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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

‘And Just Like That,’ ‘Big Bang Theory’ Among Series in Warner Bros. Volume Deal with Germany’s RTL+

Warner Bros. Entertainment unveiled on Wednesday that it has signed a major, multi-year volume deal with leading European commercial broadcaster RTL Group to supply WB films and television series for RTL’s German TV operations and streaming service, RTL+. The deal, which starts from the first quarter of this year, will see RTL take German rights […]

Mads Mikkelsen Says He Wanted to Talk to Johnny Depp After Replacing Him in ‘Fantastic Beasts’

Mads Mikkelsen says that he wishes he could have talked to Johnny Depp before replacing him as Gellert Grindelwald for the third Fantastic Beasts installment. Speaking with The Sunday Times, the Doctor Strange and Rogue One star shared his complicated feelings around taking the part over from Depp, who announced his departure from the role and […]

Hollywood Giants Face New Hurdles in Russia Next Year

2019 is likely to be a bumpy ride for entertainment and technology players in Russia with a mix of new challenges and opportunities set to affect the business of the likes of Netflix, Apple, Google and studios.

Critic’s Notebook: It’s Time for an Animated Harry Potter Television Series

Nearly 20 years after the first Harry Potter film premiered, fans deserve an animated television series reboot that can take its time to delve into J.K. Rowling's expansive world.

Box Office: ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’ No. 1 With $62M for $253M Global Launch

Harry Potter spinoff 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' couldn't conjure the same magic the first film did in its U.S. opening, but made up ground overseas for a worldwide launch of $253 million.

Where ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ Could Go

We take a look at what appears to be coming up next in J.K. Rowling's 'Fantastic Beasts 3' after the 'The Crimes of Grindelwald' ending

What ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Lost by Leaving ‘Harry Potter’ Behind

'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' leaves behind the chlid-like wonder of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.

‘Fantastic Beasts,’ ‘Last Jedi’ and the Cost of Fan Service

A 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' revelation may delight (or anger) longtime fans of the 'Harry Potter' franchise.

Why ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’ May Divide ‘Harry Potter’ Fans

'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald rewrites Harry Potter history, particularly when it comes to Credence Barebone.

The Challenge Facing ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’

With the endpoint already set, can Grindelwald beat the odds and become the villain the series needs in 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald'?

‘Fantastic Beasts’ Star Dan Fogler Has a Good Christopher Walken Impersonation

'Fantastic Beasts' star Dan Fogler also really likes looking into Jude Law's eyes.