Harry Potter News

‘Cursed Child’ Sets Broadway Record For Weekly Ticket Sales

Nov 26, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, News

  Harry Potter and the Cursed Child set another Broadway record, reporting gross sales of $2,338,315 last week! The new record for weekly gross ticket sales passes the mark set by the play for the week ending June 17, 2018 ($2,277,446). Cursed Child is now the most awarded new play in theatre history, and has one 25 …read more!

A Weasley Family Reunion is Headed to the Midwest

Nov 26, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Phelps, Wright

Kansas City, Missouri is a long way from the magical comforts of the Burrow, but it looks like the Weasleys will be hopping the Floo Network next spring for the Midwest. The region’s largest and longest running comic book convention and pop culture event will be host to a wizarding family reunion when three Harry …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Tom Felton Says He’d Play Draco in Cursed Child On Screen, A New Look at Rupert Grint in The ABC Murders, Victoria Yeates Leaves Call the Midwife for Fantastic Beasts and More!

Nov 24, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Felton, Film Images, Films, Grint, Harry Potter Round-Up, Interviews, Lynch, McCrory, Movies, Posters, Round-Up, Sudol, Television Programmes, Walters

One week after the wide release of Crimes of Grindelwald, reviews and box office numbers started rolling in. The cast finished off their press tour with the Japanese release of the film, Leaky attended the opening of the Crimes of Grindelwald gallery at the House of MinaLima , and we shared our take on some of …read more!

Behind The Magic of ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ With Graphic Design Duo MinaLima

Nov 21, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Art, Exclusives, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Images, Films, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, MinaLima, Movie Art, Movies, News, Props-Sets, SetReports, Studio Tour

Being careful not to be seen by muggles, Leaky’s reporters ventured through the crowded streets of London and – with the help of a Confundus Charm or two – slipped into the alley behind the Palace Theatre, home to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Once again we found ourselves at the colorful and quirky House of MinaLima, the graphic design …read more!

Don’t Mistake ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’ Plot Twists for Plot Holes

Nov 20, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Books, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Opinion

If you saw Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald last week, you’re probably still shell-shocked. And even the most diligent spoiler-avoiders who haven’t made it yet have probably heard rumblings throughout the fandom about some big plot twists–and even bigger questions. The seeming plot holes have raised the ire, and sparked the heated critiques, of …read more!

Potter Fans: It’s Time to Drop Everything You Are Doing and Vote for Evanna

Nov 19, 2018

Posted by: Melissa Anelli

Opinion

We all met Evanna Lynch in 2006. She was an absolutely enormous Harry Potter fan before she was cast as Luna, which meant that instantly she was faced with a huge burden: that of being the Harry Potter fan for all of us. She was The Harry Potter Fan Living the Dream. That’s a lot. The …read more!

EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Evanna Lynch Ahead of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Finale!

Nov 19, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, BigNews, Contests, Events, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Fun, HP Cast, Interviews, Lynch, Lynch Interviews, News, Potter News, Television Programmes

Evanna Lynch and partner Keo Motsepe are set to compete in the finale of Dancing with the Stars tonight after a whirlwind season of breathtaking dances and incredible scores! Lynch, who is best known to Potter fans for her portrayal of Luna Lovegood in the film adaptations, has long had a close relationship with Leaky …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Evanna Lynch Launches Her Vegan Beauty Box, New Interviews with Jude Law, Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler and Ezra Miller, a Holiday Campaign Featuring Zoe Kravitz and More!

Nov 18, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Farrell, Films, Fogler, Harry Potter Round-Up, Interviews, Kravitz, Law, Lynch, Miller, Movies, Music, News, Products, Round-Up, Sales, Sudol, Television Programmes, Trailers, Williams

The release of Crimes of Grindelwald finally arrived this week and there were some major events and news leading up to the mega magical day! HQ Trivia revealed a global Wizarding World trivia contest, Barnes and Noble announced a screenplay release event, Leaky shared first hand interviews with Alison Sudol and Dan Fogler, Eddie Redmayne and …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Roundtable Interviews: David Heyman and Callum Turner

Nov 16, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Interviews, Heyman, Heyman Interviews, HP Cast, Movies, News, Producers

Leaky recently had the chance to speak to the cast of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald at roundtable interviews in L.A., and we’re bringing you the interviews today – the official release date of the film – to peruse at will! Alison Sudol and Dan Fogler | Ezra Miller and Claudia Kim | Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston, …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Roundtable Interviews: Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston

Nov 16, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, HP Cast, Interviews, News, Redmayne, Waterston

Leaky recently had the chance to speak to the cast of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald at roundtable interviews in L.A., and we’re bringing you the interviews today – the official release date of the film – to peruse at will! Alison Sudol and Dan Fogler | Ezra Miller and Claudia Kim | Eddie Redmayne and Katherine Waterston | …read more!



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