New Wizard of the Month

JK Rowling has updated her site to include a new wizard of the month.

Laurentia Fletwock
1947 - present
Celebrated breeder and racer of winged horses. Has campaigned for tighter restrictions on broomstick use.

WB to Take Harry Potter DVDs Off Shelves

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For the past few months, rumors have swirled about whether or not Warner Bros. was planning to pull the home movies of the first four Harry Potter films from shelves. WB Home Video has confirmed to Leaky that the first three films - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban will go on moratorium on January 5, 2007. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire will become unavailable on January 22.

Note: This moratorium is for the US only; UK details will follow shortly.

Some companies - most often Disney - do this so that better/longer/more expensive/higher quality recordings can be sold unfettered later. With the recent rumblings about the high-definition Potter DVDs (which appear to have a commentary track for the first time ever), it could be that WB is planning to remaster, beef up and re-release the first four films.

Thanks Leaky!

Sketch of Unused PoA Book Cover for Sale

A previously unseen sketch for the third Harry Potter book will go on sale today in London for 8,500 pounds sterling. Art experts estimate that the lucky buyer could re-sell the coveted piece for a five-figure sum.

The sketch's illustrator, Cliff Wright, who also drew the artwork for Books 2 and 3, commented: "In some ways I prefer the sketch to what ended up on the cover. It's more dynamic: in the final version, the hippogriff is not moving quite so fast. JK Rowling herself faxed over an image of what she thought the hippogriff should look like."

Harry Potter Films to Become Available for Download

Warner Bros. has announced that starting in 2007, fans will be able to not only legally download their movies but also they will be able to burn them to DVD from the Internet the same day they become available in stores. This will include the Harry Potter films as well, so fans can look forward to watching Order of the Phoenix on their computers!

Who Needs Jeeves When You Can Ask Peeves?

The Leaky Cauldron has now created a new search engine that has everything to do with Harry Potter. This search engine doesn't only contain things from Leaky but from other members of the Floo Network such as: The Harry Potter Lexicon, Accio Quote!, The Cauldron Shop, PotterCast, the Image and Video Galleries, and all the other related sites and sub-sites. Be sure to check it out Here.

Happy Birthday Bill Weasley

JK Rowling has updated her Site to include Bill's birthday.

Weasley's Wizardshop's New Fan Fiction Site

Weasley's Wizardshop is proud to present our brand new Fan Fiction Site. Our new site allows us you the viewers to post your own Harry Potter fan fiction or to just view other members. A free registration is required and if password is not sent to you type in ussername and your password will be sent to your email. View the new site Here.

Weasley's Wizardshop's Brand New Forum

Weasley's Wizardshop now has a brand new forum. Our new forum was designed by Weasleys Wizardshop Staffer Sara. Our forum is the place for book, movie and other Harry Potter related discussion. Be sure to sign up and become a member of our great new forum. Enter the forum here, or under For the Fans in our Navigation Bar

Book 7 Title Contest

The Guardian is currently running a competition where entrants must guess the title of Book 7, and the one judged to be the best and most innovative will win a JK Rowling-signed bookplate. The contest will close at midnight on December 6th.

New Concept Pictures

We now have several new pictures from the set of Order of the Phoenix, including our first look at Azkaban, concept art of Grawp, a Death Eater, and pics from the set of Snape's storage room. Be sure to check out these pictures in our gallery.

Extras sneak peek at OotP

Extra TV in the US has aired a new set report on 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix'. The report from Kings Cross filming in September, shows interviews with actor Dan Radcliffe and actress Emma Watson. Dan talks about returning for the sixth film and Emma mentions how the film is epic. You can watch the video here.

New Picture of Cho from OotP Video Game

A new picture of the OotP video game has been sent in. Cho Chang is depicted in a building, perhaps the owlery, with a hand placed thoughfully on her chin. Who knows what she could be thinking about. Our gallery should be updated shortly with more pictures of the video game.

Leaky Mug Set Report

Now that the OotP teaser trailer has been released the Leaky Mug (Andrew, John, and Melissa)can now bring out their own teaser of what they saw in September when they visited the set. The twenty minute discussion, which is a preveiw of the full show, talks about Grimuald Place, Azkaban, and the Potter set in general. Get it via iTunes by updating your Leaky Mug feed.

Dan sends holiday greetings to fans

Dan Radcliffe fan sites DR.com and DR.co.uk both recieved a holiday greeting from Dan telling them of his current schedule. He reveals that he is done filming OotP and tells them of other movies to be made next year:
It has been a very exciting year for me. I had a great time making 'Order of the Phoenix' and working again with Gary OIdman, and for the first time Imelda Staunton, was simply fantastic. David Yates was an inspired director who I would walk on hot coals to work with again.
As many of you know I am going on stage next year, to appear in Equus and the letters of support I have received since the announcment, from many fans have been very exciting to read. Thank you for your words of encouragement.
Later next year I will film MY BOY JACK and again am completely thrilled to be working on this fantastic and very moving script. It is going to be a very full year and I will relish every moment.
A new photo of Dan was also included in the letter (above). This letter and the new photo will be sent to anyone who writes to Dan beginning in January, 2007.

Dan to attend AFI awards in Melbourne

It has been announced that Daniel Radcliffe will soon be flying out to Melbourne for the Australian Film Institute awards. Dan and other celebs will be announcing the winners on December 7th in the Melbourne Exhibiton Centre. The ceremony will be televised, though the station has not yet been announced.

Lucius Malfoy worth $1.3 billion

Lucius Malfoy was voted # 12 in Forbes list of wealthiest fictional characters this year, which is three places better than last year's ranking of #15. Forbes expects Mr. Malfoy's net worth to be $ 1.3 billion.
The article stated "But imprisonment hasn't hurt his net worth: With the price of gold at record levels, stockpiles of gold galleons have appreciated significantly. Minister of Magic Rufus Scrimgeour reportedly increasing security outside Malfoy's cell in the wake of Dementor guard revolt, fearing escape attempt. Malfoy, unbowed, vows to return to public life: 'My race is not yet run.'" But no matter how much he has, he can't bribe his way out of Azkaban. Tough luck.

97 New OotP Pics

We now have 97 new screen caped pictures from the HBO Sneak Peak clip. Be sure to check out all of these new pictures in our gallery.

49 Screen Caps from HBO Sneak Peak

We now have 49 screen caps from the HBO sneak peak video that we posted earlier. Be sure to check them out in our gallery. We will tell you when more pictures become available.

HBO OotP Sneak Peak

Warning Major Spoiler Video

HBO On Demand aired a special sneak peek at Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. his video preview includes a vast amount of new images and interviews with cast and crew from the fifth Harry Potter film. There are quick scenes with Umbridge teaching class (and yes, we hear her voice), Harry teaching the DA, dinner with the Order at Grimmauld Place, Luna (we can hear her talk about the thestrals), Bellatrix, Lucius Malfoy in the Ministry, Lucius dueling with Sirius, the Prophecy globe, sketches of Grawp and the Thestrals, Filch, Cho, McGonagall and Trelawney, and incredibly, people fighting and dueling in the Veil room by the archway, including Sirius and Bellatrix...MAJOR MOVIE SPOILER caution given for this video which can be seen Here.

EA announces OOTP video game

EA who has made all of the Harry Potter games has announced that they are developing the Order of the Phoenix game. EA representatives had this to say :

"The close and synergistic relationship between book, film and videogame is more defined in the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix videogame than ever before. Players will be able to explore the many key locations within Hogwarts in minute detail, each one a visual match to its film equivalent, while being engrossed in the thrilling adventures outlined in the rich narrative of the book.

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With the ability to play multiple characters, including Harry Potter, Dumbledore and Sirius Black, the videogame of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix offers fans the opportunity to wield a wand, explore all around Hogwarts, and experience one of the most exciting and dangerous years in the life of the Boy Who Lived."


You can check out four screen caps in our gallery

New E! Video from the Set of Order of the Phoenix

As the saying goes, when it rains it pours, and that is the case as the new videos keep coming. E! has now posted their video of their visit to the set of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. In this new video, you can see a great deal of the Ministry of Magic set, the Gryffindor Common room and more. There are also new interviews with actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Director David Yates, and actress Emma Thompson (Professor Trelawney). To view, click here.

New Set Pics From OotP

We now have some new set photos from Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. You can view these images in our Galley. These pictures include:
- Writing on Harry's Hand 1
- Writing on Harry's Hand 2
- Magical Fountain in Ministry of Magic
- Fountain, Take 2
- Sketch of Fountain
- Daily Prophet with Dumbledore on Front Page
- Ministry Set 1
- Ministry Set 2
- Rupert Grint
- Arthur and Harry Entrance 1
- Arthur and Harry at Phone Booth 2
- Arthur and Harry 3
- Wall of Pics 1
- Wall of Pics 2
- Director David Yates

High Def OotP Released

Warner Brothers has now released the official Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Teaser Trailer online. Click on the links below to see the desired sizes.

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Video From Australian Sneak Peek at OotP

We now have a clip from an Australian news show that has a sneak peek of the OotP sets. And it includes new footage of the Great Hall set and Umbridge's Wall of Decrees or proclamations. Enjoy!

First Look at the Ministry of Magic

Coinciding with the release of the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix trailer on Monday, MTV will air what they are describing as "Harry Potter news". We are unsure if any footage will be shown at this time. Additionally, the program "Daily 10" on E! will air a behind-the-scenes look at the film with Dan Radcliffe. You can view images of this in our gallery Here. And you can save the video of the commercial to your computer Here

Order of the Phoenix Teaser Trailer

We now have a copy of the Order of the Phoenix Teaser Trailer. It is low quality and deak in places. The official high def video will be released on Monday, but until then enjoy the video below.



Update: Better Quality Video

WB Harry Potter "Order of the Phoenix" Website Now Online

Yesterday we told you that the UK official Harry Potter site had been updated to sport a new Order of the Phoenix design. Now the WB Order of the Phoenix site is online. Check it out Here. It's pretty much the same site as the UK one.

UK Official HP Site Gets OotP Makeover

The Official Harry Potter UK Site has been revamped to display a Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix theme. You can check out the site here. It includes things such as: a changing background with all the already released pictures, a galley, a description of the movie, and a link to the goblet of fire site.

Clips from OotP Trailer

We now have a short clip from the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Teaser Trailer. This clip shows scenes of: Harry, Hermione, The DA, Voldemort and the Death Eaters, Bellatrix, Harry and Snape doing Occlumency, Harry Hermione and the Weasleys in Grimmuld Place, and an Educationl Decree exploding.

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First Look at Bellatrix

We now have our first look at Bellatrix Lestrange from the OotP trailer. View the pictures in the gallery

10 New OotP Pics

We now have 10 new high def OotP stills. To view the new photos along with older ones in our gallery, which you can find Here
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Dumbledore at the Wizengamot

Sirius Black

Harry in Snape's Office

Proclamations Exploding in Great Hall

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The Kiss: Harry and Cho

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Umbridge and the clock tower

USA TODAY Feature on Order of the Phoenix Teaser Trailer

The USA Today has now posted online their preview of the teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. This article, which will be in papers tomorrow, features a new interview with actor Dan Radcliffe who speaks about the film, and mentions the nefarious Death Eater, Bellatrix Lestrange, played by Helena Bonham Carter.

ABC to Show Preview Of OotP

To celebrate Christmas U.S. television station ABC Family will be showing the first three "Harry Potter" movies, including the extended version of "Prisoner of Azkaban," the weekend of December 1st. We now have the commercial currently airing on the station which includes scenes from the upcoming "Order of the Phoenix."

Book 7 Coming Soon????

A Harry Potter fan who works at a Barnes & Nobles book store has notified the Potter community that they have receive posters for book 7. Though the posters are vague they still give readers hope that more news will be coming soon.

Message from Barnes and Noble worker

Just to let you know, I had the joy of opening the holiday sign packages at the Barnes and Noble I work at today to discover signs for the seventh book. They're vague and I don't know an exact date, but it means that the company big wigs probably know a date on which to expect more information. So, if nothing else, it's a sign that good news should be headed our way soon. As you can see from the attached photo, the book will be sold at 40% off list price for those who pre-order. Just thought I'd send it along. Feel free to post the photo if you'd like. I know it's not really amazing news but I figured, hey, it's something.

OotP Teaser Trailer Poster

Warner Brothers has now released the OotP Movie Poster for the Teaser Trailer. On it is Voldemort with his wand drawn and with the words "You Will Lose EVerything" at the top. Be sure to check out the teaser trailer in theatres November 17th infront of the Movie Happy Feet. The trailer will be a total of 54 seconds long.

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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Trailer Details Released

We now have what we believe is the transcript for the teaser trailer of OotP due to preview infront of Happy Feet starting November 17th. Warning Spoiler Alert


Transcript Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Teaser Trailer
*Opening Shot: WB Logo flying thru clouds. Clouds part to skyline nighttime shot of London, and then sweeping shot pans down and dissolves to shot of Sirius sitting at Grimmauld Place.
Sirius Black at Grimmauld Place: “Fourteen years ago, Voldemort had huge numbers at his command.”
*Quick shots of hooded, gold masked Death Eater.
*Shot of Professor Dumbledore standing before fully assembled Wizengamot.
Albus Dumbledore: “Evidence the Dark Lord’s returned is incontrovertible.”
*Shots of exploding proclamations (educational decrees) on the Great Hall wall.
Full Screen words: “On July 13”
*Shot of Harry Potter standing in Snape’s office
Voiceover of Professor Severus Snape: “You won’t last two seconds if he invades your mind.”
*Quick shots are shown of Hermione in Forbidden Forest, Shot of Ron, Ginny, DA in background in the Room of Requirement, Voldemort in graveyard wand drawn from dueling (probable flashback to Goblet of Fire), then back to shot of Harry in Snape’s office.
Harry Potter: “I’m not weak!”
Professor Severus Snape: “Then prove it!”
Full Screen Shot with words “A New Order Begins.”
*Shot of Harry sitting in kitchen of Grimmauld place, with Fred, George, Hermione present.
Harry Potter: “If Voldemort’s building up an army, then I want to fight.”
*Series of quick shots: Proclamation of Educational Decree exploding off of wall
Gold mask Death Eater
Ron ducking
Harry falling
Umbridge standing before swing clock pendulum
Harry kissing Cho
Umbridge pointing wand
Harry flinging back toward wall
Order of the Phoenix flying on brooms over River Thames past a large ship
Bellatrix Lestrange firing her wand
Hallway into a darkened room as it gets closer to Snape pointing wand at Harry
Harry falling back into wall in Snape’s office in pain
Pink-suited Umbridge running up the aisle among students, clearly panicked
Voldemort emerging from the mist
Trio in woods, falling back as if afraid
Order flying on brooms past the Parliament building at night in London.
*Screen goes black with only the sound of a clock's gong, then...
Full Screen words slowly appear: “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix”
*Closeup shot of Harry Potter zooming toward camera full on, flying on broom.
Full Screen words over cloudy background “July 13, 2007 America Online Keyword: Harry Potter”
End of Trailer

HBP Director Still Unknown

Yesterday we posted a news bit saying that WB had slated David Yates (OotP Director)to direct Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. WB has confirmed that the Do Not have a director for HBP yet but he is a candidate.

Emma Watson Talks Directors, Evanna Lynch, and $20,000 Dresses

We have a special report for you today via LeakyNews: Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) spoke earlier at Oxford Union at Oxford University about what the different directors taught her, how Evanna humbles her, how she's scared of the end of Harry Potter, and how she fell right down the Yule Ball stairs wearing her £20,000 dress. For the whole report from Leaky's Lorie Damerell visit this link Here

OotP Trailer

Yesterday we posted what is believed to be a very detailed description of the teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. We have now been able to discover that parts of the dialogue that were described will not be incorporated in the version that is to be released in theaters here in Canada next week before the showing of Happy Feet. We believe this teaser trailer will be more in line with this first post on the trailer - though WB has said today that that description is inaccurate. The various trailers are still being produced, and the content material will change for these alternate/extended versions at various dates. We will have more for you as it occurs.

David Yates to Direct HBP?

Production Weekly's latest issue contains information concerning Half-Blood Prince, including that David Yates is set to direct the film. While everyone should consider this a rumor for now, we heard that David had been in talks with WB to possibly direct HBP.

HBO to air sneak peek of OOTP

HBO on Demand will begin to air "a sneak preview" of Order of the Phoenix on November 20th. Right now there are no other details concerning what will be included in HBO's preview, but our guess is that it could include clips from the trailer (which is being released on the 17th in front of Happy Feet).

As we reported in October, Goblet of Fire will be making its television premiere on the 19th. In association with the movie, HBO is holding a contest to win tickets to the OOTP premiere.

No time is listed on HBO's website for the OOTP sneak preview, but we will update you as soon as we find out! Thanks to Tom for the tip.