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#Showbiz: 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore' and documentary now on HBO GO

THE latest adventure in the Wizarding World created by J.K. Rowling, Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore, premieres today on HBO GO.

Fans can also watch the exciting documentary, Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History, which sees Stephen Fry exploring the inspirations behind some of the Wizarding World's magical creatures, released today as well.

In Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, Professor Albus Dumbledore (played by Jude Law) knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) is moving to seize control of the wizarding world.

Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers.

But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines?

The rest of the talented ensemble cast in this sequel to Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them (2016) and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald (2018), includes Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, William Nadylam, Callum Turner, Jessica Williams, Victoria Yeates, Poppy Corby-Tuech, Fiona Glascott, Katherine Waterston, Maria Fernanda Cândido, Richard Coyle, Oliver Masucci and Valerie Pachner.

Directed by David Yates, the Warner Bros. Pictures production showcases a screenplay by Rowling and Steve Kloves.

From the fantasy realm to the amazing animals in the real world, discover all sorts of mysteries around fantastical beasts and real-life creatures across history that you may not believe could exist in the documentary, Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History.

Join Fry as he embarks on an incredible journey to discover the stories behind some of the world's most fantastic beasts in the one-hour documentary.

With the help of scientists, historians, writers and filmmakers, Fry finds out why the world of magical animals is more popular today than ever before.

Whether digging for dragons, meeting distant relatives of the unicorn or swimming with an unlikely inspiration for mermaids, Fry uncovers the secrets behind some of our best-loved mythical creatures, and reveals real-life beasts – from rhinos to narwhals, vervet monkeys to manatees – that have inspired some of the greatest legends in history, storytelling and film.

Fans will delight in catching Fry in discussion with Wizarding World's creator Rowling on the inspiration behind the creatures seen in Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts.

There will also be insight provided by visual effects supervisor Christian Manz, who has lent his talents to several Wizarding World movies to bring countless magical creations to life.

Stream or download Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore and Fantastic Beasts: A Natural History on HBO GO via www.hbogoasia.my or the mobile app available from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.

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