'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' trivia and fun facts
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Gold
The "Macusa" design, the American version of the Ministry of Magic, includes a heavy use of gold to bring richness to the decoration.
Phoenix
The official "macusa" emblem includes the etching of an American flag combined with an abstract phoenix.
Book
J.K. Rowling wrote this book in 2001, with most of the the profits benefiting the charity Comic Relief. Over 80% of the cover price of each book sold goes directly to poor children in various places around the world.
Briefcase
Newt Scamander carries a briefcase with him everywhere. This case contains thousands of creatures and magical worlds that can be hidden from muggles and U.S. customs inspectors.
Wand
Colin Farrell was given a different wand to train than the one he later uses in the film.
Casting
Michael Cera and Josh Gad were considered for the role of Jacob before Dan Fogler was cast.
Expanding the universe
J.K. Rowling has stated that this film "is neither a prequel nor a sequel to the Harry Potter series, but an extension of the wizarding world. Newt's story will start in New York, seventy years before Harry's gets underway"
No-magic
Instead of "Muggle", "No-Maj" is the word used by American Magicians to refer to non-magical people.
Name
The name Newt Scamander appears on the Marauder's Map in the movie Harry Potter y el prisionero de Azkaban (2004).
Newt was in 'The prisoner of Azkaban'
Eddie Redmayne's character appeared in the third 'Harry Potter' movie. When the Weasley twins show Harry the Marauder's Map, the name of the magizoologist appears walking in the castle corridors.
Ministry
"Macusa" is the name given to the American version of the Ministry of Magic.
Screenplay
Screenwriting debut of J.K. Rowling.
UN
The magic UN (United Nations) is called "International Confederation of Witches and Wizards".
Actress
Kate Upton and Elizabeth Debicki were considered for the role of Tina before Katherine Waterston was cast.
Wand
Newt Scamander's wand is deliberately simple and wooden, and contains no animal products.
Reunited
Samantha Morton and Colin Farrell both appeared in 'Minority Report' (2002).
Actors
Matt Smith and Nicholas Hoult were considered for the lead role of Newt before Eddie Redmayne was cast.
Director
This film will be directed by David Yates, director of the last four 'Harry Potter' films.
Casting
Saoirse Ronan, Dakota Fanning and Lili Simmons were considered for the role of Queenie before 'Alison Sudol' was cast.
Second Salemers
In the film we will see a human organization in charge of hunting down witches and wizards called "Second Salemers".
Original book
First film in the Harry Potter film franchise not to be based on one of the major novels. The book was created for Comic Relief in the UK and is inspired by the fictional textbook of the same name featured in the Harry Potter novels.