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Tickets on sale for special early screening of “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” + Major Spoilers

Oct 16, 2018

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Actor Interviews, Events, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Images, Films, JKR Interviews, Movies, News, Studio Tour, Videos, Warner Bros.

Cinemas across the U.S. will be hosting a special early screening of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald on Tuesday, November 13.  The official release date is Friday, November 16, and most cinemas will start showing the film on Thursday evening (let’s pause and take a moment to remember the excitement of midnight premieres, now …read more!

Pottermore Reveal Details on New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Character Yusuf Kama

Oct 15, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, News, Pottermore

Yusuf Kama is an enigma in the world of Fantastic Beasts – we’ve caught glimpses of him at Circus Arcanus in the trailer, seen photos of him in the sewer system in Paris, and in meeting with Newt Scamander and Jacob Kowalski, and now Pottermore and Entertainment Weekly are exclusively revealing more details about his character, who has taken an …read more!

REVIEW: Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit

Oct 15, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Exclusives, Fun, Games, News, Products, Review, Science, Tech

The Harry Potter Kano Coding Kit released this month, and Leaky were lucky enough to review the kit in its entirety, which contains a first-of-its-kind motion sensor wand, helping you learn how to code whilst completing Potter-themed challenges! I was super impressed with the kit overall, with highlights being the art style throughout the game, …read more!

Win tickets to UK premiere of “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”

Oct 14, 2018

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Charity, Contests, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films - Soundtracks, Lumos, News

Are you a morning wizard? Do you believe the early witch gets the wand? If you can get yourself to the walkway between Millennium Bridge and St. Paul’s Cathedral in London on Thursday, October 18, at 6am (yeah, you read that right) via apparition, floo powder, broom, thestrals, flying carpet, or traveling incognito on various …read more!

Universal Orlando Resort Announces ‘Unprecedented’ Offer on Annual & Season Passes!

Oct 14, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Theme Park, WIzarding World of Harry Potter Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort just announced a ‘first-of-its-kind’ offer, meaning more people will be able to enjoy the Wizarding World of Harry Potter all year round. Passholders and guests can now get up to SIX MONTHS free on Annual and Season passes, meaning Potter fans can spend their year wandering Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley! In a press …read more!

Entertainment Weekly Releases First Look Photos Inside Nicolas Flamel’s House!

Oct 14, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Fogler, Interviews, Kravitz, Law, Miller, News, Redmayne, Sudol, Waterston

The latest issue of Entertainment Weekly shines a spotlight on the upcoming Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald film, and just when fans thought they couldn’t anticipate it more, the new teasers up the ante further. The new edition includes interviews with Claudia Kim, the Maledictus revealed to be Nagini in the final trailer, the …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: A First Look at Emma Watson in Little Women, Bonnie Wright Gives Advice on Becoming Plastic-Free, Rupert Grint Almost Quit Harry Potter and More!

Oct 14, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, Audio, Bonham Carter, Bonham Carter Interviews, Conventions, Depp, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Film Images, Films, Grint, Grint Interviews, Harry Potter Round-Up, Interviews, Isaacs, Oldman, Pattinson, Round-Up, Tennant, Waterston, Watson, Wright

It has been a Fantastic week in the Wizarding World as we inch closer to the release of Crimes of Grindelwald.  Stunning new character posters were unveiled, Entertainment Weekly revealed brand new images and interviews, a limited edition Newt Scamander wand pin was launched to benefit Lumos and finally the Paris and London premiere dates …read more!

Claudia Kim Discusses Auditioning for Nagini, New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Wand Breakdowns & More!

Oct 12, 2018

Posted by: Zack DiGirolamo

Casting, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Movies, News, Yates, Yates Interviews

In their latest issue, EW uncover the secrets of the Harry Potter series, reveal a rare J.K. Rowling interview, and give some exclusive insights into Crimes of Grindelwald! Latest reveals include an interview with Nagini herself, Claudia Kim, a breakdown of character wands in the film, as well as the cast’s thoughts on working with J.K. …read more!

New ‘Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald’ Tracks Debut!

Oct 12, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Composers, Events, Exclusives, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies, Music, News, Theater, West End

Salamander’s Eyes and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, new music from the Crimes of Grindelwald soundtrack by James Newton Howard, made their debut today, and it’s got us super excited for next month. The track list is also circulating online, but BE WARNED – it contains some hefty spoilers! **UPDATE: Tracks are now available on YouTube, and the full setlist has …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ & ‘Harry Potter’ Photos, Interviews & Rare J.K. Rowling Chat in New Entertainment Weekly Issue!

Oct 11, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, Movies, News, Warner Bros.

Entertainment Weekly reveal the ‘untold stories of Harry Potter‘ with some never-before-seen photos and interviews, including a rare interview with J.K. Rowling, in a new issue! The issue also gives exclusive insights into Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, including the very first interview with Johnny Depp about his role as Grindelwald. Actors on the film have …read more!



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