Archive for June, 2018

REVIEW: ‘Harry Potter’ Temporary Tattoo Set By Cinereplicas

Jun 08, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, Fun, News, Products, Review

Remember going to fairs, theme parks and events as a kid, and temporary tattoos being a highlight? Cinereplicas are making sure Potter fans of all ages can enjoy the fun, with their new set of 35 Harry Potter themed temporary tattoos. I was lucky enough to receive a set to review, and honestly had to stop myself using the whole …read more!

UPDATED: New Lumos Campaign Offers Chance to Attend Global ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’ Premieres!

Jun 08, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Charity, Contests, Events, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Fun, J.K. Rowling, Lumos, Movies, News, Potter News, Warner Bros.

Today, J.K. Rowling’s international charity, Lumos, announced its biggest campaign and competition to date! Winning donors will attend the Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald premiere in New York, Paris or London–and meet the enchanting Warner Bros. cast. Would you like to attend a red carpet premiere of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald? Three …read more!

Devon Murray Joins LeakyCon 2018 Lineup!

Jun 07, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

LeakyCon, Murray, News

Exciting news for LeakyCon attendees: Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan) will be attending the biggest every Harry Potter convention  this year in Dallas! Since the announcement that LeakyCon 2018 would be held in Texas (now at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center) guests have been regularly announced. Devon Murray will join a lineup of other Harry Potter …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe Returns to Broadway in ‘The Lifespan of a Fact’

Jun 06, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Broadway, Fandom, Fans, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Potter News, Radcliffe, Theater

Though we will forever love Daniel Radcliffe for portraying The Boy Who Lived (a.k.a. The Chosen One) in the eight films adapting J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series and have closely followed his subsequent film career filled with eclectic choices, it seems the stage holds a special draw–and challenge–for him. He first tested his theater chops …read more!

Crimes of Grindelwald Wins at the Golden Trailer Awards

Jun 05, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Awards, Films, Honors/Awards, Movies, News, Trailers, Warner Bros.

The spellbinding first trailer of the upcoming Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, “Expelliarmus” took home a win last week from the 19th Annual Golden Trailer Awards. Warner Bros and film editing and marketing collective JAX Studios were awarded the prize for Best Fantasy/Adventure movie preview, at the ceremony, which honors excellence in motion picture …read more!

Bloomsbury Celebrates ‘Chamber of Secrets’ 20th Anniversary with House Champion Contest!

Jun 05, 2018

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Bloomsbury, Books, Contests, Fans, Fun, Fun - Contests, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Misc, Paperbacks, Publishers

Bloomsbury Publishing posted on their Instagram about their House Champion contest, calling fans to celebrate the greatness of their Hogwarts house to mark the 20th anniversary of the original release of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. They are asking fans to post their favourite photo that shows why you should be dubbed the ‘ultimate House …read more!

Newt’s Case of Fantastic Bricks on the Way from LEGO

Jun 05, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fan Sites, Fantastic Beasts, Fun, Products, Sales, Toys

The news from LEGO for Wizarding World fans just keeps getting more magical! Over the past few months Leaky has reported on new Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts sets anticipated later this summer from the iconic toy company, as well as an entire new mini-site dedicated to Wizarding World themed brick-building. Last winter we learned …read more!

The Protego Foundation Launches New Campaign With Support of Vegan ‘Harry Potter’ Actors Evanna Lynch & Robbie Jarvis

Jun 04, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Charity, HP Cast, Jarvis, Lynch, News, Products, Theme Park, Universal Studios Japan, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Animal rights charity The Protego Foundation launched a new campaign today with the support of Potter actors, aiming to improve the accessibility of Butterbeer to fans and ensure the drink is animal-friendly. Their new petition calls on Universal Studios’ Wizarding World of Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World franchise, along with Warner Bros, to make …read more!

USAopoly Announces Two New Wizarding World Board Games!

Jun 04, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Books, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Films, Fun, Games, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, J.K. Rowling, Misc, Movies, News, Potter News, Products

Most Potter fans are up for a little friendly competition now and then, especially where our knowledge of the wizarding world and the Harry Potter series is concerned and, for those who love board games, there are more options available than ever before. In fact, USAopoly announced two new products are coming soon, and they …read more!

Theater Round-Up: Drama Desk Award Wins, ‘Cursed Child’ Interviews and More!

Jun 04, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Anthony Boyle, BigNews, Broadway, Christine Jones, Crew Interviews, Directors, Events, Fandom, Fans, Gareth Fry, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, Katrina Lindsay, Music, Neil Austin, News, Noma Dumezweni, Producers, Props-Sets, Round-Up, Sam Clemmett, Sonia Friedman, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

The Cursed Child production takes center stage in this week’s theater round-up yet again as we congratulate the Drama Desk Award winners and cover interviews with cast and crew, including Noma Dumezweni (Hermione Granger), Jamie Parker (Harry Potter), Anthony Boyle (Scorpius Malfoy), Sam Clemmett (Albus Potter), costume designer Katrina Lindsay and set designer Christine Jones. …read more!



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