Hey there, magic lovers! Let's dive into the enchanting world of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter universe. You might remember that Rowling promised us seven books, and she stuck to her word. But wow, those seven novels turned into so much more! They inspired eight films, a Broadway/West End sequel called Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, and now, an entire new film franchise—Fantastic Beasts. The second chapter, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, hits theaters on November 16. Buckle up because we're diving deep into this magical universe!

A Magical Textbook Becomes a Blockbuster

Now, here's something fascinating. The concept of Fantastic Beasts actually started as a textbook at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter novels and movies. If you know J.K., you know she doesn't do anything halfway. While writing that textbook, she poured her imagination into creating its world, even developing the character of Newt Scamander. It's no surprise that Newt, who was initially just a name in the Potter series, grew into a full-fledged character in her mind.

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J.K., who writes the screenplays herself for these movies, shared her thoughts on Newt: "While I was writing that textbook, I became really intrigued by Newt Scamander. Among all the characters in Potter who were just names, he stood out. Newt travels the world, studying magical creatures. His dream? To write Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. He wants people to appreciate how extraordinary these magical creatures are. He's on a mission to educate the public and stop them from killing these creatures. It’s a noble goal, but being Newt, he can't resist helping injured or endangered creatures along the way. Over time, the case he carries around has turned into a portable animal hospital and safari park for these endangered species."

Enter Grindelwald: The Villain Returns

Warner Bros. gives us a thrilling glimpse of the new film: "In the first movie, the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (played by Johnny Depp) was captured by MACUSA (Magical Congress of the United States of America), thanks to Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne). But Grindelwald isn't one to stay captured for long. He escapes and starts gathering followers, most of whom are unaware of his true plan: to elevate pure-blood wizards to rule over all non-magical beings. To stop Grindelwald's sinister plans, Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) enlists his former student, Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers ahead. As the wizarding world becomes more divided, lines are drawn, testing love and loyalty among even the closest friends and family."

The magic unfolds on November 16, and you won't want to miss it!