New "Enhanced" OotP IMAX Poster Taken Down
Yesterday, TLC posted this editorial regarding the changes made to certain actors in the new IMAX poster for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. In particular were the striking changes made to the figure of Emma Watson from the original photo for the posters, to this image that was posted online viaContinued...
A Most Magical New Contest
Get out your wizard atlas for we have a new contest for you involving the most magical place you know. Live in a real Shrieking Shack? Have your own Whomping Willow in the backyard? Using your Muggle photography equipment, the challenge this month is to take a photo of some place that reminds you a setting found in theContinued...
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" the Largest Pre-Ordered Book in History
The USA Today has a new article as part of their Summer 2007 books preview, discussing what they say is the book of the summer, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. According to the article, at book retailers Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and Borders, the last book inContinued...
Part 2 of the Ultimate Deathly Hallows Predictions Quiz - Bugs Fixed, New Look, New Questions!
Only 80 days to go now, and to celebrate, we have added 100 more questions to our Ultimate Deathly Hallows Predictions Exam. Not only that: It's at a new address, it has a great new look (designed by John Noe and programmed by Nick Poulden and Alex Robbin,Continued...
Prophecy Announces Keynote Speakers
Prophecy 2007, the Harry Potter convention taking place in Toronto, Canada, in August, has announced its slate of keynote luncheon speakers - and among them is our own very lovely Sue Upton!
Sue will be taking part in a discussion on "the unique experience of being an HP fan: the fun, fantasy, and fanaticismContinued...
Issue 16 of Scribbulus Now Online
Love is in the air this lovely spring month of May as Issue 16 of Scribbulus, TLC's essay collection, is now online. In this issue focusing "Love, Romance and Shipping" (yes the dreaded shipping word :) ) we have the following papers on that subject, as well as a few others listed below. Enjoy!
Happy Birthday, Corner Booth
As we are getting closer to the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, many fans are eager to discuss and learn new ideas and theories about what may be ahead in Book Seven. One way to take part in these discussions is in our Corner Booth chat area on the Leaky Lounge, which has been open for a year as ofContinued...
Chamber of Chat: Adobe Site of the Day!
Congratulations go to the Chamber of Chat who was named the Adobe Site of the Day! For those that are relatively new to TLC, the Chamber of Chat is a unique interactive chat world for Potter fans everywhere here at Leaky. The citation from Adobe reads as follows:
"If you're a fan of Harry Potter, stopContinued...
Image Gallery Updates
We have a host of awesome changes to report tonight about our massive Harry Potter Image Gallery, which will change the way you use them entirely:
1. You can now log in to the Gallery using the same login and password you have for the LeakyLounge or Fan Art Galleries. If you don't currently have an account you can registerContinued...
Associated Press Feature on Harry Potter Fansites
Harry Potter fan sites are the subject of a new feature by the Associated Press. In the new article which describes the rise and development of various fansites such as the Sugar Quill, Floo partner the Harry Potter Lexicon, MuggleNet, Harry Potter for Grownups, and our very own Leaky Cauldron,Continued...
Living in Harry Town USA?
Do you live in the Harry-est town in the U.S.A? Amazon is asking that very question as today they kicked off a new feature where they are looking for "Harry-est Town" in America, the honor given to the town which has pre-ordered the most copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows from Amazon.com on a per capitaContinued...
Wizard Wheezes Wanted!
Calling all creative makers of mischievous fun, have we got a new contest for you! As we just celebrated the birthday of our two favorite purveyors of lighthearted magical havoc in the Harry Potter world, it is only fitting that we announce our newest contest involving a new product that the twins can stock in Weasleys'Continued...
Have your "Deathly Hallows" and Eat it Too
Since the news came of the title to the last Harry Potter book, the publication date, and now finally the cover art, many fans world wide are very excited to say the least, over the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. One such fan is Grace Lane who made this adorable cake, complete with theContinued...
Comedy, Thy Name is Scribbulus Issue 15
Now that we've recovered from yesterday's mischievousness, we have another bit of fun for you today that Gred and Forge would approve, as Issue 15 of Scribbulus, our essay collection, is now online and features several pieces that look at the world of Harry Potter in a humorous light.
Included in thisContinued...
Harry Potter Conventions Updates
We have a few updates to tell you about regarding a few of the many Harry Potter conferences and conventions due to take place in the next few years.
First, Portus 2008, the Harry Potter Symposium set for Dallas, Texas next year has now launched their website. Brought to you by the same group that sponsored LumosContinued...