Leaky News Archives for November 2005
Happy Birthday, Bill Weasley!
J.K. Rowling's website has been updated to commemorate the birthday of our favorite banker. Happy Birthday, Bill (and we hope your recovery is going well)!
Thanks to all who reminded us.
Cauldron Shop Update: New Denim Jacket, Potter Trackjacket, And More
We've got a LOT of news out of the Cauldron Shop today: first of all, WB has introduced Hogwarts Denim Jackets in Kids, Juniors, and Adult versions. Hot Topic is now on the Cauldron Shop, including ALL its recently-released Goblet merchandise. Here's a more succinctContinued...
Goblet Premiere Pics from NY, London, Japan
We've got a bunch of nice resolution pictures for you from all the recent Goblet premieres and events, including:
- London pics starting on this page
- Another pic of Emma
- New York premiere
- Emma Watson, Katie Leung, Robert Pattinson and Mike Newell at the Japan premiere and more in this album, includingContinued...
New Pics of the Phelps Twins in Japan
The Phelps twins and their sponsors have sent over some new pics of their time in Japan, this time from their visit to the Warner MyCal Theater and the Two Piece store in Fukushima. For more info on their tour, visit this page (with a translator):
In Two Piece, in kimono jackets
At Two Piece (2)
At Two PieceContinued...
Finnish Cover of Half-Blood Prince
The cover to the Finnish edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince has now been released. Ilkka from Harry Potter-fanit sent us this photo of the book cover, here. "Harry Potter ja puoliverinen prinssi", with cover art by illustrator Mika Launis, will be released on March 16th, 2006.Continued...
GoF World Box Office Totals: More than $400 Million
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is continuing to light up sales at the box office, earning an "estimated $408 million at the worldwide box office after its second weekend" reports Reuters. In North America, Goblet sold an estimated $59.4 million dollars worth of tickets over thisContinued...
PotterCast #14: Goblet Premiere, After-Party, and the Film in Detail
A little late but here nonetheless, our latest PotterCast is now available for download. In this episode we discuss the Goblet of Fire premiere and after-party, and chat Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire with a more detailed and critical eye than in the past, now that we'veContinued...
New GoF Photos
Thanks to Universe of Harry Potter, who sent us links to some new photos from Goblet of Fire.
NY Premiere Red Carpet Video
Our half of the video from the red carpet at the New York Goblet of Fire video is now available at our Videos Page. In this segment, see interviews with Jamie Waylett, Katie Leung, Tiana Benjamin and Mike Newell.
For the other half, which includes Tolga Safer, David Heyman, Miranda Richardson, Dan Radcliffe, and someContinued...
"Candle For Care" Fundraiser
DanRadcliffe.com and DanRadcliffe.co.uk both let us know that they are again running their "Candle for Care" charity fundraiser. Actor Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) has sent out a message to fans asking, in lieu sending presents this holiday season, that fans consider making a donation to Demelza House,Continued...
New Pic of Ron and Padma
UniversHarryPotter sent in this new pic of Ron and Padma from the French magazine "Gold." Thank you!
Pics of James and Oliver Phelps in Japan
We've uploaded some pics from James and Oliver Phelps's autograph signing in Japan; these include pics from Planet Hollywood in Tokyo on Nov. 26 and Hollywood Collector's Gallery in Ueno on Nov. 27. Enjoy!
More New Photos of Trio Online
There are some new of photos of the trio of actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson that have now surfaced online. HPANA posted these additional photos of the trio that were taken for the recent issue of Entertainment Weekly. Also, reader Di sent in some scans of the new January edition of a JapaneseContinued...
JKR Donates Signed Copy of HBP
Scotland's Daily Record reports that J.K. Rowling responded to 12-year-old Breeze Gardner's request by donating an autographed copy of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince to a charity auction.
" . . . [T]he book is expected to fetch more than £ 6000 when it is auctioned off next month.
BreezeContinued...
December Boys Filming Begins in South Australia
Filming for December Boys has begun in South Australia, and the Sydney Morning Herald has a short piece on Daniel Radcliffe's "life as a full-time muggle" actor. The story also features a great new photo of Dan on the set of the film.
On the National Nine News website, Dan talksContinued...