Being a younger “Potter” fan and an older “Fantastic Beasts” fan, some of us are caught between fandom generations. But as Dumbledore says, “We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.”
In 1899, a young Gellert Grindelwald spent a summer with his aunt in Godric’s Hollow, befriending Albus Dumbledore. Grindelwald knew of Ariana’s “condition.” When recounting the night of Ariana’s death, Aberforth says Grindelwald told him the mission of the “greater good” would lead to liberation for children like Ariana.
In the fantastic world of “Fantastic Beasts”, Newt Scamander introduces a variety of his beloved magical creatures to Jacob Kowalski. Out of all these creatures, Dan Fogler admits that Newt’s closest buddy, Pickett, is the creature closest to his heart.
I have so many questions after seeing “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and here are my top five.
My, oh my, Warner Bros., you hosted quite the party. I’ve always wanted to go to the Warner Bros. Studio and take a tour there, so I felt like Jacob when Queenie made strudel for him. Now let’s dig in!
The simultaneous struggle and delight that comes from being a Muggle-born is how you can quiz your parents about the wizarding world!
Dermot Power, concept artist on “Fantastic Beasts”, spoke at length at a recent Q&A about creating the world inside Newt’s case.
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Charity Burbage
Composer (PS/SS-PoA)
Barty Crouch, Sr.
Aberforth Dumbledore (DH2)
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