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LeakyCon Boston Day Three: Luke Youngblood and Dan Fogler Panels, the Return of Potter Puppet Pals and PotterCast LIVE!

Oct 14, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Films, Fogler, Fun, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Leaky, LeakyCon, Movies, News, PotterCast

Wait, we’re recapping Day 3 already?  Yep, this LeakyCon 10th anniversary weekend has flown by faster than Harry chasing Neville’s Remembrall.  The second day of Leaky Con 2019 Boston continued unhampered by the chilly weather and stubborn rain as fans turned out in droves to celebrate their love for Harry Potter and the Potter fandom …read more!

LeakyCon Boston Day Two: Celebrating 19 Years of Leaky, Interviews With Dan Fogler and Luke Youngblood and Chris Rankin Rocks Game Show Hosting

Oct 13, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, BigNews, Charity, Conventions, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fogler, Fun, Harry and the Potters, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Leaky, LeakyCon, Movies, News, Potter News, PotterCast, Rankin, Television Programmes

Leaky Con 2019 Boston opened at the Seaport World Trade Center Friday, and the unexpected Nor’easter sweeping the city couldn’t dampen the joyful mood of fans here to celebrate Harry Potter and the spirit of love and strength his story embodies. Leaky Cauldron editors were all on hand to cover Day One, which opened with …read more!

J.K. Rowling helps pen love letter to EU

Oct 03, 2019

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Books, J.K. Rowling, Legal

If you follow Muggle politics, you are aware that the United Kingdom is planning to leave the EU on 31 October, 2019, a process colloquially referred to as Brexit.  The divorce proceedings have not gone smoothly, to put it mildly.  The country is divided both on whether or not to leave the EU and on …read more!

Wizarding World Digital Announces Official Harry Potter Fan Club and New Hogwarts Sorting Ceremony

Oct 02, 2019

Posted by: Gianfranco Lentini

BigNews, Exclusives, Fandom, Info, Interactive, J.K. Rowling, Media, News, Potter News, Pottermore, Warner Bros.

Fresh off the heels of yesterday’s announcement of Pottermore moving to WizardingWorld.com, Wizarding World Digital has just introduced today the launch of The Official Harry Potter Fan Club. A new experience that will continue to immerse Potterheads, both old and new, in the Wizarding World, this latest digital venture will be available through the Wizarding …read more!

Bloomsbury Celebrates ‘Goblet of Fire’ Illustrated Edition Release With Jim Kay Tour!

Sep 23, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Art, BigNews, Bloomsbury, Books, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, News, Potter News, Release Parties

Bloomsbury will celebrate the release of the highly-anticipated Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Illustrated Edition with an October tour featuring illustrator Jim Kay! The date of the first “An Evening with Jim Kay” event coincides with the release of the book on Oct. 8, 2019 and will be held at Central Library in St. …read more!

Vote for ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’ to Win EFAs People’s Choice Award!

Sep 16, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Contests, Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Films, Honors/Awards, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is nominated for the European Film Awards 2019 People’s Choice Award, giving fans across Europe the opportunity to name the second installment in J.K. Rowling’s epic new film series as their favorite of the year. Fans can vote NOW through Oct. 31, and participating voters are entered for a …read more!

Theater Round-Up: ‘Cursed Child’ Broadway Heads to New York Comic Con and ‘Cursed Child’ London Releases More Tickets!

Sep 16, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Broadway, Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, News, Potter News, Round-Up, Staunton, Television Programmes, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

This week’s theater round-up begins with a recap of recent Cursed Child news, including cast involvement in “Back to Hogwarts” celebrations and the brand update introduced in Times Square following the Cursed Child Broadway performance on Sept. 5. But, as usual, that’s only the “tip of the iceberg” when it comes to the Harry Potter …read more!

J.K. Rowling Donates £15.3m to the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic

Sep 12, 2019

Posted by: Gianfranco Lentini

Info, J.K. Rowling, Lumos, News

The Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic at the University of Edinburgh received a £15.3m donation (equivalent to $20 million) from J.K. Rowling this week. Named in memory of Rowling’s mother, who passed away at the age of 45 due to multiple sclerosis (MS) related complications, the Clinic reports that this donation will “help create new facilities and support vital …read more!

Enter to Win a Magical Stay in Hagrid’s Hut This Christmas!

Sep 06, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Charity, Contests, Fandom, Fans, J.K. Rowling, Lumos, Movies, News, Potter News

North Shire announced a magical opportunity for Harry Potter fans to win a holiday stay in their Grounds Keepers Cottage, inspired by Hagrid’s Hut as imagined by J.K. Rowling and brought to life onscreen in Warner Bros. film adaptations. For only £1, fans can enter the competition for a chance at one of the top prizes …read more!

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Takes Over Times Square To Share Updated Look!

Sep 06, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Broadway, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, GrandPre, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore, Sonia Friedman, Theater

Earlier today, we reported on the changes in signage on Harry Potter and the Cursed Child theatres, before J.K. Rowling returned to Twitter to tweet an ominous phrase, along with an image of the Dark Mark, as it is seen in the play. We were told something would be happening at the Broadway production of Cursed Child, and …read more!



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