Archive for April, 2017

Buy Your Very Own Niffler!

Apr 10, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Misc, Products, Sales, Toys

A few days ago, J.K. Rowling tweeted about the release of the new Niffler Plush, which is great news for fans who fell in love with the greedy little bugger upon first glimpsing his sticky paws dig into that beggar’s hat. His cheeky attitude paired with Newt’s incredulous reaction made for perfect comic relief throughout …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ Breaks Records at the Olivier Awards

Apr 10, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Branagh, Broadway, Christine Jones, Events, Exclusives, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, Katrina Lindsay, Neil Austin, News, Sonia Friedman, Steven Hoggett, West End

On Sunday 8th April, the Olivier Awards – the UK’s most prestigious celebration of theatre and stage arts – took place at the Royal Albert Hall. Leaky was lucky enough to cover the event live, and watched as Cursed Child won a record-breaking nine awards, after being nominated for another record-breaking eleven awards! Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy …read more!

Michael Gambon Misses IFTA Awards, David Heyman and Ciaran Hinds Present

Apr 10, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Farrell, Film Awards, Films, Gambon, Heyman, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Miller, Movies, News, Producers, Warner Bros.

Many familiar faces gathered at Dublin’s Mansion House for the Irish Film and Television Academy Awards Saturday evening, but one was notably missing. Michael Gambon was set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, but was unable to attend after being hospitalized earlier in the week. The Irish Mirror shared the IFTAs statement on the disappointing turn …read more!

Emma Watson on Women in Film

Apr 10, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Extras Interviews, News, Opinion, Watson, Watson Interviews

After premiering as Belle in Beauty and the Beast, Emma’s seized the opportunity to talk about women in the film industry, and why it’s so very important to have female-centric films. The film industry is a harsh one for women; they’re constantly criticized for everything they wear and do and are often put down before movies have …read more!

You Can’t Take the Hogwarts Out of Tom Felton!

Apr 09, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Columbus, Fan Events, Fans, Felton, Films, Films - Soundtracks, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, HP Cast, Movies, Music, News

Tom Felton may have sorted into Gryffindor upon finally taking the Pottermore plunge two years ago, but he has no shortage of affection for the house he grew up in as Draco Malfoy, the villain we all loved to hate, showing off his Slytherin pride over the weekend. Just Jared reported that Felton posted a picture of himself …read more!

Katherine Waterston’s ‘Alien: Covenant’ Plot Spoilers and Theories!

Apr 08, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Movies, News, Waterston

The Alien franchise has amassed an ardent following over the years, and fans hail it as one of the greats of the sci-fi thriller genre. So when director Ridley Scott announced his plans to return to the series, this time exploring the origins of the terrifying alien species, fans were ecstatic. Now, following the 2012 …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Cast News, Trailers, and Events Galore!

Apr 07, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Charity, Depp, Enoch, Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Felton, Films, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Lewis, Miller, Movies, News, Pattinson, Television Programmes, Tennant, Trailers, Waterston, Watson

As a fandom, we’ve been gifted with truly incredible acting talent in the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series, and there’s a lot of news to cover this week regarding their exciting upcoming projects and other ventures. From casting news to promotional trailers, clips, and posters to interviews, Leaky has it all here! First off, BBC …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Tops DVD Sales and Rumors Could Mean Big Things for Potter Fans

Apr 06, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Games, Home Video / DVD, Media, Movies, Theme Park, Warner Bros., WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

This week is full of big news for Potter fans. Not only did Fantastic Beasts have a successful first week after it’s  DVD/Blu-ray release, but we’ve also heard some new rumors that could mean a new Harry Potter game as well as some upgrades for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Even though it was only released on Wednesday …read more!

‘Cursed Child’ Producer & Playwright Pre-Olivier Awards Excitement!

Apr 06, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, News, Sonia Friedman

Sonia Friedman, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, J.K. Rowling and team have made an absolutely astounding production in Cursed Child, and their achievements have not gone unnoticed. The play is up for a record-breaking 11 Olivier Awards at this Sunday’s ceremony. Producer Sonia  Friedman is the woman who made Cursed Child (and a huge number of other stage productions) happen, …read more!

Catching Up With Gary Oldman

Apr 05, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Interviews, Miller, Movies, News, Oldman, Oldman Interviews, Thewlis

Gary Oldman is best known to Harry Potter fans as the enigmatic Sirius Black, godfather of Harry Potter. He’s an interesting, conflicted character–clearly affected by his long stint in Azkaban and itching for the opportunity to openly rejoin the Order of the Phoenix. He operates a bit off the cuff and with an emotionally-frayed edge so that he …read more!



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