David Yates News

The Warner Bros. Harry Potter spinoff FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM has found a new star in Alison Sudol. Variety writes that the singer-songwriter will make her feature film debut in the movie, opposite previously announced Eddie Redmayne. Not only that, but Broadway's Josh Gad is in talks for another supporting role.

Academy Award-winning actor Eddie Redmayne has been cast as Newt Scamander in Warner Bros. Pictures' much-anticipated wizarding world adventure “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”

Academy Award-winning actor Eddie Redmayne has been cast as Newt Scamander in Warner Bros. Pictures' much-anticipated wizarding world adventure "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." The announcement was made today by Greg Silverman, President of Creative Development and Worldwide Production, Warner Bros. Pictures.

HARRY POTTER author J.K. Rowling has just finished the script for her newest magical spinoff, FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM.

According to Variety, David Yates, who helmed a number of the HARRY POTTER films, is finalizing a deal to take on the series' upcoming spin-off, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, based on J.K. Rowling's 2001 novel. The film has received a November 18, 2016 release from Warner Bros. The big screen adaptation is being planned as a trilogy.

Principal photography is underway on Warner Bros. Pictures' and Village Roadshow Pictures' new Tarzan 3D action adventure

X and FXX Networks have locked in the summer premiere dates for new and returning original series, including the highly anticipated new original dramas Tyrant and The Strain, as well as new comedies Married and You're the Worst. The scheduling announcements were made today by Chuck Saftler, President of Program Strategy and COO, FX Networks.

According to Deadline, Sally Hawkins (BLUE JASMINE) and Catherine Keener have signed on to join Michael Cera and John Hawkes in FX's upcoming comedy pilot HOW AND WHY.

Wizards and muggles from the world of Harry Potter come together in this remix of Taylor Swift's hit song ' 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together'!

Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that the Studio has entered into pre-production on a new live-action 3D Tarzan action adventure, bringing Edgar Rice Burroughs' legendary character back to the big screen.

Varierty reports that Samuel L. Jackson is currently in discussions to join Warner Bros TARZAN reboot.

Variety reports that Christoph Waltz may be tapped to play the villain in Warner Bros.upcoming film TARZAN.

The Hollywood Reporter writes that Emma Watson will star in YOUR VOICE IN MY HEAD, the upcoming film adaptation of Emma Forrest's memoir, directed by Francesca Gregorini (The Truth About Emanuel, Tanner Hall). The drama is set to begin filming on November 4 in New York City.

The Hollywood Reporter writes that WEEDS' Justin Kirk will star in FX's drama pilot TYRANT from HOMELAND producers Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff, as well as SIX FEET UNDER's Craig Wright. The pilot will be directed by David Yates.

The actor, lauded for his portrayal as Batman in Christopher Nolan's DARK KNIGHT trilogy, confirmed to Entertainment Weekly today that he would not be appearing in the film, which could reportedly hit theaters as early as 2015.

Will Jessica Chastain be the next Queen of the Jungle? According to a report in this morning's NY Post, the Academy Award-nominated actress is considered to be the frontrunner to play 'Jane' in an upcoming Warner Bros. reboot of the classic film TARZAN.

In an interview with Empire Magazine last May, Bale confirmed that he would be willing to reprise his role of Batman in the film if Christopher Nolan came to him with a good story.

Ohnotheydidn't.com reports that director Ridley Scott has turned down the opportunity to helm Warner Bros upcoming super hero film JUSTICE LEAGUE. As a result, production on the picture may be pushed back as late as 2016.

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Ralph Fiennes, Maggie Smith and Harry Melling, airs as the "ABC Today Movie of the Week," TONIGHT, DECEMBER 30 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Ralph Fiennes, Maggie Smith and Harry Melling, airs as the "ABC Sunday Movie of the Week," DECEMBER 30 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.