LeakyCon is coming and we are not yet done with announcements and surprises: We’re thrilled to announce a PotterCast first today: Wizard rock band Ministry of Magic is set to appear on and perform at the LeakyCon 09 PotterCast (which is Saturday morning the 22nd and free with a conference registration). The band will be …read more!

In two weeks, the first ever HP screenwriter-fan chat will be taking place at LeakyCon 2009 in Boston, MA. Today, we’re asking you to take part, even if you can’t go to the conference. We’re taking your questions ahead of time: leave a question for Michael Goldenberg, scriptwriter of Harry Potter and the Order of …read more!

With LeakyCon just a week and a half away (and registration to close soon – did you get your ticket?) we’ve got two special songs written in honor of the occasion: First, second, a Harry Potter song by Hank Green, released in honor of the occasion, “Dead Boy’s Girlfriend.” Second, by Swish and Flick and …read more!

We are less than TWO WEEKS from LeakyCon 2009, and things are getting even more exciting. We’ll have another big announcement for you soon. In the meantime, here’s the schedule of events, so those of you registered can start getting your schedules in order: Thursday Friday Morning Friday Afternoon and Evening Saturday Morning Saturday Afternoon …read more!

LeakyCon 2009 is around the corner, so here is a sneak preview of that special one-of-a-kind collection of Harry Potter books, donated by Scholastic and signed by J.K. Rowling, that one lucky LeakyCon registrant will win. Here are some pics (you can see them all in our galleries (they are heavily watermarked for security): The …read more!

The third keynote for LeakyCon 2009 (registration here) completes our program in every way: The first keynote we announced (Nosh with Nerdfighters) is all about Harry Potter and community; the second (Q&A with Michael Goldenberg) shines a spotlight on the Harry Potter films and their chief challenge, adaptation; our third is a literary panel that’s …read more!

Only 27 days until LeakyCon 2009 (registration is here), and today we have the first of many highlights! Today’s feature is Frak’s Fun Sized Art Factory! At this special one-of-a-kind workshop, Leaky’s main illustrator, professional art teacher and PotterCast co-host Frak will offer easy-to-follow steps and guide you through the process of bringing your vision …read more!

Today marks 30 days until LeakyCon, our first ever Harry Potter conference taking place May 21-24 in Boston, MA. To celebrate we will have a highlight or an announcement for you every day until then: to kick it off, today we’re thrilled to announce another of our keynotes! The Saturday afternoon keynote will feature screenwriter …read more!

With LeakyCon 2009, our first ever Harry Potter convention, just around the corner, we are proud to announce our full schedule of programming. With a variety of events, from informal session to serious academic discussions to Wizard Rock concerts and more, Leaky Con has a jammed packed list of events planned for our convention which …read more!

We are thrilled tonight to announce our first Keynote speakers at LeakyCon 2009: John and Hank Green, Nerdfighters extraordinaire, and hosts of the hugely popular YouTube video channel, The Vlogbrothers. Hank Green is the author of EcoGeek.org, an environmentally conscious blog dedicated to sharing innovations that are working to preserve our planet. His brother John …read more!