“MuggleCast” Episode 303: “Fantastic Five” Now Available!

by · October 27, 2016

A film soundtrack, recent HP convention and the nationwide IMAX screenings of classic Harry Potter films dominate the news on this latest episode of MuggleCast. Join Andrew, Eric and Micah on episode 303 of MuggleCast!

On Episode 303, you will find discussion on:

  • Andrew reminisces about LeakyCon while Eric reviews Sorcerer’s Stone in IMAX
  • Does the Fantastic Beasts soundtrack offer huge insights into what we can expect to see in the film?
  • We review what we know about the Fantastic Beasts mobile game…
  • And Micah thinks Warner Bros is missing a big opportunity in NYC!<
  • Celebrating 20 Years of Magic! Make sure to get your copy of Newsweek today!
  • Main Discussion: Fantastic Beasts is now a five-part movie series!
  • Will all five films be focused on beasts? Or is it this all building toward the First Wizarding War? What’s Newt’s connection to Grindelwald? And could we be headed to other wizarding institutions around the world?
  • We discuss what will determine the overall success of the series.
  • David Yates addresses whether this is all just a money-grab… and name drops a major Potter character for the Fantastic Beast sequel.
  • Listener Feedback: mixed reaction to the announcement by JKR
  • In this week’s Bonus MuggleCast available on Patreon, we discuss how five movies will affect fandom, and if we can analyze this new movie like we would any J.K. Rowling / Harry Potter book.

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Running time: 1:06:24, 39.8 MB

Eric S.

Eric Scull joined MuggleNet in November of 2002. Since that time, he’s presided over a number of sections, including name origins and Dear Hogwarts, but none so long as the recently revived Crazy Caption Contest. Eric is a Hufflepuff who lives in Chicago and loves the outdoors.