WB: "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" to be Released in 2D Formats, Not 3D

WB has issued a press release regarding the decision to release the "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" film in a 2D format for conventional and IMAX theaters.  The first half of the final Harry Potter film was originally slated to be converted into 3D during post production,Continued...

Leaky's Daily Quotedown to Deathly Hallows: 43 Days

There are now only 43 days left until "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" hits theaters!  We are posting a quote from the first half of the book every day in celebration and to give us a chance to discuss and ponder the final book as it goes to film. Here is today's quote!

Singing Our Song at Hogwarts: Potter Puppet Pals to Perform at LeakyCon

Trio Featured on Three Separate Covers of October Issue of Premiere Magazine

The October issue of Premiere magazine has three Harry Potter related covers. One features Harry, one Ron, and another Hermione, with all of them looking very battered.

Thanks very much to UniversHarryPotter for the tip!

Leaky's Daily Quotedown to Deathly Hallows: 44 Days

There are now only 44 days left until "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" hits theaters!  We are posting a quote from the first half of the book every day in celebration and to give us a chance to discuss and ponder the final book as it goes to film. Here is today's quote!

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" Banners, Posters Revealed

WB has released a series of character banners for the upcoming "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part One" film.  The full collection can be found in our Image Galleries and right here:

LeakyCon 2011 Announces Wizard Rock Lineup

LeakyCon 2011, The Leaky Cauldron's charity conference being held in Orlando, Florida, in July, is proud to announce its wizard rock lineup! This stellar list of groups will be playing over two shows at the conference:

• Harry and the Potters
• Draco and the Malfoys
• The Whomping Willows
• The Ministry of MagicContinued...

Leaky's Daily Quotedown to Deathly Hallows: 45 Days

There are now only 45 days left until "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" hits theaters!  We are posting a quote from the first half of the book every day in celebration and to give us a chance to discuss and ponder the final book as it goes to film. After the release of our DeathlyContinued...

"Deathly Hallows: Part 1" Receives PG-13 Rating from MPAA

The Motion Picture Association of America has given "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" a PG-13 rating for "some sequences of intense action violence and frightening images." It is the third Harry Potter film, after "Goblet of Fire" and "Order of the Phoenix" to have a PG-13 rating.Continued...

The Harry Potter Alliance's Five Year Anniversary Blow Out

Our wonderful friends at the Harry Potter Alliance are celebrating their five year anniversary with a party on 10/10/10 from 5pm to 9pm! The all ages event will be held at The Centre for Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA and will include performances from Harry and the Potters, the WhompingContinued...

Kissing Friends, 3D Snakes, and a New Shape for Hogwarts- The Deathly Hallows Set Report

Last March, I was lucky enough to spend the day on the set of the “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” film, and speak with a number of actors, the producers, director, costume designer, production designer and makeup effects designer for the final chapter of the epic series.Continued...

New Books for Jo's Book Nook, Harry Potter Book Club

With the new month, both of our book clubs at the Leaky Lounge have selected new books to read and discuss. The Harry Potter Book Club is reading Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Revisit the third book in the series in good company here at the Leaky Lounge.

Our non-Harry Potter bookContinued...

Winners of First Encounter with Filch Contest Announced

This September, our Contest Team invited you to take part in the Fred and George Weasley's First Encounter with Filch Contest; the contest asked you to write a story of no more than 750 words detailing the first time Fred and George encountered the Hogwarts caretaker, Argus Filch. After receivingContinued...

Daniel Radcliffe Laments "Heartbreaking" Recent Teen Suicides

MTV has an article today with a written statement from Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) in the wake of the recent suicides of Tyler Clementi and 13-year-old Seth Walsh.

The actor gave the following written statement to MTV News:

Learning about the suicide deaths of Tyler Clementi, Seth Walsh,Continued...

High Res Version of New "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" Poster

A wonderful high resolution version of the recently released "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" poster can now be found right here in the Leaky Galleries!

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1" will be released on the 19th of November. Don't forget to check out the theatrical trailer at thisContinued...