Harry Potter News

Vans x Harry Potter Line is Now Available!

Jun 08, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fans, Fun, News, Potter News, Products

In April, Leaky reported that Vans announced a collaboration with Warner Bros. to produce a magical new line of Vans x Harry Potter merchandise including footwear, bags, socks and more. Now that collection has gone live, and 52 Potter-themed pieces are available online and in stores with plenty of House-pride options to choose from! Most well-known …read more!

“Harry Potter: Wizards Unite” beta testing update

Jun 08, 2019

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Games, Interactive, News

Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, a forthcoming augmented reality mobile game from Niantic, Inc. and WB Games, began beta testing in New Zealand and Australia in April.  The feedback from the beta players has been useful.  According to the development team: Over the last several weeks we’ve learned a lot from beta players and have been …read more!

Watch ‘Philosophers Stone’ In Leicester Square for FREE This Father’s Day Weekend!

Jun 06, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, News

On Saturday 15th June, Cineworld Leicester Square will host a special screening of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone — and best of all, the screening’s FREE! The screening occurs after UK-wide survey by DiscoverLSQ – the UK’s “Home of Film” – voted the franchise the best to watch with the whole family, so what better time to …read more!

Happy Third Birthday, House Of MinaLima!

Jun 04, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Events, MinaLima, Movie Art, News

It’s Golden Week at House of MinaLima this week! After opening a pop-up store in Osaka, the graphic design duo behind the art of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series will be celebrating the third birthday of their London gallery, House of MinaLima! Until June 15th, MinaLima are offering free shipping on all online orders (except books), with …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Robert Pattinson is Confirmed as Batman, Good Omens with David Tennant Premieres, Zoe Kravitz Talks Big Little Lies Season 2 and More!

Jun 02, 2019

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, Bonham Carter, Contests, Events, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Film Images, Films, Harry Potter Round-Up, Interviews, Isaacs, Kravitz, Kravitz Interviews, Movies, News, Pattinson, Richardson, Richardson Interviews, Round-Up, Smith, Staunton, Tennant, Thompson, Trailers

It may have been a quiet post-holiday week where you live, but not in the Wizarding World! Leaky had the chance to see Emma Watson in conversation with Denis Mukwege on women’s rights and treating victims of sexual violence, we shared the return of the the Dark Arts at Hogwarts to Universal Hollywood and Wizarding …read more!

Theater Round Up: ‘Cursed Child’ Breaks Broadway Record and New West End Plays Star Wizarding World Alums

Jun 01, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Broadway, Casting, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, HP Cast, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, Lynch, News, Round-Up, Theater, Theater Round-Up, West End

It’s been a slow week in general news but a huge week in theater with the announcement that the 2018-19 Broadway season set a new industry record, and the magical numbers were due in large part to the ongoing success of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Additionally, West End theater continues to thrive with …read more!

“Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” returns to Universal Studios Hollywood this summer

May 31, 2019

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hollywood

The  “Dark Arts at Hogwarts Castle” attraction comes to Universal Studios Hollywood this summer from June 22 – August 11, unleashing a creepy display of lights, music, and special effects that showcases dark magic, and the creatures and wizards within the Potterverse who practice it. “As darkness falls on Hogwarts castle, Dementors, Death Eaters and other unspeakable creatures from Aragog and …read more!

House of MinaLima Opens Osaka Pop-Up Store in June!

May 31, 2019

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Art, BigNews, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, MinaLima, Movies, News, Products, Props-Sets

Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima announced they will bring their design collaboration House of MinaLima to Osaka, Japan as a one-year pop-up store venture in the Orange Street district. The duo have been working together creatively for 18 years and are now most well known for the graphic design work featured in the Harry Potter …read more!

Emma Watson In Conversation With Nobel Peace Laureate, Dr. Denis Mukwege

May 27, 2019

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Charity, Emma Watson's Our Shared Shelf, Events, News, Watson, Watson Interviews

Earlier this month, Emma Watson took to the stage of the Emmanuel Centre in London for a live talk with Dr. Denis Mukwege on women’s rights, and the importance of Dr. Mukwege’s work treating survivors of sexual violence. The event was truly eye-opening, and for those wondering exactly what Emma Watson gets up to these days (beside starring …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: The Arrival of the Downton Abbey Trailer, Accolades for Robert Pattinson and David Heyman Films at Cannes and More!

May 26, 2019

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, Bonham Carter, Branagh, Casting, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Films, Harry Potter Round-Up, Heyman, Isaacs, Movies, News, Pattinson, Pattinson Interviews, Poesy, Producers, Round-Up, Smith, Staunton, Television Programmes, Tena, Trailers, Waterston

As we approach the grand opening of Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure at Universal Orlando, we had the chance to get a closer look at the new storycoaster and share some of the sights fans will encounter along the ride. Also this week, Leakycon announced their Wizard Wrock lineup for both of this year’s events …read more!



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