May 2010 Craft Along Now Open

The Crafty Witches have launched a brand new Craft-Along for the month of May, entitled "Fighting the I'm-Not-Crafty Syndrome." The task for this month is to make Potter Glass Marbles, which require minimal supplies and are easy for everyone of any crafting ability to make.  MyLeaky points will be awarded toContinued...

Happy Birthday, Robert Pattinson

Please join us in wishing Robert Pattinson (Cedric Diggory) a very happy birthday! The actor is celebrating his 24th birthday today. Many happy returns!

Tom Felton Comments on MTV Movie Nod, Working with Helena Bonham Carter, and More

In a follow up to our MTV Movie Awards nominations story below, actor Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) has made comments about his nomination, working Harry Potter costar Helena Bonhamn Carter, and of a scene cut from the "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" film. On the subject of hisContinued...

Voting Now Open for HBP Actors, Film at MTV Movie Awards

As readers will recall, last March we told you members of the cast of the "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" film had been nominated at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards.  The final round of voting for the awards is now open, and can be completed at this link.  In the final round of nominations forContinued...

Warwick Davis to Appear on PotterCast; Live Recording Wednesday at 3pm EST

Actor Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick and Griphook) will be appearing joining PotterCast for a live video recording tomorrow, Wednesday, May 12, at 3pm EST.  Join us on our Livestream channel to hear and see Mr. Davis discuss his new autobiography, Size Matters NotContinued...

Actors in the News Weekly Roundup

Members of the Harry Potter cast have been busy this week, from television appearances to charity auctions and new interviews. Our Order Partner DanRadcliffe.com has a number of new backstage photos of Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) alongside the cast of musical "Promises, Promises." The play is showing onContinued...

Walters, Bonham Carter, Gleeson, Staunton, and More Nominated for BAFTA TV Awards

The nominations for the 2010 Philips British Academy Television Awards have been released, and contain a slew of nominations for actors from the Harry Potter series.  First,  actresses Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix) and Julie Walters (Mrs. Weasley) have beenContinued...

Winners of the April Letter to Teddy Lupin Contest Announced

In April our Contest Team invited you to take part in their Letter to Teddy Lupin Contest, which asked you to compose a letter to Teddy Lupin writing as either Remus or Tonks. The judges received many wonderful entries and have now picked the winners as follows:

First Place: moonyschickContinued...

Exclusive: Leaky's Harry Potter Books Giveaway

New Interview With Art Director for Wizarding World of Harry Potter

The Universal Orlando website has a brand new interview online with The Wizarding World of Harry Potter's Art Director, Alan Gilmore. Gilmore previously worked as the Art Director on a number of projects including the Harry Potter films, "Notting Hill" and "The Bourne Ultimatum."Continued...

Emma Watson on College in New Issue of Vanity Fair, Behind the Scenes Video

The June 2010 issue of Vanity Fair magazine has a short piece on Emma Watson, in which the Hermione Granger actress discusses walking into American college life as a freshman at university, as well as her feelings first being cast in the films.  Speaking to her first impression of herContinued...

Happy Birthday, Jessie Cave

Today we ask you to join us in wishing Jessie Cave a very happy birthday. The actress, who plays Lavender Brown in the Harry Potter films, is celebrating her 23rd birthday. Many happy returns!

New Screenshots from LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 Video Game

In a followup to our post below, WB has just released a series of brand new screenshots from the forthcoming LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 video game.  Available to view right here in our Image Galleries, these new shots give us a glimpse at the Trio, Harry fighting the DementorsContinued...

LEGO Harry Potter Website Updated With New Gallery, Widget and Game

The website for the LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4 video game has been updated to include a new gallery of screenshots, a desktop widget and a downloadable game. The desktop widget allows you to watch videos, play games and send Owls to friends; the LEGO Harry Potter Currency CounterContinued...

Reminder: Expeditious Registration Closes May 7

A quick reminder this morning that registration for the Michigan-based Expeditious 2010 conference will close on May 7th.  Only a few spots remain for this weekend-long conference, which will take place over May 14-16 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  To reserve your place at the conference,Continued...