
Sep 24, 2018
This week’s theater news revolves around tickets. How else will theater-going fans be able to see long-running favorites, popular new hits or up-and-coming arrivals? First up, Daniel Radcliffe’s The Lifespan of a Fact opened with preview performances and announced a rush ticket policy, which should be of interest to fans. Second, Rowling made an appearance …read more!

Sep 20, 2018
With the notable exception of snazzy purple suit aficionado Albus Dumbledore, wizards are not known for their fashion sense. This is especially true when they attempt to imitate Muggle attire—or decline to do so, as in the case of Archie Aymslowe’s refusal to wear Muggle trousers at the Quidditch World Cup because he liked “a healthy breeze …read more!

Sep 17, 2018
As we pass the two-month mark leading up to the release of Crimes of Grindelwald, the merch reveals continue to role in. Over the weekend, licensed collectible company Funko unveiled their next wave of Fantastic tie-in figures including all new SuperCute Plushies, Mystery Minis, Pop!s and more! Recently we got a look at new Grindelwald, …read more!

Sep 12, 2018
Last week, Universal Studios Orlando confirmed that the theme park would forego hosting a Celebration of Harry Potter in 2019 in order to ramp up work on the new magical attraction under construction in Hogsmeade. Leaky reported on the announcement, which stated: “Universal Orlando Resort is working on exciting new experiences for guests to continue …read more!

Sep 05, 2018
Bloomsbury UK Publishing is partnering with Shakespeare’s Globe to hold a unique special event with the artist behind the upcoming illustrated edition of J.K. Rowling’s The Tales of Beedle the Bard. According to the official Shakespeare’s Globe press release, Riddell will discuss the inspiration for his take on Rowling’s wizarding children’s stories and will also …read more!

Sep 05, 2018
Wizarding Wednesdays are back for another year ahead of the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, offering fans the chance to put their name into a less terrifying version of the Goblet of Fire, and win some once-in-a-lifetime Wizarding World prizes and experiences! First on the list today, the first Wizarding Wednesday is a huge prize: the …read more!

Sep 01, 2018
Jude Law and Eddie Redmayne, set to portray an epic partnership which may rival the popularity of our beloved Harry Potter trio, surprised fans by apparating onto Platform 9 3/4 at the King’s Cross station in London this morning. Potter fans had gathered to celebrate the moment when The Boy Who Lived ran through the …read more!

Aug 28, 2018
Two new calendars featuring images from the upcoming Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald film will be released through Amazon on Sept. 16! Both calendars are currently available for pre-order, and both would prove useful in the average Muggle household inhabited by wizarding world fans. The larger calendar is described as a “wall” calendar, and …read more!

Aug 26, 2018
All year LEGO has be rolling out new Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts brick sets, many of which are now available on their official Wizarding World mini-site. Most recently the toy brick company unveiled its second largest set in history, the 6020 piece Hogwarts Castle, complete with the four Hogwarts Founders and a Chamber of …read more!

Aug 22, 2018
Dan Fogler and Alison Sudol, who portray one of our favorite onscreen couples in the Fantastic Beasts film series, reunited on the MainStage at LeakyCon 2018 in Dallas. The panel, moderated by LeakyCon founder Melissa Anelli, treated fans to a wide-ranging discussion and, thanks to Leaky correspondent Kathy Paz, readers can catch up on every …read more!