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EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKHarry Potter fans asked to avoid King's Cross Station on Back To Hogwarts Day
1 September usually marks the start of term of Hogwarts and fans usually gather in the droves to celebrate.
EntertainmentVarietyWarner Bros. Responds to J.K. Rowling Controversy: ‘A Diverse and Inclusive Culture Has Never Been More Important’
Warner Bros. has responded to the ongoing controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling's statements about transgender identity. "The events in the last several weeks have firmed our resolve as a company to confront difficult societal issues," the company said in a statement to Variety. "Warner Bros.' position on inclusiveness is well established, and fostering a diverse and inclusive […]
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKDan Fogler teases 'epic battle scenes' in 'Fantastic Beasts 3', but confirms filming delay
The latest entry in J.K. Rowling's Wizarding World saga is still due to arrive in November 2021.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKCallum Turner confirms his return as Theseus Scamander in 'Fantastic Beasts 3' (exclusive)
Turner’s name is currently not listed in the film’s cast list on IMDb
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKTom Felton doesn't think the original 'Harry Potter' cast will return for a 'Cursed Child' movie
The actor behind Draco Malfoy isn't keen to return to his most famous role any time soon.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK'Fantastic Beasts 3' filming confirmed with J.K. Rowling now co-writer
After months of delays, the third movie in the Fantastic Beasts series will commence filming in spring 2020, it's been confirmed.
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Harry Potter fans descend on King’s Cross to mark return to Hogwarts
The famous fictional school from JK Rowling's wizarding world opens its doors on September 1.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKWarner Bros 'freaking out' about harm Johnny Depp is doing to ‘Fantastic Beasts'
Warner Bros are reportedly freaking out about the harm that Johnny Depp and his continued legal troubles will have on the Fantastic Beasts franchise.
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Official Film Chart 3rd April 2019
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald continues its reign at the top spot of the Official Film Chart for a second week, keeping previous champion Bohemian Rhapsody at Number 2. The second instalment of JK Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts series follows Eddie Redmayne’s Magizoologist Newt Scamander, this time joined by Jude Law as a young Albus Dumbledore and Johnny Depp in the villainous title role. This week’s highest new entry is Creed II (3), the follow up to 2015’s Creed and the eighth instalment of the Rocky franchise. Heavyweight Champion Of The World (and son of Apollo) Adonis Creed faces off against Viktor Drago – the son of his father’s killer Ivan Drago – under the mentorship of Rocky Balboa. Also uploading in the Top 5 this week is Ralph Breaks the Internet, at Number 4 on digital sales only. The critically acclaimed sequel to the much-loved Wreck It Ralph sees Ralph and Vanellope discover a Wi-Fi router in their arcade, leading them into a whole new adventure. Robin Hood (2018) drops two places to Number 5; Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s A Star Is Born is at Number 6; The Grinch hangs about the Top 10 for another week at 7; and the show goes on as The Greatest Showman holds on to Number 8 for another week. The Girl in the Spider’s Web drops into the Top 10 for the first time, climbing eight spots to Number 9 following its release on disc. Finally, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again sings and dances its way back to the Top 10, moving up five to Number 10. This week’s Official Film Chart online show features a UK exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The animated superhero film follows teenager Miles Morales, the Spider-Man of his world, who crosses paths with five counterparts from other dimensions as they team up to stop a threat that affects all realities. Go behind-the-scenes with this exclusive clip showing how the voice-over actors managed to incorporate their character ideas into the animated film.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJ.K. Rowling confirms Dumbledore and Grindelwald's 'sexual and passionate' relationship
The writer has been teasing fans with this reveal, but has now confirmed the relationship on a Blu-Ray extra feature
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK'Fantastic Beasts 3' will be 'better' promises Warner Brothers CEO
Kevin Tsujihara says that 'The Crimes of Grindlewald' didn't do as well as 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKWhy did Harry Potter never win any Oscars?
Eight movies, twelve nominations, billions at the box office, but no Oscar wins for the Harry Potter films. What gives?
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKAmber Heard and Johnny Depp's divorce testimonies unearthed, shed new light on abuse claims
"Johnny and I refer to his other personality, the part of him that is present when he beats me up — we call that the monster," Heard said.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKMovie franchises that jumped the shark in 2018
It's not Happy Days for these film franchises right now.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UK'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' secures the UK's second biggest opening box office of the year
The film may not have scored many points with critics but it has still managed to take a tidy sum at the box office.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKThe story behind Dumbledore's secrets in 'Fantastic Beasts 2' (spoilers)
A guide to everything that happened at the end of 'The Crimes of Grindelwald' and how it all fits in with the greater Wizarding World of Harry Potter story.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKEzra Miller on Johnny Depp's controversial 'Fantastic Beasts' casting: 'None of us were consulted'
The actor tiptoes around the casting controversy that has surrounded the "Fantastic Beasts" installment.
EntertainmentDigital SpyCrimes of Grindelwald has a huge Harry Potter plot hole
Dumbledore's timeline doesn't add up.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKNewt wants to meet Hagrid in future 'Fantastic Beasts' sequels
The cast of the Wizarding World sequel stopped by to offer us some inside scoop.
EntertainmentThe ConversationFantastic Beasts: Grindelwald, dark fantasies and secret societies
The latest film from the wizarding world JK Rowling echoes ancient themes of covens and devil worship.
EntertainmentEvening StandardGiant Harry Potter 'wand walk' arrives in London ahead of Fantastic Beasts
Nine huge wizard wands have brought some magic to the capital to celebrate the release of new movie Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. The Band of the Grenadier Guards performed music from Fantastic Beasts and Harry Potter at the launch of the attraction today. From 6.45pm every day until November 13 they will illuminate the walkway between Millennium Bridge and St Paul’s Cathedral.
EntertainmentPureWow‘Fantastic Beasts’ Star Claudia Kim Had No Idea She Was Auditioning to Play a Snake Until She Got in the Room
Like many of us, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald star Claudia Kim is a huge fan of Harry Potter. So when she snagged...
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKJohnny Depp confirms he'll return for 'Fantastic Beasts 3'
Johnny Depp will return as Grindelwald in 'Fantastic Beasts 3' and will begin filming next year.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKDumbledore's sexuality will be 'clear' in 'Fantastic Beasts 2', says director David Yates
Director David Yates has backtracked on comments he made over whether Dumbledore's sexuality would be explored in Fantastic Beasts 2.
EntertainmentYahoo Movies UKPeople aren't happy with Johnny Depp being called an 'outlaw' on the cover of GQ
The 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' actor's alleged destructive behaviour appears to be normalised by the men's magazine.