Archive for December, 2019

Year In Review 2019: From ‘Harry Potter’ to ‘Wizarding World’ – Entering A New Era

Dec 30, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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We’ve come to the end of 2019, and our review is as full of flavour as a box of Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans, regardless of there being no big Wizarding World film or book release this year! The Leaky Cauldron are celebrating a little differently this year, with The Golden Cauldron Awards being our way …read more!

Vote For Your 2019 Favorites in The Golden Cauldron Awards!

Dec 28, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fandom, Fans, News

What were your highlights of 2019? The Leaky Cauldron are beginning a new annual tradition to celebrate the best moments of each year, and we’d love for you to cast your vote… The Golden Cauldron awards will celebrate the best in the wizarding world and beyond, from Best Screen Projects to Best Fan Content, and …read more!

Christmas in ‘Chamber of Secrets’: or, why is the crowing of the rooster fatal to the Basilisk? PART 2

Dec 24, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News

How are you faring this holiday season, Potterheads? If you’re in need of some Harry Potter analysis to distract you from stress and holiday shopping traffic, we’ve got just the piece for you! Last year, Dr Beatrice Groves (author of Literary Allusion in Harry Potter) helped us explore festive themes in the Harry Potter series, and this year we’re lucky …read more!

Christmas in ‘Chamber of Secrets’: or, why is the crowing of the rooster fatal to the Basilisk? PART 1

Dec 23, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Fun, Holidays, J.K. Rowling, News

How are you faring this holiday season, Potterheads? If you’re in need of some Harry Potter analysis to distract you from stress and holiday shopping traffic, we’ve got just the piece for you! Last year, Dr Beatrice Groves (author of Literary Allusion in Harry Potter) helped us explore festive themes in the Harry Potter series, and this year we’re lucky …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Triwizard Champions in Tenet, a Harry Potter Holiday Reunion and More!

Dec 22, 2019

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Branagh, Charity, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Felton, Film Images, Films, Grint, Harry Potter Round-Up, Heyman, Honors/Awards, Kravitz, Lewis, Lynch, Movies, News, Oldman, Pattinson, Poesy, Producers, Round-Up, Television Programmes, Tennant, Trailers, Watson, Wright

As the holidays approach there is no shortage of news from the Wizarding World and J.K. Rowling herself in particular. The author was spotted wearing an interesting tattoo at the premiere of her charity’s HBO documentary, she revealed that the fifth Cormoran Strike novel is almost complete and she received considerable online backlash for her support of …read more!

Last Minute Gift Ideas For ‘Harry Potter’ Fans!

Dec 21, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fandom, Fans, News, Warner Bros.

If you’re planning on doing some last-minute Holiday gift shopping, we’ve got you covered. From DIY presents and gifts supporting fan creators (or gift cards, if you’re needing something fast!), there are endless possibilities for Potter fans this Holiday season! 1) DIY gifts If you’re low on time or want to make a more personal gift, …read more!

PotterCast: ‘Sorting it Out’ With Jackson Bird

Dec 21, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Audio, News, PotterCast

In a special episode of PotterCast, Melissa Anelli sits down with Jackson Bird, longtime friend of the podcast and of Leaky, as well as author, trans activist and educator, (and expert Waffler), to discuss comments made by J.K. Rowling this week. If you haven’t caught up with the situation, first read our piece summarising the tweet, …read more!

Signed Harry Potter book purchased for 1p sells for thousands of pounds

Dec 20, 2019

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Bloomsbury, Books, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, News

Spend a penny, get £2,300?!?  A hardback copy of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets purchased online for 1p plus postage was discovered by its purchaser to be a signed first edition.  He offered it for auction in Staffordshire last week, where an international collector paid £2,300 for it.  Not a bad return on investment, …read more!

J.K. Rowling Defends Woman Who Loses Position Due To Transgender Comments

Dec 19, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fans, J.K. Rowling, News

Content warning: Descriptions of comments ruled discriminatory and transphobic **Note: this piece is being updated with information and reactions as the story develops** Today, J.K. Rowling tweeted her support for researcher Maya Forstater, who lost her position at an international thinktank due to comments made on social media about transgender and non-binary peoples, found by an employment …read more!

J.K. Rowling Appears to Sport Alchemical Tattoo & Says Fifth ‘Cormoran Strike’ Novel Is Complete!

Dec 19, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News

J.K. Rowling has been back on the radar again this month, and made speeches at both the premiere of Finding The Way Home, a Lumos-inspired HBO documentary narrated by Eddie Redmayne, and an acceptance speech at the Ripple of Hope awards. A new clip has emerged, in which J.K. Rowling shares that she has almost finished (by now finished, …read more!



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