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Devon Murray coming to LeakyCon!

LeakyCon was ecstatic to announce that Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan) will be attending his very first LeakyCon in Portland! Devon will be joining co-stars Scarlett Byrne (Pansy Parkinson) and Ellie Darcey-Alden (young Lily Evans). LeakyCon reports:

Hunger Games' Jackie Emerson Coming to LeakyCon!

LeakyCon has announced that Hunger Games actress Jackie Emerson (Foxface) will be making an appearance! She will be talking on a variety of panels--topics including The Hunger Games and female body image. You can still register for LeakyCon Portland here. LeakyCon reports:

Tom Lenk and Amber Benson to be Attending LeakyCon

LeakyCon has announced that Buffy the Vampire Slayer's Amber Benson (Tara MaClay) and Tom Lenk (Andrew Wells) will be in attendance at LeakyCon 2013 Portland! Amber Benson made an appearance last year, but she is planing to attend LeakyCon 2013 for longer--sharing her knowledge onContinued...

Universal Orlando Announces Diagon Alley Expansion for 2014

Long-rumored and all but confirmed, the Diagon Alley expansion to Universal Orlando's Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been officially announced.

This expansion will make its home in the resort's Universal Studios park, connected to the Islands of Adventure area by a Hogwarts ExpressContinued...

LeakyCon Announces Guests for London and Portland

LeakyCon is coming to Portland and London this year, and there are a bunch of announcements afoot: today, with 100 days to London, several guests were confirmed for the first ever Leaky in Europe, including:

Alfie Enoch (Dean)
Chris Rankin (Percy)
Author Elizabeth Wein (Code Name Verity)
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L.A. Wizarding World Plans Approved

Plans to build a Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Studios Hollywood in California have been approved! The theme park is part of a large--$1.6 billion--upgrade project for Universal Studios Hollywood. This expansion and upgrade was officially approved by the L.A. County Board of Supervisors.Continued...

Thundersnow Media Inc. Enters a Partnership with the Harry Potter Alliance

Thundersnow Media Inc. has announced that it is entering a partnership with the Harry Potter Alliance (HPA). HPA is a non-profit organization that motivates the Harry Potter fandom to "civic action" and promoting human rights through out the world. ThundersnowContinued...

Tom Felton to attend Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con

Tom Felton has been added to the guest list of the Wizard World Comic Con in St. Louis, Missouri. The Wizard World puts on conventions and conferences for all pop-culture media (tv shows, movies, games, social networks, toys, technology, etc.). Tom Felton will be representing the Harry PotterContinued...

"Wand Combat" Coming to the Harry Potter Warner Bros. Studio Tour

Warner Bros. Studio is introducing "Wand Week" running from February 14-16. During this week, fans will be able to learn how to brandish wands, administer spells, strike proper dueling moves and poses, as well as behind-the-scenes information on making fight scenes through out the HarryContinued...

Whimsic Alley's First Annual Wizard Cruise

Whimsic Alley, an all-Harry Potter merchandise store in California, is establishing a new tradition for Harry Potter super fans. In partnership with Princess Cruises, Whimsic Alley is hosting a four-night water adventure up the California Cost, departing from Los Angeles. Whimsic Alley intends for theseContinued...

"Superfan Event" at Leavesden This Summer?

Happy Monday! Some intriguing news today: a source has told us that there's some sort of special "super fan" event being cooked up at Leavesden Studios in London this summer. It would be an exclusive off-hours event in August. That's all we have for the moment; it's unconfirmed by the studios thus far. We'llContinued...

Cyber Monday Special: Sale on "Finding Hogwarts" DVD/Blu-ray

A quick note today for those looking for extra Cyber Monday sales today: Fan documentary "Finding Hogwarts" is offering their DVD and Blu-rays for 30% off this Cyber Monday at FindingHogwarts.com.  The film ships worldwide and is encoded for all regions.

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Sky Movies Contest for Leavesden Studio Tour tickets

Sky Movies has announced a contest, open to UK fans 18 years or older, to win tickets to Leavesden's Studio Tour for this coming February. The tours will be led by cast or crew from the Potter films for five days. Those who are eligible can register here. SnitchSeeker reports:Continued...

Details of Wizarding World Extension revealed

Hypable has posted new details of Orlando's expansion of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. As reported previously, the second island of the Wizarding World will contain Diagon Alley, with a Gringot's ride as its major attraction. According to an insider on Orlando United's forum, screen name "WhyLightBulb",Continued...