
Feb 18, 2017
Vanity Fair recently interviewed production designer Stuart Craig and set dresser Anna Pinnock – leaders of the immensely talented design team behind Fantastic Beasts – on their Oscar-nominated work behind the scenes of the latest film to delve into J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world. After 17 years on Potter, Stuart Craig is familiar with J.K. Rowling’s work, so had a deep …read more!

Feb 15, 2017
Three-time Oscar winner, Colleen Atwood made a spectacular entrance into the Wizarding World with her costumes for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. From the simple, no-maj New Yorker look to the striking dress of President Picquery, as well as darning 3,500 extras in 1920s clothing. Deadline has provided some insight on just how she …read more!

Feb 15, 2017
So much work went into Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them to make it the incredible cinematic experience it is, it’s no surprise there are so many behind-the-scenes details still coming out, as industry veterans proudly discuss their craft and contributions to the film. Most recently, costume designer Colleen Atwood and Framestore creative director …read more!

Feb 14, 2017
Way back in the early days of our Fantastic Beasts coverage, we reported on Pottermore’s reveal of the official Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them logo. Now, several months after the film’s release, we have our first look at some alternative logos that were considered for the film! Click on the images below to get a better look at …read more!

Feb 14, 2017
Leaky recently had the chance to sit down with the wonderful Evanna Lynch to talk about her starring role in My Name Is Emily, which hits theatres in the U.S. this month. Evanna spoke to us about her experience on the film, her latest projects and her ambitions for the future. My Name is Emily is described as …read more!

Feb 13, 2017
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Production Designer, Stuart Craig, won Best Production Design at the 2017 BAFTAs last night. Fantastic Beasts was also nominated in four other categories for this year’s BAFTAs including Special Visual Effects, Costume Design, Sound, and Outstanding British Film, which went to I, Daniel Blake. The event was attended by Eddie …read more!

Feb 11, 2017
Men’s street-wear brand KING ICE has teamed up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to launch an official line of Fantastic Beasts pendants. Three 3D-designed gold-plated and three white gold-plated pendants will be offered, including the MACUSA emblem, and owl and a key to MACUSA. The website states: “Created exclusively for Warner Bros. newest franchise, King Ice …read more!

Feb 11, 2017
James and Oliver Phelps have been in attendance at most of the Harry Potter: The Exhibition openings, and this week they were in The Netherlands for the latest show. SnitchSeeker sat down with the twins about their favourite moments on Potter, and their thoughts on Fantastic Beasts. Listen to the audio here, and see some of SnitchSeeker’s …read more!

Feb 09, 2017
Stuart Craig designed sets for all eight Potter movies, as well as Fantastic Beasts. He’s a creative genius and is to thank for much of the beauty we see in these films, and The Telegraph interviewed him on bringing J.K. Rowling’s visions to life, and on his BAFTA nomination. Craig shares how his interest in Production …read more!

Feb 07, 2017
Congratulations are in order for the cast and crew of Fantastic Beasts! The Empire Awards have announced their nominations, and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them nabbed a total of six nominations! For his role as Newt Scamander, Eddie Redmayne is nominated for Best Actor. The film itself is nominated for five other awards, including Best Costume Design, Best …read more!