Quote of the Week

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We do not need magic to transform our world. We carry all the power we need inside ourselves already. We have the power to imagine better.

—J. K. Rowling

Quote of the Week

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Happiness can be found,

even in the darkest of times,

if one only remembers

to turn on the light.

- Albus Dumbledore, 

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Amazing New Character Posters for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

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Warner Brothers has released 10 amazing new character posters for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Each poster features a close-up of the character, a statement about their current situation, and an Art Deco border with a personal detail in each of the corners.

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Newt Scamander is "wanted for questioning." His border symbol is Pickett, his favorite Bowtruckle.

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Tina Goldstein is "on foreign assignment." Her border symbol is the Eiffel Tower.

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Queenie Goldstein is "whereabouts unknown." Her border symbol looks suspiciously like an engagement ring.

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Jacob Kowalski is a "No-Maj of interest." His border symbol is a croissant.

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Albus Dumbledore is "under surveillance." His border symbol is Fawkes the Phoenix.

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 Theseus Scamander is "under Ministry orders." His border symbol is the Ministry of Magic logo.

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 Leta Lastrange is "implicated by prophecy." Her border symbol is a stylized bird.

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 Credence Barebone is "searching for identity." His border symbol is a hand and a sun.

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Gellert Grindelwald is a "dark wizard at large." His border symbol is a skull.

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The final poster is of Nagini in her human form. She is "aiding a fugitive" and her border symbol is her other form, a snake. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald arrives in theaters on November 16.

The Final Trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is Here!

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The final trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is here and it is intense! I think it's going to be quite a dark and revealing journey. "This November, the future will change forever."

Here's the official synopsis from Warner Bros:

At the end of the first film, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), with the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne).  But, making good on his threat, Grindelwald escaped custody and has set about gathering followers, most unsuspecting of his true agenda: to raise pure-blood wizards up to rule over all non-magical beings.

In an effort to thwart Grindelwald’s plans, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead.  Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald arrives in theaters on November 16.

Fantastic Funko Collectibles from The Crimes of Grindelwald

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Funko has a huge collection of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald collectibles that will be arriving in stores this fall. From POP!Vinyls to Plush, Mystery Minis to Pens, and several fun exclusives, there's something for everyone.

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There are a plethora of POP! Vinyl figures, including Gellert Grindelwald and a young Albus Dumbledore, as well as four Newt Scamanders: one basic, one chase, a Barnes and Noble exclusive, and a Michael's exclusive. The flocked Fwooper is a Kohl's exclusive, the Mooncalf is a Wal-Mart exclusive, while the Thestral and Bowtruckle will be available everywhere.

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There are two Chupacabras: one regular and one with his mouth wide open that is a Hot Topic exclusive. The Matagot POP! has glow in the dark eyes. There are two different two-packs of the baby Nifflers: the grey set is a Box Lunch exclusive.

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 The adorable Mystery Minis collection includes: Queenie Goldstein, 4 baby Nifflers, a Chupacabra, Albus Dumbledore, a Bowtruckle, Gellert Grindelwald, Jacob Kowalski, a Niffler, Newt Scamander, a Thestral, a Fwooper, and a Matagot.

These are just a few of the Fantastic collectibles you'll find this fall. Still want to see more? Check out this video from Funko.

A Magical New Trailer For Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Has Arrived

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A new long trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was released at ComicCon this past weekend. It looks incredible!

"This November, the fate of one, the future of all..." Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald arrives in theaters on November 16.

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Trailer

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The first trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is here. I, for one, am glad to see that Newt Scamander's friends, including the No-Maj baker Jacob Kowalski, are back to join him in his latest adventure, along with a young Professor Albus Dumbledore.

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald arrives in theaters on November 16.

RIP Alan Rickman

Well, it seems the new year is off to a sad start. Alan Rickman died yesterday at age 69. I always loved watching Rickman play the villain in films like Die Hard and Quigley Down Under, but it was the role of Severus Snape in the Harry Potter films that I liked the best. Bean said that his death was like losing Snape all over again. I think that says it all.

Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them Trailer

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Coming next November, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, another tale from the world of Harry Potter. This movie follows the adventures of Newt Scamander, author of the book Fantastic Beasts, some seventy years before Harry entered Hogwarts.

Harry Potter Halloween Party

We're having a Harry Potter Halloween Party this year. As a result, I've been madly pinning decorating ideas, recipes, and crafts to make. I've made a few of the things so far. The paper wands were a lot of fun and fairly easy. The chocolate frog boxes were a bit time consuming, but well worth the effort, as were the Bertie Botts Every Flavour Beans boxes. There are a ton of lovely, free, printable signs and posters that are perfect for decorating with. There are so many fabulous ideas, it's hard to know where to stop!