Jun 30, 2017
As fans we always look forward to news on the upcoming projects of our favorite Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts alums, but we can’t deny there’s something particularly exciting about the release of a teaser. Whether it’s a new full-fledged trailer, poster, still shot, film clip, or behind-the-scenes production teaser or image, nothing fuels anticipation quiet …read more!
Jun 30, 2017
Leaky has always had reason to touch on the importance of theater as a performing medium. Many Harry Potter alums are renowned stage veterans. They create magic in theaters from Broadway to the West End! And the theater continues to be relevant not only because of their ongoing work but also because the wizarding world expanded with Jack Thorne’s Harry Potter and …read more!
Jun 29, 2017
UPDATE: Read to the end for info on MinaLima’s Pride celebrations and Leaky’s visit to one of their craft workshops! MinaLima, the acclaimed graphic design house that has produced props and graphic art for the Wizarding World franchise since 2001, has conjured some extra magic in honor of UK Pride Month and Pride in London …read more!
Jun 29, 2017
Universal filed a new patent yesterday that would enhance the visual effects at Universal Studios theme parks. The parks in Orlando, Hollywood, and Japan boast some of most incredible, high-tech effects available today, creating immersive experiences for fans of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show, Despicable Me, and Marvel’s super …read more!
Jun 28, 2017
Welcome to another episode of PotterCast! In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Melissa, John, Frak and Zack will be discussing the entire Harry Potter series, episode-by-episode, chapter-by-chapter! What better place to start than the beginning? In the first chapter of Philosopher’s Stone, we are introduced to the “perfectly normal” Dursleys (Petunia, Vernon, and …read more!
Jun 28, 2017
Images have recently been released from rehearsals for the 20th anniversary production of Enda Walsh’s Disco Pigs, starring Harry Potter‘s Evanna Lynch, along with Colin Campbell. The production will be opening at Trafalgar Studios in London on 12th July, and we’re excited to see more! Heading to Studio 2 on July 12th, check out the rehearsal shots …read more!
Jun 28, 2017
Earlier this month Pottermore announced the creation of its exclusive Art Collection, available for purchase in the UK through the Pottermore shop. Today, Pottermore released images of the new posters and prints now added to this fantastic collection of one-of-a-kind artwork! As Leaky previously reported, the original collection consists of cover prints, watercolors, and abstracts, including beautiful …read more!
Jun 27, 2017
Today we celebrate the birthday of beloved house elf Dobby, who was not only one of the most significant magical creatures to appear in the pages and on-screen in the world of Harry Potter, he may just be the most cherished hero of the series. What is it about those peeping orbs and cavernous ears …read more!
Jun 27, 2017
Fans the world over celebrated the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone yesterday. The book, by then-unknown author J.K. Rowling, opened a portal to an incredible wizarding world and introduced readers of all ages to The Boy Who Lived. The first entry in the series of seven started a magical phenomenon that …read more!
Jun 27, 2017
Eduardo Lima and Miraphora Mina of MinaLima are not only incredibly-gifted graphic designers whose contributions to the Harry Potter films truly brought J.K. Rowlings’ vivid wizarding world to life, but they are also fans themselves! In a recent interview with El Mundo, they spoke about their favorites from the series and the joy they derive …read more!