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Dan Fogler and Eddie Redmayne: The Dynamic Duo

Aug 16, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, News, Pottermore, Redmayne

In the upcoming movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Eddie Redmayne plays Newt Scamander a wizard with a strong fascination for magical creatures. Dan Fogler plays his unlikely counterpart, Jacob, a muggle, or ‘no-maj’, from the Lower East Side of New York. Dan Fogler told Pottermore in a recent interview, that he and Eddie’s …read more!

First Look At Ezra Miller’s Character in Fantastic Beasts

Aug 11, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Miller, News

Since the Fantastic Beasts movie was cast, news on Ezra Miller’s character, Credence Barebone, has been zipped up quite tightly. But finally, after months of waiting, we have a minuscule look into who Credence Barebone is. We are told that Credence’s character is quite reserved and comes off slightly vulnerable compared to his sisters. He is …read more!

“Fantastic Beasts” Announcement from Eddie Redmayne

Aug 10, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Redmayne

This morning, Eddie Redmayne (playing the leading character of Newt Scamander in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them films) announced that today marks 100 days until the new wizarding film hits theaters! In celebration and preparation for November 18, box offices have started selling tickets for the films. Join Eddie Redmayne & …read more!

Fantastic Beasts Announcement Tomorrow…

Aug 09, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News

The official twitter of the Fantastic Beasts movies has announced that a special announcement is coming tomorrow. Very mysterious. We will keep you updated on the latest news. This announcement could be as exciting as a new trailer with new content, or nothing new in particular. We hope the set-up hype has an exciting pay-off! …read more!

Bloomsbury’s Movie-Tie-In Books for Fantastic Beasts!

Aug 08, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Bloomsbury, Books, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News, Publishers

Last week, Leaky reported that Harper Collins had released details and pre-order options for its Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Movie-Tie-In books and coloring book. This past weekend, Bloomsbury announced its publishing partnership with Warner Bros for Movie-Tie-In books as well. In a press release statement, the Harry Potter publishing company wrote, “Bloomsbury Children’s …read more!

Bloomsbury and The British Library Announce Celebrations for the 20th Anniversary of ‘Philosopher’s Stone’!

Aug 08, 2016

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Bloomsbury, Books, Companion Books, Events, Fantastic Beasts, Harry Potter and the Philosophers / Sorcerers Stone, J.K. Rowling, News, Pottermore, Publishers, Quidditch Through the Ages

On 26th June 2017, it will be the 20th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, meaning that big celebrations are in the works!  Bloomsbury is the first to announce theirs: a year long campaign, special anniversary edition books and co-hosting an exhibition from The British Library! Special anniversary editions of The Philosopher’s …read more!

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel Release Date Confirmed

Aug 06, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Directors, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Info, News, Warner Bros., Yates

On Wednesday, Warner Bros. Studio officially confirmed that a sequel to the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them movie was already in the works. With David Yates remaining the director, the sequel is set for worldwide release November 16, 2018! It’ll be a two year wait from the release of the first film and it’s continuation. J.K. …read more!

Eddie Redmayne: Choosing Newt Scamander’s Wand

Aug 04, 2016

Posted by: Storie Chastain

Actor Interviews, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Interviews, Redmayne, Redmayne Interviews

Ever since Harry began his journey, we’ve been told that “The wand chooses the wizard.” But, on set of the Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them movie, the actors got to design their characters’ wands themselves. “I sort of assumed that I would have a wand sort of plopped in my hand,” Eddie Redmayne …read more!

2 Million Copies in 2 Days

Aug 03, 2016

Posted by: Justin Hart

Books, J.K. Rowling, News, Publishers, Scholastic

It felt like old times. There were midnight release parties. People dressed in costumes lining up for a new Harry Potter story. Many of us stayed up until the early hours of July 31st reading every line of the eighth Harry Potter story. While we have been gifted this sequel it may be our last Harry …read more!

“Fantastic Beasts” Coloring Book and Other Page-to-Screen Books

Jul 31, 2016

Posted by: Catherine

Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, News

Harper Collins, one of the core publishing partners for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, launched its Fantastic Beasts website earlier this week! The website gives fans their fist look at official Movie-Tie in books, including a Fantastic Beasts coloring book! The coloring book is one of two books on the site that features a finalized cover, …read more!



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