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Watch ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Cast Talk Nicolas Flamel, Young Dumbledore, Relationships and More!

Jul 24, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, BigNews, Casting, Depp, Fan Events, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Images, Films, Fogler, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Kravitz, Law, Miller, Movies, News, Props-Sets, Redmayne, Sudol, Trailers, Warner Bros., Waterston, Yates

The cast of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald enchanted the crowd attending the Warner Bros. Theatrical Panel in Hall H at San Diego Comic Con on Saturday. Filled with magical moments including glowing wrist-bands, surround-screen footage, a Q&A with moderator Aisha Tyler, a surprise appearance from Johnny Depp in character as Grindelwald and, of …read more!

Jude Law Talks Young Dumbledore in ‘Fantastic’ New Interview!

Jul 17, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Law, News, Warner Bros., Yates

As San Diego Comic Con approaches and summer turns the mid-year corner, Warner Bros. is gearing up for the Nov. 16 release of the highly-anticipated wizarding sequel, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. In the last week, we’ve seen an exclusive featurette on the upcoming film and exciting “sneak peek” images from Entertainment Weekly. We’ve …read more!

J.K. Rowling Invited to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences!

Jun 26, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Books, Books - Release Dates, Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Henderson, Honors/Awards, J.K. Rowling, Lethal White, Movies, News, Yates

J.K. Rowling is among 928 distinguished actors, directors, writers, musicians and other collaborators to receive this year’s invitation into the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Though the letter probably did not arrive via owl, it’s no less exciting to find Rowling recognized by the writers’ branch of the Oscar-nominating body. Rowling is …read more!

J.K. Rowling Shares ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ Progress & More in Website Q&A

Jun 01, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Cormoran Strike series/Robert Galbraith, Directors, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Heyman, J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, John Tiffany, Lethal White, Movies, News, Producers, Sonia Friedman, Yates

Not only will we be getting Lethal White and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald this year, but J.K. Rowling revealed in a new ‘Answers to Questions’ page on her website that she’s currently writing the third Fantastic Beasts film, as well as planning another story for children! Answering questions about writing, collaboration and producing films, Rowling gave insights into how her work has …read more!

Dan Fogler Talks ‘Fantastic Beasts’, ‘Brooklyn Gladiator’ & LeakyCon

Mar 22, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fogler, HP Cast, Interviews, Movies, News, Yates

Dan Fogler is not only starring in the Fantastic Beasts series as Jacob Kowalski, he’s also leading his own podcast “DAN FOGLER’S 4D EXPERIENCE’ and bringing his Kickstarter-backed graphic novel into existence for the masses to enjoy – he’s a busy man! Described as“the sci-fi lovechild of Orwell, Huxley, and stoner conspiracy theories, knitted together by the …read more!

A Birthday Tribute to Alan Rickman

Feb 21, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Birthdays, Birthdays, Casting, Directors, Fandom, Fans, Films, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Heyman, Heyman Interviews, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Producers, Rickman, Yates

What can we say about Alan Rickman on the anniversary of the late actor’s birthday? First and foremost, we in the Harry Potter fandom fondly remember him as Severus Snape. The association is inextricable and one we would not try to separate. Rickman was perfectly cast and, famously, the only actor specifically sought out by …read more!

Weekly Round-Up: Chris Columbus To Adapt ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’, Robert Pattinson in Deep Space, Ralph Fiennes On Directing & More!

Feb 18, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Branagh, Broadbent, Columbus, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Fiennes, Fiennes Interviews, Fogler, Harry Potter Round-Up, Kravitz, Law, News, Pattinson, Phelps, Redmayne, Round-Up, Theater, Yates, Yates Interviews

This week in Potter we’ve seen new toys announced (including new LEGO, hurrah!), a new breakdown of the visual effects in Fantastic Beasts, a new episode of Double Trouble by the Phelps twins from A Celebration of Harry Potter, our coverage of the cast reunion Q&A and our MinaLima interview at the event, as well as a new episode of PotterCast! We …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald’ Shows “How Dumbledore Becomes Dumbledore”, Says Victoria Yeates

Feb 06, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Directors, Fantastic Beasts Movie, HP Cast, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, News, Yates

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is coming to theaters this November and whilst eagerly awaiting a trailer, we’re absorbing any new information we can find. Newcomer Victoria Yeates, who will be portraying Bunty (a character we know nothing about yet), recently spoke to Radiotimes about her role, and gave us a few comments about the focus on Dumbledore’s history: “Bunty. …read more!

David Yates Addresses Questions Of Dumbledore’s Sexuality In “Crimes of Grindelwald”

Jan 31, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Depp, Directors, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Law, Movies, News, Yates, Yates Interviews

As many Potter fans will surely know, during a 2007 appearance at Carnegie Hall, J.K. Rowling revealed that she had always seen Dumbledore as a gay character: “I always thought of Dumbledore as gay. Dumbledore fell in love with Grindelwald, and that added to his horror when Grindelwald showed himself to be what he was.” The …read more!

NEW ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’ Footage At A Celebration of Harry Potter!

Jan 29, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Celebration of Harry Potter, Depp, Directors, Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fogler, Heyman, Kravitz, Law, Miller, Movies, News, Redmayne, Sudol, Trailers, Warner Bros., Waterston, Yates

On Saturday night, A Celebration of Harry Potter’s Evening Tribute took place, with a fantastic surprise for guests! A new video featuring actors and new footage from Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald debuted at the event, giving a glimpse into new and old characters. The video is not available online yet, and official livestreams showed a …read more!



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