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Eddie Redmayne takes the lead role of Magizoologist Newt
Scamander in the film directed by David Yates, who helmed the
last four "Harry Potter" films.
"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" opens in 1926 with
Newt Scamander having 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 passed
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.
The film marks the screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling, whose
Harry Potter books were adapted into the top-grossing film
franchise of all time. Her script was inspired by the Hogwarts
textbook Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, written by her
character Newt Scamander.
To coincide with the trailer's release, it's been announced that
fans will get to experience some of the film's magic early at a
global event. It will kick off on Thursday, October 13th, at
2030GMT and simultaneously in major cities in the U.S. and
internationally.
Attendees will first be treated to a never-before-seen reel
featuring some of the thrilling moments from the
much-anticipated film. Talent from the film will join the
celebration, in person, at two IMAX theaters, in London and Los
Angeles, to welcome the fans.
In London, Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol,
Dan Fogler, and director David Yates will be on hand. In Los
Angeles, Colin Farrell and Jon Voight will be in attendance.
Fans gathered at those locations, and others around the world,
will be able to submit questions to the stars and director
during the Q&A, giving them a rare opportunity to learn more
about the story and their thrilling foray into a new era of the
wizarding world.
"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" will open in theaters
worldwide beginning November 18, 2016.
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