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-{{Youmay|the film series|the [[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film)|first film in the series]], the [[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them|fictional book]] by [[Newton Scamander|Newt Scamander]], the [[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (companion book)|real book]] by J. K. Rowling, or the [[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Official Screenplay|official screenplay book]] for the film}}
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-|director=[[David Yates]]<ref>[http://www.hypable.com/2014/10/15/fantastic-beasts-director-david-yates/ Hypable]</ref>
-|producer=*[[David Heyman]]<ref name="heyman">[http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/david-heyman-confirms-he-will-produce-fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-film-95005/ David Heyman confirms he will produce "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" film - SnitchSeeker.com]</ref>
-*[[J. K. Rowling]]
-*[[Steve Kloves]]
-*Lionel Wigram
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-|music=[[James Newton Howard]]
-|distributor=[[Warner Bros.]]
-|release=*[[18 November]], [[2016]] (first film)<ref name="pottermore" />
-*[[16 November]] [[2018]] (second film)<ref name=timewarner>[http://www.timewarner.com/newsroom/press-releases/2014/10/15/warner-bros-details-strategic-content-plans-at-time-warner Warner Bros. Details Strategic Content Plans at Time Warner Investor Conference] - TimeWarner.com</ref>
-*[[20 November]] [[2020]] (third film)<ref name="collider" />
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-'''''Fantastic Beasts '''''is a series of films inspired by [[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (companion book)|the book]], ''Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.''
-It was originally believed that there would only be three films in the series. On [[14 October]] [[2016]], [[J. K. Rowling]] announced that there will actually be five films in the series.<ref>[https://mobile.twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/786672876904706048 J.K. Rowling on Twitter: "Five. Not seven. Not three. Five. (Got a feeling this is going to be the new 'not a prequel')".]</ref><ref name="Five">[http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/entertainment/news/a46600/five-fantastic-beasts-movies-spoilers/ Cosmopolitan - FIVE Fantastic Beasts movies are coming and we cannot breathe]</ref><ref name="FB">[https://mobile.twitter.com/FantasticBeasts/status/786662053096230912 Fantastic Beasts on Twitter: "@jk_rowling has just confirmed the magic continues in a total of FIVE MOVIES! We can't wait! #FantasticBeasts"]</ref>
-==Titles==
-* ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'' - released on [[18 November|November 18]], [[2016]] with the [[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay|screenplay]] released the following day.<ref name="pottermore" />
-* {{COG}} - released on [[16 November]], [[2018]]<ref name="timewarner" />
-* [[Fantastic Beasts 3|Film three]] - set to be released [[20 November]], [[2020]], title yet to be revealed.<ref name="collider" />
-* [[Fantastic Beasts 4|Film four]] - release date (likely to be in 2022) and title yet to be revealed.<ref name="Five" /><ref name="FB" />
-* [[Fantastic Beasts 5|Film five]] - release date (likely to be in 2024) and title yet to be revealed.<ref name="Five" /><ref name="FB" />
-According to [[Eddie Redmayne]], who said this information came from director [[David Yates]] and producer [[David Heyman]], the titles of each film in the series would begin with "''Fantastic Beasts and …''".<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGc-ZawSoyE&feature=youtu.be&t=26m18s "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Cast Interview with Eddie Redmayne, Ezra Miller"]</ref> This seems to no longer be the case beginning with the second film, which uses a colon instead.
-==Synopsis==
-The plot of the first film revolves around [[Newton Scamander]], or commonly known as Newt, a [[Magizoologist]] who arrives in [[New York]] in [[December]] of [[1926]], to stay for a brief time following a journey around the world to research creatures for his book {{FB}}. Newt owns a [[Newton Scamander's suitcase|magically-expanded suitcase]] containing many creatures which [[No-Maj]] [[Jacob Kowalski]] inadvertently opens. When some of the creatures escape, the situation threatens the secrecy of the Wizarding world and the relationship between the magical and non magical societies in America, which is already in danger due to the [[New Salem Philanthropic Society]]. Newt battles to find the creatures with the help of Jacob and [[Porpentina Scamander|Porpentina "Tina" Goldstein]] before it's too late, with [[Percival Graves]] on his tail. The film take place over the course of two days.<ref>[[Warner Bros.|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Synopsis at Warner Bros website]]</ref>
-The second film is set in [[Paris]] in the summer of [[1927]].<ref>[http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/fantastic-beasts-sequel-to-take-place-in-spring-summer-1928-paris-says-david-yates-105792/ SnitchSeeker - Video: 'Fantastic Beasts' sequel to take place in spring/summer 1928 Paris, says David Yates]</ref> It will begin to centre around [[Gellert Grindelwald]] who made a brief appearance in the first film and was considered the darkest Wizard of his time. It will also feature the return of [[Albus Dumbledore]].<ref name="Five" /> [[Leta Lestrange]] who is described as complicated, damaged and confused will also be featured.<ref>[https://www.bustle.com/articles/194563-who-is-leda-lestrange-fantastic-beasts-is-only-the-start-for-the-new-character-says-director Bustle - "Who is Leta Lestrange? 'Fantastic Beasts' Is Only The Start For The New Character, Says Director David Yates"] 18 November 2016</ref>
-The third film is going to be set in [[Rio de Janeiro]].<ref>[http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2018/12/10/brazil-better-brace-itself-for-newt-scamander-j-k-rowling-finishes-fantastic-beasts-3/ Brazil ‘Better Brace Itself’ For Newt Scamander: J.K. Rowling Finishes ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’!]</ref>
-The story of the movies will span 19 years,<ref>[https://twitter.com/Variety/status/796862988636418048 J.K. Rowling on Variety's interview] 10 November 2016</ref> setting the ending on [[1945]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/800647497848934400 J.K. Rowling on Twitter] - ''"Our story starts in 1926 and ends in 1945"'', 21 November 2016</ref> This places the series within the timeframe of the [[Global wizarding war]].
-==Production==
-On [[12 September]] [[2013]], [[Warner Bros.|Warner Bros]] announced that they would be creating a film based upon the book {{FB|R}}. They also stated that [[J. K. Rowling]] would be making her screenwriting debut.<ref>[http://deadline.com/2013/09/warner-bros-j-k-rowling-team-for-new-harry-potter-inspired-film-series-585122/ Warner Bros, J.K. Rowling Team Up for New 'Harry Potter'-Inspired Film Series"]</ref> Rowling was approached by Warner Bros with the idea to be the screenwriter and she later stated that she could not give up the idea and allow another writer to "realise [[Newton Scamander|Newt Scamander]]".
-On [[18 October]], [[2013]], [[David Heyman]] confirmed that he would be returning as a producer, stating that it was "incredibly exciting".<ref>[http://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/david-heyman-confirms-he-will-produce-fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-film-95005/ David Heyman confirms he will produce "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" film - SnitchSeeker.com]</ref>
-On [[24 March]], [[2014]], ''The New York Times'' reported the adaptation of ''Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'' will be a trilogy.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-26812277 Harry Potter spin-off will be a film trilogy]</ref>
-On [[13 May]], [[2014]], it was announced the [[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film)|first film]] will be released on [[18 November]], [[2016]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/ERCboxoffice/status/466304244707254272 The world of Harry Potter returns to the big screen as WB's FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM drops Nov. 18, 2016]</ref>
-On [[6 October]], [[2014]], J. K. Rowling posted on Twitter the cryptic message "Cry, foe! Run amok! Fa awry! My wand won’t tolerate this nonsense."<ref>[https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/519051167767478272 Cry, Foe, Run amok! Fa awry! My wand won't tolerate this nonsense] - J.K.Rowling's Twitter</ref> She confirmed the following day that this message was a riddle, and the solution, while not part of the script, was the first sentence of a synopsis of Newt Scamander's story.<ref>[https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/519473955527491584 #helpfulhint The solution is the first sentence of a synopsis of Newt's story. It isn't part of the script, but sets the scene] - J.K.Rowling's Twitter</ref> The anagram was solved later that day, with Rowling confirming the solution of "Newt Scamander only meant to stay in New York for a few hours."<ref>[https://twitter.com/jk_rowling/status/519590976243769345 @EmyBemy2 YES!!!!!!!!!!!!! People, we have a winner!] - J.K.Rowling's Twitter</ref>
-On [[15 October]], [[2014]], it was announced by Warner Bros that [[David Yates]] would be directing the films and that [[Steve Kloves]] would also be producing them. Yates later confirmed that Rowling had also written the screenplay for the second film and had gotten ideas for the third. Heyman went on to confirm that Yates and Kloves had both worked with Rowling on the screenplay.<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/harry-potter/11248860/Harry-Potter-producer-JK-Rowlings-Fantastic-Beasts-script-is-wonderful.html Harry Potter producer: J.K.Rowling's Fantastic Beasts script is wonderful]</ref>
-On [[4 June]], [[2015]], Warner Bros confirmed that [[Eddie Redmayne]] would be portraying Newt Scamander in the series.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-32973176 Eddie Redmayne to star in JK Rowling's Fantastic Beasts]</ref> The rest of the cast were announced over the next few months, including [[Katherine Waterston]] as [[Porpentina Goldstein|Porpentina "Tina" Goldstein]]<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jun/16/katherine-waterston-jk-rowlings-fantastic-beasts-harry-potter Katherine Waterston cast as New York witch in JK Rowling's Fantastic Beasts]</ref> and [[Alison Sudol]] as [[Queenie Goldstein]]<ref>[http://variety.com/2015/film/news/fantastic-beasts-alison-sudol-harry-potter-spinoff-1201523466/ Fantastic Beasts: Alison Sudol joins Eddie Redmayne in Harry Potter Spinoff (EXCLUSIVE])</ref>. [[Dan Fogler]] was announced to portray [[Jacob Kowalski]]<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/2016/08/16/fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-characters-cast-and-crea/jacob-kowalski-dan-fogler/ The Telegraph: Jacob Kowalski (Dan Fogler)]</ref> , [[Ezra Miller]] as [[Credence Barebone]] and [[Colin Farrell]] as [[Percival Graves]].
-On [[17 August]], [[2015]], principal photography began at Warner Bros Studios, [[Leavesden]].<ref>[http://www.fantasticbeastsmovies.com/index.php/2015/01/09/fantastic-beasts-to-begin-shooting-this-summer/ FantasticBeastsMovies.com - Filming to Begin August 17th]</ref>
-On [[4 November]] [[2015]], ''Entertainment Weekly'' released the first official publicity shots of the film. They included pictures of the production and filming at several sets with characters Newt, Tina, and Queenie.<ref>[http://www.ew.com/article/2015/11/04/fantastic-beasts-and-where-find-them-ew-cover "This Week's Cover: Inside the magical world of ''Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them''"] at [http://www.ew.com/ EW.com]</ref>
-On [[15 December]] [[2015]], the announcement trailer and teaser poster were revealed for the first film.<ref>[https://twitter.com/FantasticBeasts/status/676718109827330048 Fantastic Beasts Twitter - "The Annoucement Trailer for #FantasticBeasts is here]</ref>
-On [[1 February]] [[2016]], a featurette showing interviews with various cast and crew members were released.<ref>[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SJQjVP1Pq_w Youtube]</ref>
-On [[7 April]] [[2016]], it was officially announced that [[James Newton Howard]] had composed the score.<ref>[http://filmmusicreporter.com/2016/04/07/james-newton-howard-to-score-fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them/ James Newton Howard to score Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]</ref>
-On [[10 April]] [[2016]], a teaser trailer was released for the first film.<ref>[https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VioDsy7yb9M Youtube]</ref>
-On [[19 April]] [[2016]], it was announced a batch of new characters had been created for the film. Rowling had also creatively given input on each character and creature.<ref>[http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/07/fantastic-beasts-where-to-find-them-comic-con-interview-dan-fogler-jk-rowling An Insider's Account of J.K.Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]</ref> On 26 April 2016, it was announced that the script of the first film would be released in book form on 19 November 2016, one day after the film is released.<ref name="pottermore">[https://www.pottermore.com/news/fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-screenplay-announcement Pottermore - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them screenplay announcement]</ref>
-On [[26 April]] [[2016]], it was also announced on Pottermore that the [[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay|screenplay]] of the first film will be published in book form.<ref>[https://www.pottermore.com/news/fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-screenplay-announcement J.K. Rowling’s Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them screenplay to be published]</ref>
-In preparation for the film series, Rowling began placing new original writings on Pottermore detailing the History of Magic in North America. Beginning in the 1600s with the Salem Witch Trials, she delved into the next few centuries ending in 1920s America which is when the films are set. She also later revealed the American Wizarding school, Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry followed by a new Sorting quiz for the school.<ref>[https://www.pottermore.com/collection-episodic/history-of-magic-in-north-america-en Pottermore - History of Magic in North America]</ref>
-On [[3 August]] [[2016]], it was announced that the second film will be released on 16 November 2018<ref name="timewarner" /> followed by the third film on 20 November 2020.<ref name="collider">[http://collider.com/fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-2-release-date/ Collider]</ref>
-On [[28 September]] [[2016]], the final trailer for the first film was released.<ref>[https://www.pottermore.com/news/watch-the-final-fantastic-beasts-trailer Watch the final Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them trailer]</ref> On 7 October 2016, they also debuted the first track for the first film along with the titles of the rest of the [[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (soundtrack)|soundtrack]].<ref>[https://www.pottermore.com/news/pottermore-officially-debuts-main-theme-from-fantastic-beasts-soundtrack Exclusive: Pottermore debuts the main theme from the soundtrack for Fantastic Beasts]</ref>
-On [[14 October]] [[2016]], [[J. K. Rowling]] announced at a special fan screening of the first film in London that there will actually be five films in the series. Rowling stated she always knew there was going to be more than one film and that they "said a trilogy as a kind of placeholder". However, when she plotted out the story she had created, she realised they would need five films to tell it in.<ref name="Five" /> [[David Yates]] also stated that the second film will be very different from the first film.<ref name="Five" />
-On [[18 November]] [[2016]] the first film, ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'' premiered.
-On [[12 April]] [[2017]], it was announced that British actor [[Jude Law]] will play Young [[Albus Dumbledore]] in the second film, the young Hogwarts Transfiguration Professor who shares a complicated history with the series antagonist [[Gellert Grindelwald]], played by Johnny Depp.<ref>[https://www.pottermore.com/news/jude-law-cast-as-albus-dumbledore-in-next-fantastic-beasts-film Jude Law cast as Albus Dumbledore in next Fantastic Beasts film] at {{PM}}</ref>
-==Recurring Cast==
-*[[Eddie Redmayne]] as [[Newton Scamander|Newton "Newt" Scamander]]
-*[[Katherine Waterston]] as [[Porpentina Scamander|Porpentina "Tina" Goldstein]]
-*[[Dan Fogler]] as [[Jacob Kowalski]]
-*[[Alison Sudol]] as [[Queenie Goldstein]]
-*[[Ezra Miller]] as [[Credence Barebone]]
-*[[Carmen Ejogo]] as [[Seraphina Picquery]]
-*[[Kevin Guthrie]] as [[Abernathy|Mr Abernathy]]
-*[[Zoë Kravitz]] as [[Leta Lestrange]]
-*[[Johnny Depp]] as [[Gellert Grindelwald]]
-*[[Jude Law]] as [[Albus Dumbledore]]
-==Behind the scenes==
-*So far, each film introduces a new sub-species of [[Wizardkind|wizard]].
-**Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - [[Obscurial]]
-**Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - [[Maledictus]]
-==External links==
-*[http://fantasticbeasts.co.uk ''Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'' official website]
-*{{PM}}
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