300+ New Hi-Res Images from Empire Awards in Galleries
Another major gallery update; Mary has uploaded more than 300 hi-resolution images from the Empire Awards, in addition to what was there before, including some gorgeous new pics of Emma, and great ones of Dan, Rupert, Robert Pattinson, the twins and more. Check them out here, and enjoy!
J.K. Rowling Updates Site; Talks Phoenix Movie, Memerson
J.K.Rowling has updated her website today with a new diary entry where she discusses Book Seven, the British Book Awards, and a visit to the set of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Jo writes:
The book's still going well, I'm sure you're pleased to hear, lack of paperContinued...
Lexicon Page for W.O.M.B.A.T. Assistance
If you, like many, found the JKR W.O.M.B.A.T test (for instructions on how to get to it, click here) less than, er, how shall we say...easy, you're in luck; our partners over at the Harry Potter Lexicon have made an info sheet for you. They don't claim to have the right answers - this is just a GUIDE,Continued...
Issue 2 of Scribbulus Released
The second issue of our essay project, Scribbulus, is now open for perusing, and contains 12 news essays. The subjects include: Possible repercussions of Dumbledore revealing the location of the Order's headquarters to theh Dursleys, and the parallels between Muggle happenings and the International Statute ofContinued...
Rumors About Evanna Quitting Film Debunked
EvannaLynch.net, the fan site for the actress who will play Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films, has debunked a rumor that lasted past the end of April Fool's Day, that the actress had pulled out of the films and had no intent of appearing in Order of the Phoenix. Evanna doesn't even have anContinued...
New Hi-Res Images of JKR at British Book Awards, Goblet Film, in Gallery
Our Gallery, which now has more than 20,000 images, now has an album of 67 hi-res images JKR at the British Book Awards, thanks to our image manager, Mary. There are now also several thousand screencaps from Goblet of Fire and the DVD. Enjoy!
Phew. Leaky's Back.
Oh, we know we had some of you. For like a second.
We tried working with the great boys over at MuggleNet, but the small interactions we usually have are enough. We couldn't stand how they kept replacing our coffee thermoses with chocolate milk, and insisting on video game consoles in the conference rooms. Not cool with thisContinued...
Harry Potter Stars to Appear at Collectormania 9
Several stars of the Harry Potter films are slated to appear at Collectomania 9, which will be held from Friday, April 28 to Monday, May 1 at Middleton Hall, Central Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. On the guest list so far are Robert Pattinson (Cedric), James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George),Continued...
HP Reading Groups Open on the Lounge
Update: The response has been so overwhelming that we've had to create a waiting list; in three weeks those on this list will be formed into two (or more, depending on demand) groups, for additional book one discussion. Those on the list will be notified when their group gets going; use the links belowContinued...
TriWizard Tournament Update, Contest and More
Hey all - got some updates for you Beauxbatons over at the TriWizard Tournament (if you're not a Beauxbaton, you're not on Leaky's team! Sorry, guys).
Lots of info below, but first: Leaky is also announcing a contest related to this event: Once the tournament begins properly, the studentsContinued...
Leaky Presents: First Fan DVD Commentary
We're happy to bring you the first-ever Harry Potter fan DVD audio commentary track. Now that you (in the US anyway, we know) have your DVDs, we hope this track will provide you with some entertianment and even information (in the form of tidbits from TLC's set visits) on Harry Potter and the GobletContinued...
HP Fan Trips 2006 to Include Music and More
HP Fan Trips is offering another great chance for fans to travel to the UK this summer and experience firsthand, some of the settings used in the Harry Potter films. These trips, which have been very successful in the past, have added some nice features this year. The Scottish group MacUmba will performContinued...
Leaky Presents Scribbulus, Your Spot for Essays, Finally Open!
We are so very proud to announce the unveiling of Scribbulus, Leaky's home for Harry Potter essays and opinion pieces. This is probably the biggest addition we've had to Leaky since the redesign, and we're so excited to finally be able to open it to you.
This is something thatContinued...
Lexicon Introduces Knight Bus Tours
Our partners at the Harry Potter Lexicon have a great new feature: Knight Bus Tours. These guided tours will zoom you through the Lexicon so you can discover things you never knew about Harry Potter; it will include commentary from Lexicon staffers and links to interesting pieces of Potter arcania and more.
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J.K. Rowling: Greatest Living British Writer?
In conjunction with the launch of The Book Magazine, a new "quarterly national consumer magazine," they are conducting a vote to ask the public who they believe is the greatest living British writer. Along with such writers listed as Ian Rankin, John LeCarre, Terry Pratchett, Helen Fielding,Continued...