In this new featurette, screenwriter and producer J.K. Rowling and actor Eddie Redmayne talk about the character of Newt Scamander and developing a new type of hero for the upcoming film, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

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Before returning to that "Wizarding World" made popular in the Harry Potter series of books and films, get up-to-speed on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. This "crash course" will introduce you to Magizooligist Newt Scamander, the Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA), 1926 New York City, and more! Oh, and let's not forget the slew of magical creatures that inhabit their world. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them opens worldwide on Nov. 18.

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Prepare to re-enter the world of J.K. Rowling in this new trailer for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. 

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The year is 1926, and Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident, were it not for a No-Maj (American for Muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt's fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds.

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Have you seen the new trailer for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? If so, well its time to watch it again! But this time, let Fandom provide a little backstory. Weve compiled some behind the scenes facts to enhance your viewing experience. Snippets you may or may not have been aware of that shine a fan-centric light on the upcoming fantasy film.Fantastic Beasts is set in the year is 1926, and Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident, were it not for a No-Maj (American for Muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newts fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds.Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them opens in theaters on November 18.

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Fan Contributor Managing Editor Nick Nunziata reviews David Yates latest J.K. Rowling adventure, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. A bold new part of the Harry Potter universe, the film tells the tale of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and his suitcase full of exotic creatures and the hijinks they experience when released into 1920s New York City. A visual treat, this film will enthrall fans and cause debate amongst them as it breaks new ground for the series.

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The magic returns in the first trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald as we’re taken back to Hogwarts and Jude Law is finally revealed as a young (and hot) Professor Dumbledore.

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Harry Potter fans recently turned out in droves at NYCC to play a game of FANDOM Feud, presented by the all-new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback. They came prepared to test their Wizarding World knowledge against other expert superfans in this ultimate trivia competition. Who comes out on top? Watch and find out!

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