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09-12-2013, 04:24 PM
| | J.K. Rowling to write script for 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' film saga
Astonishing news Thursday, as Warner Bros and J.K. Rowling announced that a new film series will be made - with the screenplay written by the Harry Potter author herself - on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. MUCH more can be read below. Rowling to Make Screenwriting Debut on "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," the First in a New Film Series
Partnership Spans All Areas of Warner Bros.' Harry Potter Businesses, Including Theme Parks, Digital Initiatives, Games and Visitor Attractions
Plus Studio to Serve as Global International TV Distributor of J.K. Rowling's Upcoming Adaptation of her Book "The Casual Vacancy" for the BBC
Warner Bros. Entertainment today announced an expanded creative partnership with world-renowned, best-selling author J.K. Rowling. At the center of the partnership is a new film series from Rowling's world of witches and wizards, inspired by Harry Potter's Hogwarts textbook "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" and the adventures of the book's fictitious author, Newt Scamander. The announcement was made by Kevin Tsujihara, Chief Executive Officer, Warner Bros. Entertainment.
"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" will be an original story and will mark Rowling's screenwriting debut. It is planned as the first picture in a new film series. Set in the wizarding world, the story will feature magical creatures and characters, some of which will be familiar to devoted Harry Potter fans.
"Although it will be set in the worldwide community of witches and wizards where I was so happy for seventeen years, 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' is neither a prequel nor a sequel to the Harry Potter series, but an extension of the wizarding world," said Rowling. "The laws and customs of the hidden magical society will be familiar to anyone who has read the Harry Potter books or seen the films, but Newt's story will start in New York, seventy years before Harry's gets underway." (Expanded Rowling quote at bottom of release.)
"We are incredibly honored that Jo has chosen to partner with Warner Bros. on this exciting new exploration of the world of wizardry which has been tremendously successful across all of our businesses," said Tsujihara. "She is an extraordinary writer, who ignited a reading revolution around the world, which then became an unprecedented film phenomenon. We know that audiences will be as excited as we are to see what her brilliant and boundless imagination conjures up for us."
In addition to the film series, "Fantastic Beasts" will also be developed across the Studio's video game, consumer products and digital initiatives businesses, including enhanced links with Pottermore.com, Rowling's digital online experience built around the Harry Potter stories.
The Studio's expanded partnership with Rowling also covers the continued expansion of its Harry Potter activities, including the wonderful Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme parks in conjunction with partner Universal Parks and Resorts (currently in Orlando, FL; opening in Hollywood, CA and Osaka, Japan), digital initiatives (including Pottermore), video games, consumer products and visitor attractions.
In addition, Warner Bros. will serve as the worldwide TV distributor (excluding the U.K.) of J.K. Rowling's upcoming television adaptation for the BBC of "The Casual Vacancy," her best-selling first novel aimed at adult audiences. This miniseries begins production in 2014.
The relationship will be managed in London by Neil Blair of The Blair Partnership, Rowling's literary agency, and Josh Berger, President & Managing Director, Warner Bros. UK, Ireland and Spain, who will serve as Warner Bros.' chief business contact for all J.K. Rowling initiatives going forward.
Rowling's expanded quote regarding "Fantastic Beasts" is below:
"It all started when Warner Bros. came to me with the suggestion of turning 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' into a film. I thought it was a fun idea, but the idea of seeing Newt Scamander, the supposed author of 'Fantastic Beasts,' realized by another writer was difficult. Having lived for so long in my fictional universe, I feel very protective of it and I already knew a lot about Newt. As hard-core Harry Potter fans will know, I liked him so much that I even married his grandson, Rolf, to one of my favourite characters from the Harry Potter series, Luna Lovegood.
As I considered Warners' proposal, an idea took shape that I couldn't dislodge. That is how I ended up pitching my own idea for a film to Warner Bros.
Although it will be set in the worldwide community of witches and wizards where I was so happy for seventeen years, 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' is neither a prequel nor a sequel to the Harry Potter series, but an extension of the wizarding world. The laws and customs of the hidden magical society will be familiar to anyone who has read the Harry Potter books or seen the films, but Newt's story will start in New York, seventy years before Harry's gets underway.
I particularly want to thank Kevin Tsujihara of Warner Bros. for his support in this project, which would not have happened without him. I always said that I would only revisit the wizarding world if I had an idea that I was really excited about and this is it."
Notes to Editors:
1) J.K. Rowling is the author of the bestselling Harry Potter series of seven books, published between 1997 and 2007, which have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, are distributed in more than 200 territories, translated into 74 languages, and have been turned into eight blockbuster films. She has also written two small volumes, which appear as the titles of Harry's schoolbooks within the novels. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages were published by Bloomsbury Children's Books in March 2001 in aid of Comic Relief. In December 2008, The Tales of Beedle the Bard was published in aid of the Children's High Level Group (now known as Lumos), and quickly became the fastest-selling book of the year. In 2012, J.K. Rowling published her first book for adults, The Casual Vacancy, which has since been published in 44 languages. J.K. Rowling has also written The Cuckoo's Calling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, which was published this year by Little, Brown.
2) Warner Bros.' Harry Potter films have grossed more than $7.7 billion to date worldwide at the box office, making Harry Potter the largest-grossing film franchise in history. The Harry Potter franchise has also been successfully extended across the Studio's television, home entertainment, consumer products, video game, digital initiatives and visitor attractions businesses.
Order the Harry Potter ebooks and audiobooks, including Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, at the official Pottermore Shop today! |
09-13-2013, 10:27 AM
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| Chizpurfle
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| Ravenpuff | Cap'n Crunch | Bedtime Queen | O Minion, My Minion Am I the only person who thinks this isn't a super idea?
*slinks away*
Hopefully all my fears are crushed into oblivion. Good luck, Jo!
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09-13-2013, 11:08 AM
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| Dwarf
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vienna [GMT+1]
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Hogwarts RPG Name: Siobhán O'Shea Graduated x3 x2
| The Kisapaths | Sila!Roti | -2 | TouchableHair | ToiletPaperGuy | QueenOfConfusion Quote:
Originally Posted by hpluvr037 Am I the only person who thinks this isn't a super idea?
*slinks away*
Hopefully all my fears are crushed into oblivion. Good luck, Jo! OPTIMISM, CAP'N CRUNCH, OPTIMISM!
Think of the possibilities!
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09-13-2013, 11:50 AM
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| MO & DMLE Blast-Ended Skrewt
Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Dragonstone
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Hogwarts RPG Name: Lyric Bayliss-Black Slytherin Fourth Year x12 x12
| Zombie Apocalypse Team Leader ★ ★ in a crown of pepperoni and artisan cheese Quote:
Originally Posted by Goblinfrog I can't say it better!
I have wanted this for so, so, long! Harry Potter was and is my absolute favorite book series ever, it was a HUGE part of my childhood. Remember back when we were waiting for what the big announcement was going to be and it turned out to be Pottermore? Much as I love Pottermore, I remember the pure excitement all Harry Potter fans had when contemplating that maybe this would be another book. Now it's here.
There are no words but three: Thank you Rowling. *holds you because that was BEAUTIFUL* Quote:
Originally Posted by BanaBatGirl I mean, this is exciting, but wouldn't it be MORE exciting if she were writing ANOTHER HARRY POTTER BOOK?!!?
*book person* I do think these movies will be excellent though. YAY for JK's first screenplay foray!!! CANON. It will be CANON...
...and it's made me want Hogwart, a History. I want THAT to be in a movie...with the FOUNDERS. *flails* Quote:
Originally Posted by slytherus Twitter exploded.
So did tumblr...
It was past midnight in my timezone when the news came in.
Until now, I'm still wondering...
WHAT IS OXYGEN?!?!?! *FANS YOU*
Sarah posted it on Twitter...and no one believed it...but then I seen stuff on Pottermore and I was all....YES. IT'S REAL. POTTERMORE AIN'T NO LIARS. The tears commensed...and the jitters...
*died and was revived SEVERAL times* Quote:
Originally Posted by hpluvr037 Am I the only person who thinks this isn't a super idea?
*slinks away*
Hopefully all my fears are crushed into oblivion. Good luck, Jo! NOOOOO.
Don't you know what this means?!?!?!
SS GETS NEW LIFE, TOO. Come on! The SS news team is the BEST on the internet. Look at how fast Red posted that article! People will be looking for all the news...Casting, etc....THEY WILL COME TO SS FOR IT. *CONVINCED*....and HOPEFULLY this means more members joining and becoming a part of our community.
IT'S WONDERFUL.
#SHOUTSTOTHEPOTTERGODS
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