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The Leaky Cauldron at San Diego Comic-Con’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Q&A!

Jul 22, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Conventions, Fan Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Images, Films, Movies, News, Posters, Pottermore, Warner Bros.

Tomorrow, The Leaky Cauldron will join the Fantastic Beasts team at San Diego Comic-Con and Warner Bros’ special event at Leavesden Studios in London. Leaky will be involved with an exclusive Q&A with the cast and crew of the film, so listen out for us! The Fantastic Beasts Facebook page also shared some new movie art celebrating their appearance at …read more!

Newt Scamander Funko Pop! Figure Coming Soon!

Jul 07, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Conventions, Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Pottermore, Products, Toys

According to Pottermore, Newt Scamander will be coming to San Diego Comic-Con this month – in Funko Pop! style! The new figure will make his debut at the convention, and will be on sale to the general public following the event. Being a magizoologist, it’s only fitting that Newt be sold along with a three-pack of …read more!

Watch the Exclusive ‘Fantastic Beasts’ VidCon Event Here!

Jun 24, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Fan Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, Movies, News, Warner Bros.

A team of worldwide creators set to market Fantastic Beasts over the coming months was introduced this week at VidCon. As this is one of the biggest fan conventions based around the power of online video, (originally conceived by YouTube’s Vlogbrothers, Hank and John Green), it was only fitting that Youtubers led the panel and the new marketing strategy! The event starts …read more!

Fantastic Beasts Release New Poster and VidCon Teaser!

Jun 20, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, J.K. Rowling, News, Warner Bros.

Fantastic Beasts will be in attendance at VidCon this year – one of the biggest fan conventions based around the power of online video, originally conceived by YouTube’s Vlogbrothers, Hank and John Green. In the run up to the convention, the film’s Facebook page released a brand new poster, featuring Newt Scamander, and a message teasing at something FANTASTIC set …read more!

LeakyCon: “Magical things are Happening…”

Jun 15, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Leaky, LeakyCon, News

LeakyCon recently posted an exciting – yet mysteriously vague – letter to Minerva McGonagall to their Facebook page. The letter came from Ana Rodriguez – Director of Magical Gatherings and Celebrations at the US Department of International Magical Cooperation all the way in New York City: The letter hints at an exciting event being planned, …read more!

James and Oliver Phelps at Dallas Comic Con

Jun 10, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Actor Interviews, Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fans, Interviews, Phelps, Phelps Interviews

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending Dallas Comic Con. James and Oliver Phelps, or sometimes more well known as Fred and George Weasley, have attended Dallas Cons quite frequently in the past few years. Two years ago, I was actually fortunate enough to meet them. This year, however, I only got to see …read more!

Barnes & Noble Celebrating ‘Cursed Child’ Release With Exclusive In-Store Events!

Jun 04, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, Books - Release Dates, Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, News, Publishers, Release Parties

If you’re not in Florida for GeekyCon’s exclusive Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One and Two scriptbook release party, you may be in luck! Barnes & Noble will be throwing parties in stores nationwide in the lead up to the midnight release of the Cursed Child Rehearsal Edition scriptbook (June 30th), beginning June 24th at …read more!

Pottecast Episode #257: Cursed Child Party at GeekyCon!

May 31, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fan Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, iTunes Downloads, LeakyCon, Media

We know you have all been waiting with anticipation for the return of your favorite podcasters…and it’s time! There is a new Pottercast available on iTunes. Episode #257 talks about the upcoming fan convention unlike any other–GeekyCon. Pottercast and Leaky will take part in hosting GeekyCon and its Harry Potter events, including the Cursed Child …read more!

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Midnight Release Party Slated for GeekyCon!

May 27, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Books, Events, Fans, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, LeakyCon, News, Release Parties

GeekyCon 2016 has just announced that it is creating a large-scale, old-school, Harry Potter release party to celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. The book comes out on July 31, 2016, the last day of the convention, which means that it will be the site of one of the biggest midnight parties in the …read more!

John Williams, Tom Felton, Phelps Twins, and More Coming to Wizarding World Hollywood Opening!

Mar 22, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fan Events, News, Pottermore, Theme Park, Williams

This morning, Pottermore released the list of special guests that will be attending the opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Hollywood. Among those in attendance are Harry Potter stars, Warwick Davis, Tom Felton, Evanna Lynch, James Phelps and Oliver Phelps for the red carpet Grand Opening on April 5. For …read more!



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