The Leaky Cauldron - Charity

Trio Film 2009 Children in Need Appeal

Fri Nov 20 17:25:00 -0500 2009

Daniel Radcliffe (Harry), Rupert Grint (Ron) and Emma Watson (Hermione) are among the celebrities this year who have filmed a special appeal as part of the annual BBC Children in Need charity drive to help disadvantaged children in the UK. Broadcast earlier tonight on BBC1, thanks to our Order Partner RupertGrint.net, you can now see the video of their appeal at this link.

Thanks Rg.net!

PotterCast 208: Grim Grinning Hosts

Sun Nov 01 00:11:00 -0400 2009

The spookiness of tonight continues, for the PotterCasters are here to bring you the Halloween edition of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast. In the 208th episode, Sue gives us news on the Boston, MA leg of the Harry Potter Exhibition, an interview with actor Matt Lewis (Neville Longbottom), Deathly Hallows spoiler report from the Weasley Wedding filming, 42 cast members on the set for fil...

The Harry Potter Alliance and America's Giving Challenge

Wed Oct 28 14:02:00 -0400 2009

Calling all members of Dumbledore's Army! The Harry Potter Alliance is reaching out today, asking for your help with a contest that will also do good for others. The HPA has entered a contest where they can win $1,000 to help continue their charitable good works when you donate to others, all within a 24 hour period. Andrew Slack of the HPA says of this new effort:

<>"Here is the deal: the HPA has...

Wizards Wrock 4 Equality

Fri Oct 16 12:14:00 -0400 2009

As already noted in the Wall Street Journal this morning, the HP Alliance and wizard rock bands are performing a "Wrock 4 Equality" rally over the next two weekends. You can catch special coverage on the Internet via our joint Leaky/HPA channel at livestream.com/pottercast.<>
<>At 3pm this Sunday, October 18, you can join Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood in the HP films), Paul DeGeorge (Harry and the Pot...

Join Leaky's Drive During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Thu Oct 08 14:47:00 -0400 2009

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Harry Potter fans are no strangers to this terrible disease. Just this week Dame Maggie Smith, the actress who plays Minerva McGonagall, discussed how her life has been affected: "It takes the wind out of your sails," she said, land noted her treatment had made her feel very ill.

This month Leaky is partnering with BeMitt, a breast cancer detect...

Location Filming Fees for Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows to Benefit Children's Hospice

Mon Sep 14 09:18:00 -0400 2009

The BBC is reporting today that money spent in making of the upcoming Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will help benefit a children's Hospice in the UK. As readers will recall, last week location filming for the Seven Potters scene took place in Liverpool, England at a place called Queensway Tunnel. As standard in film making, Warner Bros paid for the use of the tunnel, this time to a comp...

Charity Auction Followup: JK Rowling Handprint a Big Seller at Event

Mon Sep 07 19:27:00 -0400 2009

Previously we told you of a special hand print drawing J.K. Rowling donated for a charity auction being held in order to help a young girl who had lost her hands and toes to Menigitus. The auction for two year old Tilly Lockey has now taken place, with this marvelous handprint from the Harry Potter author (complete with a Dragon, snake, Hedwig, the Golden Snitch and Harry) selling for £6,000. T...

Hands On for Charity with JK Rowling and Robbie Coltrane

Fri Aug 28 18:51:00 -0400 2009

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is lending a hand for charity, or her hand print more accurately. Jo and actor Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid) are part of over 100 celebrities who have donated specially designed hand prints for a charity auction to help this toddler who lost her hands and toes due to complications from Meningitis. As seen here in our galleries, in true wonderful magical form, Jo drew...

Charity Auction: Dan Radcliffe, Matt Lewis, Imelda Staunton Autographed Bears, Photos

Wed Aug 19 10:18:00 -0400 2009

There is a new charity auction underway for autographed teddy bears to help in the fight against breast cancer featuring three items from stars of the Harry Potter films. Running now until August 27, bidding is underway for the following:
Bear signed by actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter)
Bear,autograph and photo of actor Matt Lewis (Neville Longbottom)
<>Bear, autograph and special bonus signed pho...

Charity Auction: Chair Used by JK Rowling When Writing First Two Harry Potter Novels

Tue Jul 21 11:13:00 -0400 2009

There is a very special charity auction underway, featuring the personal chair used by author J.K. Rowling when she wrote the first two Harry Potter novels in her flat in Scotland. The chair, first donated and sold at auction in 2002 for charity, has now been donated again by the former owner, this time in effort to help the Books Abroad charity which sends free school books to impoverished cou...

Bonnie Wright to Appear at PURE Fashion Exhibit (Updated)

Mon Jul 20 10:33:00 -0400 2009

A press release issued today to TLC heralds the news that actress Bonnie Wright (Ginny) will be making a public appearance at the PURE Fashion Exhibit next month in London, England. According to the release Bonnie "will be hosting the MADE-BY stand" on Sunday, August 2nd. MADE-BY is described as an organization that "works with fashion brands to improve the social and environmental aspects of ...

HPA Featured in L.A . Times

Mon Jul 20 07:53:00 -0400 2009

The ongoing efforts of the Harry Potter Alliance are featured again in the press, this time in a new article from the L.A. Times. Noting again the charitable and social awareness activities and campaigns by the group, the piece points out that the HPA and Harry Potter fans "accomplishments include signing up new voters at Wizard Rock the Vote events, collecting over 13,000 donated books to give...

CNN Feature on Harry Potter Alliance and Andrew Slack

Thu Jul 16 09:00:00 -0400 2009

With so much attention on the release of the Half-Blood Prince movie, there is also coverage of the larger Harry Potter today, with a new CNN feature on the Harry Potter Alliance and a new interview with founder Andrew Slack. He says he was motivated to help found the HPA as he "saw that the books weren't just empowering personally," he said. "I think the books speak to something that is very u...

Newsweek Feature on the HPA and Quest to Change World Through Charity

Tue Jul 14 21:17:00 -0400 2009

It is no secret that Harry Potter fans are dedicated, giving caring people. Newsweek has a new profile online tonight of one bright example of a Harry Potter fan: Andrew Slack of the Harry Potter Alliance. In a piece titled "How Crazy are Harry Potter Fans," the piece focuses on the efforts of Andrew and the HPA to reach out and make a difference in this world through acts of charity and raisin...

More on JK Rowling Contribution to Kids' Night In Three Book for Charity

Fri Jul 10 09:26:00 -0400 2009

Previously we told of you comments made by author Jessica Adams on her website regarding a contribution from Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling to Kids' Night In Three, a compilation book edited by Adams for charity. The earlier remarks read: "<><>Also on the charity book front we're really excited to have J.K.Rowling on board for Kids' Night In Three, which debuts in October. It's the nex...