Leaky News Archives for January 2009
"Half-Blood Prince" Tops MTV Surefire 2009 Blockbuster List
The upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film is the top Surefire Blockbuster of 2009, according to a new list published by MTV. The sixth film made first place in a list of the top ten upcoming blockbuster films set for release in this new year. MTV says the followingContinued...
High Res Weasley Wheezes, Trio and Slughorn Half-Blood Prince Photos
Earlier we told you about new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince photos contained in the February edition of Empire Magazine. Today, Warner Bros sent us lovely high res editions of these photos:
The Weasley Wizard Wheezes set, featuring actors James and Oliver Phelps (FredContinued...
Followup: New Report Says No LEGO Harry Potter this Year
A followup today on an earlier report regarding a possible new LEGO Harry Potter game due in 2009. Eurogamer is now reporting that this is not likely as "a senior source working close to Traveller's Tales has told us that LEGO Harry Potter is off the menu for at least 12 months. However, EurogamerContinued...
Tom Felton Visits Future Home of "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" at Universal Orlando
Actor Tom Felton paid a visit to the future home of "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" theme park attraction during a trip to Universal Orlando, Florida. Thanks to Universal for letting us know about new photos of the Draco Malfoy actor at the park, includingContinued...
Jo's Book Nook Opens Reading of Sense and Sensibility
It is time for a Jane Austen classic, Sense and Sensibility, to be read in Jo's Book Nook, our non-Harry Potter book club over on the Leaky Lounge forums. Opening today, our book club is open to all who wish to take part in a discussion, examination, and group reading with their fellowContinued...
Dan Radcliffe Says NO Thanks to Harry Potter, The Musical
Thanks to our Order partner Dan Radcliffe. com, we know of a new video interview with actor Dan Radcliffe via Broadway.com. In a delightful series of question and answers, Dan says that he is a huge cartoon fan (loves SpongeBob SquarePants), talks about his Equus work schedule, living in NewContinued...
Happy Birthday to the Leaky Lounge
The Leaky Lounge, Leaky's very own forum, is turning four years old today, and to celebrate we have for you a weekend-long party full of games, scavenger hunts, and fun. The Leaky Lounge Birthday Bash and Yule Ball features a mountain of activities and games to participate in with your fellow Lounge membersContinued...
Emma Thompson Makes New Comments on Decision Not to Return as Trelawney
In an interview before the release of her latest film, Last Chance Harvey, actress Emma Thompson has made some new comments regarding her decision not to return to the part of Professor Trelawney for the final Harry Potter films. Speaking with the San Francisco Chronicle, EmmaContinued...
Magical Needlework Craft-Along Now Open
As it now a new year and a new month, we now bring you the start of the latest Craft-Along Event over on the Leaky Lounge. This month, our always creative Crafty Witches have come up with a fun and handy event that will have you brushing up on your magical needlework. Work at your own pace, practicingContinued...
Dan Radcliffe on Dumbledore's Funeral for Half-Blood Prince, Emma Watson on Deathly Hallows Split
Happy 2009! To start our new year off, we have two new interviews from cast members of the Harry Potter films. First up: Entertainment Weekly is previewing the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by releasing a close up photo of an almostContinued...