Hollywood Giants Face New Hurdles in Russia Next Year

Authorities have introduced restrictions on studio films, such as the right to move release dates to avoid collision with major local movies and an age rating system that favors homemade titles.

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

Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne's comedy 'Instant Family' opens in fourth place with $14.7 million, followed by Steve McQueen's 'Widows' with $12.3 million; 'Green Book' and 'At Eternity's Gate' fare well at the specialty box office.

Where 'Fantastic Beasts 3' Could Go

J.K. Rowling has set up a number of threads to be explored in a sequel to 'The Crimes of Grindelwald.'

What 'Fantastic Beasts' Lost by Leaving 'Harry Potter' Behind

The childlike wonder of J.K. Rowling's series is hard to replicate when the protagonists are adults and used to the world of magic.

'Fantastic Beasts,' 'Last Jedi' and the Cost of Fan Service

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

Why 'Fantastic Beasts 2' May Divide 'Harry Potter' Fans

'The Crimes of Grindelwald' has deep-cut references that will delight some fans and frustrate others.

The Challenge Facing 'Fantastic Beasts 2'

With the endpoint already set, can Grindelwald beat the odds and become the villain the series needs and a worthy Wizarding World follow-up to Lord Voldemort?

'Fantastic Beasts' Star Dan Fogler Has a Good Christopher Walken Impersonation

The actor stopped by the latest episode of 'Heat Vision Breakdown.'

Box Office: 'Fantastic Beasts 2' Earns $26M Friday for $63M-$65M U.S Bow

Elsewhere, Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne's new comedy 'Instant Family' and Steve McQueen's female-fronted heist pic 'Widows' are also opening nationwide.

Box-Office Preview: 'Fantastic Beasts 2' Eyes $65M U.S. Bow for $250M Globally

A slew of other movies open as Thanksgiving approaches, including 'Instant Family,' 'Widows' and 'Green Book.'

'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' — What the Critics Are Saying

The reviews are in for the second of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter prequels.

'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald': Film Review

J.K. Rowling adds some Harry Potter luster to her magical-creature franchise in a sequel starring Eddie Redmayne and Johnny Depp as dueling wizards.

'Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald' Tracking for $63M-$75M U.S. Launch

Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne's comedy 'Instant Family' and Steve McQueen's heist pic 'Widows' also came on tracking Thursday.