Tagged: Newt Scamander

“MuggleCast” Episode 279: “Hogwarts, USA” now available!

As the North American continent heats up, so too, does “Fantastic Beasts” casting news. With Eddie Redmayne now confirmed in the lead role, and other casting announced, the “MuggleCast” hosts speculate on all things to do with J.K. Rowling’s screenwriting breakthrough film. Also of note are recent Twitter revelations from JKR and Robert Galbraith, one of our Hall of Fame episodes turning five years old, and more!

Scholastic to Release New Editions of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and “Quidditch Through the Ages”

Just in time for “Fantastic Beasts” fever to really get off the ground, Scholastic is releasing new US editions of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and “Quidditch Through the Ages” on June 30! Originally published in 2001, the American editions of these Hogwarts textbooks have remained largely unchanged until now.

Katherine Waterston Cast as Porpentina in “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”!

Now that we’ve got our Newt Scamander in Eddie Redmayne, it was only a matter of time before more “Fantastic Beasts” casting news was released. We’ve now learned that actress Katherine Waterston will play the role of Tina, short for Porpentina, a woman who meets Newt in New York City and will play a “pivotal role” in his adventures.