

Happy Birthday Percy Weasley

Aug 22, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

Today, August 22, marks Percy Weasley’s 37th birthday! Please join us in wishing this special Weasley a very happy birthday! 🙂

Happy Birthday, Ginny Weasley!

Aug 11, 2013

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!

“Philosopher’s Stone” Updated on Pottermore with Four New Moments

Aug 08, 2013

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

Four new Moments have been added to the “Philosopher’s Stone” section of Pottermore. Today, the Pottermore Insider hinted at where each of these new Moments are: ˜Ain’t no safer place. Not one. Except Hogwarts’ ˜Tricky customer, eh? Not to worry, we’ll find the perfect match here somewhere ’ ‘ ˜You’re in safe hands (though I …read more!

New Movie Round Up!

Aug 08, 2013

Posted by: Catherine

News

It has been great to follow up on all our beloved Harry Potter cast as they branch out and dip their toes into new projects. This week a string of new trailers for the Potter cast’s new projects was released. Rupert Grint and Alan Rickman’s CBGB released it’s first trailer. Grint, who has played a …read more!

New Back Cover Art for Last Three Books Released

Aug 07, 2013

Posted by: Mel

Cover Art

Kazu Kibuishi’s new back cover artwork for the last three books has been released by Scholastic. The new covers are in honor of the fifteenth anniversary of the Harry Potter series and will go on sale August 27th.The back cover of the Order of the Phoenix shows Harry and the DA in the Department of …read more!



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