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Fantastic Beasts Sequel Plot Summary Revealed!

Dec 15, 2016

Posted by: Patrick Byrne

Book Reviews, Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Interviews, Films, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, MinaLima, Movies, News, Posters, Props-Sets, Publishers, Redmayne, Videos, Warner Bros.

It seems that Newt Scamander isn’t the only one letting things loose lately. Thanks to a slip up from IMDB (who have now corrected the premature error), Potterheads have finally been given a brief plot summary of the wizarding sequel. According to the film website, Newt Scamander, having been back home in Britain for two years …read more!

Cursed Child, Fantastic Beasts Original Screenplay & Jim Kay’s Chamber of Secrets top Best-Seller lists!

Dec 12, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Book Awards, Books, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, News, Publishers, Sales

This year has seen the world of Potter make a comeback, and its success is showing in the charts! After its debut on the West End, Cursed Child sold over 2 million copies within two days, and has officially been deemed Amazon’s best-selling book of 2016. The post-Potter scriptbook, the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Original Screenplay and Jim …read more!

Leaky Exclusive! First Look Inside The Brand New Fantastic Beasts Exhibit At House Of Mina Lima – We Interview The Iconic Duo!

Nov 17, 2016

Posted by: Georgia Gates

Art, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, MinaLima

Leaky had the honour of attending an exciting press preview this week, held at the House Of Mina Lima where the brand new Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them artwork is now being exhibited! The unveiling of the 1920’s New York masterpieces will take place this Friday – in line with the release of …read more!

MinaLima Hosting a Midnight ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Event in London!

Nov 09, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, MinaLima, Movie Art, News

MinaLima are hosting an opening event at the House of MinaLima (just round the corner from the Cursed Child Palace Theatre in London), to release their Fantastic Beasts exhibition! The event will begin at midnight on the 18th November, just in time for the movie’s release, so if you’re around be sure to turn up – it’s …read more!

New Covers for J.K. Rowling’s Hogwarts Books

Oct 18, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Books, Companion Books, Cover Artists, News

As Leaky reported back in August, “a brand new edition of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,featuring new content by J.K. Rowling, as well as new formats and editions of Quidditch Through the Ages and The Tales of Beedle the Bard will be released in 2017.” We are excited to announce that Bloomsbury released the cover images for …read more!

Pottermore Reveals the Artwork for German Harry Potter Audio Book Series

Oct 18, 2016

Posted by: Milka Väinämö

Art, Books, Cover Art, News, Pottermore

Pottermore has revealed the cover designs they have commissioned from Olly Moss for the German Harry Potter audio books. According to Pottermore, the new covers are “classic Olly Moss: iconic, beautifully executed and full of details every true fan will recognize”. The covers are a series of reimagined holiday posters from the era when British railways …read more!

The Leaky Cauldron Attends Global ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Q&A Event, Featuring Cast & J.K. Rowling!

Oct 14, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Images, Filmmaker Interviews, Films, Heyman Interviews, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, MinaLima, Movies, News, Posters, Pottermore, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews, Warner Bros., Yates, Yates Interviews

Yesterday evening, Warner Bros. hosted a global event from Leicester Square Empire Cineworld IMAX in London. Leaky was lucky enough to be invited to the exclusive Q&A with the cast, and boy were we in for a surprise (well… multiple surprises!). We showed up an hour before doors opened. Excitable fans gathered in several queues …read more!

“Chamber of Secrets” Illustrated Edition Review

Oct 14, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Art, Books, Cover Art, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Publishers, Scholastic

Last week, Bloomsbury and Scholastic released the illustrated edition of Chamber of Secrets. Jim Kay told fans and fansites, through a special video message, talking of the different techniques he adapted for Chamber of Secrets. After waiting patiently through Amazon Prime’s two-day shipping, and taking time to dive into the beautifully illustrated world of Potter, …read more!

Jim Kay and Daniel Radcliffe on ‘The One Show’ TONIGHT!

Oct 03, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Bloomsbury, Books, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Jim Kay, News, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews

Just a few hours ago, Bloomsbury posted a very exciting news announcement: Jim Kay will be appearing on BBC’s The One Show tonight to talk about the illustrated edition of Chamber of Secrets, set for publication tomorrow! The show starts at 7pm, and none other than Daniel Radcliffe will also be appearing as a guest this evening to talk about Swiss …read more!

‘Chamber of Secrets’ Illustrated Edition: Lockhart Unlocked!

Sep 27, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Bloomsbury, Books, Branagh, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Jim Kay, News, Scholastic

Last week, Scholastic and Bloomsbury gave you the chance to win your very own copy of Jim Kay’s illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets leading up to the release of the book on October 4th, in their exclusive competition via Unlock Lockhart. With one week until #HarryPotterIllustrated #ChamberOfSecrets arrives, have you seen the @BloomsburyBooks …read more!



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