Archive for November, 2015

David Heyman’s New “Heyday” Television Venture

Nov 20, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Heyman, Heyman Interviews, News

Harry Potter producer David Heyman is teaming up with NBCUniversal International Studios to create a Television company that will be dedicated to bringing viewers “premium long-form scripted content.” Heyman is most well known for being a very successful movie producer. Outside of producing a limited TV series called The Worricker Trilogy, this is Heyman’s first major involvement with …read more!

“Career of Evil” in Final Round of Goodreads Choice Awards

Nov 20, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Career of Evil, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, J.K. Rowling, News

Robert Galbraith’s latest novel. Career of Evil, has made it to the final round of Goodreads 2015 Choice Awards. It is up for an award in the “Best Mystery and Thriller” category. However, it has not won yet. In this final round Robert and Jo need your vote! Up against titles such as Stephen King’s Finders …read more!

IQA Announces the Host City of the 2016 Quidditch World Cup

Nov 19, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

News

A lot of changes have been made to the IQA in the last few years. Those changes even saw the absence of a Quidditch World Cup as countries began to refuse to travel to America every year. Instead, we have seen the birth of the IQA Quidditch Summer Games, which became the Global Games, and …read more!

Strike Files Episode 3

Nov 19, 2015

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Audio, Career of Evil, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cuckoo's Calling, News, The Silkworm

It’s here so take a listen! The newest episode of our Cormoran Strike podcast, “The Strike Files,” is available on iTunes or here on the show’s website; it covers the second twenty (plus a little extra because we can’t stop ourselves, or, maybe, one of us can’t) chapters of Career of Evil, the latest book in the Strike series. Enjoy! …read more!

J.K. Rowling Named Scotland’s Most Influential Author on Twitter

Nov 19, 2015

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

J.K. Rowling, News

Unsurprisingly, J.K. Rowling is being recognized as Scotland’s top writer on Twitter, according to Edinburgh Evening News. Though Rowling is originally from England, she resides in Edinburgh, Scotland. She regularly enchants her 5.8 million Twitter followers with witty, pensive, funny, and opinionated tweets.  Her Twitter content ranks her above Scottish DJ Calvin Harris, who came …read more!

Harry Potter illustrator, Mary GrandPré, to Deliver Speech on Illustration

Nov 19, 2015

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

GrandPre, News

Mary GrandPré, the artist who illustrated the Scholastic editions of the Harry Potter series, will speak at an event this Saturday, November 21 at Bloomingdale Regional Public Library in Velrico, Florida, tbo.com reports. The talk will be beneficial for anyone who wants to learn about the illustration of books, as well as the working relationship between …read more!

The 10th Anniversary of the “Goblet of Fire” Film

Nov 18, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Films, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Movies, Newell, News

On November 18, 2005, mere months after the second-to-last Harry Potter book (Half-Blood Prince) was published and the end seemed to be drawing to scarily near, Warner Bros brought us back a few steps with the release of their adaption of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. They really did take us back a …read more!

New Daniel Radcliffe Interview with “We Got This Covered”

Nov 18, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Movies, News, Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe has been promoting his new film, Victor Frankenstein, by making a lot of appearances on shows, podcasts, and in interviews with many news sources. Dan recently sat down for an exclusive interview with We Got This Covered. In the interview, Dan discussed his character, Igor, working with James McAvoy, and filming in Scotland. Excerpts of the …read more!

Dan Radcliffe in “Now You See Me 2” Trailer

Nov 18, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Movies, News, Radcliffe

There were many blockbuster movie trailers that were released this week, including the premiere trailer for Now You See Me 2. Daniel Radcliffe becomes the man in charge of the original cast of the Housemen heist group (except Isla Fisher, who isn’t returning for the sequel). Dan makes his debut appearance in the very end of …read more!

In Light of Recent Events: A Message for Paris & Other Suffering Nations

Nov 16, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Misc, News

In light of recent events, Leaky would like to share a message in solidarity with The Harry Potter Alliance‘s beautiful Facebook post, and in honour of all victims of violence and injustice in Paris, and worldwide. We remind those who are losing faith to stay strong and spread love and peace in these difficult times. From Paris …read more!



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