Denial, starring Timothy Spall (Peter Pettigrew), tells the true story of writer and historian Deborah Lipstadt’s defense of the Holocaust in a courtroom confrontation with denier David Irving (Spall). First reviews of the film focus largely on Spall’s portrayal of Irving, and give mixed views on the value of his charismatic portrayal of the character. …read more!

The Oscars are fast approaching, and it’s about time we had another Potter-related film in the running at the awards! The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says the visual effects of Fantastic Beasts are most definitely enough to get the film in the top ten eligible for an nomination at the Oscars. Entertainment Weekly reports: “This …read more!

Warning: Contains Fantastic Beasts SPOILERS! The passing years have not dampened the fervor and devotion of Harry Potter fans–they remain in a constant state of anticipation, always waiting for J.K. Rowling to issue new insight into her beloved characters and their backstories. Now the fandom is abuzz with Rowling’s latest Twitter revelations. She announced the houses …read more!

In an industry where films are brought to greater and greater heights by strides in special effects and CGI, and even animated films are more life-like than ever, Anomalisa is–an anomaly. It is a stop-motion puppet movie that somehow manages to be one of the most “realistic and affecting” movies of the year. The Guardian’s …read more!

Emma Thompson, perfectly aloof and endearing as Professor Trelawney in the Harry Potter series, has two exciting new films opening soon! The first is the highly-anticipated, live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast by Disney. Inside the Magic (ITM) provides a first look of Thompson as the lovable Mrs. Potts, as seen on the display at …read more!

Cinesite contributed to over 2,000 visual effects shots over the course of all eight Harry Potter films and brought that wealth of experience to recreating wizarding magic in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Cinesite created just under 100 shots for Fantastic Beasts, including the unforgettable dinner sequence in Tina and Queenie’s apartment. Viewers …read more!

Viceroy’s House, opening in UK theaters Mar. 3, 2017, depicts the true story of the last months of British rule in India. The release is timed to celebrate the 70th anniversary of India’s independence and the subsequent founding of Pakistan. The house is the literal central figure in the story, home to a long succession …read more!

Sir Kenneth Branagh (Gilderoy Lockhart) stars in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk, alongside Tom Hardy, Mark Rylance and acting debut Harry Styles. Nolan – known for The Dark Knight and Interstellar – is directing the Warner Bros. action thriller set in WWII during the evacuation of the French city of Dunkirk, and based on a story of the Battle of Dunkirk on the …read more!

Production design is a nuanced craft in the film industry. If done well, the sets blend so seamlessly into the director’s telling of the story that it belies the amount of work poured into their preparation. It’s a perfect marriage of information and intuitiveness, where research mingles with and is enhanced by creativity. Deadline talked with Oscar-contending production designers …read more!

If the states of Ohio and Wisconsin were not already on your bucket list, get ready to alter your travel plans! Both states will soon be offering screenings of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone accompanied by live orchestration of John William’s iconic score. The first concert event will take place March 25 and 26 at the …read more!