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Fantastic Beasts 2: Ministry of Magic & Newt’s Birthday & Address!

Oct 04, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Pottermore

The official Fantastic Beasts twitter account just delivered a clue as to where we might be headed in the next Fantastic Beasts film, with a travel application from Newt: Name of Applicant: Newt Scamander, Profession or Occupation: Magizoologist. #MagicInProgress #FantasticBeasts #WizardingWednesdays pic.twitter.com/oMarZbY285 — Fantastic Beasts (@FantasticBeasts) October 4, 2017 First we saw MACUSA, now it’s the Ministry …read more!

Happy Birthday to Sam Clemmett

Oct 01, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Birthdays, Actor Interviews, Anthony Boyle, Birthdays, Broadway, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, News, Noma Dumezweni, Pottermore, Sam Clemmett, Theater, West End

Sam Clemmett, best known as the original actor to take the stage as Albus Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, celebrates his 24th birthday today. Clemmett had only been acting a few years when he won the role of a lifetime as the youngest son of the Boy Who Lived and received rave …read more!

Cursed Child First Broadway Preview Date and New Ticket Sales Information Announced

Sep 26, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

19 Years Later, Broadway, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, News, Pottermore, Theater

The team behind Harry Potter and the Cursed Child made some important announcements today related to the show’s upcoming initial ticket release, ticket prices, and a first preview date for the Broadway production of the play. First Preview Date March 16, 2018 The first preview for the two-part Harry Potter stage play that begins nineteen …read more!

The Birthday of Professor Quirinus Quirrell

Sep 26, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Birthdays, Character Birthdays, Films, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Hart, News, Pottermore

September 26 is the birthday of Harry Potter’s first Defense Against the Dark Arts professor, Quirinus Quirrell. To mark this day, let’s take a look at some of the surprising details we noticed upon our celebratory 20th Anniversary re-read of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, as well as some facets of this interesting character …read more!

Expecto Patronum! ‘Harry Potter’ Stars Take Pottermore’s Quiz

Sep 22, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Davis, Exclusives, Fan Sites, Fandom, Fans, Felton, Fun, HP Cast, Interactive, J.K. Rowling, Lewis, News, Pottermore

On Friday, Pottermore celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Patronus Quiz, beckoning muggles from across the fandom back into the wizarding world with a personalized glimpse of their magical abilities. In honor of the occasion, Pottermore released videos of three Harry Potter stars taking the quiz. Tom Felton, Slytherin Draco Malfoy, Matthew Lewis, Gryffindor Neville Longbottom, and Warwick …read more!

New Kindle in Motion Sorcerer’s Stone!

Sep 05, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Books, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Info, Interactive, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, Media, News, Pottermore, Sales, Videos

Following the success of the illustrated hardcovers of the first three books in the Potter series, Pottermore  announced earlier this summer the ‘Kindle in Motion’ version of the first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as covered here by Leaky. This magical moving version of book one of our favorite story went on sale today! Pottermore says that …read more!

Pottermore Unveils ‘Harry Potter: A History of Magic’ Exhibition First Look!

Sep 05, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Bloomsbury, Books, Companion Books, Cover Art, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fans, Jim Kay, News, Posters, Pottermore

The Harry Potter: A History of Magic exhibition does not open at the British Library until Oct. 20. But, in anticipation of the event, hints have been released along the way to tease eager fans–from the official poster featuring the work of illustrator Jim Kay to descriptions and cover art of the two incredible companion books. …read more!

Take the Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes Magical Virtual Reality Challenge!

Sep 04, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

19 Years Later, Fandom, Fans, Interactive, News, Pottermore, Video Games, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Today Universal Orlando tweeted a link to their new 360-degree virtual reality search-and-find game that takes you on a tour of the Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes shop–and challenges fans to find six magical objects hidden throughout the store! Step into the shop, and you’ll be amazed at the details that have been recreated. It looks exactly …read more!

LeakyCon Day 2: Dumbledore’s Army Reunites, PotterCast DHP2 Live Commentary & More!

Sep 01, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

19 Years Later, Actor Interviews, Enoch, Enoch Interviews, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, Leung, Leung Interviews, Lynch, Lynch Interviews, News, Pottermore

September 1st kicked off at LeakyCon with a buzz, as guests queued up to visit the MarketPlace, featuring some marvellous wizarding vendors, Quidditch and The House of MinaLima. Throughout the day a huge array of panels and events took place, including a Dumbledore’s Army reunion with some of the Harry Potter cast, live PotterCast panels (and their …read more!

Going Back to Hogwarts with New Magic From Pottermore

Sep 01, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

19 Years Later, Events, Fans, Interactive, J.K. Rowling, LeakyCon, News, Pottermore

Fans across the world are commemorating Nineteen Years Later, this very day, September 1, 2017, when Harry, Ron and Hermione watched their children board the Hogwarts Express to begin their own wizarding journeys. As covered by Leaky earlier today we have seen celebrations at King’s Cross Station, this year’s Leakycon happening this weekend in Dublin …read more!



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