Archive for the ‘Yates’ Category

Voila! EW Reveals Details About the Wizarding World in France

Jan 18, 2018

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Directors, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Media, Movies, News, Pottermore, Yates, Yates Interviews

For the second time this week Entertainment Weekly released details hinting at what fans can expect from upcoming films in the Fantastic Beasts series–and it only leaves us wanting more! Yesterday Leaky covered the news that the next three films will be set in different cities. Though it’s always possible Newt, Dumbledore, and the cast …read more!

Will Credence’s True Identity Be Revealed in ‘Crimes of Grindelwald’?

Jan 17, 2018

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Directors, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Yates

Recently, Twitter account Fantastic Beasts Fan noticed a new addition to the IMDB cast of Crimes of Grindelwald, Linda Santiago, in the role of Credence’s aunt: Linda Santiago is listed on IMDB in the role of Credence's aunt in #CrimesOfGrindelwald Will we find out more about who Credence really is in #FBCOG? Does Credence himself already know?Tell us …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe Discusses Depp Casting Concerns

Jan 13, 2018

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Actor Interviews, Depp, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, JKR Interviews, News, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews, Warner Bros., Watson, Waylett, Williams, Yates

As most fans of the Wizarding World are aware, controversy has surrounded Johnny Depp as dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts films, since the his casting was announced in 2016. After his ex-wife Amber Heard accused Depp of domestic abuse, the fandom has been divided on whether someone tied to these allegations should …read more!

Fantastic Beasts Will Return for ‘Crimes of Grindelwald!’

Dec 13, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Directors, Exclusives, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Heyman Interviews, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Producers, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews, Yates

Much proverbial ink has been spilled speculating over the plot of the upcoming Fantastic Beasts sequel, officially titled Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Leaky has analyzed the name and the cast photos, our knowledge of Grindelwald’s obsession with the Deathly Hallows, and all the other details we know, including the possible connection between Credence …read more!

J.K. Rowling Addresses Grindelwald Casting Concerns

Dec 07, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Casting, Depp, Directors, Fandom, Fantastic Beasts Movie, HP Cast, J.K. Rowling, Legal, Movies, News, Opinion, Warner Bros., Yates

J.K. Rowling has given her statement addressing growing concerns around the casting of Johnny Depp as Grindelwald, after he was accused by Amber Heard of domestic abuse in a complex legal case last year, ending in their divorce and a joint statement. Debates have addressed the allegations against him, the public nature of the case and …read more!

First Look Photos from Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

Dec 06, 2017

Posted by: Kim McChesney

Directors, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Images, Films, Law, Movies, News, Redmayne, SetReports, Warner Bros., Yates

An exciting Wizarding Wednesday brings a new look into the Fantastic Beasts sequel, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald with Warner Bros releasing two first-look photos today via Entertainment Weekly. The first shows the film’s protagonist, magizoologist Newt Scamander, below ground in a sewer system, perhaps under London or Paris, with what appears to be …read more!

LeakyCon Exclusive: An Interview With Young Tom Riddle, Hero Fiennes-Tiffin !

Nov 06, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Birthdays, Actor Interviews, Birthdays, Conventions, Fan Events, Fans, Fiennes Interviews, Films, Gambon, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, HP Cast, Interviews, LeakyCon, Movies, News, Watson, Yates

Today is Hero Fiennes Tiffin’s birthday, and to mark the occasion, we’re bringing you our exclusive interview with the actor who once portrayed young Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. Hero had a chat with us about his time on Harry Potter at LeakyCon 2017, sharing stories from Michael Gambon’s mischief on set to …read more!

Happy Birthday, David Yates!

Oct 08, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Birthdays, Directors, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Birthdays, Films, HP Cast, Movies, News, Yates

Today (8th October) marks the birthday of director David Yates, who is currently guiding the actors of Fantastic Beasts 2 on set of the next instalment in the cinematic wizarding world. Yates began his journey on the Potter films with Order of the Phoenix. Voldemort was back (well, at least Harry knew he was), and the story had taken on …read more!

Everything We Know About ‘Fantastic Beasts’ So Far: Plot Hints and Cast News!

Sep 17, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

BigNews, Casting, Charity, Fandom, Fans, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Films, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J.K. Rowling, Kravitz, Law, Miller, Movies, News, Props-Sets, Waterston, Yates, Yates Interviews

Exciting new information surfaced this week, which seems to confirm that Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 2 will return to Hogwarts! In light of this, we can’t resist reviewing what we know about the movie so far–and speculating as best we can about the rest. Getting Back to Hogwarts: Leaky reported on some suspiciously coincidental …read more!

Production Begins on ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’!

Jul 03, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Casting, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Movies, News, Yates

It’s back! Directed by David Yates, Pottermore reported this morning (July 3rd) that production has officially started on the second Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, reportedly with principle photography in Burbank, California. It’s time to discover some tidbits about the next @fantasticbeasts film. Follow our chain of tweets and track down the information… — Pottermore (@pottermore) …read more!



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