Aug 31, 2017
The world of Cormoran Strike has been a busy place since the premiere of the first episode of The Cuckoo’s Calling last weekend. On the heels of episode two, comes the announcement of an air date for the next installment of the series, The Silkworm, and some interesting revelations from the mind behind these detective stories …read more!
Aug 31, 2017
LeakyCon kicked off this afternoon at the Citywest hotel in Dublin, setting up an unforgettable weekend 19 years later. We gave guests a sneak peak at the Marauder Pass bags, containing all kinds of special Potter themed surprises – we won’t spoil, but we hope you’re enjoying the surprises if you’ve already received your bag! Here's a …read more!
Aug 30, 2017
Along with scoop on Potter-related screen, stage, books, and more; this week brings news from the world of licensed Potter products and toys. Lego enthusiasts and Harry Potter fans alike are keeping the brick collector online forums buzzing this week. Rumors are circulating that new Wizarding World of Harry Potter Lego sets and a Collectible …read more!
Aug 30, 2017
Eddie Redmayne, Fantastic Beasts’ Newt Scamander has taken to social media today on behalf of JK Rowling’s children’s charity Lumos to send a message to fans about their current Crowdrise campaign and corresponding Fantastic contest. As reported by Leaky earlier this month, two of Redmayne’s Fantastic Beasts co-stars, Alison Sudol and Dan Fogler, announced via …read more!
Aug 30, 2017
Tomorrow marks the first day of LeakyCon 2017 at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, Ireland. Registration opens at 3pm, and the Opening Ceremony kicks off at 5pm, followed by ‘The Cursed Child Script Talk’ and night one of Wizard Rock, so a pretty exciting first day! The weekend following (until 3rd September) will involve over …read more!
Aug 29, 2017
Harry Potter fans know how to make good things happen in the world – we learnt from the best – Dumbledore’s Army, of course. J.K. Rowling’s Lumos recently launched an exciting campaign offering the chance to meet the cast and crew of Fantastic Beasts whilst helping to end the institutionalisation of children across the globe (more on that here). …read more!
Aug 29, 2017
We can imagine (especially in the latter films), that being a part of the Potter series as a newcomer would have been absolutely terrifying. Domhnall Gleeson (Bill Weasley) spoke on the pressure he felt on set, displaying a relatable vulnerability which many wouldn’t usually associate with the actors behind the characters we know and love. Domhnall Gleeson (son of Brendan Gleeson, …read more!
Aug 29, 2017
The first episode of Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling had its debut on BBC One on Sunday night, and fans were not disappointed. With a peak of 6.2 million viewers, the show’s opening received positive reviews and a promising outlook. After the second episode aired on Monday night, reviews continue to acknowledge Tom Burke and Holliday Grainger’s excellent portrayals of Cormoran …read more!
Aug 26, 2017
The past week has seen the announcement of an exciting range of Potter products at Primark, interviews from Robert Pattinson, and a trailer for Strike: The Cuckoo’s Calling on BBC One (starting tomorrow!), as well as a new website from Robert Galbraith. The Robert Galbraith website has got a new look. Check it out here: https://t.co/a4gKHMoSWC pic.twitter.com/VRMdhwSdvl — …read more!
Aug 26, 2017
How do we acknowledge the birthday of one of the most despicable characters in the Potter story, if not all of literature? How about taking this time for a little supposition? As we’ve been told, Dolores Jane Umbridge, Senior Undersecretary to the Minister of Magic, former Hogwarts Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, and Harry …read more!