Archive for April, 2019

FULL Tour of the Gringotts Expansion at Warner Bros Studio Tour London, With Special Guests!

Apr 03, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

BigNews, Events, Exclusives, Fogler, Isaacs, News, Studio Tour, Warner Bros.

Yesterday evening, we were lucky enough to be given tickets by Warner Bros Studio Tour London to attend the opening of the Gringotts expansion! Keys, please! 🗝💰 It’s almost time for our exclusive preview of #GringottsWizardingBank at @wbtourlondon 😍 pic.twitter.com/83UsMzstpq — The Leaky Cauldron (@leaky) April 2, 2019 Walking through the entrance to the tour, …read more!

Weasley Magic in the Midwest

Apr 03, 2019

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Humor, News, Phelps, Phelps Interviews, Wright, Wright Interviews

As we reached the summit of the escalator that transports us once a year from our everyday existence into the “Great Hall” of Planet Comicon Kansas City, a giddy sense of calm overcame us amidst the throngs of powder blue and neon green coated physiques, braided pink wigs, full body armor, weapon wielding warriors and of …read more!

New illustrated edition of “Quidditch Through the Ages” coming in 2020

Apr 02, 2019

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Art, Bloomsbury, Books, Books - Release Dates, Charity, Companion Books, Lumos, News, Publishers, Quidditch Through the Ages

Bloomsbury Children’s Books has commissioned a new edition of Quidditch Through the Ages illustrated by author and artist Emily Gravett. Quidditch Through the Ages was originally published in 2001.  An audiobook, read by Andrew Lincoln, was released a year ago.  It explains the history and rules of the wizarding world’s main sport.  Rowling’s royalties from the first edition …read more!

Theater Round-Up: Anthony Boyle Attends WonderCon ‘Tolkien’ Panel, Jamie Parker Joins ‘1917’ and More!

Apr 02, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Anthony Boyle, Broadway, Charity, Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, Jack Thorne, Movies, News, Noma Dumezweni, Round-Up, Television Programmes, Theater, Theater Round-Up

It’s been a slower news week in the wizarding world, but there is still much to look forward to, especially in theater! Our favorite Cursed Child alums, Anthony Boyle and Jamie Parker, both have big news regarding upcoming feature films Boyle attended a convention to promote the biopic Tolkien, while Parker joined the cast of …read more!

New Ollivander Chocolate Frog card debuts

Apr 02, 2019

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Hurt, News, Products, Theme Park, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

It seems odd that legendary wand maker Garrick Ollivander did not yet have his own Chocolate Frog card, given his iconic status in the wizarding world.  Well, as of March 30, that oversight was remedied as you are now able to purchase Ollivander’s Chocolate Frogs at Universal Orlando.  You can find them at both Sugarplum’s Sweetshop …read more!

Classic Stills Offers The Leaky Cauldron Readers The Chance To Curate Their Second ‘Harry Potter’ Collection!

Apr 01, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Contests, Exclusives, News, Products

We recently wrapped our competition with Classic Stills to win $1000 of Philosopher‘s Stone prints, and now The Leaky Cauldron readers are being offered yet another exclusive chance to win an incredible prize from the London and Los Angeles-based purveyor of iconic photographs. Classic Stills have partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to bring Potter fans collections of …read more!



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