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Weekly Round-Up: A New Film and TV Project for Emma Thompson, A First Look at Rupert Grint in ‘The ABC Murders’, Tom Felton in James Arthur’s Latest Video and More!

Oct 28, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Branagh, Casting, Depp, Events, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Felton, Films, Fry, Grint, Harry Potter Round-Up, HP Cast, Law, Movies, Music, Pattinson, Round-Up, Staunton, Television Programmes, Tennant, Thompson, Trailers, Williams

It’s been a week of special exclusives at Leaky! We had the opportunity to attend the launch event for the Cursed Child soundtrack with composer Imogen Heap at the Palace Theatre and we were finally able to reveal news of our contribution to the upcoming special Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts issue of Newsweek, which …read more!

Claudia Kim Discusses Auditioning for Nagini, New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Wand Breakdowns & More!

Oct 12, 2018

Posted by: Zack DiGirolamo

Casting, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Movies, News, Yates, Yates Interviews

In their latest issue, EW uncover the secrets of the Harry Potter series, reveal a rare J.K. Rowling interview, and give some exclusive insights into Crimes of Grindelwald! Latest reveals include an interview with Nagini herself, Claudia Kim, a breakdown of character wands in the film, as well as the cast’s thoughts on working with J.K. …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: A Special Potter-Themed DWTS Performance for Evanna Lynch, A New Directorial Project for Bonnie Wright, Jason Isaacs Supports Indonesian Disaster Relief and More

Oct 07, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Casting, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Films, Harry Potter Round-Up, Isaacs, Kravitz, Lynch, Lynch Interviews, Movies, Music, Round-Up, Tennant, Walters, Watson, Wright, Wright Interviews

It’s been a week of exclusives for the Leaky Cauldron! We got a sneak peek of the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter thrill ride direct from Universal Orlando, a first look at Lifeprint’s new Harry Potter Magic “Hyperphoto” and Video Printer, a preview of Harry Potter: A History of Magic Exhibition at the New …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: New Music from Alison Sudol, An Interview with Claudia Kim, Rupert Grint Surprises Fans, and a Wizarding World Christmas Album on the Way?

Sep 30, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, Bonham Carter, Branagh, Casting, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Fiennes, Film Images, Films, Films - Trailers, Fogler, Gleeson, Grint, Harry Potter Round-Up, Interviews, Kravitz, McCrory, Movies, Music, News, Round-Up, Smith, Staunton, Sudol, Trailers, Walters

This has been one of those landmark weeks in the Wizarding World. As all avid fans of the Potterverse do the year of a film release, we measure time relative to which trailer most recently dropped. That happened three weeks after the first trailer, or we heard that two weeks before the second trailer, etc, …read more!

Round-Up: Interviews with Robert Pattinson, Emma Thompson and Zoe Kravitz, Film News, Trailers and More!

Sep 16, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, Books, Branagh, Casting, Davis, Depp, Emma Watson's Our Shared Shelf, Events, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Farrell, Felton, Fiennes, Films, Gleeson, Harry Potter Round-Up, Honors/Awards, Interviews, Kravitz, Law, McCrory, Melling, Movies, News, Oldman, Pattinson, Pattinson Interviews, Round-Up, Television Programmes, Thewlis, Thompson, Thompson Interviews, Trailers, Waterston, Watson

This week in the Potterverse we’ve been patiently release of J.K. Rowling / Robert Galbraith’s fourth instalment in the Cormoran Strike series, Lethal White, on September 18th, and also celebrating the upcoming launch of Daniel Radcliffe’s leading role in new Broadway show The Lifespan of a Fact on September 20th. We gave an exclusive first look at a first-of-its-kind interactive …read more!

Weekly Round-up: Tom Felton and Natalia Tena Head to NYCC, Interviews With Katie Leung, First Look at Jude Law in Captain Marvel, Chris Rankin’s Directorial Debut and More!

Sep 09, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, Broadbent, Casting, Davis Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Farrell, Felton, Film Images, Films, Fogler, Harry Potter Round-Up, Interviews, Law, Leung, Leung Interviews, Lewis, Movies, Pattinson, Round-Up, Television Programmes, Tennant, Yates

News came from all corners of the Wizarding World this week. Funko revealed their new line of Crimes of Grindelwald collectibles, and Wizarding Wednesday giveaways returned prior to the film’s November premiere. Bloomsbury announced live appearances by artist Chris Riddell ahead of the release of the Tales of Beedle the Bard,  illustrated edition, Emma Watson …read more!

Emma Watson Joins the Cast of ‘Little Women’

Aug 25, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

BigNews, Casting, Emma Watson's Our Shared Shelf, Films, Movies, News, Watson

Over a year after we last saw Emma Watson on the big screen, she’s been cast in the latest adaptation of  Little Women helmed by award-winning director Greta Gerwig. Her exact role in the Louisa May Alcott classic is unknown, but according to Variety, Watson is replacing Oscar winner Emma Stone as one of the March …read more!

Watch ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Cast Talk Nicolas Flamel, Young Dumbledore, Relationships and More!

Jul 24, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, BigNews, Casting, Depp, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Images, Films, Fogler, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Kravitz, Law, Miller, Movies, News, Props-Sets, Redmayne, Sudol, Trailers, Warner Bros., Waterston, Yates

The cast of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald enchanted the crowd attending the Warner Bros. Theatrical Panel in Hall H at San Diego Comic Con on Saturday. Filled with magical moments including glowing wrist-bands, surround-screen footage, a Q&A with moderator Aisha Tyler, a surprise appearance from Johnny Depp in character as Grindelwald and, of …read more!

SDCC News: Tom Felton and Natalia Tena’s ‘Origin’ Trailer, Dan Fogler’s ‘Walking Dead’ Announcement and ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Teasers Released!

Jul 19, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Casting, Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Felton, Film Images, Fogler, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Movies, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews, Tena, Trailers, Warner Bros.

San Diego Comic Con 2018 opened its doors yesterday, but panels of interest to Harry Potter fans officially kicked off today, starting with YouTube’s introduction to its new sci-fi thriller Origin starring alums Tom Felton and Natalia Tena and ending with hints of exciting news to come as fans look forward to tonight’s The Dan …read more!

Maggie Smith Will Return to ‘Downton Abbey’ for Big Screen Adaptation!

Jul 14, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Casting, Fandom, Fans, Films, HP Cast, Movies, News, Potter News, Smith, Smith Interviews, Television Programmes

Potter fans loved renowned actress Maggie Smith’s brilliant portrayal of Professor Minerva McGonagall in all eight films of the Harry Potter series. She perfectly encompassed McGonagall’s dry wit, strength and heart and expertly balanced her no-sense yet caring demeanor. We mourned the end of our journey with her character and so subsequently rejoiced when Maggie …read more!



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