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 and the article Ann references is here. Circus Arcanus and the British Ministry of Magic all in one place! How do you balance what people know/want to see with authenticity to the films? Bandai announced a Wizarding World Tamagotchi! It goes on sale in Japan in July, then worldwide in August. “My Tamagotchi’s battery died and I felt the greatest feeling of relief.” Marjolaine’s image is here. Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature is coming to Australia! Owl Post: Jerri writes in about why the qilin doesn’t bow to Jacob or the other members of the squad. We discuss the difference between a ruler and a leader. Geoff is entering their ‘dad joke’ era. Main Discussion: Scenes 83-86 of the screenplay The one spell Jacob knows is VIOLENCE. Come for the beasts, stay for the discussion of onomatopoeia in French and English. “Maybe they’re Dark Aurors because nobody respects them on the job, HELMUT.” It’s too much Harry Potter for Marjolaine. No-Maj Movie Magic: Visual effects with Christian Manz “We’re going to throw pastries at you!” The interview Amy references is here. We learn how the VFX team ‘builds’ such realistic sets.
Podcast Question: What do you think was the trap in Newt’s decoy case?
