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J.K. Rowling answers your ‘Fantastic Beasts’ questions, hides Easter egg on new site

Can you find it?

On Dec 21, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski

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Queenie and Tina Goldstein explain Hanukkah to Newt in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ parody

'Do muggles know about the Jewishes?'

On Dec 16, 2016 by Monica Riese

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Why isn’t ‘Fantastic Beasts’ capitalizing on its scene-stealing niffler?

The scene-stealer is sorely lacking in shiny merch.

On Dec 1, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski

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Newt Scamander appeared in a ‘Harry Potter’ film before he got his own movie

Blink and you'll miss it.

On Nov 28, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski

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What do the character names in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ mean?

J.K. Rowling's tradition of choosing meaningful names continues in her latest film.

On Nov 26, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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J.K. Rowling promises more Zoe Kravitz in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ sequel

We're definitely going to see more of Leta Lestrange.

On Nov 24, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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How costume design links the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ villains to the Salem witch trials

Is it just us, or did Mary Lou and Credence Barebone look kind of... puritanical?

On Nov 24, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The niffler in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ is real—and adorable

Nifflers are real! Hang on to your valuables.

On Nov 23, 2016 by Sarah Weber

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What ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and Grindelwald mean for the future of queer representation in ‘Harry Potter’

'Fantastic Beasts' sets up a complicated beginning for Hollywood's first gay protagonist in a family franchise.

On Nov 23, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Podcast: Our geeky panel dissects ‘Fantastic Beasts’

We tell you our Hogwarts houses, then answer the tough questions.

On Nov 23, 2016 by Ramon Ramirez

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What does Emma Watson think about ‘Fantastic Beasts’?

Thumbs up or down?

On Nov 22, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Why ‘Fantastic Beasts’ makes no sense as a political allegory

The 'Harry Potter' books are a brilliant work of political fiction, but 'Fantastic Beasts' doesn't hold up.

On Nov 21, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Fantastic Beasts’ deleted scene reveals a shocking detail about the sequel

This puts a whole new spin on the rest of the franchise.

On Nov 18, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Fantastic Beasts’ offers spellbinding magical creatures, but a weak cast of characters

'Fantastic Beasts' includes some glaring plot holes—but the magical creatures are wonderful!

On Nov 18, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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New ‘Fantastic Beasts’ mobile game lets you track down magical creatures

Here's your chance to be a creature investigator for the Ministry of Magic.

On Nov 17, 2016 by Sarah Weber