New special guests announced for LeakyCon 2014
Can’t wait for LeakyCon? In case you need any more reason to be excited, three more special guests have just been announced, including two actors from the “Harry Potter” films.
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Win tickets to “Postman Pat: The Movie” premiere!
You could win tickets to the London premiere of “Postman Pat: The Movie” on May 11! The new animated feature film stars “Potter” alumni Rupert Grint, David Tennant, and Jim Broadbent, who portrayed Ron Weasley, Barty Crouch, Jr., and Professor Slughorn, respectively, in the “Harry Potter” films.
Gallery Nucleus Releases Limited-Edition Fine Art Prints of “Harry Potter” Cover Artwork by Kazu Kibuishi
Gallery Nucleus is proud to announce its handcrafted “Harry Potter” fine art print series, featuring the official artwork of renowned creator Kazu Kibuishi, straight from the covers of Scholastic’s latest paperback editions.
‘Today’ broadcast from Universal canceled – Opening date still in question
Speculation about the opening date announcement for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley expansion area was running high this week as NBC’s “Today” was scheduled for a LIVE broadcast from the Universal grounds. However, we may need to wait just a little longer for the announcement.
Daniel Radcliffe nominated for Drama League Award
Daniel Radcliffe has once again been recognized for his work on Broadway. Nominations were announced this morning for the Drama League Awards taking place next month.
“Pride”, starring Imelda Staunton, Bill Nighy, and Jessie Cave, to premiere at Cannes 2014
“Pride”, the new film by director Matthew Warchus, is set to premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The film, which is based on the true story of gay and lesbian UK activists who raised funds to support striking members of the National Union of Mineworkers, stars three former “Potter” alumni!
Diagon Alley expansion to feature authentic Cabman Shelter
It’s no Madam Puddifoot’s, which was just unveiled in the Hogsmeade section of Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but Twitter user Alexis (@SaLeM_xo) has pointed out a cool new feature of the Diagon Alley expansion!
“Harry Potter” illustrator Clare Melinsky talks about inspiration
Clare Melinsky, who illustrated the 2010 UK versions of the “Harry Potter” books (also known as the “Signature” editions), has spoken about some of the inspiration behind her drawings. The Scottish artist, who is known for her “chunky and colourful lino cuts,” is currently part of a three-day exhibition in London, which links Scotland with London.
Alfonso Cuarón talks 3D in films, next project at Beijing Film Festival
Alfonso Cuarón, the acclaimed director who recently won the Academy Award for Best Director for his film “Gravity” and helmed the third installment in the Potter film series, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”, has provided his thoughts on the current trend of 3D films, as well as his hopes for his next project, at the Beijing International Film Festival.
