Archive for October, 2015

J.K. Rowling to talk about her (Robert Galbraith’s) New Novel

Oct 08, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

J.K. Rowling tweeted this morning (surprise, surprise) that she would be talking with NPR about her Robert Galbraith’s new novel, Career of Evil. The radio segment is to air on November 2, as a part of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour and NPR’s new Book Club. Crime Vault also seems to be offering fans the …read more!

Emma Watson live Q&A This Friday!

Oct 07, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Interviews, News, Watson

Emma Watson has just tweeted that she will be a part of a live Q&A (over Twitter), discussing her new movie Regression. As previously reported, Emma Watson plays a tormented young woman who fears for her life after experiencing something horrific. According to IMDB, Emma Watson’s character accuses her father of a crime he does not remember …read more!

Leaky’s Review of Jim Kay’s Illustrated Edition of “Philosopher’s Stone”

Oct 06, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Jim Kay, News

It is here–it is finally here. Since it was first announced in a press release in early 2012 (yes–we have been waiting for years), fans have been eagerly awaiting Bloomsbury’s illustrated editions of the Harry Potter books. As we wondered what these books would look like, Bloomsbury took their time, carefully picking an illustrator to take …read more!

Jon Voight, Gemma Chan and Carmen Ejogo join ‘Fantastic Beasts’

Oct 06, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts, Movies, News, Yates

The newest list of actors joining the set of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has been announced: Selma actress Carmen Ejogo, Gemma Chan from Humans and Mission Impossible / Transformers actor Jon Voight. They will be joining Eddie Redmayne (Newt Scamander), Katherine Waterston, Ezra Miller, Colin Farrell, Dan Fogler and Samantha Morton on set, alongside director David Yates (director of the final four Harry Potter films). Filming …read more!

The Great Big Harry Potter Fansite Interview: Leaky’s Q&A with Harry Potter Illustrator Jim Kay

Oct 06, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Art, Bloomsbury, Books, Exclusives, Fans, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Interviews, Leaky, News, Publishers, TLC Interviews

Today, October 6, Bloomsbury is publishing the first illustrated edition of the Harry Potter books–Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is hitting shelves in stores near you. As a part of publication celebrations, illustrator Jim Kay agreed to participate in Q&A sessions with major Harry Potter news sites, calling it The Great Big Harry Potter Fansite …read more!

LeakyCon! Tickets Available and Selling Fast!

Oct 05, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

LeakyCon 2016 has been announced and tickets went on sale over the weekend! Tickets are selling fast, but are still available. There are two types of tickets up for grabs–a general admissions ticket and a Marauder’s Pass ticket! Marauder Pass — $450 The LeakyCon Marauder Pass is our VIP ticket. This pass includes preferred seating in …read more!

New Images from the Illustrated Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s (or Sorcerer’s) Stone–and a Video about Illustrator Jim Kay’s Creative Process!

Oct 05, 2015

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

Art, Bloomsbury, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, News, Pottermore, Scholastic

The release of the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone is nigh–in fact, it’s tomorrow (October 6th)! Four glorious new illustrations have been bestowed upon us ahead of the book’s release, thanks to an exclusive post made by EW. Steady yourselves: There’s this striking illustration of the quidditch hoops, set against a backdrop …read more!

Is Lavender Brown alive?

Oct 05, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J.K. Rowling, News, Opinion, Pottermore, Rumor

The question of Lavender’s death has been floating around since 2007, and recently Pottermore has added further fuel to the fire. Forums everywhere (such as this one on Reddit, and this one on Goodreads) have no definitive conclusion, trying to take evidence from both the book and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 film. Her ‘death’ …read more!

Happy Birthday Professor McGonagall

Oct 04, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Birthdays, News

Today we celebrate Professor Minerva McGonagall’s 62nd birthday. Professor McGonagall now serves as the Headmistress of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She succeeded the position from her good friend, Albus Dumbledore, after the position was held briefly by fellow colleague, Severus Snape. Previous to obtaining this elite position, Professor McGonagall taught Transfigurations and was …read more!

New Images from Jim Kay’s Illustrated “Philosopher’s Stone”

Oct 02, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, News

Telegraph Books has released new, exclusive images from Jim Kay–whose illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is set to be released October 6. These images–all 19!–can be seen on the Telegraph’s website, here. A couple of them–McGonagall and the Sorting Hat–can be seen below. As it is October, the celebration of the …read more!



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