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New feature, Mandrakes and Magical Creatures coming to Warner Bros. Studio Tour London in 2022 

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Brand-new for 2022, Mandrakes and Magical Creatures is arriving at the Studio Tour to shine a spotlight on how your favourite creature effects were brought to life on screen.

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The new display is set to feature Cornish Pixies, Dumbledore’s beloved Fawkes and the animatronic Monster Book of Monsters – which, despite being a book, also has just as much personality as any magical creature! In addition, you will learn how Thestrals and Mandrakes were brought to life using a mixture of scale models and CGI in the Creatures Workshop, and be welcomed into the Great Hall to the Frog Choir scene.

As part of this special feature, the Studio Tour will also be opening the glass doors of Professor Sprout’s greenhouse for the very first time. Fans will know Professor Sprout’s greenhouses very well, as this is where the Hogwarts students take their Herbology lessons and encounter all sorts of amazing magical greenery. 

Built by the original Harry Potter filmmakers, the greenhouse is home to many exotic and magical plants. And just like a Hogwarts student, you will be able to step into the greenhouse and pull out a potted Mandrake as part of an interactive display. Based on the scene in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you will also recognise the Venomous Tentacula hanging from the ceiling as you walk through the greenhouse – so do watch how you go. 

This summery makeover of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London also extends to the studio backlot, which will soon include the fountain from the Hogwarts courtyard and a 1:3 scale-version of the Weasleys’ Burrow. 

The Mandrakes and Magical Creatures feature will open at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London 1st July until 12th September, 2022. [Visit the official website for more details.](https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/whats-on/mandrakes-magical-creatures/)

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Portkey Games celebrates release of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore with a series of in-game rewards

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With *Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore* now lighting up cinemas across the world, you can bring the magic of the [third instalment](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/fantastic-beasts-the-secrets-of-dumbledore) into your gaming too. Here’s how a number of games under the Portkey Games label will be celebrating the new movie. 

## Harry Potter: Magic Awakened

The latest upcoming offering from Warner Bros. Games and NetEase takes the form of a collectible card wizarding duelling game, where players embark on their own Hogwarts journey to master their magic. If you [pre-register now](https://www.magicawakened.com/en-gb), you’ll get an exciting reward linked to Fantastic Beasts when the game launches worldwide in 2022, which involves everyone’s favourite Niffler and baby Manticore Summon Cards.

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[You can learn more about the mobile game here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/harry-potter-magic-awakened-to-rollout-worldwide)

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## Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells

Fans of this absorbing Match-3 puzzle experience from Zynga can enjoy Newt Scamander popping up in the game for the first time as a guide and host. Players will also be able to earn the Niffler as a permanent creature and unlock the Qilin, a key creature in *Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore*. Take a look! 

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## Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery 

Starting April 14th, players of Jam City’s *Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery* can take part in a new Dumbledore-related event. Dumbledore has an “old friend” visiting and some of his magical creatures have gotten loose in the castle! Players will utilise the new first-person feature to track down the missing creatures with various rewards earned along the way. Here is your chance to hone your inner Magizoologist skills! And don't miss the rest of the exciting content available this month, including free daily energy rewards, a brand-new Bowtruckle Magical Creature Side Quest, and new Newt Scamander Chocolate Frog Card and Dapper Dumbledore outfit to unlock!

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Portkey Games, from Warner Bros. Games, is the games label dedicated to creating new Wizarding World mobile and videogame experiences that place the player at the centre of their own adventure, inspired by J.K. Rowling’s original stories. [Learn more about them here!](https://www.wizardingworld.com/discover/portkey-games)

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Le Sportsac release Fantastic Beasts-themed range

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The Fantastic Beasts™ x LeSportsac Collection invites you to embrace the vintage stylings of the movies, with this selection of bright and colourful accessories. 

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The collection features cute magical creatures (such as Teddy the Niffler and Pickett the Bowtruckle) while other pieces showcase the gorgeous retro aesthetic that the Fantastic Beasts films have become known for. 

Check out two all-over prints as well – Transﬁguration Today, composed of various creatures seen throughout the ﬁlms grounded on a newspaper background, and Downtown MAJ, inspired by the New York subway tile.

This assortment also offers unique collectible pieces exclusive to the collection, including a Suitcase Crossbody, inspired by Newt Scamander's briefcase, and a puffy Owl Crossbody featuring a soft owl face for a fun 3D effect.

We're sure Newt Scamander himself would love these looks!

[Take a look at the full collection here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/linkout?destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lesportsac.com%2Fpages%2Ffantasticbeasts)

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Your roundup of all the action at the Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore premiere

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The third *Fantastic Beasts* film is set to be released on the 8th April in the UK and the cast, filmmakers and fans have all come together to celebrate on the red carpet. From asking the important questions to admiring the fabulous outfits, we have the roundup of all the action from this memorable premiere. 

Plenty of the movie's stars were out in force and we were lucky enough to chat to some of them about their experience on this third film.

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Jude Law, who plays Albus Dumbledore, gave us a fantastic insight into why Hogwarts is just so important to his character: 

‘I think Hogwarts is his safety net. You learn in this film so much about the damage that happened to him as a young man. I think Hogwarts was a place where, both as a student and as a teacher, he felt like he could hide. I think he enjoys the purity and the enthusiasm of youth and teaching but really, he's also aware that there's a bigger, darker world out there that he has to engage in. He's very like Newt in that way. He's strangely a loner, and yet for a loner, he's always in company.’

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Eddie Redmayne, Newt Scamander, showed some house pride:

‘I think being a Hufflepuff is pretty important because many of the sort of essential Hufflepuff characteristics are the ones that Newt lives by, and I really admire those. Kindness, empathy, teamwork – they're at the core of him really. I won't say he's the ultimate Hufflepuff, because I know there are some other great Hufflepuffs out there, but he's a Hufflepuff through and through.’ 

Eddie also let us know which of his fellow castmates made him laugh the most on set:

‘Jessica Williams who genuinely makes me belly laugh continuously and is just a dream. And Callum Turner who plays my brother. Weirdly he's younger than me but it's like having a kind of older brother who’s just gently jabbing away at you all the time, it's continuous. Dan as well!’

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Alison Sudol, Queenie Goldstein, spoke to us about the journey her character had been on: 

‘The first film was incredible. It was the first time we were all together. It is something that will always be dear to my heart. The second one was working through some really tough, painful, dark material. And this third one is the metamorphosis and Queenie coming out of the cocoon. There's something really special about that and I'm really proud of her journey and where she's come to.’

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We also chatted to Jessica Williams, Lally Hicks, who had a rather interesting answer when we asked her what she would like to teach if she was a professor in the magical world: 

‘As a professor, I would want to be really good at Transfiguration because technically it's the hardest thing you can do. Changing one thing into another is very impressive.’

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And Dan Fogler revealed his excitement at finally being given a wand!

‘They finally let me have one. They didn't train me or anything. They were like here is a very powerful weapon… have fun! And that's what we did.’

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The filmmakers gave us some excellent insights too...

Director David Yates has been behind the helm of seven Wizarding World films, and he told us about the wizarding locations that he had been excited to return to: 

‘Do you know, going into the Great Hall again was very special and sort of nostalgic for me. Having been in there with Dan, Rupert and Emma and then going back with Eddie and Jude sort of filled me with a wonderful sense memory of making the previous films. The Hog's Head Inn was very special because that’s where we started Dumbledore's Army in film five. And then I'm sitting in there with Jude and Richard, who plays Aberforth, doing a scene about Ariana. The cross-experiences were really immense, and quite moving in a strange kind of way.’

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Producer David Heyman, has been a part of the Wizarding World since the very beginning and he compared whether it was harder to on the *Fantastic Beasts* films in comparison to *Harry Potter*: 

‘In some ways I think it's harder, in the sense that with Potter we had the books, and the books are such a rich source material. With this one Jo (J.K. Rowling) is inventing it from scratch. In that sense, I think the Potter films were easier in some ways. But we didn't have to manage childrens' hours in these films… We didn’t have that problem with Eddie Redmayne!’

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And it certainly wouldn’t be a premiere without some glitz and glamour…

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Creator of both *Harry Potter* and *Fantastic Beasts* films and screenwriter for the latter, J.K. Rowling was in attendance and happy to meet the fans.

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The premiere hosts Yinka Bikinni and Tom Felton (aka Draco Malfoy) were on the red carpet.

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Mads Mikkelsen who plays the Dark Wizard Gellert Grindelwald was there to celebrate the premiere.

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We saw Katherine Waterston and Eddie Redmayne, Tina Goldstein and Newt Scamander, reunite on the red carpet.

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Characters you might not expext to see together were happy to pose for a selfie!

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William Nadylam who plays Yusuf Kama was there in a sharp suit. 

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Victoria Yeates who plays Newt's wonderful assistant Bunty was there. We're looking forward to seeing more of her character in this film!

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In *The Secrets of Dumbledore*, we get to meet Albus' younger brother Aberforth, played by Richard Coyle. 

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Poppy Corby-Teuch plays Vinda Rosier and we all know the name 'Rosier' has ties to the darker side of the wizarding world...

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When we asked the cast who the funniest person was on set most of them replied Jessica Williams! We're excited to see what she brings to the role of Ilvermorny professor, Lally Hicks.

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Returning for the third film we have Callum Turner, aka Theseus Scamander, and we hope to see more of his and Newt's brotherly bond.

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It wouldn't be Hogwarts without Professor McGonagall! Fiona Glascott is the actor bringing the younger version of this iconic character to life.

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If the excitement of the premiere has left you wanting more *Fantastic Beasts* content, keep visiting WizardingWorld.com or [register](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register/age-gate) with us and remember to opt-in to our newsletter for more updates as and when we have them. 

And if you want to refresh your memory before heading to watch *The Secrets of Dumbledore*, check out our *Fantastic Beasts* [collection page](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/fantastic-beasts-the-secrets-of-dumbledore)! Whether it's Dumbledore's history, cute creatures or the trailers, you can find all the information you could possibly need there. 

We hope you are as excited for the film as we are!

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On the 19th July the perfect accompaniment to the third *Fantastic Beasts* film is set to be published globally. The English language publishers are Little, Brown (U.K.), Scholastic (U.S. and Canada) and Pottermore Publishing (ebook). 

We can now exclusively reveal the cover of the screenplay which features a rather recognisable location…

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The cover of the screenplay for Fantastic Beasts the Secrets of Dumbledore. The image shows a phoenix flying over the lake towards Hogwarts.

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As you can see the cover features the famous Hogwarts castle, framed in all its magnificent glory by the setting sun. And gliding over the lake is a majestic and fiery phoenix, signifying Dumbledore himself, as these creatures are known for their ties to his family. 

Behind the vibrant cover, this official screenplay includes behind-the-scenes commentary and content and serves as the ultimate companion to the film. Not only can readers explore every scene of the original script, but they can go beyond it with the special features too. 

Fans can read about director David Yates’ vision for the film in his foreword, and illuminating insights from producer David Heyman and key cast members including Eddie Redmayne and Jude Law.

The screenplay is enhanced with behind-the-scenes bonus content from the multi-award- winning production design team, that includes costume designer Colleen Atwood, graphic design studio MinaLima and others.

But for now, be sure to give the cover a thorough examination to see what you can spot before the magic is revealed…

If you are in the UK, you can click [here](https://geni.us/SecretsOfDumbledore) to pre-order the official screenplay from Little, Brown.

If you’re in the US or Canada, you can pre-order from the Scholastic website [here](https://www.scholastic.com/harrypotter).

The Pottermore ebook can be pre-ordered from all major ebook retailers. 

Go behind the scenes of Hogwarts Legacy with a new featurette

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This year, Warner Bros. Games is releasing the highly anticipated Hogwarts Legacy console game – where you will get to experience Hogwarts like never before. Set in the late 1800s, this immersive, open-world, action RPG is highly detailed and packed with features that will allow you to create your very own adventure within the wizarding world. 

From concept art to hints about your character, we’ve been lucky enough to get a glimpse behind the scenes thanks to the game developers at Avalanche Software, who have provided a fantastic insight into what has gone into making this game. Want to take look? Of course you do…

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We spotted so many awesome details from that video…

## Unseen magical locations
There are loads of cool places featured in this video. While the developers have said that there will be things that fans recognise, it is going to be a whole new world that no one has ever experienced. For example, as Game Director Alan Tew states, we are going to get to go beyond Hogwarts and Hogsmeade and explore landscapes that we haven’t come across before. We saw a glimpse of some of those in the video, like the mysterious location by the sea, and look forward to exploring them further.

## Who are you?
We also got to hear a little bit more about who our character will be in the game. According to Narrative Director, Moira Squier, you start your adventure by joining Hogwarts as a fifth-year – which is highly unusual to say the least. Additionally, as fans already know, ancient magic is something that has been around for a long time and Hogwarts is a stronghold for it. And in a cool twist, not only will your character have the ability to sense ancient magic but might even be able to wield it!

## The Hufflepuff common room!
While we are very familiar with the Gryffindor common room from the books and films, have seen a glimpse of the Slytherin one in Chamber of Secrets and read about the Ravenclaw’s common room in Deathly Hallows, we’ve never been inside Hufflepuff’s! Now we can. From the warm and sunny atmosphere to all the amazing plants – it feels like the perfect home for Hufflepuff students.

## An insight into how Hogwarts was created 
This game is wonderfully intricate, and we were certainly interested to learn a little bit more about the level of detail that went into creating Hogwarts. Art Director, Jeff Bunker, talks about how the process really began by rereading the books… many times. Every time they created a new feature they would dig into them, as well as the movies. And while many of the castle’s recognisable features have been recreated, there are also plenty of new elements which we’ve only ever read about in the story.

The developers also talked about how they brought the castle to life. Boston Madsen, Senior Environment Artist, hinted that as the castle is sentient, you need to make sure you’re on the lookout for its little secrets and hidden passageways! It’s easy to see why Narrative Director, Moira Squier believes you can find yourself distracted from a side-quest and wandering the halls of Hogwarts for forty-five minutes while just admiring your surroundings. 

## The beautiful concept art
The behind the scenes video also featured a load of fantastic concept art. The concept team were drawn to all the minute details and even looked at architecture to get the look and feel of the game right. And with so much put into the creation of these concept pieces, such as the Tundra Gate puzzle, we can’t wait to see how that translates into the actual game.

Developed by Avalanche Software and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label, Hogwarts Legacy will be coming in 2022 for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One consoles, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Want to explore Hogwarts Legacy further? Click [here](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/everything-were-excited-about-from-the-hogwarts-legacy-walkthrough) and take a look at everything we're excited about from the gameplay reveal.

Everything we’re excited about from the Hogwarts Legacy gameplay reveal

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It’s been an exciting week for the upcoming action RPG game, [Hogwarts Legacy](https://www.hogwartslegacy.com/en-us), as fans were treated to several glimpses of what to expect during a PlayStation State of Play showcase. Two exciting new videos revealed [a behind the scenes trip with the developers](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/go-behind-the-scenes-of-hogwarts-legacy), while the other offered a full 14 minute run-down of gameplay. You can watch the behind the scenes featurette here and you can watch that gameplay right here...

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And, of course, if you want to go into the game knowing absolutely nothing, this article will naturally contain many, many spoilers! 

## 1. Hogwarts looks stunning 

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We’ll start with a pretty primitive point: Hogwarts looks incredible. In fact, this is perhaps the most meticulously detailed interpretation of Hogwarts castle we have seen yet, with every room richly detailed and crammed with blink-and-you’ll-miss-them titbits.

## 2. Many familiar (and some unfamiliar) creatures  

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Alongside witches and wizards, the usual array of fabulous magical creatures also popped up during this preview.

We spotted centaurs, a Graphorn, Mooncalves, a Kneazle and a Niffler to name a few. 

But we also spotted some magical creatures that seemed less familiar – after all, this game is from the 1800s, so there could be certain magical beasts that were more common back then. Apparently, some creatures that live on the outskirts of Hogwarts have been corrupted by dark magic, while others are susceptible to poachers – but don’t worry, you’ll have the ability to rescue them and nurse them back to health. Newt Scamander would approve.

## 3. “Powerful ancient magic”

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Dedicated Harry Potter fans will know all the wizarding world basics by now: Invisibility Cloaks, Summoning Charms, Animagi, you name it. But in this extensive look at Hogwarts Legacy, there were many instances of magic that seemed from another time. In fact, there is mention of ‘forgotten magic’ and to beware those seeking to harness it to ‘destroy wizard-kind’.  So, what sort of forgotten magic can we expect to see? In one moment, we see a character touch a mirror like it’s liquid, before it transforms into a wall. In another sequence, we see a potion turn someone into a rock-like texture. Which piece of magic intrigued you the most from this teaser?

## 4. Your character is a fifth year! 

One major thing that we learnt from the Hogwarts Legacy walkthrough is more detail about our character, who we can shape and form in any way we like. (More on that in a moment.) But one thing that is constant is the fact that you’ll be playing as a fifth year joining Hogwarts late – so there will be lots of catching up to do. (But don’t worry, you’ll still experience your Sorting Ceremony!) 

This preview seems to allude to the fact that our character is very special. And as the voiceover mentions, they may have a little something to do with ‘the fate of the entire wizarding world’. No pressure, then. 

## 5. Create the witch or wizard you want to be !

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You decide what your character looks like and what they specialise in. The preview shows us an impressively detailed glimpse at how uniquely you can design your character. 

## 6. You’ll get to hang out in your Hogwarts house common room (including Hufflepuff!) 

Depending on what Hogwarts house you find yourself in, you’ll get to frequent your common room once you’ve partaken in the Sorting Ceremony. This includes a fully fleshed out Hufflepuff common room, complete with a badgers’ set inspired interior and cute little plants. This is the common room we did not get to visit during the Harry Potter stories, so we’re particularly excited to see the wholesome nature of the Hufflepuff students’ home. You can learn more about the Hufflepuff common room here.

## 7. Same Hogwarts lessons, new professors! 

Once you’re all settled in at Hogwarts, you’ll get to fully embrace student life and start attending classes! The dream! Many of the famous classes you know and love will be playable, from Charms to Defence Against the Dark Arts to Herbology. But as this is the 1800s, you can expect to meet a whole different group of professors from another time. There’s the quirky red-headed Herbology professor, keeping it on theme in a floral hat, the extremely charming Charms professor in flowing purple robes, and a rugged Potions professor who seems a tad more enthusiastic than Severus Snape. We’re already dying to get to know them! 

## 8. Duelling

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You’ll remember Malfoy and Harry’s intense showdown in Duelling Club during Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and it seems this little tradition has stemmed back for centuries. We all love a bit of healthy competition, so these lessons should help you up your game when duelling in slightly more dangerous settings...

## 9. Explore Hogwarts’ secrets

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If you’re anything like us, sometimes we simply love to roam around open-world games and just enjoy the vibes. Hogwarts Legacy will give you the opportunity to do exactly that. From dungeons to portraits to hidden corridors to rooms we don’t even recognise, this is your chance to uncover some of the castle’s big secrets. You’ll need to use certain spells to get around (as you know by now how unpredictable Hogwarts can be) and expect to solve puzzles along the way too. And although some areas of the castle seem unfamiliar, there are certain artefacts and rooms that we recognise from Harry’s time at Hogwarts. We’re quite sure we spotted the Fat Lady at one point. 

## 10. Is that the Prefect’s bathroom? 

We visited the Prefect’s bathroom in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, with a little help from Cedric Diggory. And in the game, one shot boasts a luxury chamber with a mermaid portrait and a huge swimming pool. But on closer inspection of the video, was that a swimming pool? Or in fact, a very big bath, complete with a series of twisty and complicated taps? We suspect this is the very bath that Harry would dip into many years later to uncover the secrets of his Triwizard Tournament clue. We’d definitely love to be a Hogwarts Prefect – simply for the facilities! 

## 11. Ghosts with the most 

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While many characters are brand new (or old, we should say...) there are certain faces that do stand the tests of time. You know, because they’re ghosts! In the teaser, we spot History of Magic professor Professor Binns, a colourful poltergeist that surely must be Peeves – and the Gryffindor ghost, Nearly Headless Nick. This teaser reveals that poor Nick was obsessing over joining the Headless Hunt 100 years before he was telling Harry about it! We simply have to admire his ability to stick to his guns.

## 12. Extra-curricular activities 

Beyond your lessons, there will be plenty of side-quests to take part in to help you catch up to the other students – but of course, it was flying that really caught our attention. We wonder if we’ll be a totally natural flyer like Harry, or endlessly shouting “up” grumpily at our brooms like Hermione? 

Mastering broom flight comes ‘highly recommended’ in the game – which is not surprising – there is a lot of ground to cover when exploring. We even spot a chance to fly a Hippogriff later on too...

## 13. The fallen wizard 

There are myriad enchanting rooms in this game to get excited about, but this huge cavernous space with a looming statue of a fallen wizard stood out. For a moment, it looked like the statue of Salazar Slytherin from the Chamber of Secrets with that curling beard, but we suspect this is someone else. Any ideas on who this could be? And whereabouts in Hogwarts is this? 

## 14. Professor Fig

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As we move into the ‘adventure’ portion of the teaser, we are told we will befriend this well-accessorised chap called Professor Fig. And no, before you ask, we suspect this is not an ancestor of Arabella Figg from the Harry Potter stories, due to the spelling of the name. Nonetheless, we’re still excited on what this new character will bring to the story.

## 15. Outside of Hogwarts

As huge and sprawling as Hogwarts is, the game will also open up uncharted territories. Beyond Hogsmeade and the Forbidden Forest, Hogwarts Legacy boasts gorgeous landscapes and rocky terrain never seen before. We hope these Hogwarts students have hiking boots –we want to go exploring!

## 16. Master your favourite magic 

Your Hogwarts legacy is what you make it – and that includes the sort of magic you intend to master. A lot of spells featured in this preview are very familiar to us, such as Blasting Curses and Shield Charms, and it sounds like it will be important to practise them during various conflicts – while combining them as sequences. But there is other magic to think about as well. 

Maybe you would prefer to master Herbology or Potions – which both have their own advantages in battles too, such as unleashing Mandrake seedlings on opponents or having your own-brewed Potions to increase your power. Basically, you can play to your strengths rather than simply be a whizz at hexes. Never forget Professor Sprout lobbing Mandrakes at the Battle of Hogwarts!

## 17. New friends 

Hogwart is full of cliques and alliances, just like any school. So, who will be your Ron and Hermione? The preview introduces us to three characters who accompany you at various points in the game and have their own stories. Natsai Onai is a justice-driven adventurer, Poppy loves magical beasts, and Sebastian Sallow is a charismatic Slytherin with a family secret... 

## 18. The Room of Requirement! 

We’re sure we speak for every Harry Potter fan when we say we’ve always wanted our own version of the Room of Requirement, and Hogwarts Legacy aims to please. This is your own space in the game where you can work on your craft, be that nurturing your own menagerie of magical beasts, brewing your potions or harvesting magical plants. There is even a house-elf called Deek that can help you out. If only we could have a Room of Requirement in real life to work on our best selves! 

## 19. Visiting Hogsmeade 

After all that duelling, potion brewing and castle exploring, remember to partake in a bit of R&R at Hogsmeade village. We’re quite excited about seeing Hogsmeade station – not to mention the fact we can shop around in all the establishments we know from the books and films. Watch out for Dark wizards and witches who hang out around the village outskts, though. 

## 20. Enjoy Hogwarts whatever the weather

Come rain or shine, you’ll be able to live your student life across all the seasons – including our absolute favourite, Hogwarts in the snow. 

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So, there you have it. Just 20 things we adored about the Hogwarts Legacy walkthrough. What sort of witch or wizard will you be? 

__Scheduled for release holiday 2022, Hogwarts Legacy will be published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label. The game will be available for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, Nintendo Switch™ system and PC.__

Keep visiting WizardingWorld.com for more news on Hogwarts Legacy and other Portkey Games updates as they come. [Remember to register](https://my.wizardingworld.com/register) and sign up for our newsletter for more exclusive magical goodies.  

Quiz Championship: Fantastic Beasts edition has its winner

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UPDATE: [Our next Quiz Championship](https://www.wizardingworld.com/quiz-championship-fantastic-beasts-edition) is __now complete__, and your winner is...

[Click here to find out!](https://www.wizardingworld.com/quiz-championship-fantastic-beasts-edition)

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As we ready ourselves for the launch of the latest film in the Fantastic Beasts series, *Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore*, you can expect questions on the titular character Albus Dumbledore, alongside some general knowledge on the first and second films. The perfect excuse for a binge watch before the new film comes out! Oh, and keep your Harry Potter knowledge on point too, because we’ll be throwing in a few wizarding world connections in this quiz too. 

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Now, there is only one round of this latest Quiz Championship, so expect a bumper pack of questions (30, to be specific) – and be sure to think extra-carefully as you go through. There will be no second chances! 

For those who missed our first Quiz Championship, you can still sign up  and sort yourself into your Hogwarts house right now. Then, once our quiz launches, you’ll gain a point for every correct quiz answer. Last time, Ravenclaws were the champions (we guess their wit beyond measure certainly helped...) so it’s up to you and your fellow house members to make a difference this time – or indeed, if you’re a Ravenclaw, retain your title. 

__Here are the basics you need to know to get involved:__ 

1.	Log in or register with us to get sorted into your Hogwarts house.
2.	Complete our quiz on the 24th March to secure house points and steer your house to victory! 
3.	Note that your score (on your first attempt) will be added to your Hogwarts house’s total.
4.	Celebrate your victory/congratulate the winning house through gritted teeth accordingly. 

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Why not do a little studying to get ahead of the game? Go to our app and type in the secret code FBQUIZCHAMPIONSHIP to find some handy materials that may give you the edge. It’s the Hermione-way. 

You can download the app right here or with the handy QR below.

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The winning Hogwarts house will be celebrated online, where you can expect our website to be adorned in the colours of the winner – just like you would see in the Great Hall at Hogwarts. 

For now, we wish you happy studying, happy Fantastic Beasts re-watching, and a big hearty good luck. Can Ravenclaw defeat the competition for a second time? Time shall tell. 

First look at MinaLima’s Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore graphic art prints 

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On Tuesday 29th March, MinaLima will unveil their latest artworks at House of MinaLima in Soho, London: a collection of rich and colourful designs highlighting the international magical cultures of *Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore*. From German wizarding newspapers to Gellert Grindelwald wanted posters, there is a whole new smorgasbord of wizarding world artistry to take in.  

The graphic design team, who worked extensively across the Harry Potter films and the first two Fantastic Beasts films, are back to immerse in the wizarding world once again, embracing vintage, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles that have permeated the look of the Fantastic Beasts stories, which are set in the 1920s.

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As always, the team conducted historical research and employed experimental techniques when creating the designs for the film, to properly embrace the style of the period. 

The prints will also take fans’ imaginations around the world, observing numerous international magical cultures expected to be seen in the new film, such as the German Ministry of Magic, and pivotal characters from Brazil and China. Other prints highlight interesting plot points of the film, such as Grindelwald wanted posters, the Dumbledore family emblem, featuring a majestic phoenix, the German newspaper, Die Silberne Fledermaus and a glimpse at a new magical train to get excited about: The Great Wizarding Express. Bookworms will enjoy seeing some new fictional tomes that feature in the film, such as a collection of 10 wizarding books created for Professor Lally – and a gilded front cover for the second edition of Newt Scamander’s best-seller, (what else?) *Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them*. 

One standout piece, created in collaboration with the wider film production, will display the Magisterial Chamber of Ancient Wizardry, a hideaway of the highest seat of the magical world in Bhutan. Like much of MinaLima’s work,  eagle-eyed fans can examine these pieces to pick out meticulously detailed motifs and symbols. 

So, stay tuned for further reveals from this gorgeous collection – all in celebration of [Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbedore](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/fantastic-beasts-the-secrets-of-dumbledore), coming to UK cinemas on Friday 8th April, with a wider release following on the 15th. 

And if you’re London-based, why don’t you pop down to MinaLima’s home, the House of MinaLima, to see the new prints in person? 

The curated collection of Graphic Art of Fantastic Beasts will also be on exhibit at House of MinaLima New York, House of MinaLima Osaka and House of MinaLima Paju from Friday 8 April 2022.

Visit the [MinaLima website for more details. ](https://minalima.com/)

Cursed Child officially opens in San Francisco after stunning premiere 

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Watch back on this emotional montage of Cursed Child’s opening night in San Francisco, where cast, crew and fans came together for a very magical event. 

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Before the show, San Francisco’s City Hall was proudly lit up in Hogwarts house colours, with Mayor London Breed (who got sorted into Gryffindor during the festivities) making an apearance.

San Francisco's production of Cursed Child has been boldly restaged as one singular performance by the award-winning creative team, with the entire venue transformed to immerse visitors into the wizarding world. 

The San Francisco cast includes John Skelley as Harry Potter, Angela Reed as Ginny Potter, alongside Benjamin Papac as their son Albus Potter; Steve O’Connell as Ron Weasley, Lily Mojekwu as Hermione Granger, and Folami Williams as their daughter Rose Granger-Weasley; and Lucas Hall as Draco Malfoy, and Jon Steiger as his son Scorpius Malfoy.

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For details on how Cursed Child's performances in San Francisco, visit their [official website in this territory.](https://sf.harrypottertheplay.com/) Tickets ($59–$199) are currently on-sale through Sunday, September 4, 2022. 

And be sure to [keep visiting our Cursed Chid hub for all the latest news on the eighth story.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/cursed-child-collection)

Watch the second trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

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__Naturally you can expect spoilers for the first two *Fantastic Beasts* films below...__

There are plenty of things to be excited about in this next trailer – we certainly spotted a lot of curious details. But before we dive into a breakdown of everything we noticed, watch the trailer here…

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This new trailer builds upon some of the themes we saw in the first – though we still have rather a lot of questions… especially around Jacob and his brand-new wand.

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## The older Dumbledore taking a walk down memory lane…

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The trailer opens with Michael Gambon’s Dumbledore from the Harry Potter films standing over his Pensieve. He’s talking about the importance of memory. We wonder whether that will be an important theme of this film. And again, it’s always fun to see both the old and young Dumbledore side-by-side and have another opportunity to admire that beard progression!

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This is a moment we spotted in the first trailer. The person soaring above Hogwarts is wearing Gryffindor Quidditch robes… does that mean we will see some of that famous wizarding sport during the film? That would certainly be a lot of fun!

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The Scottish accent. Calling Dumbledore by his first name. The air of authority. This has to be the one and only Professor McGonagall, doesn’t it? And what a fabulous outfit from the young Transfiguration professor. Although she doesn’t seem to be the bearer of good news in this scene...

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## Grindelwald has declared war on Muggles!

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We knew that Grindelwald was building up to something big. We knew he always wanted to make Muggles subservient to wizards. But now the moment where he makes his big move has apparently arrived. Side note – this looks like they are in Bhutan, which is another new location we’re seeing in this film…

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## Jacob is only reluctantly involved with the quest to defeat Grindelwald

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