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Friday, May 18th, 2012
7:10 pm	"Tamperines" Created by Harry Potter Actors Now on E-Bay http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/18/tamperines-created-by-harry-potter-actors-now-on-e-bay As readers may recall, several Harry Potter actors contributed "tamperines" to the Sound It Out charity. These tamperines are currently up for auction on e-bay. You can find links to the tamperines below:Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid)James Phelps (Fred Weasley)Imelda Staunton (Umbridge)Emma Thompson (Professor Trelawney)Stephen Fry (narrator for the UK version of the Harry Potter audiobooks)Find out... (Comment on this)
Thursday, May 17th, 2012
6:55 pm	Daniel Radcliffe Confirmed for "A Young Doctor's Notebook" Miniseries http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/17/daniel-radcliffe-confirmed-for-a-young-doctors-notebook-miniseries The rumor that surfaced a little over a week ago about Dan Radcliffe playing a doctor in an upcoming UK miniseries has turned out to be true. Radcliffe will be starring opposite Mad Men's Jon Hamm in "A Young Doctor's Notebook," a four part miniseries:Jon Hamm and Daniel Radcliffe have been confirmed as the stars of a new U.K. comedy drama miniseries based on a Russian novel in which they both... (Comment on this)
10:50 am	Scholars Congregate in Scotland to Discuss Literary Merits of Harry Potter Books http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/17/scholars-congregate-in-scotland-to-discuss-literary-merits-of-harry-potter-series According to BBC News, a group of more than 60 scholars have congregated at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland to discuss the literary merits of the Harry Potter series over the next two days.The conference, entitled "A Brand of Fictional Magic: Reading Harry Potter as Literature," will feature over 50 lectures about the series with topics ranging from the role of paganism, British national... (Comment on this)
5:54 am	Steve Kloves to Write and Direct "Defending Jacob" http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/17/steve-kloves-to-write-and-direct-defending-jacob-2 Steve Kloves, who wrote seven of the eight Harry Potter films, has been asked by Warner Bros. to write and direct a new thriller: Defending Jacob. Defending Jacob is an adaption of William Landry's novel, a New York Times Best Seller. Variety reports:Set in a wealthy Boston suburb, novel follows a district attorney who must leave his day job to defend his son from a murder charge while uncertain... (Comment on this)
5:53 am	Alan Rickman to Play as Hilly Kristal in Biographical Film http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/17/alan-rickman-to-play-as-hilly-kristal-in-biographical-film Alan Rickman has officially signed to play the role of Hilly Kristal in a new biographical film. Hilly Kristal was the founder of CBGB, a famous punk rock venue. The film currently has no title, and is set to begin production June 25, in Georgia and New York City. The film has an estimated release date of late 2013. Film makers are planing a special screening of the film to be ready by January... (Comment on this)
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
7:12 pm	"Into the White" Gets DVD Release Date, First "Perks of Being a Wallflower" Trailer to Air at the MT http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/16/into-the-white-gets-dvd-release-date-first-perks-of-being-a-wallflower-trailer-to-air-at-the-mtv-movie-awards Rupert Grint's film "Into the White," will be released on DVD and blu-ray on August 28th. Unfortunately, this release date only applies to Norway. Keep close to Leaky for the international DVD release date.In other actor news, Emma Watson will be appearing at the MTV Movie Awards on June 3rd to show the trailer for her upcoming film "The Perks of Being a Wallflower." She released this news via... (Comment on this)
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
7:04 pm	David Yates Will No Longer Direct Emma Watson in "Your Voice in My Head," Filming of Rupert Grint's http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/15/david-yates-will-no-longer-direct-emma-watson-in-your-voice-in-my-head-filming-of-rupert-grints-film-the-drummer-pushed-back David Yates will no longer be directing Emma Watson in her upcoming film "Your Voice in My Head." Yates has left the film because of "a family health situation" and there is no word of who will replace him yet:David Yates has issued the following statement about his depature from the film: "Unfortunately, due to conflicting schedules and ongoing commitments in the narrow window I was hoping to... (Comment on this)
Saturday, May 12th, 2012
9:38 pm	Original Harry Potter Manuscripts on Tour http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/12/original-harry-potter-mancuscripts-on-tour Amidst all the exciting Harry Potter news recently, the pen and paper that started it all is being shown at the British Library from May 13--Septemeber 25, 2012. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone manuscripts will be on display with hundreds of other great British literary works, including The Hobbit and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Entertainment Weekly reports: According... (Comment on this)
4:18 pm	Alan Rickman to star in "The Butler" http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/12/alan-rickman-to-star-in-the-butler Alan Rickman is rumored to be casted as Ronald Reagan in the up and coming movie, The Butler. The Butler is still in the very early process of casting roles, with only two solid roles cast-- including Jane Fonda as Nancy Reagan, Alan's would-be wife in the film. The movie will follow a maid and a butler as they become part of the White House staff, serving Presidents Lindon B. Johnson, Richard... (Comment on this)
4:21 pm	Daniel Radcliffe doing well in "Kill Your Darlings", says co-star Ben Foster http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/12/daniel-radcliffe-doing-well-in-kill-your-darlings Daniel Radcliffe is at it again--breaking out of his role as Harry Potter in a thriller and nailing the role. Even though his role in Kill Your Darlings involves a pair of black-rimmed glasses, Radcliffe is doing well in personifying Allen Grinsberg. Co-star Ben Foster told The Sun that Daniel will "shock" movie audiences with his talent upon the release of the film. He said: “In terms of Daniel... (Comment on this)
Thursday, May 10th, 2012
4:55 pm	ABC Family 4-Day Harry Potter Marathon Begins May 17 http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/10/abc-family-4-day-harry-potter-marathon-begins-may-17 ABC Family has scheduled a May "Harry Potter" marathon to air from Thursday, May 17 until Sunday, May 20th. The channel will only show films two ("Chamber of Secrets") through six ("Half-Blood Prince").The complete schedule is available below:Thursday, May 17th7:00 PM – 11:00 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”Friday, May 18th4:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET/PT – “Harry Potter... (Comment on this)
10:59 am	Harry Potter Book Series Joining Amazon.com's Kindle Owners' Lending Library http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/10/harry-potter-book-series-joining-amazoncoms-kindle-owners-lending-library All seven Harry Potter books by author J. K. Rowling will soon be available on Amazon.com's Kindle Owners' Lending Library, where owners of the eBook device can borrow select titles right to their Kindle device without actually purchasing the book.  Set to be available June 19th, Amazon.com will be releasing the books in multiple languages, including English, French, Italian, German and Spanish. ... (Comment on this)
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
10:40 pm	"How to Succeed In Business" Closing http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/9/how-to-succeed-in-business-closing After fifteen months of performances, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying was handed it's final notice. The show opened in February 2011 with Daniel Radcliffe as the lead. Radcliffe's role packed the theater, and quickly recuperated the $9 million that was initially invested in the musical. Nick Jonas took over Radcliffe's role after Darren Criss, and the cast was unable to continue... (Comment on this)
7:04 pm	New Look at Harry Potter Wizard's Collection DVD Box Set http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/9/new-look-at-harry-potter-wizards-collection-dvd-box-set Warner Bros. has put up several new images of the Harry Potter Wizard's Collection DVD Box Set up on Facebook. These images, which can be seen here in our galleries, show the individual covers for the first three Harry Potter films, as well as a look at one of the booklets that will come with the box set, which is entitled Label Collection.Additionally, the official Harry Potter Wizard's Collection... (Comment on this)
3:50 pm	Confirmed: Universal to Announce Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Japan (Updated) http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/9/report-universal-to-announce-wizarding-world-of-harry-potter-in-japan The LA Times is reporting that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will make its way to Japan, with the announcement, set to be made official Thursday.  The report reads, in part:The Osaka destination -- expected to begin construction in the next few weeks with a planned opening in late 2014 and an expected cost of about $500 million -- brings Hogwarts Castle and rides including Harry Potter... (Comment on this)
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
9:47 pm	Australia Joins the International Ranks of Quidditch http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/8/australia-joins-the-international-ranks-of-quidditch-2 According to the Herald Sun the "Olympic" Australian Quidditch team has packed it's bags, and is prepared to fly off to London. The Australian National Quidditch team is the newest team that will go up against the USA and UK in this summer's 2012 UK Summer Games.  The Aussies now officially join rank with the other 150 Official Quidditch teams around the world associated with the IQA (International... (Comment on this)
9:40 pm	Emma Watson's Talks Natural Beauty and Hair Cut in UK Glamour Magazine http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/8/emma-watsons-talks-natural-beauty-in-uk-glamour-magazine In the June 2012 edition of Glamour magazine, Emma Watson shares her views of natural beauty and informs readers why she cut her hair. Emma told Glamour cutting her Hermione locks "was all about getting rid of Harry Potter, and going dark was about mourning the end of Potter". Watson addressed the importance of natural beauty, and that it made her "sad" to see girls "hide themselves" under a lot... (Comment on this)
7:39 pm	J.K. Rowling Recieves Freedom of the City http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/8/jk-rowling-recieves-freedom-of-the-city UPDATE: Photos from the event are starting to come online and are now available here in our Image GalleriesJ.K. Rowling received the Freedom of the City this morning at the Mansion House in the City.Rowling was recognized for her services to children's literature. The Harry Potter books have sold over 450 million copies. Jo was presented with a framed parchment certificate, and joked that she was... (Comment on this)
Sunday, May 6th, 2012
7:00 pm	Potted Potter to Premiere in US on May 19th http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/6/potted-potter-to-premiere-in-us-on-may-19th Potted Potter, a play which condenses all seven Harry Potter books into a single seventy minute production, will premiere in the US on May 19th. Potted Potter will be performed off-Broadway in New York City in the Little Shubert Theatre from May 19th to August 12th:Potted Potter has played to sold out houses in Toronto, London, Edinburgh, Australia and New Zealand, and will now make its US debut,... (Comment on this)
Saturday, May 5th, 2012
1:38 pm	Emma Watson Cameo in "The End of the World" http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2012/5/5/emma-watson-cameo-in-the-end-of-the-world While there have been a lot of news about Emma Watson's role in The Bling Ring, reports have also appeared about Watson making a potential cameo in Seth Rogen's The End of the World. According to the Huffington Post, Emma Watson has joined a long list of comical actors, all who intend to appear in the film as themselves. The End of the World is supposedly about what happens to favorite celebrities... (Comment on this)