Harry Potter News

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London to Undergo Dark Makeover This Fall and Host New ‘Celebration of Costume’ Weekend!

Aug 07, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London announced exciting new details about the next magical exhibit to take over the tour. Beginning Sept. 28, and perfectly coinciding with the Halloween season, the tour will explore the influence of the Dark Arts in the Wizarding World–an influence which will spread to the tour itself as it undergoes a …read more!

Leaky’s ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Official Trailer Reactions!

Aug 07, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Depp, Fan Events, Fan Sites, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Fogler, Law, Leaky, Movies, News, Redmayne, Sudol, Warner Bros., Waterston

Since the release of the first teaser trailer at the beginning of 2018, we’ve been growing increasingly impatient to see Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald… and Jude Law as Albus Dumbledore. After many months of waiting, fans finally received an official trailer at San Diego Comic Con (where Leaky was reporting live and Melissa Anelli moderated Scholastic’s 20th …read more!

Autism-Friendly ‘Cursed Child’ Productions Now On Sale

Aug 06, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, News

As previously reported by Leaky, Cursed Child will be hosting special relaxed performances in London in partnership with the National Autistic Society, aiming to make the show (and the magic of theater) accessible to autistic audiences. Tickets are now on sale! Relaxed performances offer accessibility of theater to all by creating a more suitable environment for those with …read more!

Weekly Round-up: Michael Gambon and Jim Broadbent Reunited in ‘King of Thieves’, a First Look at Eddie Redmayne in ‘The Aeronauts’, and More!

Aug 04, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, Biggerstaff, Broadbent, Conventions, Depp, Events, Fan Events, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Farrell, Felton, Films, Gambon, Gleeson, Harry Potter Round-Up, Herdman, Ianevski, Leung, Movies, News, Rankin, Redmayne, Round-Up, Television Programmes, Tena, Tennant, Thompson, Thompson Interviews, Watson

This week has certainly been one of the most magical of the year since fans were able to celebrate the birthdays of the author responsible for the Wizarding World as well as the boy wizard she created. To mark the occasions, we conjured a spellbindingly epic timeline of events from 1996 to the present which tapped …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Star Alison Sudol Joins LeakyCon Lineup!

Aug 03, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Conventions, Events, Fan Events, Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Leaky, LeakyCon, News, Sudol

That’s right, not one, but TWO Fantastic Beasts stars have been announced for LeakyCon 2018 in Dallas – the latest being Alison Sudol (Queenie Goldstein)! Sudol will be giving autographs and photograph sessions (plus a group photo session with Dan Fogler) at the event, taking place 10th-12th August at the in Dallas, Texas. Help us welcome @FantasticBeasts star @AlisonSudol …read more!

Jelly Belly Conjures New Harry Potter Candies!

Aug 03, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fandom, Fans, Films, Fun, Harry and the Potters, J.K. Rowling, News, Potter News, Products

If you’ve had the occasion to meander through the aisles of Honeydukes at one of Universal’s Wizarding World parks, you know the satisfying feeling of selecting delectable Harry Potter-inspired treats from those shelves, walking out of the shop with a bag full of favorites and then savoring every single bite. Enjoying a candy straight from …read more!

See all 9 Harry Potter films on the big screen again at Cinemark theatres

Aug 02, 2018

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Events, Films, Movies, News

It’s just not the same watching Harry ride Buckbeak for the first time or taking in the scale of the Ministry of Magic atrium when you’re seeing it on a tiny computer or television screen.  But once movies have had their run in cinemas, it’s rare to have the opportunity to see them on the …read more!

New York Historical Society announces events to accompany “Harry Potter: A History of Magic” exhibition

Aug 02, 2018

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Education, Events, News

As Leaky has reported previously, the exhibition Harry Potter: A History of Magic that premiered last year at the British Library to mark the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in the UK, will travel to the New York Historical Society in the fall to commemorate the 20th anniversary of …read more!

Barnes and Noble to Host LEGO-Building Hogwarts Express Event!

Aug 01, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

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If you happen to know a young Harry Potter fan who’s into LEGOs–and we’re willing to bet that you do–Barnes and Noble may be hosting the perfect event for you this coming weekend! Select Barnes and Noble stores are inviting participants to build LEGO miniatures of the iconic Hogwarts Express this Saturday, Aug. 4 at …read more!

Donate to Lumos for chance to win trip to NYC to see Cursed Child

Aug 01, 2018

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Broadway, Charity, Contests, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Lumos, News, Theater

J.K. Rowling’s charity, Lumos, is offering not one, but TWO lucky winners a chance to fly to New York City to attend a special benefit performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.  We’ll let the cast tell you about it: If you are not yet familiar with J.K. Rowling’s Lumos Foundation, you can read more …read more!



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