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Conjure Your Own Magical ‘Harry Potter’ Party!

Jun 10, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Games, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

Most ardent members of the Potter fandom know someone who would dearly love a full-fledged Harry Potter-themed party, anytime, anywhere. Let’s face it, you’d probably like one thrown for you! You’ve seen articles and Instagram posts floating around social media of spectacular themed weddings and other events but, honestly, who has a vault full of …read more!

Christmas is Coming to Wizarding World Hollywood!

Jun 06, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Fans, Fun, Interactive, Misc, News, Theme Park, Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Universal Studios Hollywood is bringing a new Christmas experience to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter this November! With the announcement back in April of the Christmas festivities coming to Universal Studios Orlando, we are excited to now know that fans on both coasts will get to experience this Christmas magic. Along with the already snow-topped …read more!

Big Week for ‘Harry Potter’: 20th Anniversary Editions, Audiobooks in Bookstores, Topping Amazon Charts and More

Jun 02, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Books, Books - Release Dates, Contests, Cover Art, Fun, Fun - Contests, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Media, News, Pottermore

It’s been a huge week for Harry Potter as the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone draws near. To kick off the month we’re bringing you news about the 20th anniversary house themed editions of Philosopher’s Stone, an exciting announcement for independent bookstores, proof that Harry Potter remains a favorite among readers, and a …read more!

Guests at Charity Dinner Could Win a Role in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel

May 27, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fun, Misc, News

A charity dinner hosted by The Hunter Foundation is auctioning off two walk on roles in the next Fantastic Beasts film to raise money for children’s charities. According to The Guardian, Barack Obama will be attending the event and delivering a speech to over 1,000 business leaders as well as the winner of a secondary school essay …read more!

Escape Rooms Styled After the Magic of ‘Harry Potter’ Becoming the Latest Trend

May 27, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Fans, Fun, Fun - Games, Games, Misc, News

With the latest announcement of yet another upcoming loosely Harry Potter themed escape room we’re starting to notice a new trend developing, and let’s just say we’re not complaining. Although these rooms are not directly tied to Warner Bros. or J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, they are definitely a fun experience for fans to pretend they’re wizards …read more!

If Bach had composed the ‘Harry Potter’ Soundtrack

Apr 17, 2017

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fun, Music, Williams

Admit it: You always wondered what the Harry Potter theme music would sound like as a fugue.  So did composer Alexander Wollheim.  Luckily for the rest of us, he was bored on a long flight and used the time to rework various Harry Potter motifs into a fugue. Wollheim posted a video of Hedwig’s Fugue (kidding—that’s …read more!

REVIEW: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert

Mar 17, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Composers, Events, Fan Events, Films, Films - Soundtracks, Fun, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, HPPS/SS Film, Movies, Music, News, Review

Leaky finally had the chance to attend a performance of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone in Concert this past weekend at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. This first of it’s kind movie-concert event is advertised on the website as: “A live symphony orchestra performing, to picture, every note from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Audiences will be able to …read more!

Pottermore Introduces Six New Fantastic Beasts

Mar 15, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Audio Books, Companion Books, Fan Art, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fun, J.K. Rowling, Media, News, Pottermore, Redmayne

Yesterday was a big day for Newt Scamander and his fantastic beasts, along with the release of a newly updated version of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them textbook also came a new audiobook version narrated by Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander himself. The updated version includes six new creatures as well as a foreword to …read more!

New Clip of Eddie Redmayne’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Audiobook

Mar 04, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Actor Interviews, Books, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fun, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Media, News, Pottermore, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews

A new clip of Eddie Redmayne’s narration of the highly anticipated Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them audiobook was just released by ET. Leaky first reported on the news of Redmayne narrating a Fantastic Beasts audiobook back in January. Along with the news came our first glimpse into the book with a Pottermore video featuring a few clips of Eddie recording some of his readings. …read more!

World Book Day: ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Costumes

Feb 26, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, Events, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Fun, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Movies, News

World Book Day is fast approaching! The annual global celebration of all things literature takes place on March 2nd 2017, and on double the 20th anniversary year of World Book Day and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, why not go all-out and dress as your favourite wizarding world character? (Not that we doubt that you dress …read more!



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