Warner Bros. Announces ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Products and Experiences
New products and experiences ready for upcoming release of “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.”
WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences will launch a collection of products for the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures film, “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore,” debuting in theaters in the U.K. on April 8 and in the U.S. April 15. The collection includes fashion, toys, home goods and themed experiences from partners around the world.
The new collections and events offer something for explorers of all ages, whether their interest is in the characters and beasts, filmmaking or fashion. Products featuring “Fantastic Beasts”-inspired collaborations in patterns and prints inspired by Newt’s creatures, including Niffler along with the film’s intricate global city settings, licensed books and experiences that will take fans behind-the-scenes.
“The Wizarding World franchise is full of rich detail, beautiful settings and fascinating creatures and we have collaborated with top partners globally to curate a ‘Fantastic Beasts’ program that will allow fans of all ages to engage with their favorite on-screen characters in their everyday lives,” says Pam Lifford, president, WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences. “These all-new products and events extend the magic offscreen and complement the vast range of offerings the Wizarding World brings to its millions of fans arounds the world. From products to parks and experiences, there is something for everyone.”
“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” merchandise and experiences include:
Publishing:
The “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore:” Movie Magic book from Insight Edition hits store shelves and online marketplaces on April 15. Go behind the scenes with an interactive journey into the Wizarding World and filmmaking process.
Packed with facts and images from the making of the film, the book features profiles of the characters, magical locations, beasts and artifacts seen on-screen. The book is available on Amazon.com for pre-order.
Fashion:
LeSportSac will launch a summer collection April 18 featuring various creatures from the “Fantastic Beasts” movies and offering an assortment of bags and unique items. The collection features two allover prints – Transfiguration Today, composed of various creatures throughout the films grounded on a newspaper background and Downtown MAJ, inspired by the New York subway tile. The assortment also offers collectible pieces exclusive to the range, including a Suitcase Crossbody like Newt Scamander's case and an owl crossbody featuring a soft, puffy owl face for a 3-D effect.
To celebrate the film’s release, specialty retailer, Hot Topic, has unveiled an exclusive fashion collection Hot Topic FB3 inspired by “Fantastic Beasts.” The collection is available in select Hot Topic stores nationwide and at Hottopic.com.
EB Games/Zing Pop Culture launched a collection in Australia on April 5 offering women’s and men’s apparel, accessories, stationery and home products allowing fans to don a Niffler T-shirt and matching backpack or a Niffler hooded blanket.
Toys:
Build-A-Bear introduces its new “Fantastic Beasts” collection in April where fans can make some magic with Nifflers in all colors and sizes, a plush of Newt’s Bowtruckle and more. The new collection will be available in stores and online.
Running Press will release a collectible figure of Niffler from “Fantastic Beasts” with sounds included. The Niffler is mounted on a base and plays its sound at the push of a button. It includes an illustrated description card providing information on the magical creature. The Niffler collectible is available for pre-order now on Amazon.
Funko will be releasing later this year a range of Pop! vinyl figures based on the fan-favorite characters, brought to life in Funko’s signature style.
Art:
Award-winning design studio, MinaLima, recently debuted new graphic art prints celebrating the latest film in the “Fantastic Beasts” series in Soho, London. The curated collection of Graphic Art of Fantastic Beasts is on display and available for sale at House of MinaLima in London and will be unveiled in House of MinaLima New York, House of MinaLima Osaka and House of MinaLima Paju on April 8.
Themed Entertainment:
Harry Potter: The Exhibition celebrates the iconic moments, characters, settings and beasts as seen in the films and stories of Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, and the expanded Wizarding World, including “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” through environments that honor many of the unforgettable moments audiences have loved for more than two decades. Visitors can get an up-close look at everything from original costumes to authentic props as they embark on a personalized journey through innovative environments using immersive design and technology. Guests hoping to connect further with the “Fantastic Beasts” films can interact inside Newt’s Suitcase as well as experience a physical Bowtruckle tree recreation. Harry Potter: The Exhibition is currently on exhibit at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.
Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature will be coming to the Royal Ontario Museum this summer. The exhibition explores the links between the creatures of the Wizarding World and the animals in our natural world, encouraging a greater connection to the planet and empowering people to be advocates for its care. Guests will see the powerful combination of science, nature and imagination as they explore fantastic beasts in all their forms and learn how these animals inspired some of the world's most incredible stories and folklore.
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