Fantastic Beasts: JK Rowling franchise has been ‘parked’, director says
David Yates reveals it was ‘a total surprise’ to learn that the Harry Potter author had planned for five films, and says there have been no in-depth conversations about making more
April 2022
Week in geek
Without the gay love story, Fantastic Beasts makes even less sense
Gay references removed from Fantastic Beasts 3 for Chinese release
Fantastic Beasts and where to cancel them: how the Wizarding World lost its magic
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore review – good-natured magical entertainment
March 2022
Week in geek
Can Fantastic Beasts 3’s return to Hogwarts save JK Rowling’s Wizarding World?
A new trailer reveals that Secrets of Dumbledore, the third Harry Potter prequel, is heading back to the wizarding school once again
September 2021
Week in geek
Can Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore work some magic on the wizarding world?
Part three of the Harry Potter prequel series had better have some good tricks up its sleeve or the future of this tarnished franchise will be in doubt
December 2020
'Makes the JK Rowling films look tame' – Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature review
This is way more than a celebration of the film series, showcasing the oddest things in the museum collection, from a horrific mermaid ‘fossil’ to the skull of a Dracorex Hogwartsia
November 2020
Secret to succession: does it matter if a film franchise changes its star?
It tangled Spider-Man and dethroned The Crown – but keeps Bond alive. How will Fantastic Beasts cope without Johnny Depp?
Mads Mikkelsen lined up to replace Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts 3
The Danish actor is reportedly first in line to play ‘dark wizard’ Gellert Grindelwald in the third Harry Potter prequel
Johnny Depp says he has been asked to resign from Fantastic Beasts franchise
Actor has announced he will be exiting the Harry Potter prequel series after losing his libel case over allegations of assault towards ex-wife Amber Heard
September 2020
Eddie Redmayne condemns ‘vitriol’ aimed at JK Rowling after her trans rights comments
Fantastic Beasts star also defends trans friends who face discrimination ‘on a daily basis’
November 2018
Harry Potter and the 56 anniversary editions: endless tie-ins are diluting the magic
Pedro Martins
With so many versions of seven titles and several Fantastic Beasts film tie-ins, the books that changed my life are now being spun into dead weight
May 2018
Steve Rose on film
Solo: A Star Wars Story – why prequels are killing the art of storytelling
They have become Hollywood’s favourite franchise-saver, but are they any substitute for a story well told?
February 2018
Film blog
Fantastic Beasts 2: why can't they just let Dumbledore be gay?
JK Rowling outed Harry Potter’s mentor years ago, but the new film exploring the wizard’s younger years leaves his romantic life to guesswork
January 2018
Fantastic Beasts and where to set them: which cities should the Harry Potter spin-off visit?
The sorcery saga is relocating to a new city with each film, but which destinations should be on its itinerary: Shanghai, Berlin ... or Wakefield?
December 2017
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JK Rowling: 'I'm genuinely happy to have Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts sequel'
November 2017
Film blog
Jude Law as Dumbledore and darkness ahead: our first look at Fantastic Beasts 2
The first image and title reveal for the latest big screen JK Rowling adventure promises doom, Depp and a younger Dumbledore
September 2017
Jude Law causes security scare after undercover visit to Bath cinema
Hollywood actor was hoping to keep a low profile while attending a screening of Detroit, but staff failed to recognise him and believed he was ‘acting suspiciously’
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