wraggster
September 13th, 2013, 01:06
Warner Bros. Entertainment has announced a Harry Potter spin-off series created J. K. Rowling, and has indicated the new property may also be adapted into a video game.
<figure style='font: 14px/23.79px "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; outline: 0px; border: 0px currentColor; width: 460px; color: rgb(38, 38, 38); text-transform: none; text-indent: 0px; letter-spacing: normal; word-spacing: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; display: block; white-space: normal; position: relative; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;' class="responsive single-article__canvas single-article__canvas--full zoomhover" title="" data-media992="http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/dir_3094/image_309465_460.jpg" data-media768="http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/dir_3094/image_309465_700.jpg" data-media480="http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/dir_3094/image_309465_480.jpg" data-media="http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/dir_3094/image_309465_320.jpg">http://cdn.medialib.computerandvideogames.com/screens/dir_3094/image_309465_460.jpg (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/viewer.php?id=309465&mode=article)</figure>"At the center of the partnership is a new film series from Rowling's world of witches and wizards, inspired by Harry Potter's Hogwarts textbook "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" and the adventures of the book's fictitious author, Newt Scamander," said Kevin Tsujihara, CEO of Warner Bros. Entertainment.
"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" will be an original story and will mark Rowling's screenwriting debut. It is planned as the first picture in a new film series. Set in the wizarding world, the story will feature magical creatures and characters, some of which will be familiar to devoted Harry Potter fans."
However, according to an official press release, Warner's partnership with Rowling includes continued expansion of its Harry Potter business beyond movies.
"The Studio's expanded partnership with Rowling also covers the continued expansion of its Harry Potter activities, including the wonderful Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme parks in conjunction with partner Universal Parks and Resorts (currently in Orlando, FL; opening in Hollywood, CA and Osaka, Japan), digital initiatives (including Pottermore), video games, consumer products and visitor attractions," it reads.
A number of Harry Potter games have been released, most recentlyWonderbook: Book of Spells (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/378745/wonderbook-book-of-spells-developer-diary/) from Sony.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/429195/new-harry-potter-spin-off-series-may-get-a-video-game-tie-in/
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"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" will be an original story and will mark Rowling's screenwriting debut. It is planned as the first picture in a new film series. Set in the wizarding world, the story will feature magical creatures and characters, some of which will be familiar to devoted Harry Potter fans."
However, according to an official press release, Warner's partnership with Rowling includes continued expansion of its Harry Potter business beyond movies.
"The Studio's expanded partnership with Rowling also covers the continued expansion of its Harry Potter activities, including the wonderful Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme parks in conjunction with partner Universal Parks and Resorts (currently in Orlando, FL; opening in Hollywood, CA and Osaka, Japan), digital initiatives (including Pottermore), video games, consumer products and visitor attractions," it reads.
A number of Harry Potter games have been released, most recentlyWonderbook: Book of Spells (http://www.computerandvideogames.com/378745/wonderbook-book-of-spells-developer-diary/) from Sony.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/429195/new-harry-potter-spin-off-series-may-get-a-video-game-tie-in/