HBP Film
Posted by: Sue
May 15, 2008, 05:41 PM
We have a few pieces of news and rumors regarding Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to update you on.
First, thanks to Oclumencia via HarryPotterforum, who emailed regarding what they believe to be a new photo of Harry (Dan Radcliffe) from “Half-Blood Prince.” While you can see that photo, here via this link, we do not know the original source of this photo, nor what scene this may be from, and are working to find out more about this.
Also, as we all have been anxiously awaiting the teaser trailer for the sixth Harry Potter film, it...
Continued...
| Average: 4.0 (23 votes)
LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
May 15, 2008, 11:54 AM
Once again our one of a kind Leaky Lounge Reading Groups have opened their doors and begun sorting for their latest round of community book club readings. This time around we will be going back to where it all started with a reading of the first book in author J. K. Rowling’s series, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” In order to participate, Lounge members may click to enter the Inn and follow the instructions on how to be sorted into one of our many fun and family-like Reading Groups. Those who are not yet...
Continued...
| Average: 3.4 (7 votes)
Character Birthdays
Posted by: Sue
May 14, 2008, 07:13 PM
Lift your glass, give a cheer, for today a Hufflepuff’s birthday is here! :)
This editor is quite pleased to report that as noted by the calendar on JKRowling.com, birthday wishes are in order for the Head of Hufflepuff, Pomona Sprout. Cheers!
Continued...
| Average: 4.0 (29 votes)
J.K. Rowling
Posted by: Sue
May 14, 2008, 10:42 AM
Back in March, we told you Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling had been nominated for a National Children’s Choice Book Award. Last night in New York City, these awards were presented, with J.K. Rowling named “Author of the Year,” for her work on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The press release notes that “children across the country voted for their favorite books, author, and illustrator at bookstores, school libraries, and at www.BookWeekOnline.com. Close to 55,000 votes were received. The Children’s Choice Book Awards program was created to provide young readers with an opportunity...
Continued...
| Average: 3.6 (32 votes)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Posted by: Edward
May 14, 2008, 10:14 AM
The two finalists in Amazon.com’s Beedle the Bard Ballad Writing Contest have been chosen after a week long voting period we told you about earlier where the public picked a top entry in the 13-17 age group and 18 and over categories. As we reported previously, the winner of this contest will receive a weekend with the handwritten tale by Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling in London, England. In the 13-17 year old category, 16-year-old Rhiannon D. from Australia was chosen along with Laura H. of Fresno, Calif., who was named the...
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| Average: 3.3 (27 votes)
DH Film
Posted by: Sue
May 13, 2008, 08:18 PM
With production on “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” nearing completion in England, there is a new report tonight regarding early production for the final two films in the series due to take place in the highlands of Scotland. The Scotsman newspaper is reporting that filming for both Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movies “will be shot in Lochaber later this year.” As readers will recall, Potter film producer David Heyman stated that full production on both films, which will be filmed simultaneously, is due to begin in February of next year, so it is uncertain at this...
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| Average: 3.8 (47 votes)
HBP Film
Posted by: Sue
May 13, 2008, 12:01 PM
We have a real treat for you today, as there is a detailed report now available regarding a visit to the set of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Originally posted in our Leaky Lounge forum, TLC reader Tash kindly sent along a fantastic report of her visit to the set of the sixth Harry Potter movie, where she gives some tantalizing details about things we can see in the coming film. Of note are details about Weasley Wizard Wheezes (including U-no-poo!), an intriging case containing vials of memories, tidbits on the Sectumsempra scene, mentions of Knockturn Alley, Borgin and...
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| Average: 4.3 (113 votes)
Actor Birthdays
Posted by: Edward
May 13, 2008, 08:06 AM
Happy Birthday wishes go out today to actor Robert Pattinson, who portrayed Hufflepuff Cedric Diggory in the “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” film. Mr. Pattinson is celebrating his 22nd birthday today.
Also today, actress Zoë Wanamaker, who portrayed Madame Hooch in “Sorcerer’s Stone,” is celebrating her 59th birthday. Many happy returns on the day!
Happy Birthday, Robert and Zoe! Cheers!
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| Average: 3.6 (43 votes)
OotP Film
Posted by: Sue
May 12, 2008, 11:00 PM
OK, now this is cool: Long rumored to have been filmed for the “Order of the Phoenix” film, thanks to Oclumencia, we can now see at long last, the prisoner of Azkaban…Lucius Malfoy. You can see the photo of Jason Isaacs as Lucius, sitting in his cell in Azkaban, holding his prisoner id card, via this link.
Many thanks to Thiego!
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| Average: 4.1 (81 votes)
PotterCast
Posted by: Edward
May 12, 2008, 10:49 PM
The 151st episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now online with the latest in Harry Potter and much more. First up, we bring you news on the “Half-Blood Prince” film including new images, information from actress Natalia Tena, set footage, and casting announcements. Additional news about a decision regarding the privacy case filed by J. K. Rowling along with an update on media reaction to the RDR Books vs. WB/JKR lawsuit is also featured. We then jump into our latest Canon Conundrums discussion which focuses on Aberforth Dumbledore and which Hogwarts...
Continued...
| Average: 3.5 (36 votes)
HBP Film
Posted by: Sue
May 15, 2008, 05:41 PM
We have a few pieces of news and rumors regarding Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to update you on.
First, thanks to Oclumencia via HarryPotterforum, who emailed regarding what they believe to be a new photo of Harry (Dan Radcliffe) from “Half-Blood Prince.” While you can see that photo, here via this link, we do not know the original source of this photo, nor what scene this may be from, and are working to find out more about this.
Also, as we all have been anxiously awaiting the teaser trailer for the sixth Harry Potter film, it...
Continued...
| Average: 4.0 (23 votes)
DH Film
Posted by: Sue
May 13, 2008, 08:18 PM
With production on “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” nearing completion in England, there is a new report tonight regarding early production for the final two films in the series due to take place in the highlands of Scotland. The Scotsman newspaper is reporting that filming for both Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movies “will be shot in Lochaber later this year.” As readers will recall, Potter film producer David Heyman stated that full production on both films, which will be filmed simultaneously, is due to begin in February of next year, so it is uncertain at this...
Continued...
| Average: 3.8 (47 votes)
HBP Film
Posted by: Sue
May 13, 2008, 12:01 PM
We have a real treat for you today, as there is a detailed report now available regarding a visit to the set of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Originally posted in our Leaky Lounge forum, TLC reader Tash kindly sent along a fantastic report of her visit to the set of the sixth Harry Potter movie, where she gives some tantalizing details about things we can see in the coming film. Of note are details about Weasley Wizard Wheezes (including U-no-poo!), an intriging case containing vials of memories, tidbits on the Sectumsempra scene, mentions of Knockturn Alley, Borgin and...
Continued...
| Average: 4.3 (113 votes)
Actor Birthdays
Posted by: Edward
May 13, 2008, 08:06 AM
Happy Birthday wishes go out today to actor Robert Pattinson, who portrayed Hufflepuff Cedric Diggory in the “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” film. Mr. Pattinson is celebrating his 22nd birthday today.
Also today, actress Zoë Wanamaker, who portrayed Madame Hooch in “Sorcerer’s Stone,” is celebrating her 59th birthday. Many happy returns on the day!
Happy Birthday, Robert and Zoe! Cheers!
Continued...
| Average: 3.6 (43 votes)
OotP Film
Posted by: Sue
May 12, 2008, 11:00 PM
OK, now this is cool: Long rumored to have been filmed for the “Order of the Phoenix” film, thanks to Oclumencia, we can now see at long last, the prisoner of Azkaban…Lucius Malfoy. You can see the photo of Jason Isaacs as Lucius, sitting in his cell in Azkaban, holding his prisoner id card, via this link.
Many thanks to Thiego!
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| Average: 4.1 (81 votes)
OotP Film
Posted by: Sue
May 10, 2008, 07:59 PM
Even though we do not yet have any new “Half-Blood Prince” photos as of yet, we do have a bit of news on some new high res photos from “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.” Oclumencia let us know they have some high res (and quite large) still photos from the Ministry of Magic scene filming now online. Of interest is this photo of Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort, Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix, Michael Gambon as Dumbledore and Dan Radcliffe as Harry as a group, smiling in between takes on the filming for that...
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| Average: 3.2 (53 votes)
HBP Film
Posted by: Sue
May 08, 2008, 06:16 PM
There are a few pieces of news related to the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince yet today. First, readers will recall previously there was a purported ad promoting the sixth Harry Potter film seen on container for yarn of all things. Although a few of these images also appeared on the Opal yarn website, WB told us the cardboard stand marketing was a fake. Today, thanks to our Order partner RupertGrint.net, we know that same yarn company has now uploaded eight new images of yarn, with labels featuring cast members and clearly marked...
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| Average: 3.5 (74 votes)
Actor Interviews
Posted by: Edward
May 08, 2008, 10:09 AM
Actress Jessie Cave, who is set to portray Lavender Brown in the upcoming “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” film, is briefly featured in an issue of ASOS Magazine where she comments on her first on-screen kiss with fellow actor Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley). The twenty-one year old actress, who was cast last year in the role of Ron’s girlfriend in the film, says the following of filming that particular scene:
“It was a bit embarrassing. Our first screen kiss was on my third day of shooting.” says Jessie. “It’s been an amazing experience though....
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| Average: 3.5 (71 votes)
Pattinson Interviews
Posted by: Edward
May 07, 2008, 08:39 PM
As many readers will remember, actor Robert Pattinson, who portrayed Cedric Diggory in “Goblet of Fire,” has been cast in the role of Edward Cullen in the upcoming film version of Stephenie Meyer’s novel, “Twilight.” A number of news reports have appeared online recently featuring Mr. Pattinson along with an interview with Ms. Meyer, who talks of the comparisons made with Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling. We now have a few news updates regarding all of this as follows:
First, the teaser trailer for “Twilight” was released earlier in the week, showing Robert Pattinson as...
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| Average: 4.1 (146 votes)
HBP Film
Posted by: Sue
May 06, 2008, 12:40 PM
Thanks to the BBC, we can now see some new aerial footage of Leavesden Studios in England, including new sets of the Burrow, Privet Drive, a courtyard, Hagrid’s Hut, a train station/platform, possibly the base/grounds outside the astronomy tower and more being used for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. To watch, click here.UPDATE:Thanks to the galleries crew, you can now see the footage here in our video galleries, screencaps are available here in our image galleries You can also see a clear shot of...
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| Average: 3.7 (90 votes)
Character Birthdays
Posted by: Sue
May 14, 2008, 07:13 PM
Lift your glass, give a cheer, for today a Hufflepuff’s birthday is here! :)
This editor is quite pleased to report that as noted by the calendar on JKRowling.com, birthday wishes are in order for the Head of Hufflepuff, Pomona Sprout. Cheers!
Continued...
| Average: 4.0 (29 votes)
J.K. Rowling
Posted by: Sue
May 14, 2008, 10:42 AM
Back in March, we told you Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling had been nominated for a National Children’s Choice Book Award. Last night in New York City, these awards were presented, with J.K. Rowling named “Author of the Year,” for her work on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The press release notes that “children across the country voted for their favorite books, author, and illustrator at bookstores, school libraries, and at www.BookWeekOnline.com. Close to 55,000 votes were received. The Children’s Choice Book Awards program was created to provide young readers with an opportunity...
Continued...
| Average: 3.6 (32 votes)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Posted by: Edward
May 14, 2008, 10:14 AM
The two finalists in Amazon.com’s Beedle the Bard Ballad Writing Contest have been chosen after a week long voting period we told you about earlier where the public picked a top entry in the 13-17 age group and 18 and over categories. As we reported previously, the winner of this contest will receive a weekend with the handwritten tale by Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling in London, England. In the 13-17 year old category, 16-year-old Rhiannon D. from Australia was chosen along with Laura H. of Fresno, Calif., who was named the...
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| Average: 3.3 (27 votes)
Books
Posted by: Sue
May 11, 2008, 05:57 PM
Scholastic has updated their Harry Potter website with a few new things this Mother’s Day weekend. There are three new games including Polyjuice Pairs, Potter Swap, and Magical Matches. In addition to the already long list of fun quizzes, they’ve added a new Magnificent Mums quiz and a Nature Knowledge Quiz. Also recent are a new Harry Potter montage bookmark that you can download and print at home, as well as Book Seven wallpaper. Finally, while this is not new, if you have not been...
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| Average: 3.2 (50 votes)
Companion Books
Posted by: Kristin
May 10, 2008, 10:51 PM
This post is part two of our post from earlier today, and includes our summary of the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law presented by JKR/WB in this PDF.
Please see the prior post for Editor’s Notes. In addition, please also note that the JKR/WB document is considerably longer that the RDR Books document. In an effort to bring the summary down to a manageable length, on several occasions the reader is directed to the original document for additional reading. Further, note that this summary was written directly after the RDR Books...
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| Average: 3.0 (41 votes)
Companion Books
Posted by: Kristin
May 10, 2008, 08:30 AM
We now have available at Leaky the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law documents from both Plaintiffs JKR/WB and Defendant RDR Books. These documents offer each side’s analysis of the trial and opinion on how it should conclude. The documents are in PDF format and total 10MB/200 pages.
RDR Books’ Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (> 1 MB/55 pages)
JKR/WB’s Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law (9MB/169 pages)
EDITOR’S NOTE: Below, we provide a summary for the RDR document; the summary for the JKR/WB...
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| Average: 3.0 (38 votes)
Companion Books
Posted by: Kristin
May 08, 2008, 09:21 PM
Columbia Law Professor Tim Wu led a panel May 1st at OnCopyright 2008, a conference hosted by the Copyright Clearance Center. The panel focused on the JKR/WB vs RDR Books lawsuit, and more particularly on the response Harry Potter fans have had to Steve Vander Ark since it was announced the HP Lexicon would be produced in book format. From a summary on the conference at EContent Magazine:
“Wu played an official Harry Potter podcast in which other members of the Harry Potter fan community ostracized and effectively banished Vander Ark from their...
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| Average: 3.4 (62 votes)
J.K. Rowling
Posted by: Sue
May 08, 2008, 08:57 PM
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has contributed a special “storycard” as part of a charity auction in the UK. Bloomberg reports that Jo joins authors such as Richard Ford, Nick Hornby, Doris Lessing, Tom Stoppard and Sebastian Faulks who have all written an original piece on a “blank A5 sheet ” for this auction, which will benefit the English PEN and Dyslexia Action. The auction will take place in London, England on June 10 at a branch of Waterstone’s book sellers, and “will be restricted to an invited audience and bidders.”...
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| Average: 3.4 (49 votes)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Posted by: Sue
May 05, 2008, 11:51 AM
Last month, we told you of a contest that Amazon.com was holding, where you could win a trip for two to London, England, and read the special handwritten copy of "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" by J.K. Rowling. The contest required written entries, and fans can now read and vote on the 20 semi-finalists for this contest. You can read entries from 13-17 age group, here, and read the selections from the 18- and over group via this link.
Voting is for this round is open now...
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| Average: 3.4 (48 votes)
Companion Books
Posted by: Kristin
May 03, 2008, 11:53 AM
The Chicago Tribune speaks to Roger Rapoport of RDR Books, the publishing company that is involved in a legal battle against JK Rowling and Warner Brothers over the rights to publish a book version of the HP Lexicon website.
Not a Potter fan, Mr. Rapoport was unfamiliar with the Lexicon website until he saw a newspaper profile on Vander Ark in July 2007.
“I couldn’t understand why this book hadn’t been published yet,” he said.
Rapoport is reportedly unworried about the outcome of the trial, having been told by his attorneys that “no court has ever...
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| Average: 3.5 (62 votes)
LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
May 15, 2008, 11:54 AM
Once again our one of a kind Leaky Lounge Reading Groups have opened their doors and begun sorting for their latest round of community book club readings. This time around we will be going back to where it all started with a reading of the first book in author J. K. Rowling’s series, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” In order to participate, Lounge members may click to enter the Inn and follow the instructions on how to be sorted into one of our many fun and family-like Reading Groups. Those who are not yet...
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| Average: 3.4 (7 votes)
LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
May 11, 2008, 01:04 AM
The winners of our April Poetry Contest have been chosen and are ready to be announced. As April was National Poetry month, we asked you to write a poem about the Harry Potter series. After many splendid entries, we now have the winners along with a few honorable mentions. Starting this month the first prize winners of our regular monthly contests will receive a custom made wand from Wizard Wood Wands for their efforts. Only our first prize winners will receive this wand which is crafted based on your specific instructions. Many thanks...
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| Average: 3.3 (47 votes)
Galleries
Posted by: Edward
May 08, 2008, 08:49 PM
Our Leaky Contest Crew has teamed up with our Image Gallery staffers to form a new contest set to be launched on May 12th. Taking place in our Image and Fan Art Galleries, the IContest will have you creating icons based on some of the fan art images as well as other images from our galleries in future weeks. Starting May 12th, we will ask you to create an icon based from one of the many drawings created by Fan Artist Glockgal. You have until May 19th to submit your icon, at which time voting...
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| Average: 3.2 (42 votes)
LeakyCon
Posted by: Melissa
May 04, 2008, 10:34 PM
Tonight, the forums for LeakyCon 2009 are open and humming! Get over there to ask the organizers questions and connect with fellow attendees; the conference is just a year away! If you have a Leaky Login (that is, an account anywhere on Leaky, including our forums), then you can comment at the LeakyCon forums.
More information regarding registration and our special hotel reservations package will be available soon. If you are going to attend BE SURE to sign our Intent to Attend form, as those who have done so will get advance...
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| Average: 3.3 (54 votes)
LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
May 02, 2008, 10:16 AM
May 2nd marks the ten year anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts which took place in the final chapters of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” On that night, wizards took up arms together to fight against the Dark Lord resulting in many brave souls being lost during that battle. To honor these fallen heros, our May contest asks you to write a eulogy of up to 50 words about the Harry Potter character of your choice. A eulogy offers high praise to honor a person who is no longer with us. Your submission need not be...
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| Average: 3.6 (88 votes)
Scribbulus
Posted by: Edward
May 01, 2008, 08:00 AM
The May issue of Scribbulus, Leaky’s premier essay project, is now online with three essays for your reading pleasure. Our twenty-fourth issue features an essay comparing J. K. Rowling’s novels to the The Canterbury Tales, an opinion piece on the split of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” films into two parts, and an essay on the topic of death in the final book. You can find the complete issue, along with an archive of our previous issues, right here. Enjoy!
Chaucer, J.K. Rowling, and All of Us by Fidelia Milking the Hippogriff...
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| Average: 3.0 (67 votes)
LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
May 01, 2008, 07:07 AM
Our Contest Crew has launched a new contest today which asks you to help Remember the Magic for a certain experience from the first book, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” In order to enter, please write a “vignette” describing the sights, sounds, smells and feelings Harry encounters as he enters Diagon Alley for the first time. A vignette is like a literary “snapshot” where you give a quick glimpse of a scene without necessarily telling the full story. Vignettes tend to be rich in descriptive details. Let your heart and mind help Harry live...
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| Average: 3.1 (70 votes)
Fans
Posted by: Sue
April 30, 2008, 07:21 AM
Construction continues on building the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction in Orlando, Florida. Courtesy of Screamscape and Orlando Rocks, we can see a host of new photos, including work being done building the snowy covered villages found in Hogsmeade. You can see these photos here and here.As readers will recall, the snowy covered buildings of Hogsmeade are part of the attraction fans will be able to visit at the Harry Potter theme park, as well as Hogwarts castle and more, as seen in the
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| Average: 3.5 (124 votes)
Fans
Posted by: Sue
April 25, 2008, 07:23 AM
Previously, we told you about several screenings of the We Are Wizards documentary taking place over the past few weeks, with one large event due to take place this weekend. This film, which focuses on the Harry Potter fandom, is showing at the Boston Independent Film Festival. As noted before, following the screening of the film on Saturday, April 26, there will be a large event featuring several of the people from the films, including Brad Neely and our own Melissa Anelli, as well as a number of...
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| Average: 2.9 (76 votes)
LeakyLounge
Posted by: Sue
April 24, 2008, 11:37 AM
Calling all crafters! For those who enjoy making their own Harry Potter crafts, we have a fun new feature just for you! Starting this May 1st, Leaky's own Crafty Witches will host a special Craft-Along event where we invite you to join us as we all make our own wands. These wands are easy and fun to make, and you can follow along at home with us by using the instructions found in this Simple Wand tutorial from Jessi, or add your own bit of magical flourish with additional hints as
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| Average: 3.3 (109 votes)
LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
May 15, 2008, 11:54 AM
Once again our one of a kind Leaky Lounge Reading Groups have opened their doors and begun sorting for their latest round of community book club readings. This time around we will be going back to where it all started with a reading of the first book in author J. K. Rowling’s series, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” In order to participate, Lounge members may click to enter the Inn and follow the instructions on how to be sorted into one of our many fun and family-like Reading Groups. Those who are not yet...
Continued...
| Average: 3.4 (7 votes)
PotterCast
Posted by: Edward
May 12, 2008, 10:49 PM
The 151st episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now online with the latest in Harry Potter and much more. First up, we bring you news on the “Half-Blood Prince” film including new images, information from actress Natalia Tena, set footage, and casting announcements. Additional news about a decision regarding the privacy case filed by J. K. Rowling along with an update on media reaction to the RDR Books vs. WB/JKR lawsuit is also featured. We then jump into our latest Canon Conundrums discussion which focuses on Aberforth Dumbledore and which Hogwarts...
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| Average: 3.5 (36 votes)
LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
May 11, 2008, 01:04 AM
The winners of our April Poetry Contest have been chosen and are ready to be announced. As April was National Poetry month, we asked you to write a poem about the Harry Potter series. After many splendid entries, we now have the winners along with a few honorable mentions. Starting this month the first prize winners of our regular monthly contests will receive a custom made wand from Wizard Wood Wands for their efforts. Only our first prize winners will receive this wand which is crafted based on your specific instructions. Many thanks...
Continued...
| Average: 3.3 (47 votes)
PotterCast
Posted by: Melissa
May 05, 2008, 05:44 PM
Today we celebrated our 150th Harry Potter podcast, PotterCast, and instead of a big celebratory show we decided on a celebratory post. It takes a village of house-elves to make this show go, and the ones who you rarely, if ever, hear on the show are who we celebrate today.
(Thanks to Frankie “Frak” Franco for the excellent drawing!)
It’s hard to believe this show has lasted this long with such enthusiasm and hard work behind it. You may hear only a handful of voices on the show each week,...
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| Average: 3.5 (73 votes)
PotterCast
Posted by: Edward
May 05, 2008, 01:43 PM
PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now online with its 150th episode of Harry Potter news and discussion. First up in Sue’s news, we update you on photos of the Harry Potter theme park that have appeared online, Emma Watson’s interest in the “Napoleon and Betsey” film, the casting of Alecto Carrow in HBP, and the Harry Potter novels no longer appearing on the NYTimes Best Sellers List. A new edition of Canon Conundrums follows with a discussion on Madam Pomfrey’s Hogwarts House affiliation along with another Ravenclaw vs. Hufflepuff showdown. Bit-by-Bit is...
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| Average: 3.1 (50 votes)
LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
May 02, 2008, 10:16 AM
May 2nd marks the ten year anniversary of the Battle of Hogwarts which took place in the final chapters of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.” On that night, wizards took up arms together to fight against the Dark Lord resulting in many brave souls being lost during that battle. To honor these fallen heros, our May contest asks you to write a eulogy of up to 50 words about the Harry Potter character of your choice. A eulogy offers high praise to honor a person who is no longer with us. Your submission need not be...
Continued...
| Average: 3.6 (88 votes)
Scribbulus
Posted by: Edward
May 01, 2008, 08:00 AM
The May issue of Scribbulus, Leaky’s premier essay project, is now online with three essays for your reading pleasure. Our twenty-fourth issue features an essay comparing J. K. Rowling’s novels to the The Canterbury Tales, an opinion piece on the split of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” films into two parts, and an essay on the topic of death in the final book. You can find the complete issue, along with an archive of our previous issues, right here. Enjoy!
Chaucer, J.K. Rowling, and All of Us by Fidelia Milking the Hippogriff...
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| Average: 3.0 (67 votes)
LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
May 01, 2008, 07:07 AM
Our Contest Crew has launched a new contest today which asks you to help Remember the Magic for a certain experience from the first book, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” In order to enter, please write a “vignette” describing the sights, sounds, smells and feelings Harry encounters as he enters Diagon Alley for the first time. A vignette is like a literary “snapshot” where you give a quick glimpse of a scene without necessarily telling the full story. Vignettes tend to be rich in descriptive details. Let your heart and mind help Harry live...
Continued...
| Average: 3.1 (70 votes)
PotterCast
Posted by: Edward
April 30, 2008, 09:23 PM
The 149th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is here tonight with a packed show, a possible Hogwarts professor from Hufflepuff, and a few special guests. First, we have for you news on the now confirmed release date of part one of the “Deathly Hallows” film, an upcoming Harry Potter Exhibition, the “Half-Blood Prince” video game, and a JKR documentary coming to ABC this fall. Canon Conundrums is up next with a discussion which focuses on finding a Hogwarts house for Professor Grubbly-Plank. We then have for you a MailBag segment...
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| Average: 3.2 (77 votes)
LeakyLounge
Posted by: Sue
April 24, 2008, 11:37 AM
Calling all crafters! For those who enjoy making their own Harry Potter crafts, we have a fun new feature just for you! Starting this May 1st, Leaky's own Crafty Witches will host a special Craft-Along event where we invite you to join us as we all make our own wands. These wands are easy and fun to make, and you can follow along at home with us by using the instructions found in this Simple Wand tutorial from Jessi, or add your own bit of magical flourish with additional hints as
Continued...
| Average: 3.3 (109 votes)
HBP Film
Posted by: Sue
May 15, 2008, 05:41 PM
We have a few pieces of news and rumors regarding Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to update you on.
First, thanks to Oclumencia via HarryPotterforum, who emailed regarding what they believe to be a new photo of Harry (Dan Radcliffe) from “Half-Blood Prince.” While you can see that photo, here via this link, we do not know the original source of this photo, nor what scene this may be from, and are working to find out more about this.
Also, as we all have been anxiously awaiting the teaser trailer for the sixth Harry Potter film, it...
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| Average: 4.0 (23 votes)
LeakyLounge
Posted by: Edward
May 15, 2008, 11:54 AM
Once again our one of a kind Leaky Lounge Reading Groups have opened their doors and begun sorting for their latest round of community book club readings. This time around we will be going back to where it all started with a reading of the first book in author J. K. Rowling’s series, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” In order to participate, Lounge members may click to enter the Inn and follow the instructions on how to be sorted into one of our many fun and family-like Reading Groups. Those who are not yet...
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| Average: 3.4 (7 votes)
Character Birthdays
Posted by: Sue
May 14, 2008, 07:13 PM
Lift your glass, give a cheer, for today a Hufflepuff’s birthday is here! :)
This editor is quite pleased to report that as noted by the calendar on JKRowling.com, birthday wishes are in order for the Head of Hufflepuff, Pomona Sprout. Cheers!
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J.K. Rowling
Posted by: Sue
May 14, 2008, 10:42 AM
Back in March, we told you Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling had been nominated for a National Children’s Choice Book Award. Last night in New York City, these awards were presented, with J.K. Rowling named “Author of the Year,” for her work on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The press release notes that “children across the country voted for their favorite books, author, and illustrator at bookstores, school libraries, and at www.BookWeekOnline.com. Close to 55,000 votes were received. The Children’s Choice Book Awards program was created to provide young readers with an opportunity...
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Posted by: Edward
May 14, 2008, 10:14 AM
The two finalists in Amazon.com’s Beedle the Bard Ballad Writing Contest have been chosen after a week long voting period we told you about earlier where the public picked a top entry in the 13-17 age group and 18 and over categories. As we reported previously, the winner of this contest will receive a weekend with the handwritten tale by Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling in London, England. In the 13-17 year old category, 16-year-old Rhiannon D. from Australia was chosen along with Laura H. of Fresno, Calif., who was named the...
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DH Film
Posted by: Sue
May 13, 2008, 08:18 PM
With production on “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” nearing completion in England, there is a new report tonight regarding early production for the final two films in the series due to take place in the highlands of Scotland. The Scotsman newspaper is reporting that filming for both Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movies “will be shot in Lochaber later this year.” As readers will recall, Potter film producer David Heyman stated that full production on both films, which will be filmed simultaneously, is due to begin in February of next year, so it is uncertain at this...
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HBP Film
Posted by: Sue
May 13, 2008, 12:01 PM
We have a real treat for you today, as there is a detailed report now available regarding a visit to the set of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Originally posted in our Leaky Lounge forum, TLC reader Tash kindly sent along a fantastic report of her visit to the set of the sixth Harry Potter movie, where she gives some tantalizing details about things we can see in the coming film. Of note are details about Weasley Wizard Wheezes (including U-no-poo!), an intriging case containing vials of memories, tidbits on the Sectumsempra scene, mentions of Knockturn Alley, Borgin and...
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Actor Birthdays
Posted by: Edward
May 13, 2008, 08:06 AM
Happy Birthday wishes go out today to actor Robert Pattinson, who portrayed Hufflepuff Cedric Diggory in the “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” film. Mr. Pattinson is celebrating his 22nd birthday today.
Also today, actress Zoë Wanamaker, who portrayed Madame Hooch in “Sorcerer’s Stone,” is celebrating her 59th birthday. Many happy returns on the day!
Happy Birthday, Robert and Zoe! Cheers!
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OotP Film
Posted by: Sue
May 12, 2008, 11:00 PM
OK, now this is cool: Long rumored to have been filmed for the “Order of the Phoenix” film, thanks to Oclumencia, we can now see at long last, the prisoner of Azkaban…Lucius Malfoy. You can see the photo of Jason Isaacs as Lucius, sitting in his cell in Azkaban, holding his prisoner id card, via this link.
Many thanks to Thiego!
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PotterCast
Posted by: Edward
May 12, 2008, 10:49 PM
The 151st episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is now online with the latest in Harry Potter and much more. First up, we bring you news on the “Half-Blood Prince” film including new images, information from actress Natalia Tena, set footage, and casting announcements. Additional news about a decision regarding the privacy case filed by J. K. Rowling along with an update on media reaction to the RDR Books vs. WB/JKR lawsuit is also featured. We then jump into our latest Canon Conundrums discussion which focuses on Aberforth Dumbledore and which Hogwarts...
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