‘Fantastic Beasts’ Recap: What You Need to Remember Before ‘The Secrets of Dumbledore’

Jennie Punter Mila Aung-Thwin, a producer on 2022 Sundance Special Jury Award winner “Midwives,” will direct a feature documentary about Tiberiu Uşeriu (a.k.a. Romania’s Ice Man), an extreme ultramarathon champion who turned his life around after serving time in a German high-security prison for armed robbery, the filmmaker told Variety during Toronto’s Hot Docs festival.Aung-Thwin, a cofounder of the acclaimed documentary production company EyeSteelFilm, is this year’s recipient of Hot Docs’ Don Haig Award, which is given to an outstanding independent Canadian producer with a film in the festival in recognition of their creative vision and entrepreneurship.“Ultra” (working title) producers include Cristian Nicolescu (“Donbass,” “Quo vadis, Aida?”), EyeSteelFilm’s Bob Moore, and Lithium Studios’ Mike MacMillan.

A young woman has been found dead at a home in West Lothian.

Whispers of the Conservatives' huge increase in North Ayrshire swept through Irvine's Portal on Friday with just under half of the wards left to be declared.

Interim manager Ralf Rangnick has been slammed by Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand for speaking out in the media about his concerns at the club. Before the alarming defeat to Brighton on Saturday afternoon Rangnick made claims that his attempts to sign a striker were blocked by the United board in January.

Five healthcare workers at an NHS hospital have been named and charged following a major investigation into the ill-treatment of patients. Three nurses and two health care assistants from Blackpool Victoria Hospital will appear in court charged with alleged offences committed on the stroke unit.

Rio Ferdinand says Pep Guardiola will not even have to write a team talk before Manchester City lock horns with Newcastle on Sunday afternoon (4.30pm). Yet to kick a ball this weekend, Guardiola and his men have already saw their Premier League title aspirations boosted when Liverpool were held by Tottenham on Saturday afternoon.

A Lanarkshire theatre group is set to debut two new plays.

An act auditioning for ITV's Britain's Got Talent has caused a 'break up' between seemingly inseparable duo Ant and Dec, it has been reported. One half of the duo was left raging behind stage after being snubbed on air.

Ncuti Gatwa will take over from Jodie Whittaker as the Time Lord in Doctor Who, the BBC has announced.

Channel 4 star and Supernanny Jo Frost has issued a bleak warning to all parents who have a smartphone. She's warned that parents are becoming so consumed with taking the 'right' pictures of their kids, it's starting to have worrying consequences.

The girlfriend of Manchester United winger Tahith Chong says she has been diagnosed with PTSD after an armed burglary at the footballer's home. A masked gang broke into Chong's Sale home at 3am and stole jewellery, watches and designer bags.

Hoda Kotb loves nothing more than being a mom and was overcome with emotion during a sweet segment on Friday's Today.MORE: Exclusive first look at Hoda Kotb's new role with Savannah GuthrieThe TV star received the best surprise from her two young daughters, Haley and Hope, who sent in a video message to their mother ahead of Mother's Day.Haley and Hope were seen decorating a mug for their mom, as they told her: "Mom, we're making a surprise for you. Happy Mother's Day mama, we hope you like the surprise we made for you."VIDEO: Today's Hoda Kotb surprised by her daughters Haley and Hope on airClearly emotional, a touched Hoda then received the surprises in the studio - a hand printed mug with the message: "Mom, we hope you think of us when you enjoy your hot tea in the morning," and a heart-shaped plate with the words: "Thanks for being the best mom."MORE: Hoda Kotb pens emotional tribute following death of former co-starMORE: Hoda Kotb opens up about body image in heated debate with co-starAfter the special clip was shared on the show's official Instagram account, many viewers took to commenting on the touching surprise.""I know she was holding down those tears hard," one wrote, while another commented: "This is so special." A third added: "Omg! So sweet Hoda." Hoda Kotb is a doting mom to daughters Haley and HopeHoda shares Haley and Hope with her ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman.

Manori Ravindran International EditorThe new Doctor Who has been unveiled, and it’s “Sex Education” star Ncuti Gatwa.Gatwa takes over from Jodie Whittaker, who has played the iconic role since 2017. The actor’s departure was revealed in July 2021 and there’s been widespread speculation around who would be replacing her ever since, with rumored names including “It’s a Sin” stars Olly Alexander and Lydia West, and even Michaela Coel.The BBC confirmed Gatwa’s casting on Sunday afternoon, local time, just hours before the taping of the BAFTA TV Awards, suggesting there could be some reference to “Doctor Who” during the ceremony.

Loose Women panellist Stacey Solomon has given fans a sneak peak of her outfit ahead of Sunday night’s glitzy BAFTA ceremony. The popular presenter is just one of the nominees up for a coveted BAFTA, which is due to take place this evening at London's Royal Festival Hall. In a story shared to Instagram, Stacey revealed her glamorous outfit plans, which included a creamy lace and sequinned top, Steve Madden heels and a chic sparkling clutch bag to complete the outfit.

Stephen Graham is up for two prestigious TV Bafta's at Sunday night's glamorous awards show.The veteran star has been nominated for Best Actor for his portrayal of Tony in the Channel 4 drama Help and Best Supporting Actor for his role as prison officer Eric McNally in the BBC’s hard-hitting drama Time.The honour is just the latest triumph in his colourful career for the Merseyside-born dad of two, who has appeared on the screen alongside some of Hollywood's household names ever since he began his career in 90s. But despite his many years of success, the 47-year-old has endured his fair share of personal struggles, including battles with depression and even a tragic suicide attempt.

Ncuti Gatwa will be the new Doctor, taking over from Jodie Whittaker as the Time Lord in Doctor Who.

London’s prestigious National Gallery, containing much of the UK’s most prized art, has removed the name of one of its biggest donors, Sackler – the disgraced pharmaceuticals dynasty.

The Wonder Years reboot, has been let go following claims of misconduct.“Recently, we were made aware of allegations of inappropriate conduct by Fred Savage, and as is policy, an investigation was launched,” said a statement from producer 20th Television.“Upon its completion, the decision was made to terminate his employment as an executive producer and director of The Wonder Years.”According to The Hollywood Reporter, Savage faced three separate allegations and cooperated with the investigation. No other details have been revealed and Savage is yet to comment.The Wonder Years was rebooted in 2021, starring Elisha “EJ” Williams as the main character Dean Williams and Don Cheadle as the show’s narrator.Savage starred in the original version of the show, which ran from January 1988 until May 1993.In 2018 Alley Mills, who played Savage’s TV mother Norma Arnold, claimed that The Wonder Years was originally cancelled because of a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Savage and Jason Hervey (who played Wayne Arnold) in 1993 by costume designer Monique Long.Long alleged that the two actors verbally and physically harassed her.

Jack Harlow has revealed that he went to Dua Lipa to get her blessing for his new track which is named after the singer.Harlow released his new album ‘Come Home The Kids Miss You’ on Friday (May 6). As well as featuring the likes of Drake, Lil Wayne, Pharrell and Justin Timberlake, the record includes the song ‘Dua Lipa’.Speaking on The Breakfast Club podcast, Harlow revealed that while Lipa has yet to acknowledge the song publicly, he did reach out to her in private ahead of its release.“I wanted to get her blessing, so I FaceTimed her and played it for her because I didn’t want her to be blindsided by that or feel like creeped out or anything,” he said.“If she had said, ‘Yo, I hate it. I don’t want it to come out,’ it wouldn’t have come out,” Harlow explained before revealing Lipa’s reaction to the track.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” the third chapter in the “Harry Potter” spinoff series, collected a muted $43 million in its domestic box office debut.In pandemic times, those ticket sales were enough to lead this weekend’s box office charts and land one of the biggest North American openings in 2022. But it’s also a sign that magic is in short supply for J.K. Rowling’s lucrative and ever-expanding Wizarding World.

J.K. Rowling’s magical series took off from there, and it wasn’t until 2007 that all seven books in the series could be read consecutively without waiting for the next release.This year marks the 20th anniversary of the first film released in 2002, and the “Fantastic Beasts” film franchise has taken the timeline even further, serving as a prequel to Harry’s time at Hogwarts. Focusing on big names in Harry’s world like Newt Scamander and Albus Dumbledore, the “Fantastic Beasts” movies develop some backstory to Voldemort’s predecessor Gellert Grindelwald as well.The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is not finished yet! The third “Fantastic Beasts” film will appear in theaters very soon, and apparently, the plan is for there to be five films, so here’s how to watch “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.”When Does “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” Premiere?This third “Fantastic Beasts” film swoops into theaters Friday, April 15.Will “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” Be Streaming?“The Secrets of Dumbledore” will release exclusively in theaters, heading to HBO Max at some point since they are the sole home for the “Fantastic Beasts” films.Who Is in the “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” Cast?Eddie Redmayne stars as Newt Scamander.

“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” the latest film in the Wizarding World universe and the third movie as part of the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise, brought in $6 million in its Thursday box office previews from over 3,350 screens. While “Fantastic Beasts” looked to be a once promising franchise when it launched in 2016, the third film, “The Secrets of Dumbledore,” has been dogged by off screen controversy and is following up some tepid reviews for the previous film “The Crimes of Grindelwald.” And while independent trackers say that “Secrets of Dumbledore” could climb to between $47-50 million this weekend, that would be below the prior installment.

“The Secrets of Dumbledore” has started casting its spell.From the first film filling us in on magizoologist Newt Scamander’s (Eddie Redmayne) background to the second film showing us everything we need to know about evil wizard Gellert Grindelwald (at the time played by Johnny Depp), this third film serves as the strongest prequel yet. In muggle history, World War II is approaching, but Gellert Grindelwald (now played by Mads Mikkelsen) has a different focus, becoming President of the Confederation of Magic so that he can see his magical form of fascism through.At the beginning of the film, Dumbledore (Jude Law) asks Newt to assemble a motley crew who will are given the intimidating task of confusing Grindelwald, who now has access to visions of the future thanks to his brutal slaying of a qilin, an adorable Bambi-like deer creatures which are some of the purest animals in the wizarding world.

Jude Law) past entanglements with the dangerous dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen taking over for Johnny Depp) in a new adventure you won't want to miss. Die hard and new fans alike will love the slew of new terrifying and awe-inspiring beasts in this epic film, as Dumbledore enlists the help of Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) and his intrepid team of wizards and witches.Directed by David Yates in his seventh film in the franchise, and co-written by J.K.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterAn pack of intrepid wizards will duel against a tiny blue speed demon to lead domestic box office charts.The odds-on favorite “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” the third entry in the “Harry Potter” spinoff series, is expected to debut to at least $40 million from 4,200 North American theaters. Those ticket sales should be enough to surpass the competition — unless last weekend’s champion “Sonic the Hedgehog 2” powers to another strong turnout at the movies.