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Pottermore Launches Wizarding World Book Club & Free eBooks!

Jun 22, 2017

Posted by: Sophia Cotraccia

Books, Fans, Fun, News, Pottermore

On June 19th, Pottermore officially launched its platform for a global reread of the Harry Potter books, the Twitter-based Wizarding World Book Club. New and old fans alike are encouraged to read the series and participate in guided themes and discussions along with Pottermore’s schedule,  beginning with Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone on June 23rd …read more!

Visit the Pottermore Pop-up Shop For One Week Only

Jun 20, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Art, Cover Art, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fans, Galleries, Media, News, Posters, Pottermore

Pottermore is hosting a Pop-up shop in London for one week only that will showcase their exclusive new Pottermore Art Collection that was announced earlier this month. The collection contains a variety of prints and posters featuring scenes and characters from the Wizarding World. Some of the featured art includes portraits of the Marauders by Montse Bernal, Olly …read more!

‘Harry Potter’ Prints and Posters Now Available to UK Fans Through Pottermore!

Jun 07, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Cover Art, Cover Artists, Exclusives, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movie Art, News, Pottermore, Products, Warner Bros.

Exciting news continues to roll in from Pottermore this week. Yesterday, Leaky reported the Pottermore casting call announcement that Warner Bros. is seeking five young actors for teen versions of major characters in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts installment! Today, Pottermore released news of an exclusive Pottermore Art Collection of prints and posters now available to UK …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!

YA ‘Harry Potter’ Cast Round-Up: Radcliffe, Pattinson, Wright, Lynch, and Lewis

May 19, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Education, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, HP Cast, Lewis, Lynch, Movies, News, Pattinson, Pottermore, Radcliffe, Television Programmes, Wright

The young cast of the Harry Potter series grew up over the course of filming, as their fans did. And now, nearly six years after the opening of Deathly Hallows Part II, they’ve all truly come into their own, discovering their personal passions and expanding their craft beyond that of the wizarding variety. Daniel Radcliffe, …read more!

British Library ‘A History of Magic’ Exhibition Tickets on Sale TOMORROW!

Apr 02, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, Events, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore

Tickets to Harry Potter: A History of Magic go on sale tomorrow, which will give access to unseen material from J.K. Rowling’s very own archives to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The event – previously reported on by Leaky in December – will be held at the British Library and hosted in collaboration …read more!

New ‘Cursed Child’ Cast Announced!

Mar 30, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Book Awards, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, Interviews, John Tiffany, News, Pottermore, Sonia Friedman, West End

The new cast of Cursed Child starting May 24th were introduced today, and they’re excited to get going on the second year of the show! Rehearsals began this week for new cast members joining @HPPlayLDN from 24 May 2017! Find out more: https://t.co/Lchf5o06HH pic.twitter.com/Ueu7oouz96 — Harry Potter Play (@HPPlayLDN) March 30, 2017 (Photography by Manuel Harlan) Sadly …read more!

Are You Tuned Into Red Nose Day 2017?

Mar 24, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Charity, Events, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling, Lumos, News, Pottermore

Stars of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films, as well as Harry Potter and the Cursed Child joined in with Red Nose Day festivities today, helping to raise money to end poverty. Comic Relief started in 1988 and is on the BBC 1 in the U.K. NOW (starting at 7pm UTC), with big names in music, film and …read more!

A ‘Fantastic’ Surprise for Fans at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Mar 16, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Audio Books, Companion Books, Exclusives, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Fogler, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Pottermore, Redmayne, Studio Tour, Warner Bros.

Guests of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London were in for a treat far better than anything sold at Honeydukes or Jacob Kowalski’s Pastry Shop today. Pottermore reports that their once-in-a-lifetime visit began when everyone received a free Fantastic Beasts poster. If that wasn’t exciting enough, when guests reached the pre-tour screening room, they were …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!



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