Archive for the ‘Books’ Category

J.K. Rowling Writes Foreword to Henry Fraser’s ‘The Little Big Things’

Sep 08, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, Charity, J.K. Rowling, Lumos, News

Lumos are currently hosting a Crowdrise campaign (#LumosCrowdrise), which offers fans to win some great prizes including a chance to meet the cast of Fantastic Beasts on set, and a beautiful, signed artwork of Newt Scamander by the hugely talented mouth artist, Henry Fraser. My mouth painting of Newt Scamander from @FantasticBeasts. It has been signed by …read more!

Harry’s Hogwarts Letter Up for Auction

Sep 07, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Columbus, Events, Fans, Griffiths, Grint, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Misc, Movies, News, Props-Sets, Radcliffe, Warner Bros.

Are you a Harry Potter aficionado interested in owning a prop from one of the films? London-based Prop Store, one of the world’s largest collectors of movie memorabilia, is hosting a live auction on September 26th, from 12:00pm at the London ODEON BFI IMAX. Along with over 600 original props and costumes from 200 films …read more!

Robes and Wands Ready for Halloween at Hogwarts

Sep 06, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Events, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, News, Studio Tour, Warner Bros.

Warner Bros Studio Tour London has announced the spooky details for a Halloween bash that sounds like every Harry Potter fan’s dream, or nightmare, on this particular occasion. Imagine entering the Great Hall, with tables stretched end to end, set with a spellbinding feast, and dozens of pumpkins floating overhead, exactly how you’ve seen them …read more!

New Kindle in Motion Sorcerer’s Stone!

Sep 05, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Books, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Info, Interactive, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, Media, News, Pottermore, Sales, Videos

Following the success of the illustrated hardcovers of the first three books in the Potter series, Pottermore  announced earlier this summer the ‘Kindle in Motion’ version of the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as covered here by Leaky. This magical moving version of book one of our favorite story went on sale today! Pottermore says that …read more!

Pottermore Unveils ‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ Exhibition First Look!

Sep 05, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Bloomsbury, Books, Companion Books, Cover Art, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fans, Jim Kay, News, Posters, Pottermore

The Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition does not open at the British Library until Oct. 20. But, in anticipation of the event, hints have been released along the way to tease eager fans–from the official poster featuring the work of illustrator Jim Kay to descriptions and cover art of the two incredible companion books. …read more!

19 Years Later: Sending Albus, Scorpius and Rose to Hogwarts

Sep 01, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Book Seven, Fun, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Info, J.K. Rowling, LeakyCon, MinaLima, Misc, News, Theater, West End

After years of reading and falling in love with J.K. Rowling’s world, we end up here: 19 Years Later, the epilogue. We’ve watched them go through everything imaginable; Deatheaters, Tri-Wizard Tournaments, the Philosophers Stone – just to name a few, and here we stand. September 1st, 2017 on a platform once again…waiting for the train …read more!

Potter Product News: Lego Rumors and a New Funko Exclusive

Aug 30, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fantastic Beasts, Fun, News, Products, Rumor, Toys

Along with scoop on Potter-related screen, stage, books, and more; this week brings news from the world of licensed Potter products and toys. Lego enthusiasts and Harry Potter fans alike are keeping the brick collector online forums buzzing this week. Rumors are circulating that new Wizarding World of Harry Potter Lego sets and a Collectible …read more!

Eddie Redmayne Talks ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Contest For Lumos

Aug 30, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Charity, Contests, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fogler, J.K. Rowling, Lumos, Redmayne, Sudol

Eddie Redmayne, Fantastic Beasts’ Newt Scamander has taken to social media today on behalf of JK Rowling’s children’s charity Lumos to send a message to fans about their current Crowdrise campaign and corresponding Fantastic contest. As reported by Leaky earlier this month, two of Redmayne’s Fantastic Beasts co-stars, Alison Sudol and Dan Fogler, announced via …read more!

The De-Pinking of Dolores: A Not-So-Happy Birthday for Professor Umbridge

Aug 26, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Birthdays, Book Seven, Character Birthdays, Fun, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Humor, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore, Staunton

How do we acknowledge the birthday of one of the most despicable characters in the Potter story, if not all of literature? How about taking this time for a little supposition? As we’ve been told, Dolores Jane Umbridge, Senior Undersecretary to the Minister of Magic, former Hogwarts Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, and Harry …read more!

Happy Birthday to Mark Williams

Aug 22, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Birthdays, Actor Interviews, Birthdays, Grint, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, McCrory, News, Phelps, Redmayne, Television Programmes, Walters, Williams

Mark Williams, the English actor who played Harry Potter’s favorite father figure, celebrates his 58th birthday today. Who among us disagrees that Muggle-loving wizard Arthur Weasley wasn’t the most functional nurturing adult male in Harry’s life? He may have been a bit eccentric and his post at the Ministry of Magic definitely encouraged his interesting …read more!



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