Archive for the ‘Fantastic Beasts Movie’ Category

Jenn Murray interview on ‘An Irishman Abroad’

Nov 23, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, News

Fantastic Beasts actress Jenn Murray recently appeared on the podcast An Irishman Abroad, answering questions about her character and the movie: “Jenn discusses how she landed the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them role, how the job of an actor is much more than just auditioning and acting, how she handled the challenge of playing the lead …read more!

Pottermore’s Visit to the Liverpool “Fantastic Beasts” Set

Nov 22, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts Movie, News

The Pottermore Correspondent has released new insider information into the Fantastic Beast filming that took place in Liverpool. Having traveled with the cast and crew of the films, the PMC was privy to all the details–more than the public photos snuck from behind the barricades of blocked streets. The PMC recognized that moving the set …read more!

“Fantastic Beasts” to be most like “Goblet of Fire”

Nov 21, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts Movie, News

Entertainment Weekly seems to have all the secrets to tell about Harry Potter-spin-off series, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and is releasing them one by one. With this weeks 10th Anniversary for Goblet of Fire, EW decided to release another tidbit from their exclusive inside knowledge of the secretive Fantastic Beasts films. David Heyman told …read more!

Daniel Radcliffe Chats About Fantastic Beasts!

Nov 11, 2015

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Radcliffe, Radcliffe Interviews

While promoting his upcoming film Victor Frankenstein, Daniel Radcliffe caught up with E! News, and the conversation inevitably turned to the new wizarding world film series, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.  Eonline released a short clip of the interview, in which Radcliffe is asked how he feels about the upcoming films. He replied, “I can barely keep …read more!

And the American Name for “Muggle” is…

Nov 05, 2015

Posted by: Alysha McLeod

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Lexicon, News

According to an exclusive report from Entertainment Weekly, J.K. Rowling has created an American alternative to the word “Muggle” for the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them films. “No-Maj” (pronounced “no madge”) is the American version of the word used to describe non-magic folk. The film series will commence in 1926 New York, …read more!

First Look at Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander!

Nov 04, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Images, SetReports

Pottermore have just shared Entertainment Weekly’s release of their newest issue, featuring our first look at Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander in ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’! They released 8 photos of Redmayne and others filming in action. The issue is available to buy online, or at newsstands this Friday. It features information from the set …read more!

Logo for ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ Released

Nov 03, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, J.K. Rowling, Movies, News

Pottermore have just revealed the official designs for the Fantastic Beasts logo, along with 10 international versions and the promise of ‘more local language title treatments’ to come in the next few weeks. They have also released ‘Secrets of the Fantastic Beasts Logo’, an exclusive interview revealing more about the design: ‘ The designers remain tight-lipped on potential …read more!

UPDATE: Eddie Redmayne says “the stakes are high” for ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’

Sep 15, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Fantastic Beasts Movie, News

Production for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them started last month, and Eddie Redmayne is reportedly starting to feel the pressure of living up to Harry Potter fans’ expectations, and continuing the legacy of the massively successful books and films. Alongside this high-pressure role, Redmayne gained attention for his Oscar award-winning portrayal of Stephen Hawking in The Theory of …read more!

J.K. Rowling addresses Race in “Fantastic Beasts”

Aug 27, 2015

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, J.K. Rowling, Movies

The controversy over the whiteness of the Harry Potter series, especially in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them films. Hypable recently posted an opinionated editorial on Fantastic Beast diversity–giving their reasoning for why the new movies series did not have to be all white. They addressed the historical accuracy of the films and …read more!

J.K. Rowling reveals new ‘Fantastic Beasts’ information

Aug 15, 2015

Posted by: Emma Pocock

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

Following the Scotland Vs. Ireland rugby game today, J.K. Rowling decided to treat supporters of Scotland’s team by releasing new information about two Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them characters via Twitter: Rowling confirmed Porpentina and Queenie’s distant relation to Anthony Goldstein, who was a student in Harry’s year at Hogwarts, a Ravenclaw prefect in his fifth …read more!



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