Leaky News Archives for November 2009
First Deleted Scene from HBP DVD Online
A treat has arrived this morning: the first deleted scene from the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film as made its way online and can be watched right here, as well as in our Video Galleries here. The simply chilling sequence, released by WB Italy, features a breathtaking performance by actorContinued...
Special Previews of HBP DVD Extras on ABC Family Harry Potter Weekend in December
The ABC Family Channel will be hosting another Harry Potter Movie Weekend on December 4-6, featuring exclusive first looks at material to be found on the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD. According to a press release, "ABC Family will also be airing exclusiveContinued...
Firm Opening Date for Wizarding World Due Soon?
UK travel giant Virgin is set to feature the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando on their new brochure for Florida. According to this article, this new collaboration with Universal also "sees Virgin, and sister brand Travel City Direct, offering a range of exclusive benefits to customersContinued...
New Trailer for Harry Potter Spells iPhone Application
Check it out! WB has now launched a website containing a new trailer (also here in our video galleries) for the new Harry Potter Spells application for iPhone and iPod Touch, with the applicatiom due to be launched November 16th. At this link you can see many preview images of the variousContinued...
WB's Countdown to Half-Blood Prince DVD Release Begins
With the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD release only thirty days away, Warner Bros. has started a countdown campaign in the lead up to the release. The Official Half-Blood Prince Facebook page has been updated to showcase the first of many "exclusive clips and new activities." Continued...
Happy Birthday, Chris Rankin
Happy Birthday wishes go out today to actor Chris Rankin, who portrays the character of Percy Weasley in the Harry Potter films. Please join all of us here at TLC in wishing Mr. Rankin a fantastic 26th birthday. Cheers to you, Chris!
Winners of the Harry Potter Pumpkin Carving Contest Announced
Congratulations are in order for the winners of the October Pumpkin Carving Contest, who have been chosen by our Contest Crew. As readers will recall, this contest challenged you to create a Harry Potter themed pumpkin. After receiving many splendid entries, here are theContinued...
New from Noble Collection: Crystal Goblet from Cave, Dumbledore's Knife, Narcissa Malfoy Wand
The latest catalog from the Noble Collection is arriving in mail boxes, and reveals a few new Harry Potter products for this holiday. New are Dumbledore's Knife, and the crystal goblet used in the cave scene from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. SeenContinued...
All Aboard! The Hogwarts Express Arrives at Wizarding World Theme Park
Last month, many details on the upcoming Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction being built in Florida were confirmed at a press event, including word that indeed fans would see the Hogwarts Express. The train has now arrived in Orlando, which you can see in thisContinued...
Early Holiday Sale at WBShop.com plus a Look at the 2010 Harry Potter Calendars
To help get the holiday shopping off on the right foot, Warner Bros let us know about a special sale they are holding on Harry Potter merchandise all this weekend. At this link, fans can take advantage of discounts saving up to 50 % off on a vast assortment of Potter itemsContinued...
Video of Ace of Cake's Hogwarts Express Cake Creation for HBP Premiere Online
As readers will recall, the special Hogwarts Express cake created by master baker Duff for the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiere last July was featured on his Ace of Cakes program on the Food Network. We have for you, care of our Video Galleries, theContinued...
Another Revamp for Official Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Website
The US official WB Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince website has gotten a slight makeover into a DVD theme, with links to info on the live screening event December 12th with Dan Radcliffe and David Yates. Please note too that it says of the special sneak peekContinued...
Play a Demo of New Harry Potter Wizarding World DVD Game
Check it out! Due out the first of December is the new Harry Potter Wizarding World DVD game, with a demo now available to play online at this link. Enjoy! As a reminder, you can see the trailer for the game here in our video galleries, with many more details on the game in this news postContinued...
Deals on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVDs
As the days draw nearer to the release of the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince DVD, many retailers are slashing prices on the disc. Of note was news today that retail giant Walmart was offering pre-orders on the standard DVD at very low prices. Reuters reports that store is "offering itsContinued...
Harry Potter Bookmark Contest Now Open
The Contest Crew has for you our November Contest, which asks you to design a Harry Potter themed bookmark. Originality and creativity rule the day for this contest, for your bookmark may be hand drawn, computer generated, or consist of original photos. Only one original entry will be acceptedContinued...