Archive for January, 2017

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Nominated for Casting Award!

Jan 04, 2017

Posted by: Lainey Ruffner

Casting, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Awards, Films, GoFFilm, HBP Film, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Media, Movies, News, OotP Film

The 32nd annual Artios Awards are fast approaching and the Casting Society of America has just announced the nominations for the feature film categories. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was awarded a nomination among other top contenders for its outstanding achievement in casting! Fantastic Beasts fell into the big-budget drama category and will be up against Arrival, Hidden Figures, …read more!

Dobby Pops into Warner Bros. Studio Tour London

Jan 04, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, News, Props-Sets, Studio Tour, Warner Bros.

Dobby remains a Harry Potter series favorite. Fans love the house elf’s unexpected appearances, quirky outbursts, and fierce loyalty to Harry. So many were understandably distraught when Dobby gave his life in one final act of service to his friends. Now Dobby returns with a hero’s welcome, however, popping into Warner Bros. Studio Tour London in a new exhibit …read more!

Knight Bus added to Warner Bros. ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Mobile Game!

Jan 04, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Books, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Products, Tech, Video Games, Warner Bros.

Warner Bros. announced a Fantastic Beasts mobile game back in October, Fantastic Beasts: Cases From the Wizarding World, which we had the pleasure of previewing in November. The object-hunting game starts you off as a new Ministry of Magic official in the Beasts Division – which means plenty of Harry Potter crossovers, and plenty of investigations involving your favourite beasties. …read more!

People’s Choice Nominees Round-Up!

Jan 03, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Bradley, Broadbent, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Movies, News, Tena

The Awards season is in full swing with the People’s Choice Awards coming up January 18th, following close on the heels of the Golden Globes this Sunday. This will be a true celebration for the fans with an astounding 64 categories in play. Notable among the nominees are Johnny Depp (Gellert Grindelwald) and Game of …read more!

New Year’s Promo for Jason Isaac’s ‘A Cure for Wellness’ Released

Jan 03, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Isaacs, News

New Year’s resolutions are typically hopeful, with bright aspirations for the months ahead. But the new promo for A Cure for Wellness, starring Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy), may reinvent the notion. After all, not all resolutions end well – and not all change is for the better. The following teaser surfaced online New Year’s Day: …read more!

Golden Globes Round-Up!

Jan 03, 2017

Posted by: Ashley Kurtz

Bradley, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fiennes, Film Awards, Honors/Awards, HP Cast, Movies, News, Redmayne, Tena

The 74th Golden Globe Awards Nominations are approaching fast, and along with many of our favorite actors from both the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films being nominated for awards, we were also thrilled to see that Jimmy Fallon will be hosting this year. Fantastic Beasts’ Eddie Redmayne is listed as one of the presenters, among Viola Davis, Diego Luna, …read more!

New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Footage Released!

Jan 02, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Films, HP Cast, Movies, Music, News, Trailers, Watson

Beauty and the Beast, starring Emma Watson as Belle, doesn’t open in theaters until March 17, 2017, but Disney knows how to keep fans anticipating the release of the live-action remake of their beloved animated classic. They unveiled two new TV spots yesterday, to the excitement of viewers everywhere. Slash Film reported that most of the footage has …read more!

Nighttime Show at Universal’s Wizarding World Set for Summer 2017!

Jan 02, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

News, Rumor, Theme Park

2017 will see the introduction of a new nighttime show at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Orlando, according to the Orlando Informer! Rumours were spread around Christmas of the show by Screamscape, and the Orlando Informer just recently confirmed that they have received word that the show is definitely in development by Universal. So …read more!

PotterCast #265 – Interview with J.K. Rowling

Jan 01, 2017

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Audio, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, J.K. Rowling, JKR Interviews, JKRowling.com, Movies, PotterCast

For their latest episode, PotterCast invites you to revisit their complete interview with author J.K. Rowling, following the hysteria of the final Harry Potter book’s release. The original episode may have been recorded just after Deathly Hallows way back in 2007, but it’s well worth another listen given the links to Fantastic Beasts, some of which …read more!

Dan Fogler on ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Addition to Warner Bros. Hollywood Studio Tour

Jan 01, 2017

Posted by: Dawn Johnson

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Movies, News, Props-Sets, Warner Bros.

Dan Fogler (Jacob Kowalski) joined Harry Potter’s Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley) December 9, 2016 to open the Fantastic Beasts addition to the Warner Bros. Hollywood Studio Tour. As reported by Leaky, the exhibit’s debut was an exclusive 1920s-themed event introducing props, concept art, costumes, and graphic art from the film. Fogler recently spoke with Forbes about what makes the …read more!



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