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EXCLUSIVE (Part 2 of 2): Leaky Interview with Creative Team of Off-Broadway PUFFS

Aug 15, 2019

Posted by: Gianfranco Lentini

Broadway, Companion Books, Crew Interviews, Exclusives, HP References, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, News, Puffs, Theater, TLC Interviews

Welcome to Part 2 of The Leaky Cauldron’s interview with PUFFS – this round focusing on the creative team behind the long-running and record-breaking play set to close in New York City on August 18, 2019. Let’s dive in! Read Part 1 here! Creative Team Q&A   LEAKY CAULDRON: Hello, creative team! Your turn to introduce yourselves. Tell …read more!

Greta Gerwig Talks First Trailer for Emma Watson’s ‘Little Women’

Aug 13, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fandom, Fans, Films, HP Cast, Movies, News, Trailers, Watson

What is a woman fit for? The pursuit of personal and professional accomplishments? A standard of beauty? Love? And if love, what kind? Must it be marriage, and a good one, or is family and friendship enough? In a particularly moving scene from the first trailer of Little Women, Louisa May Alcott’s beloved Jo passionately …read more!

EXCLUSIVE (Part 1 of 2): Leaky Interview with Cast of Off-Broadway PUFFS

Aug 13, 2019

Posted by: Gianfranco Lentini

Actor Interviews, Broadway, Companion Books, Exclusives, Fandom, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, News, Puffs, Theater, TLC Interviews

Time-turn back to December 2015 — The unsuspecting town of New York City is bustling with Muggles in the midst of holiday festivities. Magic fills the air in a flurry of snowflakes, twinkling lights, and merry tunes. But downtown at the Peoples Improv Theater, a very special kind of magic is about to take the …read more!

Relive the Magic of LeakyCon Dallas With Our Exclusive Weekend Recap!

Aug 12, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Conventions, Events, Exclusives, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Felton, Fun, HP Cast, Leaky, LeakyCon, News, PotterCast, Tavare, Wizard Rock

This weekend LeakyCon celebrated its Tenth Anniversary with a three-day event in Dallas, Texas featuring the best Potter-themed programming and special guests, including first-timer Tom Felton! Relive the magic through Leaky’s full recap of each day’s events. Let us know which part of our coverage you enjoyed the most and, if you were lucky enough …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Emma Watson Launches Workplace Harassment Helpline, Maggie Smith in New Downton Abbey Images and More!

Aug 11, 2019

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Casting, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Film Images, Films, Gleeson, Harry Potter Round-Up, Isaacs, Legal, Misc, Movies, Music, Oldman, Pattinson, Radcliffe, Round-Up, Smith, Staunton, Sudol, Television Programmes, Tennant, Trailers, Watson

This has been one of the most magical weeks of the year at Leaky! We went to Dallas, Texas for the first of three 2019 Leakycons and saw Harry Potter cast, heard spellbinding Wizard Wrock, experienced amazing panels and cosplay and oh the Potter merch! And we announced that Leakycon 2020 will be returning to Orlando next …read more!

Universal Orlando Launches Resident ‘Harry Potter’ Vacation Package!

Aug 10, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Theme Park, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

The Wizardng World of Harry Potter exclusive Florida resident vacation package has returned to Universal Orlando, and is now offering a few extra bonus items in the package! The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Florida Resident Exclusive Vacation Package includes hotel accommodations at Universal Orlando Resort, park admission to Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios and …read more!

LeakyCon Returns to Orlando, Florida In 2020!

Aug 09, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Conventions, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, LeakyCon, News

LeakyCon is taking place this weekend in Dallas, and made the announcement today that the world’s largest convention for fans of ?Harry Potter? and J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World will return to Orlando, Florida in 2020! Mischief Management will bringing LeakyCon back to the Orange County Convention Center from July 31 through August 2, 2020, which means LeakyCon …read more!

Funko Teases Pop! Town Hagrid’s Hut Coming for Christmas!

Aug 09, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fandom, Fans, Fun, News, Products

This week Funko teased yet another exciting new product in its Harry Potter line of Pop! figures. Rather than producing more of J.K. Rowling’s numerous unforgettable characters, like the upcoming Yule Ball-themed Pop! figures announced last month, Funko plans to branch out creatively, opting for a favorite venue and beloved magical creature this time round. …read more!

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Conjures 2.2.0 Game Update!

Aug 06, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Fandom, Fans, Games, Harry Potter Wizards Unite, News

Potter fans have been exploring the world created by the AR app Harry Potter: Wizards Unite all summer, discovering foundables, brewing potions, unlocking Portkeys and challenging foes, and though it got off to a slower start than expected (a bit like Hermione learning to fly a broomstick), with a few glitches along the way, those …read more!

Theater Round-Up: ‘Cursed Child’ San Francisco Cast Announced and James Snyder Joins BroadwayCon!

Aug 05, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, BigNews, Broadway, Fandom, Fans, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Interviews, News, Potter News, Round-Up, Theater, Theater Round-Up

This week, we have BIG news for theater fans, news that spans the coasts of North America! On the Pacific side of the continent, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child announced the cast of the San Francisco production, now in rehearsals before an October premiere. And on the Atlantic side, James Snyder continues to be …read more!



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