May 19, 2018
UPDATE: All eight Harry Potter films will begin airing on their new network homes, Syfy and USA, July 13, kicking off with a marathon over the weekend. Fans can start from the very beginning with Sorcerer’s Stone at 8pm ET through Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2 airing Sunday, July 15 at 5:15p ET. An …read more!
May 16, 2018
LEGO fans, it’s time to create some new Harry Potter magic! Earlier today Entertainment Weekly revealed exclusive photos of three new sets on their way from the brick company and we can’t wait to share them with you. The sets appear to be taken from scenes in the first three installments of the series, two …read more!
May 13, 2018
Typically, I would set to indirectly honoring mothers of the fandom through a tribute to the remarkable qualities of resilience, generosity, determination and love found in the mothers of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series. As a mother herself, Rowling understood intimately the daily sacrifice and the fierce hearts of her invented characters, and she wrote …read more!
May 11, 2018
One of the aspects of the Harry Potter series that strikes a chord with so many fans is the reflection of the story on their own school experience. No, none of us, (as far as we know) has attended a school of Witchcraft and Wizardry; but the life of a student is certainly a common …read more!
Apr 17, 2018
Urban Stages’ Board of Directors announced that the award-winning Jim Dale will receive the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award at their 2018 Gala Benefit celebrating the “Magic of Theater.” Actor Simon Jones will present the award at the Boathouse in Central Park on Monday, May 14. Broadway World broke down the renowned entertainer’s impressive résumé, noting …read more!
Apr 01, 2018
J.K. Rowling knew what she was doing–has there ever been any doubt?–when she chose April 1 as the unforgettable day Fred and George Weasley were welcomed into the world. It may be known as April Fool’s Day, but Fred and George were no fools. They loved a good laugh, and the more the better. But …read more!
Mar 26, 2018
It’s been a memorable couple of weeks in the world of Harry Potter theater with Cursed Child’s first full week of previews on Broadway. The cast welcomed fans to the newly renovated Lyric Theater for a chance to be the first to see the play on the Great White Way and sat for a stunning …read more!
Mar 16, 2018
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!
Mar 01, 2018
“[Dumbledore] knew what he was doing when he gave me the Deluminator, didn’t he? He – well,” Ron’s ears turned bright red and he became engrossed in a tuft of grass at his feet, which he prodded with his toe, “he must’ve known I’d run out on you.” “No,” Harry corrected him. “He must’ve always …read more!
Feb 22, 2018
Matthew Lewis, the actor best known to fans as endearing Gryffindor Neville Longbottom, absolutely charmed a Great Hall full of Potter aficionados this past weekend at Planet Comicon Kansas City – and Leaky was lucky enough to be there! The premiere fan event in its 19th year welcomed thousands of attendees to see many of …read more!