Archive for October, 2015

Happy Halloween!

Oct 31, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Holidays, News

Halloween is one of the biggest holidays within the Harry Potter books and movies. Voldemort’s first fall happened on Halloween, a troll was let into the dungeons by Professor Quirrell, , the Chamber of Secrets first opened on Halloween, Sirius Black’s first appearance within Hogwarts was also on Halloween…you get the gist. In a community …read more!

Rupert Grint Set to Star in a Comic Book-themed Television Pilot

Oct 31, 2015

Posted by: Milka Väinämö

Grint, News

Den of Geek reports that Rupert Grint is working on a pilot episode for an NBC TV show, where he is set to play a son of a comic book creator. According to Den of Geek,   The pilot has been written by Ugly Bettycreator Silvio Horta, based on an original idea from Secrets & …read more!

Happy Birthday, Molly Weasley!

Oct 30, 2015

Posted by: Katie Eller

Character Birthdays, News

As the resident young mom/writer here, I am thrilled to wish Mrs. Molly Weasley a happy birthday from all of us at Leaky.  If there has ever been a fictional mum to make a model for good parenting, it’s she!  To celebrate her special day, here are just a few of the things we love …read more!

Bonnie Wright Talks Harry Potter Films

Oct 30, 2015

Posted by: Katie Eller

Actor Interviews, Films, News, Wright Interviews

Harry Potter fans in Texas got a special treat this October.  Bonnie Wright, our beloved young Ginny Weasley, spoke as a featured panelist at Dallas Comic Con 2015.  Her mediated Q&A session lasted about 45 minutes and covered everything from her casting to the final days of filming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part …read more!

Gary Oldman Preparing for Launch of First Novel

Oct 30, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Books, News, Oldman, Oldman Interviews

Gary Oldman (Sirius Black) and long time pal and manger-producer, Douglas Urbanski, have signed a publishing deal with Simon & Schuster/Atria Publishing label Emily Bestler Books, for their first co-authored book series, Blood Riders. It is not known how long the series will be, but EW reported that the pair have finished manuscripts for the first …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe Backs Emma Watson on Gender Equality

Oct 30, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Radcliffe Interviews

In a recent interview with Nylon magazine, for the magazine’s November issue, Daniel Radcliffe gave his support for his Harry Potter co-star, Emma Watson. He backed her decision to bring attention to gender equality, and fuel a conversation for it that includes contributions from both genders. Radcliffe told Nylon magazine:   ‘“I think it’s fantastic …read more!

Pictures from the Liverpool Set of “Fantastic Beasts”

Oct 30, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, News

America has invaded Britain. Filming for the first installment of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is beginning to draw to a close in Liverpool. There, the set used to recreate 1920’s New York was St. George’s Hall. Recent pictures from the set show an American flag hanging for the balcony of the hall, …read more!

IMPORTANT: Ticket Update for “Cursed Child”

Oct 28, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

Tickets for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child went on sale today, at 11:00 AM,  for those who registered for priority booking. Over 175,000 tickets were sold as of 7:00 PM GMT. There are some tickets that still remain for the first booking period, for performances on July 7, 2016 through September 18, 2016. Producers …read more!

J.K. Rowling on Fearing Culture Boycotts

Oct 27, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

J.K. Rowling, News

We love that J.K. Rowling is active on Twitter and that she is not afraid to be herself and/or stand up for what she believes in. Including politics–though I am often afraid to report on it. When Jo takes political stands she gets a lot of support, but she also angers a lot of people. …read more!

Universal Studios Hollywood invites Visitors to Preview “Wizarding World” with Interactive Website

Oct 27, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News, Theme Park

Universal Studios Hollywood has launched an interactive website that gives global visitors a virtual tour of California’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter, opening Spring 2016. The website allows visitors to walk through Hogsmeade and Hogwarts, read descriptions of shops, and videos featuring members of the Harry Potter cast and the President of Universal Creative for Universal …read more!



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