Online retailer AbeBooks.com has announced a new contest to win the Collector’s Edition of The Tales of Beelde the Bard by J. K. Rowling and a copy of the Sotheby’s auction catalog from the original December 2007 auction.  Open to residents of the United States and Canada over the age of 13, this contest asks you to answer the following question:

The seven hand-written editions of The Tales of B

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Last month, we asked you to create a Christmas-themed gnome for our Garden Gnome Christmas Tree Topper Contest.  After receiving many amazing entries, our Contest Crew has chosen the winner of this contest, along with an additional entry deserving of an honorable mention.  Here now is the winner of the contest:

First Place: fw00per

In honor of Fred, there is
really only one way to go with a garde

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A new report is online today, stating a rating has been given to the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Rope of Silicon is reporting that the sixth Harry Potter film has been rated PG for

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• Harry Potter spoilers here in comment section, not in main post For those of us who would like to discuss the book without spoiling it for those who haven't read it, use the comment section to this post. It can only be read by clicking on the comments, so if you haven't read the book, come back to this section later!......
• The Last Mimzy College girl, her friend, and the two littles and I went to see TLM, based on a book The Last Mimzy: And Other Stories Originally published as The Best of Henry Kuttnerby the same name, tonight. None of us had read the book. We felt it might have filled in......

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The upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince film is the top Surefire Blockbuster of 2009, according to a new list published by MTV.  The sixth film made first place in a list of the top ten upcoming blockbuster films set for release in this new year.  MTV says the following of the next Harry Potter film:

Every “Potter” film has flirted with a billion dollars worldwide, but
will the sixth

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• Trouble with Harry Potter Hallows audio book Tonight I was ripping in the audio book into my MP3 player. Disc 6 ends with Chapter 13e Disc 7 beings with Chapter 13i it is missing 13f, 13g, and 13h. Sure enough, I went to the book and it is missing from p 258 beginning with There were more......
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Earlier we told you about new Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince photos contained in the February edition of Empire Magazine. Today, Warner Bros sent us lovely high res editions of these photos:
The Weasley Wizard Wheezes set,  featuring actors James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George), talking to the director. Be sure to note all the detail on the signs, and the glorious magical products in…

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A followup today on an earlier report regarding a possible new LEGO Harry Potter game due in 2009. Eurogamer is now reporting that this is not likely as “a senior source working close to Traveller’s Tales has told us that LEGO Harry Potter is off the menu for at least 12 months.
However, Eurogamer understands that a new installment of LEGO Indiana Jones is looking likely.”

The article continues…

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• Review: Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer I'm devoting the next three days to the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer. When I first heard about this new teenage vampire romance I was skeptical. This is probably because my favorite vampire/human duos from other fandoms do not work out. For instance, Angel left Buffy after three seasons and......

Continue reading → Followup: New Report Says No LEGO Harry Potter this Year

Actor Tom Felton paid a visit to the future home of “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” theme park attraction during a trip to Universal Orlando, Florida. Thanks to Universal for letting us know about new photos of the Draco Malfoy actor at the park, including this one of Tom checking out the Ministry of Magic signs, heralding the construction of the park (smaller photo available here).

Not ce…

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• Halloween We had some really cute costumes here. Even at lunch the wait staff was dressed up, from pirates to speak easy. It made it fun to eat out. At night, the little boys especially were adorable. One little fellow said he was Jack Sparrow. He was just the cutest thing.......
• Harry Potter high spirits Well, my College Girl who loves HP in all its forms, has been thinking of getting ready for the movie and next book for at least a year now. College Girl has gone dressed in a different costume that she has pulled together for each new book for the book......

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It is time for a Jane Austen classic, Sense and Sensibility, to be read in Jo’s Book Nook, our non-Harry Potter book club over on the Leaky Lounge forums.  Opening today, our book club is open to all who wish to take part in a discussion, examination, and group reading with their fellow Lounge members.  Many topics regarding the story and the author are set to be featured during this reading, s…

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• Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Outside of the fact that twilight is one of my favorite times of day, I was intrigued by an article in our paper a couple of weeks ago or so mentioning this author and her books. There was something about the fact that one of her books outsold one of......
• Review: Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer I'm devoting the next three days to the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer. When I first heard about this new teenage vampire romance I was skeptical. This is probably because my favorite vampire/human duos from other fandoms do not work out. For instance, Angel left Buffy after three seasons and......

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Thanks to our Order partner Dan Radcliffe. com, we know of a new video interview with actor Dan Radcliffe via Broadway.com. In a delightful series of question and answers, Dan says that he is a huge cartoon fan (loves SpongeBob SquarePants), talks about his Equus work schedule, living in New York city, and says most decidedly NO to ever wanting to be in a Harry Potter musical. He goes at length…

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The Leaky Lounge, Leaky’s very own forum, is turning four years old today, and to celebrate we have for you a weekend-long party full of games, scavenger hunts, and fun.  The Leaky Lounge Birthday Bash and Yule Ball features a mountain of activities and games to participate in with your fellow Lounge members over in the Shrieking Shack, our packed games arcade.  Be sure to join in the fun now, …

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In an interview before the release of her latest film, Last Chance Harvey, actress Emma Thompson has made some new comments regarding her decision not to return to the part of Professor Trelawney for the final Harry Potter films. Speaking with the San Francisco Chronicle, Emma Thompson addresses the outcry over her decision, and her upcoming work on the sequel to Nanny McPhee. Quotage:

Thompson

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As it now a new year and a new month, we now bring you the start of the latest Craft-Along Event over on the Leaky Lounge.  This month, our always creative Crafty Witches have come up with a fun and handy event that will have you brushing up on your magical needlework.  Work at your own pace, practicing stitches from a variety of needlework projects along with your fellow crafters for the Janua…

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Happy 2009! To start our new year off, we have two new interviews from cast members of the Harry Potter films. First up: Entertainment Weekly is previewing the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by releasing a close up photo of an almost kiss between Harry (Dan Radcliffe) and Ginny (Bonnie Wright). There is a short article as well, featuring  a new interview with Dan, where he ment…

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• College Girl's Harry Potter predictions These are CG's predictions. They've morphed over time. What are yours? I'd like to think Snape is not evil. Grown son thought, at one point, Snape wants to take over from Voldemort. I'd like to think that Sirius and Dumbledore show up for the final show down. JKR better not......
• Review: Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer I'm devoting the next three days to the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer. When I first heard about this new teenage vampire romance I was skeptical. This is probably because my favorite vampire/human duos from other fandoms do not work out. For instance, Angel left Buffy after three seasons and......

Continue reading → Dan Radcliffe on Dumbledore’s Funeral for Half-Blood Prince, Emma Watson on Deathly Hallows Split

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It’s that time once again to take a walk down memory lane with the PotterCasters, as they reminisce about 2008 and all that this past year had to offer.  The 179th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast,
beings with a look back at some of the biggest and favorite news stories of 2008, including the release of The Tales of Beedle the Bard, the almost release of Harry Potter and the Half…

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Our third and final Year in Review, this focuses on the Harry Potter novels by author J.K. Rowling. Thanks to Edward for his help and contributions to this final article.

JANUARY

The month began as we saw Scholastic, the
US publishers of the Harry Potter novels, continue their efforts in environmentally responsible publishing. Author J.K. Rowling donates a set of Harry Potter books
to the Scot…

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• Review of HP I loved this review from Times Online Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows By J.K. Rowling Reviewed by Alice Fordham Death and vengeance hang over this book from the outset. Readers know that this is the last episode and that resolution will come only with heavy losses, besides which Rowling......

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Time for the second year in review report, this focusing on events and moments for us here at Leaky and the Harry Potter fandom.

JANUARY

A new year brought a new poll on the Wizarding World of Harry Potter website, and reports claimed a December 2009 opening is possible. 

The Ace of Cakes met PotterCast as the Food Network star Duff joined John and Sue to talk about the very special cake he made…

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• Review: Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer I'm devoting the next three days to the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer. When I first heard about this new teenage vampire romance I was skeptical. This is probably because my favorite vampire/human duos from other fandoms do not work out. For instance, Angel left Buffy after three seasons and......

Continue reading → 2008: A Year in Review, Leaky and the Fandom

It’s the end of the year, and it time for our annual comprehensive year in review news posts.
First up, the Movies. Quite the banner year for Harry Potter films that was, or…almost was.

JANUARY

As fans began the year anticipating the November release of the sixth Harry Potter film, rumors began to swirl over a director for the seventh. Meanwhile OotP and the cast continued to top 2007 year-in-…

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As the 2009 approaches, our Contest Crew has put together the first contest for the new year, which asks you to answer one of the unanswered questions left at the end of the Harry Potter series.  The Story that Answers a Question Contest, will have you write a 750 word story which gives a plausible answer to an unanswered question from the series.  This gives those interested the opportunity to…

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Thanks to WB for sending over these glorious high res photos from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince as seen in CineLive magazine. Note the new photo of the Trio with Snape and McGonagall as they examine the poisoned opal necklace.  Enjoy!

Snape, McGonagall and opal necklace
Ginny Weasley
Dumbledore, Harry by the sea
Weasley is our King
Peeking Harry and Ron
Pensieve Slughorn speaking to young T…

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• 4 Foods to Lower Your Blood Pressure High blood pressure is a problem that affects millions of Americans every year. Many of us are struggling with numbers that are too high and we cannot seem to get them down. Before trying any of the advice mentioned here it is vital to speak with your doctor. You may......
• Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Outside of the fact that twilight is one of my favorite times of day, I was intrigued by an article in our paper a couple of weeks ago or so mentioning this author and her books. There was something about the fact that one of her books outsold one of......

Continue reading → New High Res “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” CineLive Photos

JANUARY

The month began as we saw Scholastic, the
US publishers of the Harry Potter novels continue their efforts in environmentally responsiblee publishing. J.K. Rowling donates a set of Harry Potter books
to the Scottish Rugby Club, which went on to raise over £6,960 for the
organization. Recognition for the series came soon after, first from the ALA, who honor the Deathly Hallows audio reco…

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• College Girl's Harry Potter predictions These are CG's predictions. They've morphed over time. What are yours? I'd like to think Snape is not evil. Grown son thought, at one point, Snape wants to take over from Voldemort. I'd like to think that Sirius and Dumbledore show up for the final show down. JKR better not......
• Twilight by Stephenie Meyer Outside of the fact that twilight is one of my favorite times of day, I was intrigued by an article in our paper a couple of weeks ago or so mentioning this author and her books. There was something about the fact that one of her books outsold one of......

Continue reading → 2008: A Year in Review, the Books

Aintitcool.com has released a new, and very lengthy interview with actor Jason Isaacs. In this very indepth piece, Jason confirms again that he has a very small cameo as Lucius Malfoy in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (”a moving painting for a frame”). In this wide ranging, frank and often very engaging interview with this gracious actor, Jason Isaacs also comments on his p…

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• Trouble with Harry Potter Hallows audio book Tonight I was ripping in the audio book into my MP3 player. Disc 6 ends with Chapter 13e Disc 7 beings with Chapter 13i it is missing 13f, 13g, and 13h. Sure enough, I went to the book and it is missing from p 258 beginning with There were more......
• College Girl's Harry Potter predictions These are CG's predictions. They've morphed over time. What are yours? I'd like to think Snape is not evil. Grown son thought, at one point, Snape wants to take over from Voldemort. I'd like to think that Sirius and Dumbledore show up for the final show down. JKR better not......

Continue reading → Jason Isaacs Talks Deathly Hallows, Lucius “Half-Blood Prince” Cameo, Politics, “Good” and More

Bloomberg.com has a new article online, detailing the concern Hollywood has over declining movie attendance and
ticket sales. The piece notes that many are looking toward Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and other sequels to turn the tide in 2009. Quotage:

Hollywood’s fortunes may improve next year with the return
of proven franchises, including Warner Bros.’ “Harry Potter and
the Half Bl…

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• Halloween We had some really cute costumes here. Even at lunch the wait staff was dressed up, from pirates to speak easy. It made it fun to eat out. At night, the little boys especially were adorable. One little fellow said he was Jack Sparrow. He was just the cutest thing.......
• College Girl's Harry Potter predictions These are CG's predictions. They've morphed over time. What are yours? I'd like to think Snape is not evil. Grown son thought, at one point, Snape wants to take over from Voldemort. I'd like to think that Sirius and Dumbledore show up for the final show down. JKR better not......

Continue reading → Bloomberg: Hollywood Looks to Potter in 2009 to Stem Decline in Movie Attendance

Earlier we told you the February edition of Empire Magazine would contain a new preview of the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Tonight, the first scan from the magazine is in our galleries  and contains our first look at Fred and George (James and Oliver Phelps) in their Weasley Wizard Wheezes shop (note the words “Magical Mayhem,”  then “Disastrous” on the side of the walls). …

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Continue reading → First Look: Weasley Wizard Wheezes, New Slughorn Photo in Empire Magazine

UPDATE: Several readers let us know the full list has now been published and unfortunately the name of Alan Rickman is not included. We do not know if he declined the honor, or the Daily Mail article was simply incorrect, and we will update with more if we can.

Actor Alan Rickman is apparently on a list for those due to receive a special honour from the UK Monarchy. The Daily Mail is reporting t…

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(Update: You ca now see the scan here in our galleries, thanks to reader Tracy!)

The February edition of Empire Magazine will contain a new preview of the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. As noted on the cover (seen here), the magazine is featuring 20 films to watch for in 2009, and include Half-Blood Prince. The magazine will also feature “Green Zone” starring Jason Isaacs (Luci…

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• Trouble with Harry Potter Hallows audio book Tonight I was ripping in the audio book into my MP3 player. Disc 6 ends with Chapter 13e Disc 7 beings with Chapter 13i it is missing 13f, 13g, and 13h. Sure enough, I went to the book and it is missing from p 258 beginning with There were more......
• Review: Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer I'm devoting the next three days to the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer. When I first heard about this new teenage vampire romance I was skeptical. This is probably because my favorite vampire/human duos from other fandoms do not work out. For instance, Angel left Buffy after three seasons and......

Continue reading → February Edition of Empire Magazine to Give New Preview of Half-Blood Prince Film

The serious economic and credit issues facing all of us are hitting Hollywood as well, as noted in this new article from The Independent. The piece focuses on the financial concerns major film studios have regarding large scale big budget fantasy films, and makes mention of the Harry Potter films series. Without quotes, the article states that Harry Potter Screenwriter Steve Kloves has apparent…

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Please join everyone at TLC in sending birthday wishes to actress Dame Maggie Smith (Professor McGonagall), who is today celebrating her 74th birthday.  Cheers to you, Maggie!

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A new interview appeared online from TheaterMania featuring actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) discussing his role in the play Equus and of returning to the Harry Potter films early next year.  The interview features Mr. Radcliffe commenting on the work ethic that his parents instilled in him which lead to his not yet missing a performance of the play on Broadway.  The interview continues with …

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As Chief Leaky Holiday Cheergiver, it’s my happy pleasure to wish you all the happiest of holidays today and always. It’s been a wonderful year for all of us and we’re all very grateful - but more on that next week. For now, watch our first ever animated PotterCast special, courtesy Frankie, the Emo Nargles, and the Moaning Myrtles. (The animated part starts halfwa