Archive for the ‘Fantastic Beasts Movie’ Category

“Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells” celebrates “Secrets of Dumbledore” with in-game events

Apr 22, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fun - Video Games, Games, News, Products, Video Games

The main event being the ability, for a limited time, to earn badges to collect a Niffler as a permanent creature to use in gameplay. Hey, I thought Nifflers were known for doing the collecting? The in-game event also features Magizoologist Newt Scamander joining the game for the first time as a guide and host …read more!

Waiting to see “Secrets of Dumbledore”? Listen to the soundtrack!

Apr 14, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Films - Soundtracks, Movies, News

As I wait to see Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore for the first time, I am eager for any clues to the film’s content — trailers, photos, graphic art from Mina Lima, interviews, etc. Now I can add the soundtrack to my list of preparatory materials for the film. The composing and recording of this …read more!

Go behind the scenes with “Secrets of Dumbledore” movie magic companion book from Insight Editions

Apr 09, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Books, Books - Release Dates, Companion Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Film Images, Filmmaker Interviews, Films, Interviews, Movies, News

With the release of each new film, we fans expect that, in addition to the film itself, video, audio, photos, and interviews will take us behind the scenes, revealing bloopers, scenes that ended up on the cutting room floor, and on-set antics from the cast and crew. These details enrich our experience of the story …read more!

Cover reveal for “Secrets of Dumbledore” screenplay

Mar 31, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Books, Fantastic Beasts, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Movies

On 24th March, Wizarding World revealed the cover for the screenplay for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. The cover resembles the movie posters and marks a departure from the covers for the screenplays of the two previous Fantastic Beasts films, which were both designed by MinaLima. It is disappointing that the new cover does …read more!

NEW collection of 12 graphic art prints from “Secrets of Dumbledore” at House of MinaLima in London

Mar 19, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Art, Fantastic Beasts Movie, MinaLima, Movie Art, Movies, News

Studio MinaLima continues to amaze and delight us with their pitch perfect graphic art for every mood and era in the ongoing tales of the wizarding world that began in the cupboard under the stairs and are now taking us to Brazil, Bhutan, Berlin and beyond. We started in the 90s, gave a nod to …read more!

“Secrets of Dumbledore” spoilers: Accio or Impedimenta?

Mar 18, 2022

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Films - Trailers, Movies, News, Trailers

Over the last few weeks, Warner Bros. has released various trailers and advertisements for the upcoming release of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore that seem to be as revealing as a Quidditch pitch full of angry Veela. They not only contain plot spoilers but also funny or poignant scenes and lines from the film …read more!

Mads Mikkelsen Discusses Becoming Grindelwald

May 19, 2021

Posted by: Jacob Hoggan

Depp, Fantastic Beasts Movie, HP Cast, Mikkelsen, Movies, News

With the departure of Johnny Depp from the Fantastic Beasts franchise, fans may wonder how Mads Mikkelsen, the actor replacing Depp, will handle taking over the iconic role of Grindelwald. Depp was asked to leave the films following court proceedings concerning domestic abuse allegations by actress Amber Heard, and Mikkelsen was announced last year to …read more!

“Fantastic Beasts” actor Kevin Guthrie convicted of sexual assault

Apr 30, 2021

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fantastic Beasts Movie, News

Scottish actor Kevin Guthrie, 33, who played Abernathy in all three of the Fantastic Beasts films, has been convicted of sexual assault at Glasgow Sheriff Court. Leaky will not report details of the assault, but you can read about the case here or here. Guthrie is out on bail, but is likely facing a custodial …read more!

Fantastic Beasts 3 Updates: Head of the International Confederation of Wizards Joins The Cast & More

Feb 14, 2021

Posted by: Emma Pocock

Casting, Fantastic Beasts Movie, Fantastic Beasts Round-Up, Movies, News, Round-Up

Since news that Fantastic Beasts 3 filming was paused due to a case of COVID-19 on set, a few new announcements and interviews have popped up – including the news that the Head of the International Confederation of Wizards will be making an appearance in the third film! Keep reading to find out more… Katherine …read more!

Production of FB3 paused due to COVID case on set

Feb 06, 2021

Posted by: Amanda Kirk

Fantastic Beasts Movie, Films, Movies, News

Filming of the third Fantastic Beasts film at Warner Bros. Studios in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, has been suspended due to a positive COVID-19 test. All cast and crew members are tested regularly as part of the safety protocols that have enabled production to take place during the pandemic. Filming was originally to have commenced 16 March …read more!



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