Archive for August, 2016

Happy (belated) Birthday Evanna Lynch!

Aug 17, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Actor Birthdays, HP Cast, Leung, Lynch, News

Yesterday, Evanna Lynch, Harry Potter film’s Luna Lovegood (and the only actress perfect for the role of one of our favorite characters), celebrated her 25th birthday! Oh, how they grow up so fast. Evanna Lynch has kept herself busy since the end of the Potter franchise, though she never forgets her fans and how important …read more!

Dan Fogler and Eddie Redmayne: The Dynamic Duo

Aug 16, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, News, Pottermore, Redmayne

In the upcoming movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Eddie Redmayne plays Newt Scamander a wizard with a strong fascination for magical creatures. Dan Fogler plays his unlikely counterpart, Jacob, a muggle, or ‘no-maj’, from the Lower East Side of New York. Dan Fogler told Pottermore in a recent interview, that he and Eddie’s …read more!

USAopoly’s Harry Potter CLUE Game Review and Give-Away!

Aug 15, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Contests, Exclusives, Leaky, News

As Leaky reported earlier this year, USAopoly re-released their popular Harry Potter version of CLUE. Leaky was able to review USAopoly’s Harry Potter twist on the classic mystery game. It has been at least a few years since the Harry Potter version of CLUE was on store shelves, but if you missed the game the …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Costumes & Props at Warner Bros Studio Tour London!

Aug 12, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News, Props-Sets, Redmayne, Warner Bros.

You may remember when The Leaky Cauldron had the pleasure of attending San Diego Comic Con’s Fantastic Beasts Q&A panel from “The Making of Harry Potter” studio tour in Leavesden last month. Aside from speaking to the cast live on screen, our representatives were also able to view the costumes of the cast of Fantastic Beasts. Warner Bros. said this opportunity was “for …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Issue of Entertainment Weekly

Aug 12, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, News, Redmayne

Entertainment Weekly’s Fall Movie Preview is not only a ‘magical’ double issue, but also features Fantastic Beasts’ Eddie Redmayne on the front cover! Redmayne is joined by three (labelled) beasties: an Occamy, a Thunderbird, and a Niffler, with the beautiful 1920’s New York City skyline and the MACUSA seal in the background: The release of Fantastic Beasts in November …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ is a No. 1 Wall Street Journal Best-Seller

Aug 11, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

After breaking pre-sale records for both Barnes & Noble and Amazon, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues to make waves. The script book–which has reached 3.3 million in sales in the U.S. and 850,000 in the U.K.–debuts this week at the No. 1 spot on The Wall Street Journal’s best-seller list. An unexpected result …read more!

Rupert Grint Meets the ‘Cursed Child’ Cast

Aug 11, 2016

Posted by: Sammie

Grint, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News

There was twice the Ron in London last night when Rupert Grint attended a performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Rupert met the cast and posed for a photo with them to commemorate the occasion–and took a few snapshots with his “older self”, Paul Thornley, who plays post-epilogue Ron in Cursed Child. Check …read more!

Happy Birthday Ginny!

Aug 11, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Birthdays, Character Birthdays

The youngest and prettiest of all the Weasley children, Ginny Weasley turns 35 today (August 11, 2016)! Though she had her ups and downs, Ginny is one of the bravest of the Weasley bunch. Surviving and striving after a dangerous run-in with the Dark Lord himself. She later became an important member of Dumbledore’s Army, …read more!

First Look At Ezra Miller’s Character in Fantastic Beasts

Aug 11, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Miller, News

Since the Fantastic Beasts movie was cast, news on Ezra Miller’s character, Credence Barebone, has been zipped up quite tightly. But finally, after months of waiting, we have a minuscule look into who Credence Barebone is. We are told that Credence’s character is quite reserved and comes off slightly vulnerable compared to his sisters. He is …read more!

NBCUniversal: Harry Potter’s New Television Home

Aug 10, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, GoFFilm, HBP Film, HPPS/SS Film, Movies, OotP Film, PoA Film, Warner Bros.

Starting in 2018, no longer will you be able to find Harry Potter marathons on Disney or Freeform! NBCUniversal struck a deal with Warner Bros. Studios on Monday, winning the rights to all eight Harry Potter movies and the coming Fantastic Beasts franchise.   NBCUniversal not only gets the rights to air the movies but …read more!



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