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Lego Dimensions getting Sonic stuff!

The Lego Dimensions model is basically genius - a base game with a module that lets you add different character over time. And the supersmart part is that each of these new packs costs money and your child is going to want all of them!

technology

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them review- cute creatures

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American actress Alison Sudol on her Hollywood break

technology

Fantastic Beasts wand experience hits Dublin in November

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JK Rowling moves up in authors’ rich list

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New Fantastic Beasts trailer destroys New York

VIDEO Meet the hero of Fantastic Beasts

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is in cinemas this November, and it's a pretty unusual beast itself.

Fri, 24 Jun, 2016

New Fantastic Beasts book incoming and live stream is a dud

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is making its big screen debut this November but it has had a previous life as a tie-in book which was first published in 2001.

Thu, 23 Jun, 2016

Harry Potter play script to be published as book

A new Harry Potter book will be released nine years after JK Rowling’s final story, The Deathly Hallows.

Thu, 11 Feb, 2016

Looking ahead to cultural events in 2016

2015 is almost out, so it’s time to look to what the new year will bring in terms of

Thu, 31 Dec, 2015

JK Rowling’s wizard world back in film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

The first trailer for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has given fans a glimpse at a previously unseen part of JK Rowling’s wizarding world.

Wed, 16 Dec, 2015

VIDEO: First trailer for Harry Potter spinoff - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Here's the first trailer for J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which is about the magical creatures of the Harry Potter universe.

Tue, 15 Dec, 2015

Colin Farrell joins new Harry Potter spin off movie

Colin Farrell is currently on screens in True Detective season 2 and he's just added a major project to his future slate with a role in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Thu, 06 Aug, 2015

Your Wednesday morning news round up

Irish students were “packed like sardines” on a balcony which collapsed in California, Dublin has moved up two places in the rankings of the most expensive locations for foreign workers, Donald Trump said he is a candidate for the Republican nomination in the 2016 US presidential election, and Chris Evans has been revealed as the new host of Top Gear. These are some of the latest and most read news stories on irishexaminer.com this morning.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2015

Inherent Vice's Katherine Waterston joins Eddie Redmayne in Fantastic Beasts

J.K. Rowlings adaptation of her own book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them already picked up Eddie Redmayne for the leading role of Newt Scamander and there's more top casting news.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2015

Redmayne to star in Harry Potter spin-off film

Oscar-winning actor Eddie Redmayne has been confirmed to star in the Harry Potter spin-off film Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2015

Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne up for new J.K. Rowling adaptation

The rumours have been swirling for awhile but now its official- Eddie Redmayne will enter the Harry Potter universe.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2015

Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne up for new J.K. Rowling adaptation

The rumours have been swirling for awhile but now its official- Eddie Redmayne will enter the Harry Potter universe.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2015

Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne up for new J.K. Rowling adaptation

The rumours have been swirling for awhile but now its official- Eddie Redmayne will enter the Harry Potter universe.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2015

Rowling pens script for Potter spin-off

J.K. Rowling has written a "wonderful script" for the Harry Potter spin-off 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

David Yates tipped to direct Harry Potter spin-off

David Yates looks set to re-enter JK Rowling’s wizarding world as he is tipped to direct the Harry Potter spin-off.

Fri, 22 Aug, 2014

Release date revealed for 'Harry Potter' spin-off movie

J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter spin-off 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' will be released on November 18, 2016.

Wed, 14 May, 2014

Pre-Potter books to be turned into trilogy

Three new Harry Potter spin-off films are in the works.

Sun, 30 Mar, 2014

Get set to watch the 'Kenmare Kestrels' in 'Harry Potter' spin-off

Warner Bros. have hinted at a Quidditch-based 'Harry Potter' spin-off.

Mon, 30 Sep, 2013

Rowling conjures up screenplay for spin-off Potter film

Harry Potter author JK Rowling is making her screenwriting debut for a spin-off film based on a minor character in her stories about the teenage wizard.

Fri, 13 Sep, 2013