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Scholastic’s 20th Anniversary Comic-Con Panel Details Announced, Moderated By Melissa Anelli!

Jul 18, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, GrandPre, Harry, A History, Leaky, News, Posters, Publishers

This Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con, Scholastic will hold a 20th anniversary celebration panel, moderated by Leaky’s very own Melissa Anelli! The 20 Years of Magic: Inside Harry Potter panel will take place 3 p.m.-4 p.m in Room 6DE, and will host a major discussion and celebration of all things Potter. Entertainment Weekly just exclusively announced a new …read more!

Your Guide to Potter Panels at San Diego Comic Con 2018

Jul 11, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, BigNews, Contests, Conventions, Cover Artists, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Felton, Films, Fun, GrandPre, Harry, A History, HP Cast, Info, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, Movies, News, Posters, Potter News, Scholastic, Television Programmes, Tena, Warner Bros.

San Diego Comic Con is the ultimate event for fans celebrating fandoms and favorite characters and the ultimate outlet for showcasing upcoming films and television series through highly-anticipated panels and top-secret reveals. Though some high profile regulars, such as Marvel’s Avengers and Game of Thrones, are absent this year, numerous Potter-related panels are on the …read more!

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Event at Target

Jul 09, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Companion Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, Events, Fan Events, Fun, News, Products, Sales, Scholastic, Toys

Target is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the US release of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone with what looks to be a pretty magical in-store event later this month. On Saturday, July 21 from 11am-2pm, participating Target stores will be featuring over 100 Wizarding World products including toys, books, clothing and accessories during their …read more!

A Guide to Recent & Upcoming ‘Harry Potter’ & ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Publications

Jul 06, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Bloomsbury, Books, Books - Release Dates, Celebration of Harry Potter, Companion Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, Exclusives, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, MinaLima, Movie Art, News, Paperbacks, Publishers, Scholastic, Tales of Beedle the Bard, Titles

From the upcoming Crimes of Grindelwald original screenplay to the updated and revised Page to Screen and Film Wizardry volumes, there are huge amounts of Wizarding World texts releasing this year. Alongside an interactive Honeydukes “scratch and sniff” book, pop-up 3D guides to Hogwarts and the Forbidden Forest, scratch-art books and books teaching how to cast spells, also included in this …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ 20th Anniversary U.S. Editions With Cover Art By Brian Selznick Released Today, on the Series’ 21st Birthday!

Jun 26, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, News, Publishers, Scholastic

New editions of the entire Harry Potter series released today in celebration of the 21st anniversary of the Potter series today (marking the anniversary of the release of Philosopher’s Stone in the U.K.) and the upcoming Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone anniversary (September 1st), with covers illustrated by the wonderful Brian Selznick! The cover art of all seven …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ 20th Anniversary Scholastic Covers by Brian Selznick Revealed

Apr 10, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, News, Paperbacks, Scholastic

Back in January, we reported that Scholastic had commissioned artist Brian Selznick to create brand new cover art, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Sorcrer’s Stone – the U.S. debut of J.K. Rowling’s first book in the series! In a press release today, Scholastic revealed the cover art for all seven paperback 20th anniversary editions by Selznick, and …read more!

Bloomsbury to Release ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ Illustrated Edition in Paperback!

Mar 16, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Art, BigNews, Bloomsbury, Books, Books - Release Dates, Companion Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, News, Paperbacks, Potter News, Publishers

Today, Bloomsburg Publishing announced its intention to release the popular Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone illustrated edition in paperback! The hardback edition, wonderfully brought to life through the art of illustrator Jim Kay, was an instant success when it first hit shelves in 2015–and now fans will have access to the same magic in a …read more!

Celebration of Harry Potter Day One: Opening Ceremony, Nightime Lights at Hogwarts and Big Announcements

Jan 26, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Art, Audio Books, Books, Broadway, Celebration of Harry Potter, Companion Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter:The Exhbition, HP Cast, Ianevski, J.K. Rowling, MinaLima, Movies, News, Phelps, Pottermore, Publishers, Quidditch Through the Ages, Sam Clemmett, Tena, Theater, Theme Park, Warner Bros., Williams, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando, Wright

Universal Orlando Resort is hosting A Celebration of Harry Potter event this weekend and welcomed fans with a spectacular opening ceremony peppered with exciting announcements! Before the ceremony, Leaky had the chance to sit down with the cast in attendance at A Celebration – newcomers Natalia Tena (Tonks) and Stanislav Yanevski (Viktor Krum), along with a …read more!

Scholastic Commissions New Cover Illustrations for the 20th Anniversary of ‘Sorcerer’s Stone’!

Jan 17, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Art, BigNews, Books, Books - Release Dates, Cover Art, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, GrandPre, 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, News, Potter News, Publishers, Scholastic

While the UK celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997) last year and has now moved on to commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (1998), fans in America have patiently waited to mark the occasion of Harry Potter’s introduction to the United States in …read more!

Bloomsbury Announces Release of ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’ House Editions!

Jan 10, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Art, Bloomsbury, Books, Books - Release Dates, Companion Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, Fantastic Beasts, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Jim Kay, News, Paperbacks, Pottermore, Publishers, Tales of Beedle the Bard

Today Bloomsbury publishers announced it will release updated house editions of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets this summer to mark the 20th anniversary of its publication! The new books will be available June 28 in both hardback and softcover versions. The hardback option will come in your choice of Gryffindor red, Slytherin green, …read more!



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