Following the exit of Johnny Depp as the villainous Grindelwald in Warner Bros.’ latest Harry Potter spin-off, the studio has now announced a new release date for Fantastic Beasts 3 of July 2022. The film was originally set for a November 12, 2021, but due to the production delay from the global lockdowns and now […]
Warner Bros. asks Johnny Depp to resign from Grindelwald role in Fantastic Beasts franchise
Johnny Depp’s time as the villainous Grindelwald in the Fantastic Beasts films is over. The actor has taken to his Instagram account to share an official statement about his exiting of the role from the Harry Potter prequel series and the defamation court case in the UK led to his departure. Check out his statement […]
Fantastic Beasts 3 has officially started filming, confirms Eddie Redmayne
Following a delay in production earlier this year due to the ongoing global health crisis, franchise star Eddie Redmayne has confirmed that filming has now started on the third instalment of the Fantastic Beasts franchise. During a recent interview with CinemaBlend to promote his upcoming film, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Redmayne revealed the cast […]
UK grants quarantine exemptions to several big Hollywood productions
In an effort to get the country’s film and TV industries back up and running amid the global health crisis, the United Kingdom’s Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has announced that he has granted quarantine exemptions to a number of big Hollywood blockbusters, paving the way for them to resume production. “The world’s biggest blockbusters and […]
Dan Fogler teases a “massive war” and “epic battle scenes” in Fantastic Beasts 3
While the production of the film is currently paused, that isn’t stopping star of the Fantastic Beasts series, Dan Fogler, from teasing what’s to come in the next instalment in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World. Fogler, who plays the loveable Jacob Kowalski in the Harry Potter prequel series, spoke to SYFY WIRE about what Fantastic Beasts […]
Fantastic Beasts 3 production start date delayed due to coronavirus concerns
Warner Bros. has confirmed that production on the third instalment in the Fantastic Beasts franchise has been delayed due to the ongoing concerns regarding the coronavirus. According to Deadline, Fantastic Beasts 3 was scheduled the begin filming this week, however, Warner Bros. has decided to delay the production start date due to the virus. There is currently no […]
Fantastic Beasts 3 is heading to Brazil for spring 2020 production start
After the disappointing reaction to Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, we reported earlier this year that production on Fantastic Beasts 3 had now been pushed back to spring 2020. Today, Deadline announced that Warner Bros. has officially green lit production for the third instalment in JK Rowling’s latest expansion of the Wizarding World franchise […]
Fantastic Beasts 3 release date pushed back to 2021
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was the lowest grossing entry into J.K. Rowling’s entire Wizarding World franchise, eking out $653 million at the worldwide box-office. It was also the worst received of the series, earning just 37% on Rotten Tomatoes. So this news should hardly be a Transfiguration lesson level surprise to anyone: Warner Bros. […]
Warner Bros. reportedly concerned Johnny Depp allegations could affect Fantastic Beasts franchise
Although J.K. Rowling spoke out strongly in support of Johnny Depp prior to the release of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, rumours are circulating that Warner Bros. executives are becoming increasingly concerned about Depp’s continued involvement in the franchise. Depp has been embroiled in a bitter legal battle with his ex-wife Amber Heard, the […]
Fantastic Beasts 3 production pushed back to late 2019
The next instalment of J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts franchise has faced a delay in production, according to Deadline. Instead of beginning its shoot in July as was the original plan, Warner Bros. has now pushed production on Fantastic Beasts 3 back to late fall this year. The delay comes after Warner Bros. determined the film needed more prep-time before […]
