Warner Bros. Entertainment U.K., Ireland and Spain president Josh Berger
discussed the upcoming Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them first film, out in November 16, during his keynote appearance at the Media Summit, and revealed that it will indeed feature both U.S. and British wizards. This might have been obvious given the initial announcement last fall that the film would take place in 1920s New York, but it is now confirmed by Warner Bros. Berger would not comment further on the film, including how far along Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is with the script.
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Berger on Wednesday also touted the planned Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, based on the J.K. Rowling book of the same name. The film is set to be released in Nov. 2016 and is expected to be followed by further movies. Fantastic Beasts is set in 1920s New York and features U.S. and British wizards, he told his audience, but didn't discuss the status of the script.
The Warner Bros. U.K. boss said that the Potter series was "very important" for the growth of the VFX industry here as it helped strengthen the local infrastructure. "All of a sudden, heavy effects movies were looking to come to Britain," Berger said. “There was an expansion of the skill base, the assets, the sheer numbers of people working in the industry.” Added the executive: "Gravity in a way is a crowning achievement."
Asked why Warner bought the Leavesden studio where the Potter franchise was shot after the series came to an end, Berger said: "We would have saved quite a lot of money" if the studio was bought earlier, but the move was a big signal in the U.K. "We really decided to plant our flag."
'Fantastic Beasts' movie confirmed to feature U.S., British wizards: WB UK president 
