Archive for the ‘Fantastic Beasts Movie’ Category

Obliviated

Dec 15, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Opinion

Warning: This article contains Fantastic Beasts SPOILERS. To obliviate: to erase memories from the mind. In the wizarding world, obliviation has the innocuous distinction of being classified as a memory charm. That sounds harmless enough. And it usually is. Employed by skilled ministry officials known as Obliviators, it can easily and painlessly wipe incriminating sights …read more!

Fantastic Beasts Sequel Plot Summary Revealed!

Dec 15, 2016

Posted by: Patrick Byrne

Book Reviews, Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Filmmaker Interviews, Films, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, MinaLima, Movies, News, Posters, Props-Sets, Publishers, Redmayne, Videos, Warner Bros.

It seems that Newt Scamander isn’t the only one letting things loose lately. Thanks to a slip up from IMDB (who have now corrected the premature error), Potterheads have finally been given a brief plot summary of the wizarding sequel. According to the film website, Newt Scamander, having been back home in Britain for two years …read more!

Rowling Reveals Houses of Fantastic Beasts Favorites: Tina, Queenie, and Jacob!

Dec 14, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Exclusives, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore

J.K. Rowling took to Twitter today looking fantastic and festive for the holidays. (She changed her profile picture and cover photo!) As usual, fans hung on her every tweet, awaiting new and exciting reveals. This new series did not disappoint! Rowling confirmed the houses of our favorite Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them characters. …read more!

Leta Lestrange and Severus Snape: A Slytherin Connection, a Slytherin Fate?

Dec 13, 2016

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News, Yates Interviews

Ever since audiences laid eyes on Newt Scamander’s photograph of a mysterious woman bearing the infamous name of Lestrange, speculation has been widespread. (And, no, she is not Bellatrix Lestrange’s mother, as suggested here. Bellatrix hails from the family of Black. She married into the Lestrange family.) But what is more interesting than what we …read more!

The Singing Goblin in ‘Fantastic Beasts’

Dec 13, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, Movies

Australian singer-songwriter, Emmi, was the voice of one of the most memorable background characters in the Fantastic Beasts film, the singing goblin in The Blind Pig. Emmi sat down with Mashable a few days ago for a live facebook interview to spill the details of her part in the Fantastic Beasts. A photo posted by Emmi (@emmi) …read more!

Amazon Reveals Fantastic Beasts Pre-Order Deals!

Dec 12, 2016

Posted by: Patrick Byrne

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Media, Movies, News, Sales, Warner Bros., WB Shop

What a week to be a Potterhead. Although Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has only been roaring in cinemas for a few weeks, our resident Demiguises at Leaky HQ have called upon their precognitive sight to give us the latest on the DVD and Blu-ray release. According to reports from Amazon, Warner Bros. …read more!

Cursed Child, Fantastic Beasts Original Screenplay & Jim Kay’s Chamber of Secrets top Best-Seller lists!

Dec 12, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Book Awards, Books, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Honors/Awards, J.K. Rowling, Jim Kay, News, Publishers, Sales

This year has seen the world of Potter make a comeback, and its success is showing in the charts! After its debut on the West End, Cursed Child sold over 2 million copies within two days, and has officially been deemed Amazon’s best-selling book of 2016. The post-Potter scriptbook, the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Original Screenplay and Jim …read more!

Dan Fogler & Bonnie Wright Debut ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Exhibit at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood

Dec 11, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Actor Interviews, Events, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Interviews, Movies, News, Studio Tour, Warner Bros., Wright, Wright Interviews

On Friday 9th December, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood officially opened its doors to a brand new Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them exhibit, after a preview event on December 7th with the help of the film’s very own Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski) and Harry Potter‘s Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley)! The exhibit lobby transformed into a …read more!

Add Some Magic to Your Holiday Travels: On Location Tours and “FantasticNYC”

Dec 08, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fans, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News

Last month, we reported that New York City’s NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization for the five boroughs of New York City, has partnered with Warner Bros. to develop a city-wide celebration of the Fantastic Beasts film. NYC & Company and Warner Bros created the FantasticNYC tour, with experiences in three different categories: Magic NYC, Hidden …read more!

Harry Potter Cast Round Up: Matt Lewis’s Special T-Shirt, Emma as Belle, and more!

Dec 06, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Grint, HP Cast, Lewis, Movies, News, Redmayne, Watson

It’s been a busy week for Harry Potter/Fantastic Beasts stars. Matt Lewis has been designing t-shirts, Emma Watson declined to be a corseted Disney princess, Eddie Redmayne received OBE, and Rupert Grint was photographed filming his new Crackle crime thriller series, Snatch.   Matt Lewis designed his own Neville/Matt t-shirt, featuring his 11-year-old face to …read more!



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