Archive for the ‘Books’ Category

Eddie Redmayne and Children’s Charities

Nov 19, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Charity, Fantastic Beasts, News, Redmayne

Earlier this week, Eddie Redmayne appeared in a Fantastic Beasts themed awareness video for BBC’s Children in Need. BBC’s Children in Need supports a variety of projects throughout the United Kingdom, helping to better children’s lives. They use grants to support safe, happy, secure environments that allow children the chance to reach their full potential. Their …read more!

Fantastic Beasts comes to LEGO Dimensions

Nov 18, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, News, Toys, Video Games

With the release of Fantastic Beasts in theaters, the Fantastic Beasts extension pack is making its way to LEGO Dimensions! Earlier this fall, Harry Potter was added to the world of LEGO Dimensions. Leaky had a chance to interview the Head of Design (Arthur Parsons) behind the new extension packs last month, who promised a lot …read more!

Warner Bros’ Fantastic Beasts Mobile Game!

Nov 17, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News, Video Games, Warner Bros.

Upon the release of the Fantastic Beasts film and published script, Warner Bros has also released a mobile gaming app, Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World.  As we reported last month, the game is an interactive experience that Leaky speculated would be reminiscent of the old Pottermore. After having played the game, we can …read more!

New Cover of “Fantastic Beasts” Textbook

Nov 17, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Books, J.K. Rowling, News

The Hogwarts school book, originally published in 2001 to benefit Comic Relief, is getting a new cover. As Leaky reported previously, the entire Hogwarts Library book set was getting a make over. As we reported earlier, new editions of all the companion books, as well as others, comes as a part of Bloomsbury’s celebration of the …read more!

Alison Sudol takes on Queenie

Nov 17, 2016

Posted by: Justin Hart

Fantastic Beasts, Interviews, Movies, Yates

Alison Sudol is not a household name. Her character Queenie in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them isn’t even the main character. Yet there is something special about the character Alison Sudol plays. In a recent interview with Bustle, Sudol reveals what makes Queenie so special as well as her initial hesitance to be …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!

NYC & Company Launches “Fantastic” NYC with WB and “Fantastic Beasts”

Nov 16, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, News

As we announced last month, NYC & Company was working on developing a partnership with Warner Bros. to bring the magic of Fantastic Beasts to travelers in New York. NYC & Company just released a press statement, detailing their partnership and the enchanting sight-seeing events they have in store! NYC & Company will be offering a …read more!

Fantastic Beasts: The Published Script

Nov 16, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Books, Fantastic Beasts, J.K. Rowling, News

As excitement ensues for the Fantastic Beasts film(s) let us not forget we have something else coming our way: the publication of another Rowling work–the publication of the Fantastic Beasts screenplay. Like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, this is technically NOT another Harry Potter book. Cursed Child was a script for a play; Fantastic Beasts is a …read more!

Leaky’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Interviews #1: David Yates and David Heyman

Nov 16, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Directors, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Interviews, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Heyman, Heyman Interviews, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, News, Redmayne, Yates, Yates Interviews

It’s been quite a week for the Fantastic Beasts cast, first the black carpet worldwide premiere in New York last Thursday, and yesterday the blue carpet European premiere took place in Leicester Square, London. The Leaky Cauldron were lucky enough to attend both premieres, which were live streamed on our Facebook page, but Warner Bros also …read more!

Dan and Alison: Their Favorite Fantastic Beasts Scenes and Acting

Nov 10, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

We always have a great time with Fantastic Beasts’  Dan Fogler (Jacob) and Alison Sudol (Queenie). Dan, the class clown, and perfect for comic relief during the film, came in joking about his clothes. We had just been discussing Ezra’s interesting outfit with Ezra as he departed, and Dan spit out a joke off the cuff, catching …read more!



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