Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Gay references removed from Fantastic Beasts 3 for Chinese release
Big-budget fantasy sequel has had six seconds cut, as Warner Bros releases statement to say ‘the spirit of the film remains intact’
Benjamin Lee
12, Apr, 2022 @2:37 PM
Fantastic Beasts and where to cancel them: how the Wizarding World lost its magic
With some cast members in disgrace and others at odds with creator JK Rowling over trans rights, the Harry Potter spin-off has become embroiled in controversy. Can it make it to the end of its five-film series?
Ryan Gilbey
08, Apr, 2022 @5:00 AM
Can Fantastic Beasts 3’s return to Hogwarts save JK Rowling’s Wizarding World?
A new trailer reveals that Secrets of Dumbledore, the third Harry Potter prequel, is heading back to the wizarding school once again
Ben Child
04, Mar, 2022 @9:28 AM
Can Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore work some magic on the wizarding world?
Part three of the Harry Potter prequel series had better have some good tricks up its sleeve or the future of this tarnished franchise will be in doubt
Ben Child
24, Sep, 2021 @12:29 PM
Mads Mikkelsen confirmed as Johnny Depp's replacement in Fantastic Beasts 3
Danish Bond star Mikkelsen to take over the role of dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald in the third Harry Potter prequel
Staff and agencies
26, Nov, 2020 @10:32 AM
Secret to succession: does it matter if a film franchise changes its star?
It tangled Spider-Man and dethroned The Crown – but keeps Bond alive. How will Fantastic Beasts cope without Johnny Depp?
Luke Walpole
12, Nov, 2020 @4:59 PM
Mads Mikkelsen lined up to replace Johnny Depp in Fantastic Beasts 3
The Danish actor is reportedly first in line to play ‘dark wizard’ Gellert Grindelwald in the third Harry Potter prequel
Andrew Pulver
11, Nov, 2020 @10:00 AM
Johnny Depp says he has been asked to resign from Fantastic Beasts franchise
Actor has announced he will be exiting the Harry Potter prequel series after losing his libel case over allegations of assault towards ex-wife Amber Heard
Benjamin Lee
06, Nov, 2020 @4:53 PM
Why are Warner Bros persisting with the doomed Fantastic Beasts films?
From social media spats to actors behaving badly, the Harry Potter prequels have faced a perfect storm of PR disasters
Steve Rose
17, Aug, 2020 @8:00 AM
The Favourite begins reign at UK box office after Golden Globes glory
Mary Poppins Returns holds on to the top spot but Olivia Colman’s Queen Anne makes an impressive debut ahead of the Oscars race
Charles Gant
08, Jan, 2019 @12:49 PM
Mary Poppins Returns is Christmas winner at UK box office
Disney reboot ends year on a high, Bumblebee gives boost to Transformers franchise and indie doc Free Solo climbs ever higher
Charles Gant
02, Jan, 2019 @2:54 PM
Aquaman sinks Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse at UK box office
DC’s marine superhero tops the chart ahead of the animated Spidey caper but Mortal Engines runs out of steam at No 5
Charles Gant
18, Dec, 2018 @2:06 PM
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