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Matthew Lewis Charms Potter Fans at Planet Comicon Kansas City

Feb 22, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, Bonham Carter, Book Seven, Conventions, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fiennes, Grint, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Isaacs, Lewis, Lewis Interviews, News, Pottermore, Walters

Matthew Lewis, the actor best known to fans as endearing Gryffindor Neville Longbottom, absolutely charmed a Great Hall full of Potter aficionados this past weekend at Planet Comicon Kansas City – and Leaky was lucky enough to be there! The premiere fan event in its 19th year welcomed thousands of attendees to see many of …read more!

Celebrating ‘Harry Potter Book Night’ With a Magical Milestone–Over 500 Million Books Sold!

Feb 01, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Audio Books, Bloomsbury, Books, Companion Books, Events, Fantastic Beasts, Fun, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter Book Night, News, Pottermore, Publishers, Scholastic

Tonight fans around the world will congregate in homes and local bookstores to celebrate Bloomsbury’s Harry Potter Book Night 2018! (Many U.S. bookstores will host events on Saturday, Feb. 3, so for you American fans, check with your local purveyors of all things bookish regarding event details in your area.) This year’s theme is Fantastic …read more!

Newly Improved ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Virtual Reality Game Released

Jan 30, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Pottermore, Products, Tech, Video Games

A brand new version of the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Virtual Reality Experience released recently on major VR platforms, allowing users to interact with six fantastic beasts and explore Newt’s case and the world of Fantastic Beasts in cinematic virtual reality. We had the chance to test the game prior to its release, and at …read more!

A Celebration of Harry Potter: Panels, Costumes & Expo Exclusives!

Jan 29, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Celebration of Harry Potter, Events, Fan Events, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, HP Cast, Ianevski, Movies, News, Phelps, Pottermore, Products, Tena, Theme Park, Trailers, Warner Bros., WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando, Wright

A Celebration of Harry Potter returned for another magical lineup of panels, demonstrations and exclusive exhibitions for fans of the series this year, and did not disappoint! Day One opened the event with an exclusive media Q&A with the cast (James and Oliver Phelps, Natalia Tena, Bonnie Wright and Stanislav Yanevski),  some big announcements, a live …read more!

UPDATE: Andrew Lincoln Narrates New ‘Quidditch Through the Ages’ Audiobook

Jan 27, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Audio, Audio Books, BigNews, Books, Books - Release Dates, Companion Books, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, J.K. Rowling, Leaky, News, Potter News, Pottermore, Publishers, Quidditch Through the Ages, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Last year, Andrew Lincoln, of The Walking Dead fame, lamented during the season premiere of the Talking Dead that he and costar David Morrissey were the only two working actors in England who hadn’t had the chance to don wizarding robes. Walking Dead fans are surely thankful he eventually won the role of Rick Grimes, …read more!

Celebration of Harry Potter Day One: Opening Ceremony, Nightime Lights at Hogwarts and Big Announcements

Jan 26, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Art, Audio Books, Books, Broadway, Celebration of Harry Potter, Companion Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Harry Potter:The Exhbition, HP Cast, Ianevski, J.K. Rowling, MinaLima, Movies, News, Phelps, Pottermore, Publishers, Quidditch Through the Ages, Sam Clemmett, Tena, Theater, Theme Park, Warner Bros., Williams, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando, Wright

Universal Orlando Resort is hosting A Celebration of Harry Potter event this weekend and welcomed fans with a spectacular opening ceremony peppered with exciting announcements! Before the ceremony, Leaky had the chance to sit down with the cast in attendance at A Celebration – newcomers Natalia Tena (Tonks) and Stanislav Yanevski (Viktor Krum), along with a …read more!

More Magic Announced for A Celebration of Harry Potter

Jan 22, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Celebration of Harry Potter, Events, Fans, Fun, Games, Ianevski, MinaLima, News, Phelps, Pottermore, Tena, Theme Park, Warner Bros., WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando, Wright

Are you ready for the most magical event of the year Potter fans? Universal Orlando Resorts A Celebration of Harry Potter starts this Friday, and now the weekend looks even more spellbinding than ever! In addition to all of the exciting panels, demonstrations, and fan favorite activities previously announced, including appearances from five of your favorite actors …read more!

Voila! EW Reveals Details About the Wizarding World in France

Jan 18, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Directors, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Media, Movies, News, Pottermore, Yates, Yates Interviews

For the second time this week Entertainment Weekly released details hinting at what fans can expect from upcoming films in the Fantastic Beasts series–and it only leaves us wanting more! Yesterday Leaky covered the news that the next three films will be set in different cities. Though it’s always possible Newt, Dumbledore, and the cast …read more!

Bloomsbury Announces Release of ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets’ House Editions!

Jan 10, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Art, Bloomsbury, Books, Books - Release Dates, Companion Books, Cover Art, Cover Artists, Fantastic Beasts, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Jim Kay, News, Paperbacks, Pottermore, Publishers, Tales of Beedle the Bard

Today Bloomsbury publishers announced it will release updated house editions of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets this summer to mark the 20th anniversary of its publication! The new books will be available June 28 in both hardback and softcover versions. The hardback option will come in your choice of Gryffindor red, Slytherin green, …read more!

Tickets Available Soon for Harry Potter: A History of Magic in NYC

Jan 05, 2018

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Events, News, Pottermore

We already posted that the Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibit that is currently on display in the British Library in London will be coming to the New York Historical Society from 5 October through 27 January 2019. Pottermore has just posted that tickets will be available starting 14 February to New York Historical Society members, and …read more!



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