Mar 03, 2017
This awards season has been a huge success for Potter and we’ve had a lot of excellent movies from Potter alumni in the past year, but looking at the year ahead is massively exciting. The golden trio (Emma, Dan and Rupert) are keeping wildly busy of late. Beauty and the Beast, of course, is set to release this …read more!
Feb 28, 2017
JK Rowling is known for being a prolific poster on twitter. She offers generous support to deserving causes, including her charity foundation, Lumos, and others. Sometimes she’ll dive into the choppy sea of political debate. At other times she engages with delighted fans and answers their burning questions about favorite characters and plot points from …read more!
Feb 27, 2017
Colleen Atwood is now a four-time Academy Award winner, after her work on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was honoured with an Oscar last night. Atwood won the title of Best Costume Design over fellow nominees LaLaLand, Jackie, Allied and Florence Foster Jenkins. In a ceremony pretty much dominated by LaLaLand, it was an amazing year …read more!
Feb 26, 2017
World Book Day is fast approaching! The annual global celebration of all things literature takes place on March 2nd 2017, and on double the 20th anniversary year of World Book Day and Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, why not go all-out and dress as your favourite wizarding world character? (Not that we doubt that you dress …read more!
Feb 26, 2017
A new commemorative coin released by Coin Invest Trust features a glimpse into the incredible magical world of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Elizabeth II of England, her name, the title of the issuing nation, and the nominal value. The reverse side displays the MACUSA emblem, featuring …read more!
Feb 23, 2017
We’ve got an extensive round-up for you this Thursday, Potter fans. Considering Harry Potter cast and crew are among the most prolific and generous in the business, it’s no surprise they fill the media outlets with news. So let’s get on with it! The St. Helens Star reports that director David Yates was added to the Citizen …read more!
Feb 18, 2017
Vanity Fair recently interviewed production designer Stuart Craig and set dresser Anna Pinnock – leaders of the immensely talented design team behind Fantastic Beasts – on their Oscar-nominated work behind the scenes of the latest film to delve into J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world. After 17 years on Potter, Stuart Craig is familiar with J.K. Rowling’s work, so had a deep …read more!
Feb 15, 2017
Three-time Oscar winner, Colleen Atwood made a spectacular entrance into the Wizarding World with her costumes for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. From the simple, no-maj New Yorker look to the striking dress of President Picquery, as well as darning 3,500 extras in 1920s clothing. Deadline has provided some insight on just how she …read more!
Feb 15, 2017
So much work went into Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them to make it the incredible cinematic experience it is, it’s no surprise there are so many behind-the-scenes details still coming out, as industry veterans proudly discuss their craft and contributions to the film. Most recently, costume designer Colleen Atwood and Framestore creative director …read more!
Feb 14, 2017
Way back in the early days of our Fantastic Beasts coverage, we reported on Pottermore’s reveal of the official Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them logo. Now, several months after the film’s release, we have our first look at some alternative logos that were considered for the film! Click on the images below to get a better look at …read more!