Radcliffe Interviews
Posted by: Edward
August 27, 2008, 06:25 PM
As we first told you last week, actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) would make an appearance on the “Late Night with Conan O’Brien Show” to discuss his upcoming Broadway revival of the play “Equus.” The video from that appearance is now online and available for your viewing pleasure via this link. During the interview, Dan speaks of the play’s first run in London, the current rehearsals in New York, and the reaction of Harry Potter fans to his performance. In addition to this, he talks of acting with Gary Oldman (Sirius Black), the Olympic...
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Books
Posted by: Sue
August 27, 2008, 11:00 AM
Cheryl Klein, Senior Editor at Arthur A. Levine Books, is the subject of a new interview, where she briefly discusses her work as Continuity Editor on the Harry Potter books published by Scholastic. Cheryl, who is to be a judge at a Harry Potter Trivia contest at the Decatur Book Festival in Georgia on August 30th, gives a bit of insight regarding her role with the books and more as follows:
Q: What does a continuity editor do?
A: Continuity editor is a title...
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Phelps
Posted by: Sue
August 27, 2008, 10:32 AM
James and Oliver Phelps have given a new interview where the brothers discuss the Harry Potter films and video games. Recorded at the recent games convention in Germany, the twins reflect that it was almost eight years ago that they auditioned for the parts of Fred and George Weasley and have remained with the series ever since. They also address recording their parts for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game, and note that in this game, the overall plot of the series becomes more apparent. Update: We now have the interview here in our...
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Lynch
Posted by: Sue
August 27, 2008, 09:57 AM
Tonner Dolls, makers of high end collectible dolls, have released their new Fall/Holiday collection, and new is a Luna Lovegood doll. The doll, which you can see here, retails for $159.00 (USD), and is based on actress Evanna Lynch as she portrays Luna in the Harry Potter films, complete with mini Radish earrings and her Butterbeer cork necklace. The official description of the new doll reads as follows:
“One of RAVENCLAW™’s…ummm…well…most unusual students joins the ranks of HARRY POTTER™ TONNER® DRESSED CHARACTER FIGURES™. LUNA LOVEGOOD™ at HOGWARTS™...
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Movies
Posted by: Edward
August 26, 2008, 10:32 PM
The BBC is reporting that Warner Bros. has filed suit against a film company in India for infringing on intellectual property rights in titling an upcoming movie: “Hari Puttar – A Comedy Of Terrors.” A spokesperson confirmed that a lawsuit was filed against Mirchi Movies and is expected to be heard before the Bombay High Court. According to the article, WB felt the title was ‘too similar to that of its world famous young wizard.’ Deborah Lincoln, a spokesperson for WB, is quoted as saying: “We have recently commenced proceedings against parties involved in the production and distribution...
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J.K. Rowling
Posted by: Sue
August 26, 2008, 01:56 PM
Today, the Telegraph has a preview piece featuring an excerpt from the foreword that J.K. Rowling wrote for the upcoming book, Harry, A History by TLC's own Melissa Anelli. The piece focuses on how J.K. Rowling "finally cracked," she said, in 2002, and "Googled Harry Potter."
"I had already heard of 'The Leaky Cauldron'; it was one of the biggest and most popular Harry Potter sites on the net, and I had been told about a couple of great things they had done....But I had never seen it for myself, never realised exactly what went on...
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HBP Film
Posted by: Sue
August 25, 2008, 07:19 PM
Several retailers have now uploaded new images from some of the 2009 Harry Potter calendars. Danilo.com and Amazon.com both have new images from the 2009 Square Calendar as well as the Slim Calendar. As seen here in our galleries, you can see the front cover with the Trio, and the back cover featuring new photos of Ron, Lavender Brown, Harry and Ginny, Slughorn, Snape, Professor Dumbledore, Lupin, Tonks and much more. Be sure to check out the inside photo of...
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Books
Posted by: Sue
August 25, 2008, 02:51 PM
As readers are aware, “The Tales of Beedle the Bard,” the new book for charity by author J.K. Rowling will be published on December 4, 2008. As we draw nearer to the release of the new companion book to the Harry Potter series, retailers have begun their marketing campaign for the book. Thanks to TLC staffer Andy, who spotted a few ads and leaflets that are appearing in the UK and sent in some new photos of the ads. You can see a new leaflet from WHSmith here,...
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PotterCast
Posted by: Edward
August 25, 2008, 01:52 PM
The newest episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast is now online for this week, filled with an entire three hours of Harry Potter news, discussion, and wizard rock live from Detroit! Our 163rd episode kicks off with with the latest news from the world of Harry Potter including the 10 year anniversary of “Sorcerer’s Stone” read-a-thon, the possible November 13th “Half-Blood Prince” video game release, the new release date for the “Twilight” film, and the statement to fan sites from Alan Horn regarding the “Half-Blood Prince” film. We also read your reaction to...
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Honors/Awards
Posted by: Edward
August 24, 2008, 01:34 PM
As we reported previously, the “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” film and a number of its cast, along with Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling, were nominees at the 2008 SyFy Genre Awards. These virtual awards allow fans to vote for their favorite film, series, book, and actor from the science fiction and fantasy genre each year. The winners of the SyFy Awards have been announced and include actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), in the category of Best Actress in a Film, as well as “Order of the Phoenix” in the...
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Radcliffe Interviews
Posted by: Edward
August 27, 2008, 06:25 PM
As we first told you last week, actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) would make an appearance on the “Late Night with Conan O’Brien Show” to discuss his upcoming Broadway revival of the play “Equus.” The video from that appearance is now online and available for your viewing pleasure via this link. During the interview, Dan speaks of the play’s first run in London, the current rehearsals in New York, and the reaction of Harry Potter fans to his performance. In addition to this, he talks of acting with Gary Oldman (Sirius Black), the Olympic...
Continued...
Phelps
Posted by: Sue
August 27, 2008, 10:32 AM
James and Oliver Phelps have given a new interview where the brothers discuss the Harry Potter films and video games. Recorded at the recent games convention in Germany, the twins reflect that it was almost eight years ago that they auditioned for the parts of Fred and George Weasley and have remained with the series ever since. They also address recording their parts for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game, and note that in this game, the overall plot of the series becomes more apparent. Update: We now have the interview here in our...
Continued...
Lynch
Posted by: Sue
August 27, 2008, 09:57 AM
Tonner Dolls, makers of high end collectible dolls, have released their new Fall/Holiday collection, and new is a Luna Lovegood doll. The doll, which you can see here, retails for $159.00 (USD), and is based on actress Evanna Lynch as she portrays Luna in the Harry Potter films, complete with mini Radish earrings and her Butterbeer cork necklace. The official description of the new doll reads as follows:
“One of RAVENCLAW™’s…ummm…well…most unusual students joins the ranks of HARRY POTTER™ TONNER® DRESSED CHARACTER FIGURES™. LUNA LOVEGOOD™ at HOGWARTS™...
Continued...
Movies
Posted by: Edward
August 26, 2008, 10:32 PM
The BBC is reporting that Warner Bros. has filed suit against a film company in India for infringing on intellectual property rights in titling an upcoming movie: “Hari Puttar – A Comedy Of Terrors.” A spokesperson confirmed that a lawsuit was filed against Mirchi Movies and is expected to be heard before the Bombay High Court. According to the article, WB felt the title was ‘too similar to that of its world famous young wizard.’ Deborah Lincoln, a spokesperson for WB, is quoted as saying: “We have recently commenced proceedings against parties involved in the production and distribution...
Continued...
HBP Film
Posted by: Sue
August 25, 2008, 07:19 PM
Several retailers have now uploaded new images from some of the 2009 Harry Potter calendars. Danilo.com and Amazon.com both have new images from the 2009 Square Calendar as well as the Slim Calendar. As seen here in our galleries, you can see the front cover with the Trio, and the back cover featuring new photos of Ron, Lavender Brown, Harry and Ginny, Slughorn, Snape, Professor Dumbledore, Lupin, Tonks and much more. Be sure to check out the inside photo of...
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Actor Birthdays
Posted by: Edward
August 24, 2008, 12:32 PM
Happy Birthday wishes go out to the narrator of the UK editions of the Harry Potter novels, Stephen Fry, today as well. Mr. Fry is today celebrating his 51st birthday. Cheers to you Stephen!
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Actor Birthdays
Posted by: Edward
August 24, 2008, 07:56 AM
Please join us at TLC today in wishing actor Rupert Grint, who portrays the character of Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films, a most happy birthday. The actor celebrates his 20th birthday today. Have a smashing day, Rupert! Cheers!
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Watson
Posted by: Sue
August 21, 2008, 10:35 PM
Emma Watson has written a new message on her official website, where the actress reveals she attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art over the summer. The actress, who portrays Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, wrote that she took a course at the prestigious academy in London, England where she “made so many friends and learnt so much.” This school is noted for such distinguished alumni as fellow Potter actors Alan Rickman and Kenneth Branagh to name but a few; you can learn more about the Academy via this link.
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Radcliffe
Posted by: Edward
August 21, 2008, 09:33 PM
Actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) will be making an appearance next week on the “Late Night with Conan O’Brien Show” to discuss his upcoming play, “Equus,” before it makes its Broadway debut in September. Playbill.com is reporting that Dan is scheduled to sit down with Conan on Monday, August 25th, where he will discuss the revival of Peter Shaffer play. “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” is broadcast weeknights at 12:35am EST (11:35pm CST) on NBC.
As readers will remember, Dan Radcliffe and Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon) are currently in rehearsals for...
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HBP Film
Posted by: Sue
August 21, 2008, 05:14 PM
WB sent us the latest behind the scenes photo from “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,” this now in high res of Professor Dumbledore (Michael Gambon) filming his role as Professor Albus Dumbledore in the Great Hall of Hogwarts, with director David Yates and crew working in the background.
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Books
Posted by: Sue
August 27, 2008, 11:00 AM
Cheryl Klein, Senior Editor at Arthur A. Levine Books, is the subject of a new interview, where she briefly discusses her work as Continuity Editor on the Harry Potter books published by Scholastic. Cheryl, who is to be a judge at a Harry Potter Trivia contest at the Decatur Book Festival in Georgia on August 30th, gives a bit of insight regarding her role with the books and more as follows:
Q: What does a continuity editor do?
A: Continuity editor is a title...
Continued...
J.K. Rowling
Posted by: Sue
August 26, 2008, 01:56 PM
Today, the Telegraph has a preview piece featuring an excerpt from the foreword that J.K. Rowling wrote for the upcoming book, Harry, A History by TLC's own Melissa Anelli. The piece focuses on how J.K. Rowling "finally cracked," she said, in 2002, and "Googled Harry Potter."
"I had already heard of 'The Leaky Cauldron'; it was one of the biggest and most popular Harry Potter sites on the net, and I had been told about a couple of great things they had done....But I had never seen it for myself, never realised exactly what went on...
Continued...
Books
Posted by: Sue
August 25, 2008, 02:51 PM
As readers are aware, “The Tales of Beedle the Bard,” the new book for charity by author J.K. Rowling will be published on December 4, 2008. As we draw nearer to the release of the new companion book to the Harry Potter series, retailers have begun their marketing campaign for the book. Thanks to TLC staffer Andy, who spotted a few ads and leaflets that are appearing in the UK and sent in some new photos of the ads. You can see a new leaflet from WHSmith here,...
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Character Birthdays
Posted by: Edward
August 21, 2008, 07:03 PM
Everyone please join us in raising your glass for a well-mannered toast to Percy Weasley who, as the calendar of J. K. Rowling’s website now indicates, celebrates his birthday on August 22nd. Happy Birthday, Percy! Cheers!
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Books
Posted by: Sue
August 20, 2008, 08:10 AM
A reminder today that just over a month from now on September 23, Scholastic will issue the special ten year anniversary edition of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” In preparation for the release, US Harry Potter publishers Scholastic have now added a special bookmark that you can download and print out featuring the new cover to the book, which you can do via this link (pdf). Be sure to check out the lovely new artwork from Mary GrandPre here. As we reported previously, this...
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J.K. Rowling
Posted by: Edward
August 18, 2008, 11:41 PM
There are two pieces of news online tonight regarding Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling and honors she recently received. First, the Mythopoeic Society, which is a non-profit agency promoting the study and enjoyment of mythic literature, has chosen Ms. Rowling the winner of its Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children’s Literature. This award “honors books for younger readers (from “Young Adults” to picture books for beginning readers), in the tradition of The Hobbit or The Chronicles of Narnia.” J. K. Rowling was chosen by society members for this award which nominates and awards authors for their work annually.
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Books
Posted by: Edward
August 13, 2008, 12:29 AM
USA Today has an article online discussing the scientific advances in technology that would make it possible for an invisibility cloak object to exist. Once only something of fiction from the Harry Potter novels, the article reports that scientists have created two prototyped materials that bend light, the first of many steps in advancing the technology. The creation of these two materials is an “important step” in creating an invisibly cloak, along with other devices in the future. Ulf Leonhardt, a physicist at Scotland’s University of St. Andrews, is quoted in the article as saying: “Being able...
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Character Birthdays
Posted by: Edward
August 10, 2008, 07:35 PM
The calendar on Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling’s website has been updated to wish the youngest Weasley child, Ginny, a happy birthday. Here’s to you, Ginny! Cheers!
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J.K. Rowling
Posted by: Edward
August 09, 2008, 01:47 PM
As readers will remember, Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling wrote an 800-word note card containing a story featuring a young James and Sirius Black for Waterstone’s “What’s Your Story?” charity auction. This Harry Potter prequel was included with the 12 other stories written on postcards for the Waterstone’s auction and published yesterday. The Telegraph is reporting that 10,000 copies were sold on the first day, with many shops running out of copies before lunchtime. Toby Bourne, the head of children’s buying for Waterstone’s, is quoted as saying:
“Fans have been desperate to own this...
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Books
Posted by: Sue
August 01, 2008, 11:23 AM
Scholastic, the US publishers of the Harry Potter novels, have updated their website with additional information regarding some of the content to be found in the new “Tales of the Beedle the Bard” book by J.K. Rowling due December 4 of this year. Noting the material written 18 months before his death, Professor Albus Dumbledore is said to reveal ” not just his vast knowledge of Wizarding lore, but also more of his personal qualities: his sense of humor, his courage, his pride in his abilities, and his hard-won wisdom.” Of particular interest...
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Fans
Posted by: Edward
August 23, 2008, 05:56 PM
There two pieces of news online regarding the “Wizarding World of Harry Potter” theme park currently under construction at Universal in Orlando, Florida. First up, a new blog via the Orlando Sentinel has a handful of new photos online which show the continued construction of structures for the upcoming Harry Potter attraction. The report notes that much of the activity seen in these photos is taking place adjacent to the Island of Adventure “Dueling Dragons” roller coaster, where a large wall has been put up to shield the construction. The full set of...
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Conventions
Posted by: Sue
August 18, 2008, 05:04 PM
As many readers know, Terminus 2008, the Harry Potter conference, recently took place in Chicago, Illinois last week. MTV now has new video of this as well as a new piece about Harry Potter wizard rock and “Twilight” rock bands now article online, featuring a host of interviews with some of the Wizarding rock bands who played at the Wrock Chicago event. Interviews include clips from The Remus Lupins, Harry and the Potters, Draco and the Malfoys,...
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Leaky
Posted by: Melissa
August 16, 2008, 11:30 PM
Leaky’s Half-Blood Prince movie countdown has now been updated to reflect the new release date.
Get this and other HP countdowns at LeakyNews.comOn
this page or below, the countdown doubles as a movie news reader. To put it on your page, use the following code:
Mac users on the “Leopard” operating system and Safari Web browser, you can make a cut...
Continued...
Leaky
Posted by: Edward
August 16, 2008, 01:14 AM
The third edition of The Quibbler, our new magazine which prints “all the news you won’t find anywhere else,” is hot off the presses and available for your reading pleasure. This issue contains much news that rarely ever finds its way into typical magical or muggle publications. Our third issue includes a cover story about Parselmouth invasions, a back to Hogwarts guide for first years, a report on the location of the Dursley family, Luna’s latest love advice, and Aberforth’s page three girl. You can read this issue in its
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LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
August 09, 2008, 01:09 PM
It is time once again to dust off your classics, for Jo’s Book Nook is now starting to read the Harper Lee novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Our Non-Harry Potter Book opens up today with the reading of this book which examines life in the deep south during the 1930s. This book club is open to all registered Leaky Lounge members who would be interested in joining in the discussion and examining the themes, characters, and messages in the novel. To join in the discussion, please click here. Those who do not yet have this...
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LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
August 07, 2008, 12:46 PM
After receiving many wonderful and fun entries, the winners of our Two-Part Riddle Contest are ready to be announced. Back in July, we asked you to answer the ten riddles that were picked during the first part of the contest in June. The winners of this contest, as chosen by raffle, are:
Selena Gallagher
onespeedonly
Bandersnatch
Many congratulations to them. As winners of this contest, they will be receiving their very own wand from Wizard Wood Wands. The answers to all of the riddles can be found right here. Once again, congratulations!
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Leaky
Posted by: Melissa
August 05, 2008, 12:35 PM
We have some more bloggers in Leaky’s new Blog section for you to check out. Remember, any Leaky reader who wants a blog should send their idea and any relevant experience to blog@the-leaky-cauldron.org.
In the meantime, see what these newcomers have to say or read what you’ve been missing on the section:
Twiddlethosedials blogs on Harry Potter events and news and ties in Dr. Who occasionally…
Sam presents a take on current events, because Dumbledore reads Muggle newspapers too…
Aggi focuses on the first war and the Marauders…
Nina discusses...
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LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
August 02, 2008, 01:32 AM
As it is now August, we have an exciting new contest to bring you today. The Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Sorting Hat Song Contest asks you to provide the lyrics to the Sorting Hat song one would have heard during Harry’s seventh year at Hogwarts, the year following the Dark Lord’s downfall, or nineteen years in the future when Harry’s younger son first made his voyage across the Dark Lake. The Sorting Hat begins each year with sage advice and often words of warning to the newest Hogwarts students. For this contest,...
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LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
August 02, 2008, 01:23 AM
Our Lounge wide Harry Potter book club is now open once again and has started reading the third book, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” Join your fellow Leaky Loungers in being with Harry during his third year at Hogwarts and discussing the various aspects and elements that make up the story. This book club is open to all Lounge members, no need for sorting, and provides you with an in depth look at the third novel in author J. K. Rowling’s series.. Our Harry Potter Book Club also offers the much theorizing and comparisons to...
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Fans
Posted by: Edward
July 31, 2008, 08:47 PM
Universal Orlando Resorts has new concept art online depicting the Three Broomsticks pub for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction currently under construction in Florida. The official website for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter was updated with this new early concept work which showcases the atmosphere and architecture of the popular Hogsmeade haunt. To view this artwork, click here and navigate over to the “Gallery” section. Readers will remember that earlier this month, reports surfaced online regarding the construction at the park as well as on the development of...
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PotterCast
Posted by: Edward
August 25, 2008, 01:52 PM
The newest episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast is now online for this week, filled with an entire three hours of Harry Potter news, discussion, and wizard rock live from Detroit! Our 163rd episode kicks off with with the latest news from the world of Harry Potter including the 10 year anniversary of “Sorcerer’s Stone” read-a-thon, the possible November 13th “Half-Blood Prince” video game release, the new release date for the “Twilight” film, and the statement to fan sites from Alan Horn regarding the “Half-Blood Prince” film. We also read your reaction to...
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PotterCast
Posted by: Edward
August 18, 2008, 10:33 AM
Back from tour and Terminus, PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast is here today with its 162nd episode which brings you the latest Harry Potter news as well as our live show from New York City. This episode starts off with the big news of the week: the “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” film being pushed back to a July 17, 2009 release. Melissa, Sue, and John give their reaction to this announcement and talk of all the latest news on this subject. After the news, this episode then features the live recording of...
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Leaky
Posted by: Melissa
August 16, 2008, 11:30 PM
Leaky’s Half-Blood Prince movie countdown has now been updated to reflect the new release date.
Get this and other HP countdowns at LeakyNews.comOn
this page or below, the countdown doubles as a movie news reader. To put it on your page, use the following code:
Mac users on the “Leopard” operating system and Safari Web browser, you can make a cut...
Continued...
Leaky
Posted by: Edward
August 16, 2008, 01:14 AM
The third edition of The Quibbler, our new magazine which prints “all the news you won’t find anywhere else,” is hot off the presses and available for your reading pleasure. This issue contains much news that rarely ever finds its way into typical magical or muggle publications. Our third issue includes a cover story about Parselmouth invasions, a back to Hogwarts guide for first years, a report on the location of the Dursley family, Luna’s latest love advice, and Aberforth’s page three girl. You can read this issue in its
Continued...
LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
August 09, 2008, 01:09 PM
It is time once again to dust off your classics, for Jo’s Book Nook is now starting to read the Harper Lee novel “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Our Non-Harry Potter Book opens up today with the reading of this book which examines life in the deep south during the 1930s. This book club is open to all registered Leaky Lounge members who would be interested in joining in the discussion and examining the themes, characters, and messages in the novel. To join in the discussion, please click here. Those who do not yet have this...
Continued...
LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
August 07, 2008, 12:46 PM
After receiving many wonderful and fun entries, the winners of our Two-Part Riddle Contest are ready to be announced. Back in July, we asked you to answer the ten riddles that were picked during the first part of the contest in June. The winners of this contest, as chosen by raffle, are:
Selena Gallagher
onespeedonly
Bandersnatch
Many congratulations to them. As winners of this contest, they will be receiving their very own wand from Wizard Wood Wands. The answers to all of the riddles can be found right here. Once again, congratulations!
Continued...
Leaky
Posted by: Melissa
August 05, 2008, 12:35 PM
We have some more bloggers in Leaky’s new Blog section for you to check out. Remember, any Leaky reader who wants a blog should send their idea and any relevant experience to blog@the-leaky-cauldron.org.
In the meantime, see what these newcomers have to say or read what you’ve been missing on the section:
Twiddlethosedials blogs on Harry Potter events and news and ties in Dr. Who occasionally…
Sam presents a take on current events, because Dumbledore reads Muggle newspapers too…
Aggi focuses on the first war and the Marauders…
Nina discusses...
Continued...
LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
August 02, 2008, 01:32 AM
As it is now August, we have an exciting new contest to bring you today. The Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Sorting Hat Song Contest asks you to provide the lyrics to the Sorting Hat song one would have heard during Harry’s seventh year at Hogwarts, the year following the Dark Lord’s downfall, or nineteen years in the future when Harry’s younger son first made his voyage across the Dark Lake. The Sorting Hat begins each year with sage advice and often words of warning to the newest Hogwarts students. For this contest,...
Continued...
LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
August 02, 2008, 01:23 AM
Our Lounge wide Harry Potter book club is now open once again and has started reading the third book, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.” Join your fellow Leaky Loungers in being with Harry during his third year at Hogwarts and discussing the various aspects and elements that make up the story. This book club is open to all Lounge members, no need for sorting, and provides you with an in depth look at the third novel in author J. K. Rowling’s series.. Our Harry Potter Book Club also offers the much theorizing and comparisons to...
Continued...
PotterCast
Posted by: Edward
July 30, 2008, 04:54 PM
PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast is coming to you live from Boston, MA, the site of next year’s LeakyCon conference, for an new episode full of talk before the premiere of the “Half-Blood Prince” teaser trailer. As a reminder, tonight’s live PotterCast set for Providence, RI, will feature fresh reaction of the HBP teaser trailer. More details can be found here. From the Imperial Ballroom of the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, the PotterCast quartet discuss the photo of young Tom Riddle, what it could possibly mean...
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Radcliffe Interviews
Posted by: Edward
August 27, 2008, 06:25 PM
As we first told you last week, actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) would make an appearance on the “Late Night with Conan O’Brien Show” to discuss his upcoming Broadway revival of the play “Equus.” The video from that appearance is now online and available for your viewing pleasure via this link. During the interview, Dan speaks of the play’s first run in London, the current rehearsals in New York, and the reaction of Harry Potter fans to his performance. In addition to this, he talks of acting with Gary Oldman (Sirius Black), the Olympic...
Continued...
Books
Posted by: Sue
August 27, 2008, 11:00 AM
Cheryl Klein, Senior Editor at Arthur A. Levine Books, is the subject of a new interview, where she briefly discusses her work as Continuity Editor on the Harry Potter books published by Scholastic. Cheryl, who is to be a judge at a Harry Potter Trivia contest at the Decatur Book Festival in Georgia on August 30th, gives a bit of insight regarding her role with the books and more as follows:
Q: What does a continuity editor do?
A: Continuity editor is a title...
Continued...
Phelps
Posted by: Sue
August 27, 2008, 10:32 AM
James and Oliver Phelps have given a new interview where the brothers discuss the Harry Potter films and video games. Recorded at the recent games convention in Germany, the twins reflect that it was almost eight years ago that they auditioned for the parts of Fred and George Weasley and have remained with the series ever since. They also address recording their parts for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince video game, and note that in this game, the overall plot of the series becomes more apparent. Update: We now have the interview here in our...
Continued...
Lynch
Posted by: Sue
August 27, 2008, 09:57 AM
Tonner Dolls, makers of high end collectible dolls, have released their new Fall/Holiday collection, and new is a Luna Lovegood doll. The doll, which you can see here, retails for $159.00 (USD), and is based on actress Evanna Lynch as she portrays Luna in the Harry Potter films, complete with mini Radish earrings and her Butterbeer cork necklace. The official description of the new doll reads as follows:
“One of RAVENCLAW™’s…ummm…well…most unusual students joins the ranks of HARRY POTTER™ TONNER® DRESSED CHARACTER FIGURES™. LUNA LOVEGOOD™ at HOGWARTS™...
Continued...
Movies
Posted by: Edward
August 26, 2008, 10:32 PM
The BBC is reporting that Warner Bros. has filed suit against a film company in India for infringing on intellectual property rights in titling an upcoming movie: “Hari Puttar – A Comedy Of Terrors.” A spokesperson confirmed that a lawsuit was filed against Mirchi Movies and is expected to be heard before the Bombay High Court. According to the article, WB felt the title was ‘too similar to that of its world famous young wizard.’ Deborah Lincoln, a spokesperson for WB, is quoted as saying: “We have recently commenced proceedings against parties involved in the production and distribution...
Continued...
J.K. Rowling
Posted by: Sue
August 26, 2008, 01:56 PM
Today, the Telegraph has a preview piece featuring an excerpt from the foreword that J.K. Rowling wrote for the upcoming book, Harry, A History by TLC's own Melissa Anelli. The piece focuses on how J.K. Rowling "finally cracked," she said, in 2002, and "Googled Harry Potter."
"I had already heard of 'The Leaky Cauldron'; it was one of the biggest and most popular Harry Potter sites on the net, and I had been told about a couple of great things they had done....But I had never seen it for myself, never realised exactly what went on...
Continued...
HBP Film
Posted by: Sue
August 25, 2008, 07:19 PM
Several retailers have now uploaded new images from some of the 2009 Harry Potter calendars. Danilo.com and Amazon.com both have new images from the 2009 Square Calendar as well as the Slim Calendar. As seen here in our galleries, you can see the front cover with the Trio, and the back cover featuring new photos of Ron, Lavender Brown, Harry and Ginny, Slughorn, Snape, Professor Dumbledore, Lupin, Tonks and much more. Be sure to check out the inside photo of...
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Books
Posted by: Sue
August 25, 2008, 02:51 PM
As readers are aware, “The Tales of Beedle the Bard,” the new book for charity by author J.K. Rowling will be published on December 4, 2008. As we draw nearer to the release of the new companion book to the Harry Potter series, retailers have begun their marketing campaign for the book. Thanks to TLC staffer Andy, who spotted a few ads and leaflets that are appearing in the UK and sent in some new photos of the ads. You can see a new leaflet from WHSmith here,...
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PotterCast
Posted by: Edward
August 25, 2008, 01:52 PM
The newest episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast is now online for this week, filled with an entire three hours of Harry Potter news, discussion, and wizard rock live from Detroit! Our 163rd episode kicks off with with the latest news from the world of Harry Potter including the 10 year anniversary of “Sorcerer’s Stone” read-a-thon, the possible November 13th “Half-Blood Prince” video game release, the new release date for the “Twilight” film, and the statement to fan sites from Alan Horn regarding the “Half-Blood Prince” film. We also read your reaction to...
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Honors/Awards
Posted by: Edward
August 24, 2008, 01:34 PM
As we reported previously, the “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” film and a number of its cast, along with Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling, were nominees at the 2008 SyFy Genre Awards. These virtual awards allow fans to vote for their favorite film, series, book, and actor from the science fiction and fantasy genre each year. The winners of the SyFy Awards have been announced and include actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger), in the category of Best Actress in a Film, as well as “Order of the Phoenix” in the...
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