Leaky News Archives for February 2007
Harry Potter Films Top New UK Poll
In a new survey conducted in the UK, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was voted the most favorite British-made children's feature film. Conducted by First Light Movies and the UK Film Council, results of the poll showed:
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone came first with 34% of the poll,Continued...
Irish Eyes to Smile on "Half-Blood Prince" Filming?
There is news tonight about possible new locales for the film version of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince involving the country of Ireland. The Sunday Business Post Online is reporting that "filming is due to begin early next year" for the sixth Potter film and Warner Brothers hasContinued...
Hop on the Hogwarts Express via HarryPotter.com
Well, we are not sure what is afoot, but many of you let us know the official Warner Brothers HarryPotter.com website has temporarily been revamped in the old Sorcerer's Stone movie version. A fluke no doubt, but perhaps it is a sign that a major update is in store for us in the near future.Continued...
LeakyNews Now on Amazon.com!
We're just thrilled to finally be able to announce today yet another way for you to enjoy Leaky in these times before book seven: on Amazon.com! Since the middle of February Leaky's news feed has been live on Amazon's Harry Potter-related pages; you can add the news feed to your Amazon "Plog" soContinued...
EA Prepares to Launch "Order of the Phoenix" Video Game Website
EA, makers of the official Harry Potter video games, have now updated their website with a teaser graphic indicating the new Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix video game website will soon be open, along with the press release and a few screen shots. These are the same photosContinued...
Presenting: the comprehensive Deathly Hallows guide and charity drive... HarryPotterSeven.com!
We have a hugely, tremendously special announcement tonight. It is the culmination of six months of work and the start of what we hope will be another show of Potter fan unity as we go into these last few months before book seven.
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New Dan Radcliffe "Equus" PhotoCall Images
The press photocall for "Equus" starring Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Richard Griffiths (Uncle Vernon) was held today in London. We have some great new photos of the actors here in our galleries. Caution to Parents: there are some photos in the Equus gallery which may not be suitable to youngerContinued...
Two New Quizzes
Our quiz section has been updated with two quizzes: one testing your knowledge of Hogwarts professors, and the other on your knowledge of Diagon Alley. These were submitted by users Overcast and Sarah Hatter; if you have a quiz you would like to see included please send them to quizzes@the-leaky-cauldron.org. Enjoy!
New Photo of Natalia Tena as Tonks
A new photo is online of Natalia Tena who plays Tonks in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. This candid photo of the actress surfaced a while ago at NataliaTena.net and you can see the actress, sporting her purple locks that she wears as Tonks in the new movie, here. Harry Potter and theContinued...
Happy Birthday, Julie Walters!
Many birthday wishes go out to Julie Walters (Mrs. Weasley) from everybody here at TLC, she turns 57 today! Happy Birthday Julie!
Translator Silent on Upcoming "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
Harry Potter fans who attended the Jerusalem book fair yesterday had the opportunity to meet and talk with Gili Bar-Hillel about the process she used while translating the Hebrew editions of the books.The AP reports fans were also hoping to hear a bit more about the final installmentContinued...
Entertainment Weekly Ponders End of Potter
This week's issue of Entertainment Weekly features an article on the end of the Harry Potter publishing era, noting ways in which U.S. publishing house Scholastic can make up for Harry's absence. You can see that article in our gallery here and a transcript of it below. Thanks, Sam!
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First Look at Young Marauders, Snape from "Order of Phoenix" Film
Two new images from the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix film have now surfaced online. These show the young Marauders from the Pensieve scene here, as well as close up of a young Snape, here. These images appear to be scans from a magazine or possibly of the upcomingContinued...
New "Deathly Hallows" Release Date Poster from Raincoast
In addition to the Scholastic and Bloomsbury posters marking the release date of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows we told you about previously, Canadian Potter publishers Raincoast have now released their version of this poster. It features the blue placeholder art for the cover of DeathlyContinued...
"Equus" Rumored to Broadway?
Today, the New York Post reported a rumor speculating that the play âEquus,â which is still in previews and has not yet opened to the general public, will be moving to Broadway with cast members Dan Radcliffe and Richard Griffiths in the fall. Buzz around the revival has been so great,Continued...