When Magizoologist Newt Scamander arrives in New York, he intends his stay to
be just a brief stopover. However, when his magical case is misplaced and some
of Newt's fantastic beasts escape, it spells trouble for everyone… Inspired
by the original Hogwarts textbook by Newt Scamander, Fantastic Beasts and
Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay marks the screenwriting debut of
J.K. Rowling, author of the beloved and internationally bestselling Harry Potter
books. A feat of imagination and showcasing a cast of remarkable characters,
this is epic, adventure-packed storytelling at its very best. Whether an
existing fan or new to the wizarding world, this is a perfect addition to any
film lover's or reader's bookshelf. The film Fantastic Beasts and Where
to Find Them will have its theatrical release on November 18, 2016.
Author Biography
J.K. Rowling is the author of the bestselling Harry Potter series of seven
books, published between 1997 and 2007, which have sold over 450 million
copies worldwide, are distributed in more than 200 territories and translated
into 79 languages, and have been turned into eight blockbuster films by Warner
Bros. She has written three companion volumes to the series in aid of charity:
Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find
Them in aid of Comic Relief; and The Tales of Beedle the Bard in aid
of her children's charity Lumos. Her website and e-publisher Pottermore is the
digital hub of the Wizarding World. She has recently collaborated with writer
Jack Thorne and director John Tiffany on the stage play Harry Potter and the
Cursed Child Parts Parts One and Two, which is now running at The Palace
Theatre in London s West End. J.K. Rowling is also the author of a novel for
adult readers, The Casual Vacancy, and, under the pseudonym Robert
Galbraith, is the author of three crime novels featuring private detective
Cormoran Strike, which are to be adapted for BBC television. Fantastic Beasts
and Where to Find Them marks J.K. Rowling's screenwriting debut."
