Warning: Contains Fantastic Beasts SPOILERS! The passing years have not dampened the fervor and devotion of Harry Potter fans–they remain in a constant state of anticipation, always waiting for J.K. Rowling to issue new insight into her beloved characters and their backstories. Now the fandom is abuzz with Rowling’s latest Twitter revelations. She announced the houses …read more!

In an industry where films are brought to greater and greater heights by strides in special effects and CGI, and even animated films are more life-like than ever, Anomalisa is–an anomaly. It is a stop-motion puppet movie that somehow manages to be one of the most “realistic and affecting” movies of the year. The Guardian’s …read more!

Emma Thompson, perfectly aloof and endearing as Professor Trelawney in the Harry Potter series, has two exciting new films opening soon! The first is the highly-anticipated, live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast by Disney. Inside the Magic (ITM) provides a first look of Thompson as the lovable Mrs. Potts, as seen on the display at …read more!

Cinesite contributed to over 2,000 visual effects shots over the course of all eight Harry Potter films and brought that wealth of experience to recreating wizarding magic in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Cinesite created just under 100 shots for Fantastic Beasts, including the unforgettable dinner sequence in Tina and Queenie’s apartment. Viewers …read more!

Warwick Davis, who plays Professor Flitwick in the Harry Potter films, is starring in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, this year’s pantomime at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking. Davis, along with playing Prof, the head of the seven dwarfs, also helped to write and direct the play. Pantomime’s, a British tradition, usually include over …read more!

Viceroy’s House, opening in UK theaters Mar. 3, 2017, depicts the true story of the last months of British rule in India. The release is timed to celebrate the 70th anniversary of India’s independence and the subsequent founding of Pakistan. The house is the literal central figure in the story, home to a long succession …read more!

Evening Standard is partnering with Gift of Life to offer one winner tickets to their upcoming charity event on Jan. 14, 2017. According to the promotional announcement, the winner will be treated to an entire evening of delights. Evening Standard describes the one-of-a-kind package as follows: “Enjoy a truly indulgent Saturday where you can sit back, …read more!

In order to stop our minds being penetrated for the latest topics and wizarding world gossip, it is necessary for every member of Leaky to be a successful Occlumens. However, we aren’t the only ones it seems. Following on from J.K. Rowling’s revelations concerning the houses of certain Fantastic Beasts characters, one fan on Twitter …read more!

Sir Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockhart) stars in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk, alongside Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance and acting debut Harry Styles. Nolan – known for The Dark Knight and Interstellar – is directing the Warner Bros. action thriller set in WWII during the evacuation of the French city of Dunkirk, and based on a story of the Battle of Dunkirk on the …read more!

After twenty-six days in theatres, Fantastic Beasts crossed the $200 million milestone, and is on its way to gaining over $225 million domestically. Globally, the film has gained $684 million, which is a huge achievement. 70.8% of its box office earnings are coming from overseas. These are lower-than-average earnings compared to the Harry Potter series, but to some extent …read more!