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‘Harry Potter’ Cast in Film News and Clips: ‘Dunkirk,’ ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi,’ ‘Mary Poppins Returns,’ and More!

Jul 18, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Branagh, Branagh Interviews, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Films, Gleeson, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Interviews, Movies, News, Props-Sets, Tennant, Trailers, Walters

The Harry Potter cast continues to lend its talents to the film industry’s most anticipated and acclaimed films. This week alums featured in news and clips for the WWII epic Dunkirk, the next eagerly-awaited Star Wars installment, The Last Jedi, Mary Poppins Returns, the sequel to one of Disney’s most beloved musicals, and the hippy-era …read more!

Pottermore Teases Updated ‘Cursed Child’ Edition With Excerpts from John Tiffany, Jack Thorne Interview!

Jul 12, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Books, Books - Release Dates, Exclusives, Extras Interviews, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, News, Pottermore, Theater

Leaky reported in April that Bloomsbury and Scholastic are set to release an updated, definitive edition of the Cursed Child script July 25. That’s just around the corner! To promote the Official Playscript of the Original West End Production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Pottermore teased fans with exclusive excerpts from one of …read more!

Tune in to CNN Monday for an Interview With J.K. Rowling–and a Surprise for Fans!

Jul 07, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Broadway, Charity, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Cormoran Strike TV Series, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, Lumos, News, Pottermore, Television Programmes, Theater

CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour tweeted a promotional clip for an exciting new interview with J.K. Rowling which airs Monday! The thrust of the interview will touch on the magic of the Harry Potter series, as the Philosopher’s Stone recently reached its 20th anniversary, and discuss how Rowling’s ongoing success enables her to pursue another passion–bringing an end to …read more!

Pottermore Announces Additions to Exclusive Art Collection!

Jun 28, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Art, Cover Art, Exclusives, Fans, Movie Art, News, Posters, Pottermore

Earlier this month Pottermore announced the creation of its exclusive Art Collection, available for purchase in the UK through the Pottermore shop. Today, Pottermore released images of the new posters and prints now added to this fantastic collection of one-of-a-kind artwork! As Leaky previously reported, the original collection consists of cover prints, watercolors, and abstracts, including beautiful …read more!

20 Years Later: Celebrating Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling and Fans

Jun 26, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bloomsbury, Books, Composers, Events, Exclusives, Fan Art, Fan Events, Fan Sites, Fans, Films, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, HP Cast, Isaacs, Leaky, LeakyCon, MinaLima, Movie Art, Music, News, Pottermore, Publishers, Round-Up, Scholastic, Studio Tour, Wizard Rock, Wright

Today marks twenty (yup, 20) years since Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was published. It’s difficult to put into words appreciation for a series which has given all of us so much, or to thank all the people involved in bringing it to us in so many different forms, and before we show you all …read more!

New ‘Harry Potter’ Funko Pop Figures for Comic Con 2017!

Jun 25, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Conventions, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Movies, News, Warner Bros.

San Diego Comic Con is a favorite hotspot for numerous franchises, including the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts fandoms, and in addition to the panels, cosplay, and other events, access to exclusive merchandise is always a perk! Funko is the latest company to unveil its contributions to the annual convention and, while its new Marvel, DC, …read more!

Visit the Pottermore Pop-up Shop For One Week Only

Jun 20, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Art, Cover Art, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fans, Galleries, Media, News, Posters, Pottermore

Pottermore is hosting a Pop-up shop in London for one week only that will showcase their exclusive new Pottermore Art Collection that was announced earlier this month. The collection contains a variety of prints and posters featuring scenes and characters from the Wizarding World. Some of the featured art includes portraits of the Marauders by Montse Bernal, Olly …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ Prints and Posters Now Available to UK Fans Through Pottermore!

Jun 07, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Cover Art, Cover Artists, Exclusives, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movie Art, News, Pottermore, Products, Warner Bros.

Exciting news continues to roll in from Pottermore this week. Yesterday, Leaky reported the Pottermore casting call announcement that Warner Bros. is seeking five young actors for teen versions of major characters in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts installment! Today, Pottermore released news of an exclusive Pottermore Art Collection of prints and posters now available to UK …read more!

Happy Birthday to Jason Isaacs: Live Long and Prosper Captain

Jun 06, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Birthdays, Conventions, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Isaacs, News, Television Programmes

Jason Isaacs, who celebrates his 54th birthday today, has become a pop culture icon of late between his performance as NDE-obsessed scientist Dr. Hunter Hap in the Netflix sci-fi drama The OA, to his upcoming role as Captain Lorca in the first CBS All Access series Star Trek: Discovery and of course as Harry Potter …read more!

Jason Isaacs Makes His Mark on Planet Comicon Kansas City

May 02, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Columbus, Conventions, Exclusives, Fan Events, Felton, Harris, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Isaacs, Movies, News, Radcliffe, Rickman, Television Programmes

When Harry Potter fans conjure an image of Lucius Malfoy, undoubtedly the Dark Mark comes to mind, but Jason Isaacs’ appearance last weekend at Planet Comicon was anything but dark. The talented British actor, known for decades of film, television, stage and voiceover work, brought his wit, charm and magically famous stories to Kansas City’s …read more!



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