Archive for February, 2014

PotterCast 253: PotterCast Filch!

Feb 27, 2014

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

PotterCast

And, PotterCast is back! Just when we thought we were out…Lots of stuff on the docket this time, like Ron/Hermione, Harry/Hermione, Ron/Hermione, Harry, Hermione, Ron/Hermione, and… what else? Oh, right, the park, and the upcoming Potter play. And a tease of a brand new Leaky podcast!You can subscribe to PotterCast on iTunes right here, or …read more!

Rupert Grint Talks Acting On Stage and Ron/Hermione

Feb 26, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Grint

In a new interview at the What’s on Stage Awards, Rupert Grint spoke about acting on stage for the first time, as well as commenting on J. K. Rowling’s recent comments on Ron’s romantic relationship with Hermione. You can watch the interview here or below.

Emma Watson to Present at the Academy Awards

Feb 24, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Watson

The official Academy Awards site has released the names of everyone who will be presenting at this year’s Academy Awards and this year the list includes actress Emma Watson.Readers will recall that last year Dan Radcliffe presented at the Academy Awards, alongside Twilight actress Kristen Stewart.This year, the Academy Awards will be held on Sunday, …read more!

Dan Radcliffe and Rupert Grint at What’s On Stage Awards

Feb 23, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Radcliffe

Dan Radcliffe and Rupert Grint both appeared and won awards at the 2014 What’s On Stage awards in London. Radcliffe won the award for Best Actor in a Play for his work in “The Cripple of Inishmaan,” while Grint won the award for newcomer of the year for his work in “Mojo”: The Harry Potter …read more!

J. K. Rowling Adds Rugby Entry to “Goblet of Fire” on Pottermore

Feb 23, 2014

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

J. K. Rowling has added new content, regarding the wizarding world’s appreciation of rugby, to the “Goblet of Fire” on Pottermore: The extensive entry reveals the history behind the worldwide wizarding appreciation of the Scottish rugby team, as well as the magical community’s general derision of Muggle sports like cricket: “Unfortunately, cricket found little favour …read more!

J. K. Rowling to Appear at Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival on July 18th

Feb 17, 2014

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

On July 18th, J. K. Rowling will be appearing at the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate for a discussion of the books she has written under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith: We are delighted to announce that J.K. Rowling, new to the crime genre under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, will be on the …read more!

Happy Birthday, Bonnie Wright!

Feb 17, 2014

Posted by: Mel

Actor Birthdays

A happy birthday to Bonnie Wright, who turns twenty-three today. Please join Leaky in wishing her many happy returns.

Emma Watson to Star in and Produce “Tearling”

Feb 17, 2014

Posted by: Catherine

News

As reported earlier, Emma Watson was featured in Wonderland Magazine, as well as a guest editor. She interviewed J.K. Rowling and was interviewed herself. According to the New York Post, Ms. Watson told Wonderland Magazine of her involvement in the production of a new book-to-screen franchise: The Queen of the Tearling, part one of a …read more!

Second Robert Galbraith Book, “The Silkworm,” to be Released June *19th

Feb 16, 2014

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

The sequel to “The Cuckoo’s Calling,” which was written by J. K. Rowling under the pen name Robert Galbraith, will be released this summer, on June 24th. The sequel, titled “The Silkworm” will be 384 pages long and the summary is as follows: Private investigator Cormoran Strike returns in a new mystery from Robert Galbraith, …read more!

J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter Was Almost Harry Batt

Feb 13, 2014

Posted by: Mel

J.K. Rowling

Another tidbit from J. K. Rowling’s talk at Exeter College has been revealed: Harry Potter was nearly named Harry Batt. Rowling’s “Mortality and Morality” talk filled the Sheldonian Theatre. Students who attended said that the author revealed interesting details about their much-loved series, such as her initial plan to name her central character Harry Batt …read more!



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