Archive for March, 2015

Alan Rickman in BAFTA Interview and Upcoming Projects

Mar 27, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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Alan Rickman is known for not being the subject of many interviews. However, BAFTA seems to be lucky. Rickman’s interview is to be a part of BAFTA’s “Life in Pictures” event–where many big name stars (such as Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, etc.) sit down for talks with BAFTA. The event is April 15. The Variety reports: …read more!

Reminder: J.K. Rowling’s “Very Good Lives” To Be Published Next Month

Mar 27, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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As reported previously here on Leaky, J.K. Rowling’s Harvard Commencement Address is being printed in book form. All proceeds of the little, yet powerful, 80-page book will go towards Lumos, as well as university-wide scholarships for potential Harvard students. The book is available for preorder, and will be published April 14, 2105. Amazon’s summary of …read more!

Emma Watson named #1 on “99 Top Outstanding Woman 2015”

Mar 27, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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AskMen is known for posting lists with themes such as “The Top 99 Most Desirable Women.” This year, claiming to be “better than that,” they changed their theme to give notoriety to outstanding, inspirational women. Emma Watson was voted as the number one most outstanding woman, according to the list. AskMen gives criteria used to make …read more!

J.K. Rowling’s Wonderful, Polite Discussion on Dumbledore with Fan

Mar 27, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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In the recent days, even after Jo tweeted that she didn’t take offense to a fan’s question on Dumbledore’s sexuality, many news sources are still praising J.K. Rowling for her “great come back,” her amazing “shut down,” her “burn” of the fan’s opinion that she did not see Dumbledore as gay, always seeing a possible …read more!

Matt Lewis Helps at an Acting Class at Grammar School at Leeds

Mar 26, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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Matthew Lewis took a trip back to his hometown to work with students in an acting class at Grammar School at Leeds. He and his brother, Anthony, to help judge a competition at the school. Matt expressed a lot of praise at the talent of the students, saying that the experience was exciting for him …read more!

Matt Smith Rumored to play Newt Scamander

Mar 26, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

Rumors have started to catch fire and spread quickly about the casting of the lead character in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. As of now, Warner Bros and J.K. Rowling have revealed nothing about the Fantastic Beast films, other than they will be filming at Leavesden and that J.K. Rowling is writing the screenplay. …read more!

Times’ Top 30 Most Influential People on the Internet: J.K. Rowling

Mar 25, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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The Times has released one of it’s “Top Influential People” lists. This list was comprised of the Top 30 Most Influential People on the Internet. With her recent activity on Twitter, more this year than in the recent years, J.K. Rowling has been named one of the thirty. Even on her Twitter, J.K. Rowling has …read more!

PETA Voices Concerns for Harry Potter Owls on Set

Mar 24, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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In the past few days, PETA has been raising awareness for the owls used on the set of the Harry Potter movies. These owls are now a part of the Leavesden Studio tour exhibits. Fans can pay to see the owls used throughout the films, the cat that held the role as Crookshanks, and other …read more!

J.K. Rowling visits School in Nepal, Attends Ball

Mar 23, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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J.K. Rowling recently took a trip to Nepal, where she was invited by the British Embassy to introduce a program organized by The British School in Kathmandu. While at the school last Friday, Rowling read excerpts of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and answered questions–energetically interacting and engaging with over 400 audience members. Images of …read more!

New Photos of the Hogwarts Express exhibit

Mar 23, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

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Huffington Post took a trip to the new Hogwarts Express exhibit at Leavesden Studio tour, and was able to take a few very beautiful photos of the scarlet red steam engine that is near and dear to our hearts. The Hogwarts Express exhibit, a 20,000 square foot expansion to Leavesden, officially opened to the general …read more!



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