Leaky News Archives for August 2010
Harry Potter: Spells App Now Free; New Spell Pack Available
The Harry Potter: Spells App, which is the best-selling Harry Potter App for the iPhone and iPod touch, is now free to try. The Harry Potter: Spells App makes it so that "Muggles Everywhere Can Turn Their iPhone and iPod touch Into Magic Wands to Cast Spells and Duel One Another," as wellContinued...
"Deathly Hallows" Footage to be Shown in Japanese Theaters for Harry Potter Countdown Event
DH FilmThere is a report online today via our friends over on Snitch Seeker which noes that a number of theaters in Japan, hosting special Harry Potter countdown events, will air an "exclusive preview" of the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" films on AugustContinued...
August Featured Crafter of the Month: Molly Seltenright
Our Crafty Witches and Wizard have chosen Molly Seltenright as the brand new Featured Crafter of the Month for the month of August. Molly was nominated for her creativity and enthusiasm in the realm of Harry Potter crafting. Examples of Molly's fantastic work include a double-knit, reversibleContinued...
New Promotional Picture For "Deathly Hallows" (Updated with More Images)
DH FilmThanks to UniversHarryPotter we now have a new promotional image for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." It's a picture of Harry with his wand alight in what appears to be Grimmauld Place. You can view the image in our galleries.
Update: In addition to the picture mentioned above, there are two moreContinued...
Win a Set of Signed J.K. Rowling Books!
Hey everyone: a quick reminder that the books that J.K. Rowling donated to the HP Alliance's "Helping Haiti Heal" effort are back up for a drawing, and you can win them! This time the proceeds will benefit the scholarship foundation set up by the Association of Electrical Contractors for New York City, and KampContinued...
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Reading Group Now Open
The Harry Potter Book Club's reading of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone has just begun. The Harry Potter Book Club will be taking an in-depth and intense look at the book that begins the series, as well as discussing the movie. If you are a member of MyLeaky you can join inContinued...
Actors in the News Weekly Roundup
There are a number of news stories from the Harry Potter cast as July ends and August begins. Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockhart) attended the 2010 San Diego Comic Con International to speak on the panel for "Thor", introduce the cast and premiere the trailer. The 3D film, directed by Branagh, is scheduled forContinued...
Character Promos Released for New LEGO Harry Potter Construction Sets
LEGO.com's official Harry Potter Teaser Site has been updated to feature a number of new LEGO Harry Potter character promos, including Draco Malfoy, Albus Dumbledore, Harry under the Invisibility Cloak, Ginny, Arthur and Molly Weasley; these newly designed LEGO characters willContinued...
Lockhart Excerpt Contest Announced
Our Contest Team have just announced their latest contest for the month of August, the Lockhart Excerpt Contest. Entrants to this month's contest must submit an original, creative, well written, interesting and canon correct excerpt from one of the seven books by Gilderoy Lockhart mentioned in the Harry PotterContinued...
August 2010 Craft Along Now Open
As it is now the month of August, our Crafty Witches have launched a brand new Craft-Along, in anticipation of everyone's return to Hogwarts on the 1st of September. This month's challenge is to craft some Hogwarts school supplies; those taking part can either follow one of the tutorials at this link or comeContinued...