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SpeakBeasty is proud to present THE BEASTY AWARDS! Twenty categories decided by our patrons. Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter … ALL OF THEM, past and present! We literally couldn't have done it without you. Who won best glow-up? Spoopiest moment? Most dramatic? Our on- and off-air talents say their goodbyes. Thanks for listening. Your support, your love, your comments, and your downl...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Jamie! Phoenix Register: while we wait for the news that cancels the hiatus… The Harry Potter series on MAX will be out in 2026. “I hope they Riverdale it.” Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is 20 (how?!) and the Studio Tour is celebrating from May 1 - September 4. More info here (https://www.wbstudiotour.co.uk/whats-...

Episode 200 is a party AND NOTHING ELSE. Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, VlightPhase! We appreciate you sticking with us to the end. Phoenix Register: Dawn French (The Fat Lady from the Harry Potter movies) had a real-life Erumpent mating dance moment! Listen to her interview on the Off-Menu Christmas special here (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6aaxeGGx8WKKsEf4Rnk0wx) . “It's giv...

Happy Valentine's, Galentine's, and/or Palentine's Day! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Ali! We appreciate you! Phoenix Register: we have a name for the Wizarding World land in Epic Universe! It's called The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: The Ministry of Magic. More info here (https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/learn-more-about-universal-epic-universe-and-the-wizarding-world-of-ha...

Welcome … to SpeakBeasty After Dark, ft. Shannen's post-cold voice. Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Jasmine H.! Phoenix Register: HBO is holding pitch meetings for the Harry Potter TV series, per Deadline. TikTok doesn't understand lead times. New Harry Potter Squishmallows are coming out, featuring Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Owl Post: Jerri writes in with thoughts on Universal, Ed...

Time isn't a real thing and we made it up. Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Allee! Phoenix Register: Hogwarts Legacy is the best-selling game in the UK and the US for 2023. It was also the most-searched game on Google. A giant elder wand has gone up at Epic Universe! Pictures here (https://orlandoparkstop.com/news/theme-park-news/epic-universe-news-mega-update-construction-progress-n...

Happy New Year from the SpeakBeasty team! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Beth W.! Phoenix Register: congratulations to Geoff and Ashley on the newest member of the Beasty crew! Owl Post: Liz, Lorrie, and Geoff write in about their favorite Beasty moments of the year. Main Discussion: in honor of the newest baby Beasty, we're talking the care and feeding of baby Beasts! “I did hea...

It’s Christmas! A very Beasty Christmas to those of you who celebrate! Phoenix Register: Visions of Magic is open in Cologne! Alison Sudol, Dan Fogler, Victoria Yeates, Poppy Corby-Tuech, and Oliver Massuci reunited at German Film Comic Con and talked behind the scenes shenanigans, what role they’d like to play in the upcoming Harry Potter TV series, and the surprising location of the green r...

Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Neeharika P.! We’re still workshopping the festive version of our name. No news this week ☹ …except that there might be a Supernatural reboot? No owl post either ☹ please send us owl post, but not your Destiel fanfics Main Discussion: The beasts we didn’t see, part 2 “Part of my brain is a horsefish?” More references: the Hodag statue in Wisconsin...

Do the kids still say ‘IRL?’ Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Anne S.! Phoenix Register: the House of Minalima pop-up opened in Paris, and Marjo got to go! Marjo reveals some Fantastic Beasts secrets and we learn something incredibly unsurprising about Geoff. You can see the newspaper we talk about here (https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/050d1BmPTGywLTiSyx80K7t/images-1...

Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Margie! Phoenix Register: stop telling Geoff that having a kid with a birthday so close to Christmas is going to be rough!! (note from Ann: as a day-after-Christmas baby, IT IS ROUGH THOUGH) For actual news: Did WB actually commit to five FB movies, or was that just wishful thinking? We break down the infamous ‘five’ Tweet (https://twitter.com/jk_rowl...

We are deep into spooky and Swiftie season. Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Jemima! Happy birthday to Ann’s dad too! Phoenix Register: MinaLima’s pop-up House of MinaLima is open in Paris from October 27 to March 9! To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter, and the release of MinaLima’s Prisoner of Azkaban, the Franklin Roosevelt station in Paris has been decorated with hu...

Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Colleen S.! Congratulations on the baby! Phoenix Register: David Yates did an interview with Deadline where he spoke shooting Secrets of Dumbledore during the pandemic, and the future of the franchise. Read it here (https://deadline.com/2023/09/harry-potter-max-series-david-yates-tiff-1235544983/) . What does the future of Harry Potter look like withou...

Happy birthday, Carolyn!! Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Alex L.! We appreciate your support! Phoenix Register: no news ☹ Owl Post: Jerri writes in with her thoughts about Credence, and Liz suggests a new face for Credence. Main Discussion: We rank the beasts! “Bunty could have just been Dougal.” We need the Pastries and Pickett buddy comedy now. Antonio lives in our hearts. Y...

IT'S PUMPKIN SPICE EVERYTHING SEASON Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Robert P.! We couldn't do it without you! Phoenix Register: some news! Congratulations to Alison Sudol on her new baby! Alison's Instagram post is here (https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw3SVGsozi5/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) . Harry Potter: Magic at Play reopens in November in Seattle Harry Potter: Visions of Magic ope...

Welcome to our special guest, Dag! Ambition + intelligence = world-conquering Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Roger B.! Phoenix Register: Leaky was great and we made so many cool friends! Happy Back to Hogwarts Day! (Did Warner Brothers announce anything cool?) MinaLima opened a store in Seoul! If you're there, check it out and tell us how cool it is. Owl Post: MissElphabaKayenta...

We're live from LeakyCon! Who's Geoff's favorite character? The answer might surprise you! Dumbledougal > Dumbleron The hosts each bring a theory, rank them, and the audience ranks them! "I'm just typing so it looks like I'm doing something." During Carolyn's theory, the audience member is suggesting an additional theory of two separate people's magic fighting for dominance. Marjolaine ha...

No news :( Marjolaine truly is a witch - you can catch her on here, and, if you're in Chicago, at LeakyCon! Owl Post: Liz, Sal, and Jerri send in their thoughts about why Dumbledore didn't attend Queenie and Jacob's wedding Main Discussion: Threads that were (and weren't) resolved through the series Grindelwald, Jacob and Queenie, Credence got their plots resolved… …but we still have quest...

Happy Barbenheimer weekend to all who celebrate! Also happy birthday to Shannen! Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, JY! We appreciate you! Phoenix Register: The SAG-Aftra and WGA strikes won’t affect Fantastic Beasts! Ha ha ha … ha ha … ha … SpeakBeasty DOES stand with the writers and actors! Last reminder: Come see Marjolaine, Ann, Geoff, and Carolyn at LeakyCon! Sunday 8/6, at 2:30...

Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Lou K.! Phoenix Register: LEAKYCON IS HAPPENING AND WE HAVE A PANEL! Come catch Ann, Marjolaine, Geoff, and Carolyn on Sunday, 8/6, at 2:30! More info here (https://sites.grenadine.co/sites/mischief/en/leakycon-2023/schedule/26850/Oops!%20All%20Kowalski's!) . Send us your best theories for our Leaky panel! Geoff will also be appearing on multiple oth...

Happy Pride month!! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Sam S.! Phoenix Register: Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature opened in Melbourne. Lucy from MuggleNet went - check it out here (https://www.mugglenet.com/2023/06/event-report-fantastic-beasts-has-come-to-the-melbourne-museum/) . An additional video has leaked from Epic Universe. The Studio Tour in Tokyo has opened as well. No...

Welcome back to Carolyn, our graphic designer! Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Katy C.! Phoenix Register: MinaLima presents new sketches from Newt’s field notebook. There are a total of eight postcard designs, including two mystery designs. “They’re upcharging for cuteness and mystery.” Owl Post: TinasHotDog on IG writes in about how she would have liked Jacob and Queenie’s reunion...

Happy Memorial Day weekend to our US weekend, or if you're in France, happy Pentecost! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, the family of Mike McDonald. We miss you, Mike. Phoenix Register: WB has released an anime-themed set of Harry Potter merch that includes Newt! Give it a look here (https://harrypottershop.com/collections/harry-potter-yume-collection) . More theme park news courtesy...

We’re here and we have four hosts AGAIN! Happy belated anniversary to Secrets of Dumbledore and none of the news we predicted coming to fruition! Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Patricia K., aka Shannen’s mom! Phoenix Register: updates from Universal’s Epic Universe! The video Marjolaine refers to is here (https://youtu.be/wzrAVBccJeY) and the article Ann references is here (https:...

Four people?! Will wonders ever cease?! Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Megan! Phoenix Register: no news is good news until you’re on a podcast that has to talk about the news JUST KIDDING – there’s going to be a Harry Potter TV series on the new streaming service Max The adaptation will be “faithful” to the books and is expected to last a decade Owl Post: none on Sundays ☹ even o...

Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Ash! Phoenix Register: No news this week Owl Post: Carolyn and Sophie write in about Grindelwald's hatred of Muggles. Main Discussion: Scenes 72-75 of the screenplay How much does Newt know about the Room of Requirement, anyway? Shannen brings the prayer wheel knowledge "They don't need papyrus, they have paper!" You can see a picture of the Tiger...

It's April and that's no joke! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Pauline V.! Phoenix Register: The Making of Harry Potter Tokyo is opening 6/16. The Great Wizarding Express will feature! (PRNewsWire (https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/warner-bros-studio-tour-tokyo---the-making-of-harry-potter-opening-16-june-2023-301772378.html) ) Tickets are available now. Please write in with...

Happy (belated) St. Patrick's Day! Thanks to this week's Patreon Supporter, McKenzi! Phoenix Register: The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac will be available on October 10! It's available for pre-order now. Universal Studios is now offering a vegan butterbeer and foam topper. Big congratulations to our friends at the Protego Foundation for their hard work. Owl Post: Sal and Zoe write in with ...

We are joined again by Liz from our social media team! Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Jane S., aka Ann’s mom! Thanks Mom! Phoenix Register: Magical creatures at Universal Osaka! Visitors will encounter hippogriffs, nifflers, pygmy puffs, and dragons throughout the Wizarding World section of the park. MuggleNet article here (https://www.mugglenet.com/2023/02/meet-magical-creatures-a...

We're all professionals and we're doing great :) Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, CritterKeeper! Phoenix Register: no news this week! We also don't have Owl Post because everyone is too busy playing Hogwarts Legacy. Main Discussion: Scenes 55-59 of the screenplay We've got it all in these scenes! Action! Comedy! Intrigue! Dancing! Shannen demonstrates their mastery of limbic mimic...

Welcome Geoff and Lizzie to their first episode of 2023! Thanks to this week’s Patreon supporter, Dani L.! Lizzie’s just dying all over the place. Phoenix Register: we’re NOT talking about the Oscar nominations Eddie Redmayne spoke with NME (https://www.nme.com/features/film-interviews/eddie-redmayne-cabaret-jessie-buckley-fantastic-beasts-3383935) and talked a little about Fantastic Beasts...

Marjo's back for 2023! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Livia! Phoenix Register: voice actors have been announced for Hogwarts Legacy. The trailer we talk about is here (https://youtu.be/Tcr5Jirj0Bs) . "So anyway, moving on from my new thirst for Phineas Black…" Adam O'Connor, write in and tell us all about yourself! We hope we'll be getting more news soon. Main Discussion: Scene...

Happy 2023, Beasties! Thanks to our Patreon supporter this week, Alicia! Phoenix Register: Secrets of Dumbledore was short-listed for an Oscar nomination for visual effects! Nominations are released on 1/24. Harry Potter: The Exhibition is coming to Paris on 4/1. There's some new stuff in Harry Potter: Magic at Play too. Owl Post: Owl-bert sends good vibes for the new year! We're crossin...

It's our seventh anniversary! We're celebrating with our favorite memories from the last seven years. Thanks for being on the ride with us, and happy holidays!

Welcome to our VERY SPECIAL guest, Victoria Yeates! Victoria portrayed Bunty Broadacre in the Fantastic Beasts films! We gladly welcome any opportunity to talk about Bunty. Thanks to our Patreon sponsor this week, BellaBee! Victoria talks her wild audition experience and who she auditioned with. Which Fantastic Beasts movie does she like best? She also reveals which set we'll likely never ...

Unfortunately, we had to fire Shannen. Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Lix! We've been spelling it Geoff, but it's actually Geoff with a W - but not where you'd expect! Phoenix Register: everyone's saying Fantastic Beasts is over, but what did Zaslav actually say? If we do get two more movies, there's gonna be some big time jumps. Owl Post: who should be the new face of the Wizard...

Welcome back to Liz from our social media team! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Adrien C.! Phoenix Register: Ann's salty! Variety: David Zaslav Open to Deal with J.K. Rowling for More Harry Potter Content (https://variety.com/2022/film/news/david-zaslav-jk-rowling-harry-potter-1235422784/) Time really has become meaningless. There's nothing actively in development for the Wizardin...

Welcome back to our graphic designer, Carolyn! Happy birthday to Ann's dad, Ray! Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Lauren S.! Phoenix Register: we were on the BBC! Check it out here (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001cwnm) at the 34 minute mark. Amy and Lizzie went to the Forbidden Forest Experience! Check out Amy's video of it here (https://www.facebook.com/100063755631835/posts...

Fall is here and we are LIVING for it. Thanks to this week's Patreon, Ananda! Phoenix Register: The giant touring wands might be coming to Leavesden! We talk our dream Fantastic Beasts representation at the Studio Tour. Marjolaine shares about a French FB-themed card game! We also get some extremely spicy Disney parks takes from Ann. Lizzie quits the pod fifteen minutes in. The question ...

It's SPOOKBEASTY season again! Phoenix Register: new merch! Secrets of Dumbledore Loungefly collection. The Royal Ontario Museum is hosting a SPOOKTACULAR Fantastic Beasts-themed event on 10/28. Canadian listeners, go and report back! Owl Post: Jeri writes in about Vogel's possible involvement in Grindelwald’s escape. Main Discussion: Scenes 25-29 of the screenplay Berlin = cold.. "I just...

Does international Apparition cause jet lag? Thanks to this week's Patreon sponsor, Aureo! Phoenix Register: mostly actor news! Eddie Redmayne is receiving the Golden Eye Award at the Zurich Film Festival. He also has a new thriller on Netflix, The Good Nurse, out now. Samantha Morton (Mary Lou Barebone) will be in a Paramount+ show, The Burning Girls. (Mary Lou WOULD know about burning p...

New segment idea: Shannen vs Geoff Thanks to our Patreon sponsor this week, Lucy! Phoenix Register: Mads Mikkelsen:  Johnny Depp "could" come back as Grindelwald? Secrets of Dumbledore is out for home consumption in France! Finalmente! WB has also launched a new website with information on where French people can stream the Potter movies… kinda Owl Post: leslecturesdepopy comments on Insta...

The Core Four are back! Thank you to this week's iconic Patreon supporter, Sophie! Phoenix Register: We're getting closer to having wizard duels at Universal! Put it on the calendar: SpeakBeasty meet-up at Epic Universe, Ann and Amy are dueling. Vegan Butterbeer is also available at Universal Orlando and Hollywood! The Hogwarts Legacy release has been announced for February 10, 2023 Owl P...

Everything is fine 🙂 Thanks to this week's Patreon supporter, Bailey! Harry Potter: Magic at Play is opening in Chicago on 11/11. It all sounds great but most importantly there's going to be BUTTERBEER. Harry Potter: The Forbidden Forest Experience is also opening in Washington, D.C. on October 29. Tickets are on-sale now. It's very spoopy. Rumors are flying about a possible Dumbledore se...

Titles: Release The Yates Cut It's July! The screenplay is out! Thanks to this week's Patreon sponsor, Lucinda! Phoenix Register: Secrets of Dumbledore got its first award. It's also #1 for Blu-Ray/DVD sales. Owl Post: DisKid writes in regarding the qilin, and Jerri is all about the deleted scenes. WE HAVE DATE VALIDATION  Main Discussion: deleted scenes! YouTube link here (https://yout...

Hosts Ann and Amy sat down for an exclusive interview with Robin Guiver, the Supervising Creature Puppeteer on the first two Fantastic Beasts films. Robin gives us behind-the-scenes information on how the team of puppeteers and movement actors gave the actors something tangible to interact with on set, and Ann continues her embarrassing string of D&D questions. Podcast Question: Is there a cre...

Welcome to our special guest, Chris!  Thanks to our Patreon Supporter this week, Jen M.!  Phoenix Register: America is not the entire world.  Secrets of Dumbledore is releasing on DVD/Blu-Ray in France on 8/24. It's also performing very well on HBO Max! A new Harry Potter experience, Harry Potter: Magic at Play is opening this fall, potentially in Chicago.  The SDCC-exclusive Zouwu Lounge...

Happy Pride from all of us at SpeakBeasty!  Thanks to our Patreon supporter this week, Jamie! Phoenix Register: Secrets of Dumbledore is available on streaming and the DVD is out 6/28! Universal debuted dark chocolate Chocolate Frogs, perfect for Lizzie to drink red wine with. Owl Post: Yael, Jan, and Martina write in and share their thoughts on Credence, Jacqueenie, and embarrassing fan vi...

It's not gonna be May, but it is gonna be Amy’s birthday month! Thanks to our Patreon sponsor this week, VlightPhase! Couldn't do it without you! Phoenix Register: we cover box office intake for Secrets of Dumbledore. Shannen covered Secrets of Dumbledore merchandise for Universal Orlando. Ann gets into her deeply specific Harry Potter dreams. WB has a new CEO that's allegedly priorit...

SpeakBeasty is an essential service.  Thanks to our Patreon sponsor this week, Ali F.! Phoenix Register: Marjolaine was on Alohomora! Check it out here (http://alohomorapodcast.com/episode-347-beasts-movie-franchise/) . The WB Studios Tour in Hollywood has added Fantastic Beasts costumes. UK store EMP has lots of cute Fantastic Beasts merch too. Secrets of Dumbledore will be on HBO Max in ...