WB Games Revenue Drops 41% Due To Suicide Squad: Considering Licensing Out Games
WBD CEO David Zaslav chimes in.
WBD CEO David Zaslav chimes in.
Francesca Gardiner to Showrun and Executive Produce, and Mark Mylod to Executive Produce and Direct Multiple Episodes of the HBO Original Series.
Friday saw Warner Bros. Discovery release their earnings report.
Will transform the award-winning resort into a weeklong vacation destination filled with even more compelling experiences.
Harry Potter game is huge with more to come.
The Scripted Television Series Will Be A Faithful Adaptation Of The Beloved Original Harry Potter Books Written By J.K. Rowling.
JK Rowling expected as a producer with full creative control.
Introduces an original story first introduced in the Harry Potter books that puts players at the center of their own wizarding world adventure.
Funko will be returning to the NYCC in October with the ‘Frightmare on Fun Street,’ a fan-centric Halloween horror community experience.
Watch a new trailer below for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, the third movie in the Harry Potter spinoff franchise. The film gets released on April 15 and stars Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander, with Jude Law as Albus Dumbledore. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore Trailer #2: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore synopsis: Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Fantastic
WB and HBO Max have announced that Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson are reuniting for the upcoming Harry Potter twentieth anniversary special coming to the streaming service. The official details include that Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson join filmmaker Chris Columbus and other esteemed cast members across all eight Harry Potter films
It’s said a Harry Potter live-action TV series is in the works at HBO Max. Details are scarce but the info comes from THR that claims it is happening and that executives at HBO Max are engaged in meetings to find a writer and pitch for a Harry Potter TV series. It’s further said no
Batman, Harry Potter, and a lot more movies are coming to the NBC Peacock streaming service which recently launched on July 15. While the news may seem odd with Warner Bros. launching their own HBO Max streaming service in May, in regards to Harry Potter, the move of all eight movies to NBC Peacock in
China may be slowly working on its way back to normal as a small number of movie theaters has reopened in the wake of the coronavirus. Deadline reports over 500 movie theaters have reopened to some degree in various provinces across China, though to be fair that number is really small as it only makes
Good news surrounding the coronavirus scare as it is learned Chinese movie theaters may open up at the end of the month, and get this, re-releases of Marvel’s Avengers movies, Harry Potter, Interstellar, Inception, and more may be featured. The info comes from Deadline with a Twitter user chiming in that a re-release of the
A batch of rumors has surfaced in regards to Doctor Strange 2 with mention of the potential cast including Cillian Murphy and Emma Watson. Similar to the Spider-Man 3 rumors involving Henry Cavill and Jason Momoa, these Doctor Strange 2 rumors come from 4Chan, so bear that in mind. It’s claimed that Cillian Murphy (The
It’s been said that Daniel Radcliffe was being eyed by Marvel to play Moon Knight in the upcoming Disney Plus series, but according to the Harry Potter actor, the rumors are not true. “If I was ever to go back into a franchise, I think the bar for that script would be even higher than
Warner Bros. is officially bringing back The Matrix, so why not a new Harry Potter movie with the original cast including Daniel Radcliffe? Well, that is what is actually claimed as rumors offer that Warner Bros. is going to adapt the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Broadway play into a feature film. It’s said
Jude Law has been cast as the young Dumbledore in the Fantastic Beasts sequels. Two-time Academy Award nominee Jude Law has been set to star as Albus Dumbledore in the Fantastic Beasts sequel, it was announced today by Toby Emmerich, President and Chief Content Officer, Warner Bros. Pictures. In the much-anticipated new Wizarding World film,
British actor John Hurt has passed away at the age of 77.
Watch a new IMAX featurette below for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. WB also released a new poster. “Fantastic Beats and Where To Find Them” has a November 18, 2016 release directed by David Ayer starring Eddie RedMayne as Newt Scamander, Katherine Waterston as Tina; Alison Sudol as Tina’s sister, Queenie; Tony Award winner
With Fantastic Beasts about a month away, WB and IMAX are re-releasing all eight Harry Potter films on IMAX. A JK Rowling worldwide fan event was also recently announced. Info: WARNER BROS. PICTURES’ ENTIRE HARRY POTTER FRANCHISE TO BE RELEASED IN IMAX® THEATRES FOR EXCLUSIVE ONE-WEEK ENGAGEMENT BEGINNING OCT. 13 OCT 3, 2016 Weeklong Engagement
Find details below for WB’s worldwide fan event, “A Return To JK Rowling’s Wizarding World,” in celebration of the opening of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. A promo for the event featuring Eddie Redmayne and the cast of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them can also be found below. Info: A RETURN TO J.K.
Draco Malfoy is taking on The Flash.
Harry Potter actor Tom Felton has joined the cast of The Flash Season 3.
TV Line reports Felton will play series regular Julian Dorn, described as: “a fellow CSI at the Central City Police Department who suspects there’s more to Barry Allen than just his good guy reputation.”
Details for The Flash Season 3 include that it will be based on the DC Comics Flashpoint storyline which sees the timeline severely altered when Barry Allen goes back in time to save his mother.
Grant Gustin recently said the Flashpoint story for The Flash Season 3 would be new and their own thing. Stephen Amell even offered the Flashpoint story could affect Arrow Season 5.
We’ll find more about the upcoming season when The Flash appears at this month’s Comic-Con.
“The Flash” Season 3 premeirs Tuesday, October 4th.
WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT, TT GAMES AND THE LEGO® GROUP ANNOUNCE THE EXPANSION OF LEGO® DIMENSIONS
Even More Blockbuster Franchises, All-New Battle Arenas, Bigger Adventure Worlds and the Introduction of Story Packs Offer Gamers New Ways to Play in 2016 and Beyond.
Expansion Pack Assortment Will Add 16 Fan-Favourite Universes for More Mind-Blowing Mash-ups!
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, TT Games and The LEGO® Group today announced the expansion of LEGO® DIMENSIONS™, the LEGO® toy and videogame hybrid, with more blockbuster franchises and even bigger gameplay possibilities. New expansion packs broaden the complete selection to 30 of the world’s most popular entertainment brands allowing players to customise their experience by mixing and matching favourite characters and universes with full compatibility. Game features adding to the fun are all-new, four-player competitive Battle Arenas, a first for LEGO® videogames, as well as Story Packs, which provide deep, story-driven gameplay around the biggest theatrical releases and include a fresh LEGO® brick building experience.
LEGO® Dimensions™ packs based on 16 new entertainment properties will begin launching on September 30, 2016 with the Ghostbusters Story Pack, Adventure Time and Mission: Impossible Level Packs, Harry Potter and Adventure Time Team Packs, and The A-Team Fun Pack. Additional expansion packs based on other highly anticipated films Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and The LEGO® Batman Movie and wildly popular properties The Goonies, Sonic The Hedgehog, Teen Titans Go!, LEGO® City Undercover, Knight Rider, The Powerpuff Girls, Gremlins, Beetlejuice and E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial will be released in product waves stretching into summer of next year. All expansion packs provide players with continued compatibility to use everything from waves 1-9 interchangeably, anywhere throughout the game. And no new starter pack is required, as all new packs will simply enhance the LEGO® Dimensions™ Starter Pack game and work with the existing LEGO® Toy Pad. “We’ve built upon the existing LEGO® DIMENSIONS™ Starter Pack to expand the gameplay possibilities with entirely new LEGO® experiences that can’t be found anywhere else,” said Tom Stone, Managing Director, TT Games. “We can now provide players with even more customization and mash-up opportunities, and all are compatible with the existing game and packs. Battle Arenas also introduce a fun new way for friends and family to join the action together and battle as favorite characters, which is an exciting innovation for LEGO® videogames.”
“LEGO® DIMENSION™S is a significant part of our LEGO® videogames portfolio, and we are excited to offer fans many more iconic entertainment franchises combined with new, enhanced ways to play,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “TT Games continues to innovate and expand the game experience, which gives players breakthrough digital and physical gameplay with an amazing amount of world-class entertainment properties connected together.”
“We are excited to continue our partnership with TT Games and WBIE and bring even more characters to life through LEGO® DIMENSIONS™,” said Niels Jørgensen, Vice President, Digital Games for the LEGO® Group. “The videogame has allowed our fans to extend their LEGO® play experience in a whole new way and the new expansion packs will create even more play possibilities through exciting properties.”
All-new Battle Arenas will offer first-to-LEGO® videogames competitive split-screen local gameplay for up to four players. LEGO® minifigures included in the wave 6 through 9 expansion packs will come with special, golden Toy Tags which unlock a Battle Arena within the Free Play Adventure World of the corresponding entertainment brand. Each Battle Arena has four different gameplay modes and comes with its own traps, special powers and interactive environments that make every battle arena unique.
The Ghostbusters Story Pack, based on the upcoming film, will provide a complete movie-based gameplay experience with six puzzle-packed levels and new LEGO® Gateway bricks that allow players to build Zhu’s Chinese Restaurant atop the LEGO® Toy Pad. It will also come with a buildable Abby Yates LEGO® minifigure with Proton Blaster and 3-in-1 buildable Ecto-1 which can be rebuilt into the Ectozer and The PerfEcto. The pack unlocks “Rip,” a new Toy Pad mode allowing players to tear open an alternate universe. In this mirror world, players have the ability to solve puzzles and affect objects and other items in the primary universe. And like all gold-tag minifigures purchased, Abby Yates provides access to a new themed Adventure World with its own unique Battle Arena. The Ghostbusters Story Pack is just the first of this new exciting pack type, with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, based on the highly anticipated theatrical release, still to come later this year. The LEGO® DIMENSIONS™ packs will be the exclusive construction toy offering this holiday for the exciting expansion of J.K Rowling’s Wizarding World.
Story Packs also expand the Starter Pack story with deeper gameplay. In the game’s storyline, the evil Lord Vortech has hidden portions of his powers around the LEGO® Multiverse. As players progress through Story Pack levels, they can unearth and tap into Keystone Runes to use Lord Vortech’s powers against him through all-new Toy Pad modes.
Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, LEGO® DIMENSIONS™ is now available for PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and the Wii U™ system.
Check out the first trailer above for Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.
Fantastic Beats and Where To Find Them has a November 18, 2016 release directed by David Ayer also starring Katherine Waterston as Tina; Alison Sudol as Tina’s sister, Queenie; Tony Award winner Dan Fogler as Jacob; Ezra Miller as Credence; two-time Oscar nominee Samantha Morton as Mary Lou; Jenn Murray as Chastity; young newcomer Faith Wood-Blagrove as Modesty; and Colin Farrell (“True Detective”) as Graves.
Synopsis:
“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” opens in 1926 as Newt Scamander has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident…were it not for a No-Maj (American for Muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt’s fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds.
Check out a teaser trailer announcement for the Harry Potter spinoff, Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them, as the trailer will be released next week, Tuesday, December 15th.
Fantastic Beats and Where To Find Them has a November 18, 2016 release directed by David Ayer also starring Katherine Waterston as Tina; Alison Sudol as Tina’s sister, Queenie; Tony Award winner Dan Fogler as Jacob; Ezra Miller as Credence; two-time Oscar nominee Samantha Morton as Mary Lou; Jenn Murray as Chastity; young newcomer Faith Wood-Blagrove as Modesty; and Colin Farrell (“True Detective”) as Graves.
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HOGWARTS IS COMING TO HOLLYWOOD ON APRIL 7, 2016!
LUMOS MAXIMA!
Universal Studios Hollywood Illuminates the Iconic Hogwarts Castle Announcing “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” Will Officially Open on Thursday, April 7, 2016
Innovative Ad Campaign Heralds the Much-Anticipated Arrival of this Exciting New Immersive Land
It’s official: “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” will open at Universal Studios Hollywood on Thursday, April 7, 2016, marking the highly-anticipated arrival of the West Coast’s dynamic new immersive experience at The Entertainment Capital of L.A.
This eagerly-awaited news coincides with the launch of the destination’s spellbinding campaign, which is stylistically designed to sweep guests into the land’s magical world through the lens of imagination. The campaign is anchored by a new television spot designed to build suspense and enthusiasm while evoking a sense of wonder and succinctly capture the magical appeal that “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” has for cross-generational consumers as it announces the April 7 opening date.
In making the exciting announcement, Universal Studios Hollywood illuminated the land’s Hogwarts castle to signal the arrival of today’s momentous news. To see the new campaign spot including a glimpse of the new land and today’s news, please click here.
More than five years in the making, and inspired by J.K. Rowling’s compelling stories and characters that were brought to life in the Warner Bros. films, “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” is being masterfully recreated with impeccable detail as a real-world interpretation at Universal Studios Hollywood. The land will be faithful to the visual landscape of the fiction and films, including Hogwarts castle which will serve as its iconic focal point.
From its snow-capped roofs and cobblestone streets to the historic British sensibilities that characterize the whimsical look and feel of the land, “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will transport guests of all ages to the very places they read about in the stories or watched on the silver screen.
Upon entering the land through the archway, Hogsmeade will bustle to life with the same vitality of a quaint local village: merchants hard at work, a train conductor welcoming new arrivals and a pub packed to the gills with hungry patrons, but with the added element of enthusiastic guests intent on experiencing them all, including the land’s signature ride, “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey,” and the family outdoor coaster, “Flight of the Hippogriff™.”
An achievement in pioneering theme park ride technology, “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” will make its U.S. debut at Universal Studios Hollywood in hyper-realistic 3D-HD designed to further immerse guests in an already engaging storyline. The multidimensional thrill ride features a groundbreaking robotics ride system, fused with elaborate filmed action sequences and immersive visceral effects. In this updated adaptation of the ride, guests will sport Quidditch-inspired 3D goggles as they venture through journeys experienced by Harry and his friends, spiraling and pivoting 360-degrees along an elevated ride track on a whirlwind adventure of a lifetime.
Also within “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” the enchanting family coaster, “Flight of the Hippogriff™” will open as Universal Studios Hollywood’s first outdoor roller coaster. “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will resonate with immense detail, inviting guests to revel in Harry Potter’s world with the opportunity to enjoy authentic food and beverage at multiple locations, including Three Broomsticks™, and Hog’s Head pub, as well as the Magic Neep and Butterbeer™ carts.
A foray through the shops will add to the authenticity of the land with eight retail venues and locations, including Honeydukes™, Ollivanders™, Owl Post™, Zonko’s™ Joke Shop, Wiseacre’s Wizarding Equipment, Dervish and Banges, Gladrags Wizardwear and Filch’s Emporium of Confiscated Goods™.
Currently, Universal Studios Hollywood in-park guests can experience and purchase authentic merchandise, including wands, robes and other collectibles from “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” available within the Features Presentation shop, located just inside the theme park’s main entry.
As the countdown to the April 7th opening date continues, the website invites guests to learn more by signing up for the latest news and information at www.universalstudioshollywood.com/harrypotter/signup. Join the conversation online using #WizardingWorldHollywood. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.
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Even though the movie and TV universes are separate, Warner Bros. may run into the problem of having two actors play The Flash as the Grant Gustin version is extremely well-liked and popular amongst the fans (something Marvel won’t have a problem with).
Now while on the set of his latest movie, the Harry Potter spinoff, Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them, Ezra Miller talks about his version of The Flash with EW.com:
“Well, [first] it’s going to be a movie, I’d like for it to be an exploration of a human being, a multi-dimensional human being, to speak…Wow, I just made such a pun, without meaning to…. I’d like the character to have many dimensions. But really, I’d like him to have the usual dimensions we know and love, and then some extra ones that are part of the amazing consideration of this superhero. I hope to realize him as a person, and I think what’s most exciting for me in superhero mythologies is when we feel the humanity of someone who is heroic — or the heroism of someone who is a flawed, deeply human person.”
Last week also saw Batman producer Charles Roven weigh in on the popularity of The Flash, with Roven confirming there are separate universes. Interestingly enough, Roven states he doesn’t have the answer regarding the popularity of The Flash TV series affecting the movie. Check it out below.
Ezra Miller will be featured as Barry Allen/possibly The Flash next March in Batman Vs. Superman followed by the 2017 Justice League Part 1 film and then the March 3, 2018 Flash standalone movie.
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WB consumer products sent over some information and images highlighting some of their gifts that are available this season, which includes Scooby-Doo, Funko, Harry Potter, Vacation, Batman, Superman and more.
Images can be found below.
LEGO SCOOBY-DOO MYSTERY MANSION
Speed to the Mystery Mansion on the motorbike with Shaggy and Velma to help Daphne and Scooby-Doo find the stolen treasure! Creep quietly into the spooky building and watch out for the Ghost and Black Knight lurking in the corridors. Evade the man-eating plant in the conservatory and dodge the morning star pendulum trap. Quickly make a giant hamburger in the kitchen then look for clues. Locate the secret compartment containing the golden key, then open the safe containing the stolen gold bars. But hurry—you must find the hidden loot before the clock strikes midnight and the Vampire emerges from behind the spinning wall! Available online and at retail for $119.99.
FUNKO HARRY POTTER POP-FUN VINYL FIGURES
Take a little magic home from the Harry Potter series with these adorable, stylized Funko Pop Fun figures. Featuring fan-favorite characters, including Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Professor Albus Dumbledore, Rubeus Hagrid, Professor Severus Snape, and Lord Voldemort, this is definitely a collection not to miss. Available online and at retail starting at $9.99.
MATTEL 4″ DELUXE BATMAN UNLIMITED CYBEREX
Get exciting play right out of the package with the gargantuan CybeRex and Batman action figure! As seen in the Batman Unlimited animated webisodes from Warner Bros. Animation and the made-for-video Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, the beast features colorful, iconic details, 5 points of articulation for major action and offensive attack and an awesome transformation: just squeeze the trigger on his tail and a disk launcher, disguised as exoskeleton, slides up and forward! His neck lowers and his jaw opens as Batman slides up with it to take aim. Pull the trigger behind his seat, and the disk launcher fires in quick succession! Villains don’t stand a chance. When you bring them down, lock them up in the CybeRex belly jail. The streets of Gotham City are safe again! Available online and at retail for $29.99.
SPIN MASTER SPY GEAR BATMAN UTILITY BELT KIT
Fight crime like the world’s greatest detective with Spin Master’s Spy Gear Ultimate Utility Belt Kit. The kit includes cool spy tools that provide young sleuths the tools they need to detect, distract, and hear mischief around them. Accessories featured on the utility belt include a detachable motion alarm, a listener, a distracter tool and a tactical light. Available online and at retail for $34.99.
JAZWARES TEEN TITANS GO! DELUXE SIX PACK MINI FIGURES
Spring into action with the Teen Titans GO Deluxe Six Pack Mini Figures from Jazwares. Take the lead with Robin or relax with Beast Boy. Whatever the adventure, the Teen Titans are always prepared! Figures – including Robin, Cyborg, Beast Boy, Raven Starfire, and Silkie – stand about 2” tall. Available at retail for $19.99.
FISHER-PRICE IMAGINEXT DC SUPER FRIENDS TRANSFORMING BATCAVE
Batman has always had the coolest tools and gadgets to fight crime in Gotham City – and his Batcave headquarters is no exception! Turn a Power Pad to transform the Batcave – the platforms, Batcomputer and Batwings open and the eyes light up! Turn a second Power Pad to open the garage so Batman can speed off to thwart evil doings of THE JOKER! Turn a third Power Pad to open a chest with armor that Batman can wear to protect himself from enemy fire! And no Batcave would be complete without a jail, elevator and projectile launcher to add to the story and the adventures! Available online and at retail for $60.
DC COMICS SUPER HERO UNDEROOS
Fight off bad dreams in super heroic style with these DC Comics Super Hero Underoos. From Batgirl to Superman to Shazam, there’s a Super Hero to suit all styles. Underoos are available in boys, girls, mens, and juniors sizes for about $25.00.
ROBE FACTORY DC COMICS ROBES
Whether you see the Bat-Signal or hear your puddin calling while you are in the shower you will be more than prepared with these creative hooded robes. Available online and at retail for $49.99.
UNDERGIRL BATMAN UGLY SWEATER ONESIE
Jingle Bells, Batman smells, Robin laid an egg! With The Joker, Batman, Gotham City cityscape, and snowflakes, this Batman ugly sweater onesie has everything covered. Available at Spencer’s Gifts for $34.99.
FUNKO CHRISTMAS VACATION POP-FUN VINYL FIGURES
These Pop! vinyl figures of Cousin Eddie & Clark Griswold from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation are the perfect addition to any holiday collection. A must-have for Christmas Vacation fans and collectors! Available online and at retail for $9.99-$11.99.
HALLMARK WIZARD OF OZ MUSICAL ORNAMENTS
Celebrate the Holliday’s with a Hollywood classic. Press the button on the ornament and let the iconic songs from The Wizard of OZ fill your home with cheer. Available at Hallmark Gold Crown stores and Hallmark.com for $17.95-$34.95.
KURT ADLER DC COMICS LIGHT SETS
Let your fandom shine bright! Decorate your holiday space with a little help from your favorite DC Comics Super Heroes. Available online at amazon.com for $33.50.
KURT ADLER DC COMICS NUTCRACKER
Add a Super Hero or two to your nutcracker collection with the Caped Crusader or The Man of Steel. Available online at amazon.com for $45.00.
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN LIONCHIEF SET
This all new Frosty The Snowman addition to the O-Gauge LionChief collection is sure to get you into the holiday spirit and become a holiday must have! Available online and at retail for $319.99.
ICUP A CHRISTMAS STORY LEG LAMP GLASS
It will be like you are drinking from a major award! The glass is molded to look like the famous Leg Lamp from the holiday classic A Christmas Story! Available online and at retail for $29.95.
A CHRISTMAS STORY GINGERBREAD KIT
One of the best holiday films is now a family fun gingerbread kit! Make a memorable scene with Ralphie & The Old Man! Everything is included in the kit, pre-baked cookie pieces, pre-made icing, fun scene setters and lots of yummy decorating candy! Available online and at retail for $13.99.