Now more than ever film studios are continually turning to books for inspiration. More audiences are likely to flock to cinemas to see their favourites novels hit the big screen. Over the years, book adaptations from a number of British authors have proven to be hugely successful. On the 22nd July, Roald Dahl’s BFG will […]
Daniel Radcliffe hasn’t ruled out a Harry Potter return
With Harry Potter and the Cursed Child now playing on the London stage, it’s surely only a matter of time before Warner Bros. decides to bring J.K. Rowling’s latest Potter tale to the big screen. But would Daniel Radcliffe be interested in reprising the role of the Boy Who Lived, should the opportunity arise? “It […]
J.K. Rowling to attend special charity performance of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Some good news for Harry Potter fans who didn’t manage to snap up some Cursed Child theatre tickets. J. K. Rowling has announced a special charity performance of her new play – which is set in the Wizarding World some years after the end of Harry, Ron and Hermione’s adventures in The Deathly Hallows – […]
James Newton Howard to score Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
According to Film Music Reporter, Warner Bros. has enlisted composer James Newton Howard (The Hunger Games, Maleficent) to score Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the first chapter of the upcoming Harry Potter spinoff trilogy. Fantastic Beasts is being directed by David Yates, who helmed the final four chapters of the Harry Potter series, […]
Warner Bros. to green-light fewer ‘original’ movies to focus on DC, Harry Potter and LEGO
There was a time when Warner Bros. was a power house at the box office, but a disappointing 2015 has brought out reports that the studio is looking to change their tactics for the next few years. Last year, the studio’s biggest movie was San Andreas starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson which made $155 million […]
New Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them sneak peek to be unveiled at 2016 MTV Movie Awards
While the first teaser trailer for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the J.K. Rowling penned Harry Potter spinoff/prequel, served as a nice preview of what fans of the book can expect from the film, it showed off a surprisingly small amount of footage and fans immediately wanted more. But now, according to MTV, […]
J.K. Rowling confirms Fantastic Beasts trilogy
When the first rumblings of a Harry Potter prequel emerged, it was said that Warner Bros.’ adaptation of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them would take the form of a trilogy. Although the studio has so far only announced the first movie, set to arrive later this year, author J.K. Rowling has now taken to […]
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child finds its Harry, Ron and Hermione
The producers of the upcoming Harry Potter and the Cursed Child West End stage production have announced that Jamie Parker, Paul Thornley and Noma Dumezweni will play Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. “I’m so excited with the choice of casting for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” states J.K. Rowling. “I can’t wait […]
Story details and character descriptions for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Earlier in the week Entertainment Weekly gave us our first look at Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and now the site has some story details for the Harry Potter spinoff, along with descriptions for the main characters. Eccentric magizoologist Newt Scamander (Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne) comes to New York with his trusty weathered […]
Ron Perlman cast in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Hellboy and Sons of Anarchy actor Ron Perlman is set to join the stacked cast of the upcoming Harry Potter spinoff Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor will play a goblin in the film, but other details pertaining to his role are unknown at the time. This news […]
