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Fantastic Beasts (film Series)
''Fantastic Beasts'' is a film series directed by David Yates and a Spin-off (media), spin-off prequel to the Harry Potter, ''Harry Potter'' novel and Harry Potter (film series), film series. The series is distributed by Warner Bros and consists of three fantasy films, beginning with ''Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film), Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'' (2016), and following with ''Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald'' (2018) and ''Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore'' (2022). Following the 2001–11 film series directly adapting the ''Harry Potter'' books, ''Fantastic Beasts'' is the second film series in the Wizarding World shared universe media franchise. Rowling wrote the original screenplays for each film, with Steve Kloves, a writer on the ''Harry Potter'' series, returning to rewrite parts of the third film. The main story arc following Albus Dumbledore and his agents' quest — principally, Newt Scamander during his magical creature-s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Yates
David Yates (born 8 October 1963) is an English filmmaker, who has directed feature films, short films, and television productions. He is best known for directing the final four films in the Harry Potter (film series), ''Harry Potter'' series and the three films of its prequel series, ''Fantastic Beasts (film series), Fantastic Beasts''. His work on the ''Harry Potter'' series brought him critical and commercial success along with accolades, such as the Britannia Awards, British Academy Britannia Award for Excellence in Directing. Yates directed various short films and became a television director early in his career. His credits include the six-part political thriller ''State of Play (TV serial), State of Play'' (2003), for which he won the Directors Guild of Great Britain, Directors Guild of Great Britain Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement, the adult two-part documentary drama ''Sex Traffic'' (2004) and the Emmy Award-winning television film ''The Girl in the Café ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claudia Kim
Kim Soo-hyun (; born 25 January 1985), better known by the stage name Claudia Kim, is a South Korean actress and model. She has appeared in Western films such as ''Avengers: Age of Ultron'' (2015), ''The Dark Tower (2017 film), The Dark Tower'' (2017), and ''Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald'' (2018), as well as in Korean dramas such as ''Queen of the Game'' (2006–2007), ''Gyeongseong Creature'' (2023–2024), and ''The Atypical Family'' (2024). Early life Kim was born as Kim Soo-hyun in South Korea, on 25 January 1985. She spent six years of her childhood in the United States before returning to South Korea. Her dream in middle school was to become an international lawyer, and in high school she hoped to become a TV anchor. She was inspired by watching CNN's headline news anchor Karuna Shinsho in Asia. She completed her studies abroad to continue her dream of becoming an anchor and entered Ewha Womans University as an International Studies (DIS) major. While enrolle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippe Rousselot
Philippe Rousselot, (born 4 September 1945) is a French cinematographer, best known for his wide range of work in both European and mainstream American cinema, from drama, to fantasy, and action. He is the recipient of three César Awards, a BAFTA, an Oscar, and is a nominee for the Palme d'Or. Life and career Rousselot was born in Briey, Meurthe-et-Moselle Meurthe-et-Moselle () is a '' département'' in the Grand Est region of France, named after the rivers Meurthe and Moselle. Its prefecture and largest city is Nancy and it borders the departments of Meuse to the west, Vosges to the south, ..., France. After studying cinema at l'École Louis Lumière, he graduated in 1966 with, alongside François About, Eduardo Serra, Noël Very, and Jean-François Robin. He then began as an assistant to Néstor Almendros, then quickly emerged as chief operator. In 1992, he won the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work on '' A River Runs Through It'', and e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Production
Production may refer to: Economics and business * Production (economics) * Production, the act of manufacturing goods * Production, in the outline of industrial organization, the act of making products (goods and services) * Production as a statistic, gross domestic product * Production line Arts, entertainment, and media * Production, the act or role of assembling, crafting, creating, or presenting, a work of art, or the work of art itself. Motion pictures * Production, film distributor of a company * Production, phase of filmmaking * Production, video production Other uses in arts, entertainment, and media * ''Production'' (album), by Mirwais, 2000 * Production, category of illusory magic trick * Production, phase of video games development * Production, Record producer's role * Production, theatrical performance Science and technology * Production, deployment environment where changes go "live" and users interact with it * Production (computer science), formal-grammar c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aleksandr Kuznetsov (actor)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Kuznetsov (, born 22 July 1992) is a Russian actor. He has had prominent roles in Russian films and television. Early life Aleksandr Kuznetsov was born on July 22, 1992, in Sevastopol, Ukraine. Kuznetsov felt creatively limited in Sevastopol and moved first to Kyiv and then Moscow to pursue his education. Career In 2015, he graduated from the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts – GITIS and was invited to join several leading Moscow theaters. He chose the Chekhov Moscow Art Theatre where he started as a leading actor the same year. In addition to film and television, he has performed in numerous theater productions, including "The Rebels" (2017), directed by Aleksandr Molochnikov, and "Oh, late love" (2014), directed by D. Krimov. He also directed and starred in his own production, "The Gamblers (IGQKI)" at the Na Strastnom Theatrical Center (2015). In television and cinema, Kuznetsov is currently best known for his roles in the Russian Netflix televis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Masucci
Oliver Masucci (born 6 December 1968) is a German actor. He is best known internationally for the role of Adolf Hitler in the 2015 film adaptation of the satirical novel ''Look Who's Back'', Ulrich Nielsen in the Netflix series ''Dark,'' and Anton Vogel in '' Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore''. Early life He was born in Stuttgart, but raised in Bonn. His father is Italian, his mother German. The family ran several restaurants in Bonn. He has three children. Career Masucci played Adolf Hitler in ''Er ist wieder da'' (''Look Who's Back''), adapted from the book of the same name. Some scenes were unscripted and consisted of filming the reactions of people on the street to Masucci as he traveled the country dressed up as Hitler. Masucci was surprised to find that many people acted as if they were glad to see the Nazi leader. He has used the opportunity to speak out against racism. The role earned him a nomination as best actor in a leading role at the Deutscher Filmpre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Coyle
Richard Coyle (born 6 February 1972) is an English actor. He portrayed the lead role of Father Faustus Blackwood in the Netflix series '' Chilling Adventures of Sabrina'', and Jeff Murdock in the sitcom '' Coupling''. Early and personal life Coyle was born in Sheffield, England. His father was a builder and he is the fourth of five sons. Coyle began his acting career after a stint working on a ferry entertaining passengers, where he was told by a theatre director that he had talent and should pursue it further. He graduated in Languages and Philosophy from the University of York in 1995 and was then accepted into the prestigious Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, graduating in 1998, the same year as his close friends Dean Lennox Kelly and Oded Fehr. Coyle was married to actress Georgia Mackenzie but they divorced in 2010. From early 2011, he was in a relationship with actress Ruth Bradley, but by 2017 this had ended and he was seeing someone else. Film and television work He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mads Mikkelsen
Mads Dittmann Mikkelsen (; born 22 November 1965) is a Danish actor. He rose to fame in Denmark as an actor for his roles such as Tonny in the first two films of the Pusher (film series), ''Pusher'' film trilogy (1996, 2004), Detective Sergeant Allan Fischer in the television series ''Rejseholdet'' (2000–2004), Niels in ''Open Hearts'' (2002), Svend in ''The Green Butchers'' (2003), Ivan in ''Adam's Apples'' (2005) and Jacob Petersen in ''After the Wedding (2006 film), After the Wedding'' (2006). Mikkelsen achieved worldwide recognition for playing the main antagonist Le Chiffre in the twenty-first ''James Bond in film, James Bond'' film, ''Casino Royale (2006 film), Casino Royale'' (2006). His other film roles include Igor Stravinsky in ''Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky'' (2008), Draco in ''Clash of the Titans (2010 film), Clash of the Titans'' (2010), Johann Friedrich Struensee in ''A Royal Affair'' (2012), his 2012 Cannes Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Award ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maria Fernanda Cândido
Maria Fernanda Cândido (born 21 May 1974) is a Brazilian actress, television presenter, and former model. Biography Maria Fernanda Cândido lived in Curitiba from the age of four to twelve, when she moved to São Paulo with her family. Her parents, José Reginaldo and Agda, were merchants. Once in São Paulo she was enrolled in the prestigious Colégio São Luiz, in São Paulo, where she proved to be a good student. At 14, she began her career as a professional model after being discovered by one of her neighbours, who was a fashion producer. She modeled for fashion publications, magazine covers and campaigns for famous brands. At age 15, during school summer breaks, she travelled to Paris to work. In total, she spent five years juggling school, fashion shows and photo shoots. After finishing high school, she lived in New York City for six months and, before returning to Brazil, went to the French capital for another season of runway shows. She always caused a good impression ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fiona Glascott
Fiona Glascott (born 22 November 1982) is an Irish actress. She is best known for playing the young Minerva McGonagall in the ''Fantastic Beasts'' franchise, which is a spin-off prequel of the ''Harry Potter'' film series. Early life Glascott was born in Waterford, Ireland and grew up in Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary. Career Theater On stage in London she has appeared in ''Mahler's Conversion'' (Aldwych Theatre, West End), '' Hitchcock Blonde'' (Royal Court and Lyric Theatre, West End), in the original production of ''Whipping It Up'' at the Bush Theatre, and as Margery Pinchwife in ''The Country Wife'' (Haymarket, West End). Her theatre credits in Dublin include: ''A Life'' (Abbey Theatre/National Tour), ''The Spirit of Annie Ross'' at the Gate Theatre, and as Nina in ''The Seagull'' at the Corn Exchange. Television Her television credits include '' Ballykissangel'', '' Fair City'', ''The Bill'', '' Bachelors Walk'', '' Foyle's War'' and '' Clone''. In 2010, she was a g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poppy Corby-Tuech
Poppy Colette Corby-Tuech (born 18 November 1986) is a British actress. She is known for portraying Prudence in the E! soap opera '' The Royals'', and for her role as Vinda Rosier in ''Fantastic Beasts''. Early life Corby-Tuech was born to Michel Corby-Tuech of Veneux-les-Sablons, France, and Catherine, daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel Gillachrist Campbell, of Harleston, Norfolk, late of the Royal Artillery. Her father was of French Algerian and Alsace German origin; her mother descends from Sholto Douglas, 19th Earl of Morton, the Lords Belhaven and Stenton, and Earls of Albemarle. She grew up in Fontainebleau, but after her father's death when she was nine years old she returned to Norfolk in England with her mother. She however retains a French passport. Corby-Tuech studied journalism at the London College of Fashion. Career Corby-Tuech was a member of the English Post-punk/ electro band White Rose Movement from 2008 until 2010. In 2017, she acted in the music video of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victoria Yeates
Victoria Natalie Yeates (born 19 April 1983) is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Sister Winifred in the period drama series ''Call the Midwife''. She also appeared in the film '' Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald'' and its sequel, '' Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore''. Yeates was born and raised in Bournemouth, Dorset, and practised ballet dancing as a child. In 2006, she earned a degree in acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). She began her career on the stage, earning critical praise for her roles in Noël Coward's ''Private Lives'', in the '' Rookery Nook'' and in Michael McClure's ''The Beard''. In 2017, she began touring in a production of Arthur Miller's ''The Crucible''. In 2014, she joined the cast of the BBC period drama ''Call the Midwife'' as Sister Winifred, a midwife who moves to Poplar, London in the early 1960s to work at Nonnatus House. She became engaged to musician Paul Housden in 2016 in South Africa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
