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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson says he’s starring in another video game movie

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has revealed that he’ll be starring in another movie based on a video game.

Although he didn’t confirm the game in question, Johnson told Men’s Journal that it’s based on something he’s “played for years”.

When asked about his connection with video games and whether he had plans to make any more game-related movies in the future, Johnson shared that he was a big fan of the Madden games before adding: “I can’t tell you which game in particular we’re doing, but there will be an announcement this year.

“We’re going to bring one of the biggest, most badass games to the screen – one that I’ve played for years.

“I’m really excited to bring it to fans around the world. Of course we’re going to do right by our gamer friends, but really we’re just going to make a great movie.”

Johnson is no stranger to movies about video games. One of his earlier film roles was in the 2005 movie adaptation of Doom, where he played squad leader Sarge.

More recently, he also starred in the 2018 film Rampage, which was based on the Midway arcade games of the same name.

He was also in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and its sequel Jumanji: The Next Level, in which he plays a video game character.

Johnson has also dabbled with video game appearances. The 2006 game Spy Hunter: Nowhere to Run starred Johnson as the protagonist, while most recently he’s portrayed The Foundation in Fortnite, where he made an appearance during the end of Season 2.

Other upcoming movies based on video game properties include February’s Uncharted film starring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg, April’s Sonic the Hedgehog 2 featuring Jim Carrey and Idris Elba, and December’s Illumination-produced Super Mario animated movie, in which Chris Pratt will voice the Nintendo mascot.

Harry Potter: Magic Awakened Is A Free-To-Play Collectible Card Game MMO Coming To Mobile This Year

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Warner Bros. Games has revealed that Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, a mobile game already released in the Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, is coming to the Americas, Europe, and Oceania territories this year. 

This mobile NetEase-developed title, which Warner Bros. Games describes as a “free-to-play immersive collectible card game and massively multiplayer wizarding dueling game featuring a blend of strategy roleplay,” has been live in China since last September. It’s been received quite well there; it topped local App Stores as the number one game in revenue. So, if this sounds right up your alley and you live in the U.S., Europe, or Oceania, you might have yet another new Harry Potter game to play this year (assuming Hogwarts Legacy is released this year, too). 

“Co-developed and co-published by Warner Bros. Games and NetEase Games, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened will launch globally later this year for iOS and Android as the latest title under Portkey Games, the label dedicated to creating new mobile and videogame experiences inspired by the Wizarding World that place the player at the center of their own adventure,” a press release reads. 

In Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, you play as a Wizard or Witch of your own creation as you embark on a new wizarding world adventure. As you might expect, Warner Bros. Games says you’ll run into original Harry Potter characters and new faces alike. As you progress through the story, you’ll learn spells and charms that you cast in the form of cards. You’ll need to accumulate magical knowledge to master these spells and create unique strategies and card combinations to win duels. Like any school year at Hogwarts, expect challenging trials, duels against fellow students, and plenty of magic lessons. 

If you live in the Americas, Europe, or Oceania, you can pre-register for Harry Potter: Magic Awakened starting today on Google Play or the game’s official website. Doing so will get you exclusive rewards when the game hits mobile later this year. After surpassing additional pre-register tiers, players can unlock extra prizes, including in-game currency, cosmetic items, and a Niffler card. 

While waiting for Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, check out the reveal trailer for Hogwarts Legacy and then read about how it was delayed out of 2021 and into 2022. Check out this story about how controversial Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling was not involved with the development of Hogwarts Legacy (although she’ll still be making money off of it) after that. 

Are you going to be checking out Harry Potter: Magic Awakened? Let us know in the comments below!

PlayStation Productions reveals new animation for its films and TV shows | VGC

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Sony has revealed a new animation that will be used to introduce PlayStation Productions releases, which is viewable below.

PlayStation Productions is a studio formed in 2019 by Sony Interactive Entertainment to adapt its original game properties for film and television in partnership with Sony Pictures.

The new Uncharted movie starring Tom Holland, which had a $120 million budget, is the first major project from the studio to be released.

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Like the opening animation used in PlayStation Studios games since 2020, the new animation features characters from the Uncharted, Horizon, The Last of Us, God of War, Ratchet Clank and LittleBigPlanet series, among others.

PlayStation Productions is headed up by veteran Sony marketeer Asad Qizilbash, who’s also head of product for PlayStation Studios.

“We have three objectives,” he told the New York Times last year. “Grow audience size for games. Bring product to Sony Pictures. Showcase collaboration.”

When it was suggested that a cinematic flop could negatively impact the Uncharted game franchise, Qizilbash acknowledged: “It’s risky. But I think we can do it.”

Following a six-month delay, the Uncharted film launched in 15 markets on February 11 and made a solid start at the box office while receiving middling reviews from critics.

It generated $21.5 million in its opening weekend, putting it ahead of pandemic-era Blockbusters like Eternals (up 12%), Black Widow (up 18%) and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (up 21%) based on how those films performed at similar points in their theatrical lifecycles.

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The film will open on February 18 in the US, Canada, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico and South Korea.

PlayStation Productions is also working on a The Last of Us HBO TV series, a live-action Ghost of Tsushima movie helmed by John Wick director Chad Stahelski, and a Twisted Metal TV series from Deadpool’s writers, among other projects.

Earlier today, Netflix announced that it has teamed up with publisher Take-Two to create a BioShock film.

Best Kids’ Movies of 2021 — That Parents Will Love Too

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21.

Ron’s Gone Wrong
(2021)

PG
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107 min
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Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The story of Barney, an awkward middle-schooler and Ron, his new walking, talking, digitally-connected device. Ron’s malfunctions set against the backdrop of the social media age launch them on a journey to learn about true friendship.

Directors:
Sarah Smith,
Jean-Philippe Vine,
Octavio E. Rodriguez
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Stars:
Jack Dylan Grazer,
Zach Galifianakis,
Ed Helms,
Olivia Colman

Votes:
27,377

World Premiere of Harry Potter™: The Exhibition Opens at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute on February 18

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Harry Potter: The Exhibition was created and developed by Imagine Exhibitions in partnership with Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment in association with EMC Presents. The 18,000-square-foot exhibition features 21 celebratory galleries, including The Great Hall, Hogwarts™ castle, Hagrid’s Hut, Hogwarts Houses, and Newt’s Suitcase. Guests will transition into the exhibition from the iconic King’s Cross Station, where they will complete their Visitor Profile, selecting their Hogwarts house, wand, and Patronus as they set off on their personalized journey through the experience.

As visitors explore each gallery, their interactions are captured using RFID wristbands to deliver unique experiences linked to their visitor profile. They will get an up-close look at authentic props and original costumes from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films and an opportunity to engage with innovative, awe-inspiring, and magical environments and installations in ways never before experienced in a touring exhibition.

EXHIBITION GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS

From Page to Screen showcases an original first edition of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” encased in a Gringotts-inspired vault and is surrounded by inspirational video and literary quotes, reconnecting guests to the story as they are introduced to the exhibition.

Hogwarts Castle features an immersive multimedia experience with iconic elements like the Whomping Willow, Dementors, and the Marauder’s Map, where guests will see their name appear, prompting them to continue their exploration of the exhibition.

The Great Hall is a projection-mapped space that allows visitors to celebrate magical seasonal moments on its majestic grounds.

The Hogwarts Houses gallery sets the foundation for the exhibition experience, allowing guests the opportunity to experience more personalized moments with the house they select during their preregistration. While guests may gravitate towards one house, this Gallery will enable visitors to experience all of the Hogwarts houses in a celebratory hall featuring an iconic Sorting Hat, perfect for photo ops, while surrounded by freshly designed house crests on meticulously created stained glass windows.

Hogwarts Classrooms are filled with iconic props, creatures, and costumes. Visitors will interact with magical lessons and games through digital touchscreens to reveal behind-the-scenes secrets about iconic classroom moments. They will brew potions in the Potions Classroom, predict the future in Divination, pot a mandrake in the Herbology Greenhouse, and use their digital wand to defeat a boggart in Defense Against the Dark Arts.

Hagrid’s Hut The Forbidden Forest offers an interactive  Patronus charm experience. Guests will then uncover iconic creatures, such as Centaurs and Acromantula, hidden in the forest and explore inside a recreation of Hagrid’s Hut.

Newt’s Suitcase photo opportunity allows guests to step inside his enchanted case and be surrounded by creatures seen in the Fantastic Beasts films.

An exclusive collection of Harry Potter™: The Exhibition merchandise will be available for guests to celebrate their fandom through an assortment of themed collections that span the expanded Wizarding World. Fans can choose from a range of products such as apparel, jewelry, and edible treats, including Chocolate Frogs and bottled Butterbeer, as well as rare collectible art from MinaLima, the graphic design duo on all Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films.

In addition, MinaLima created a small number of two custom prints exclusive to this exhibition, one of which pays homage to Philadelphia, the host city–anchored by an image of The Franklin Institute. A limited-edition of 500 premium prints, hand-signed by Studio MinaLima founders Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, this Philadelphia Print is intended to be displayed in conjunction with the Commemorative Exhibition Art Print.          

“We are so excited to be partnering with Imagine Exhibition and bringing the magic to Philadelphia and officially opening the doors to this awe-inspiring interactive experience,” said Peter van Roden, Senior Vice President of Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment. “This Exhibition is an incredible way for Wizarding World fans to celebrate the world of Hogwarts and beyond — bringing them up close and personal with their favorite props, costumes, creatures, sets, and more.”

“Harry Potter: The Exhibition brings iconic moments that are beloved by fans across the world to life in an immersive and innovative way, providing an experience like none other, and we are thrilled that The Franklin Institute is the first to host this incredible exhibition,”  said Larry Dubinski, president and CEO of The Franklin Institute.

“We are humbled to be partnered with Warner Bros.Themed Entertainment to present an all-new extension of experiences celebrating the Wizarding World,” said Tom Zaller, president and CEO of Imagine Exhibitions. “Harry Potter: The Exhibition uses best-in-class immersive design and technology to deliver an unforgettable personalized experience, and we are so proud and excited to bring this exhibition to life.” 

Notes to the Editors:

Harry Potter: The Exhibition is slated to tour globally to Latin America, the Asia-Pacific Region (APAC), Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

The Franklin Institute is proud to present and play host to the world premiere of Harry Potter: The Exhibition in the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Pavilion and the Mandell Center through September 18, 2022. PECO, the premier corporate partner of The Franklin Institute, is an associate sponsor of the exhibition

Harry Potter: The Exhibition is open daily from 9:30 am–8 pm and requires special timed tickets; advance reservations are strongly recommended. Daytime Tickets: 9:30 am–5 pm, Adult $43; Child $39 + includes admission to The Franklin Institute. Evening Tickets: 5 pm–8 pm, Adult $30; Child $30.

Fans are encouraged to follow Harry Potter: The Exhibition on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, as well as all social media channels for The Franklin Institute.  #HarryPotterExhibition

About Wizarding World
In the years since Harry Potter was whisked from King’s Cross Station onto Platform nine and three quarters, his incredible adventures have left a unique and lasting mark on popular culture. Eight Blockbuster Harry Potter films based on the original stories by J.K. Rowling have brought the magical stories to life, and today, the Wizarding World is recognized as one of the world’s best-loved brands.

 Representing a vast interconnected universe, it also includes two epic Fantastic Beasts films (the third releasing in 2022), Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – the multi-award-winning stage-play, state-of-the-art video and mobile games from Portkey Games, innovative consumer products, thrilling live entertainment (including four theme park lands) and insightful exhibitions.

This expanding portfolio of Warner Bros. owned Wizarding World experiences also includes Harry Potter New York – a brand new flagship store, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, and the Platform 9 3⁄4 retail shops. The Wizarding World continues to evolve to provide Harry Potter fans with fresh and exciting ways to engage. For the worldwide fan community, and for generations to come, it welcomes everyone in to explore and discover the magic for themselves.

About Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment
Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment (WBTE), part of WarnerMedia Global Brands and Experiences, is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, and licensing of location-based entertainment, live events, exhibits, and theme park experiences based on WarnerMedia’s iconic characters, stories, and brands. WBTE is home to the groundbreaking global locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, WB Movie World Australia, and countless other experiences inspired by DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby, Game of Thrones, Friends, and more. With best-in-class partners, WBTE allows fans worldwide to physically immerse themselves inside their favorite brands and franchises.

WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s22)

About Imagine Exhibitions
A world leader in narrative-driven, immersive experiences, Imagine Exhibitions, Inc., creates, markets, and operates sophisticated, high-quality experiences for museums, brands, venues, and integrated resorts across the globe. From ideation to operation, Imagine’s team of industry pioneers draws upon decades of success in the fields of immersive design, storytelling, and entertainment to consistently create and implement memorable and thought-provoking environments. The company’s custom experiences deliver focused messaging and serve to increase attendance wherever they are presented.  Imagine Exhibitions, Inc., a global pioneer in traveling entertainment responsible for the creations of many internationally recognized exhibitions such as Titanic: The Exhibition, The Hunger Games: The Exhibition, Angry Birds: The Art Science Behind a Global Phenomenon, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, and Downton Abbey: The Exhibition.

Imagine Exhibitions currently presents and operates more than 40 unique exhibitions in museums, science centers, aquariums, integrated resorts, and non-traditional venues worldwide. The Company also continues to design, open, and operate its own venues and create and implement permanent and semi-permanent museum, brand, and entertainment properties. For more information, visit www.ImagineExhibitions.com or find us on Facebook. 

About EMC Presents
EMC Presents is a partnership between CTS Eventim, one of the leading international providers of ticketing services and live entertainment, and award-winning tour promoter and producer Michael Cohl, creating one of the strongest global networks of promoters and venues. The partnership provides a comprehensive worldwide live entertainment platform, creating extraordinary shows and experiences, from concept creation to production and promotion. Michael Cohl’s career spans over 45 years as a Producer and Promoter for iconic entertainers, having worked with the world’s most recognized artists, including Barbra Streisand, Oprah Winfrey, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, U2, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and many more.  Michael’s strategies are credited with revolutionizing the touring industry worldwide. Besides his storied history in the music industry, Cohl has promoted multiple successful exhibitions, including the original King Tut exhibit, “John Lennon: The New York City Years,” Bodies: The Exhibition, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, and Pink Floyd: Their Mortal Remains. Cohl, previously the chairman of Live Nation, was inducted into the Canadian Rock n Roll/Music Hall of Fame and has received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. Among his many other awards, Cohl has also been honored with an Emmy, the Billboard Legend of Live Award, the TJ Martell Foundation Man of the Year Award, a Peabody Award, and a JUNO Award for Special Achievement.

About The Franklin Institute
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is a renowned and innovative leader in science and technology learning and a dynamic center of activity. As Pennsylvania’s most visited museum, it is dedicated to creating a passion for learning about science by offering access to hands-on science education.  For more information, visit www.fi.edu.

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Nervous BJP-RSS seek Uma Bharti’s help in UP; she declines, BJP plans Modi’s 3-day sojourn in Varanasi

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“Because she has not forgotten the humiliation. The treatment she was meted out, has sent out a wrong signal among her supporters who mainly belong to the Lodh community and hard-core Hindutva supporters scattered in Bundelkhand and some part of the Avadh region,” added the UP watcher.

People who are in the know of the development told NH that “after sensing the change on the ground, RSS rushed to rescue its political wing – BJP”.

Arun Kumar, who was appointed last year to coordinate between the ideological mentor and the political entity, was authorized to take steps accordingly. He is said to have suggested that PM Modi should do more rallies in Uttar Pradesh.

“BJP views UP polls as a semi-final before the 2024 general elections. If the party loses the most crucial state, it will be difficult for them to come back to power in 2024,” said an insider.

Pertinently, Uma Bharti comes from the Lodh community which forms about 7 per cent of the Hindu population in Uttar Pradesh. Traditionally, the Lodh community voted for the BJP, but many believe that this time, “unhappy over the representation within the saffron party” they may switch over to the Samajwadi Party-led alliance.

Fire brand Hindutva leader and the woman face of the Ayodhya movement, which culminated in the demolition of Babri Masjid in 1992, Bharti enjoys clout among the community in Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh also.

Saffron-clad Bharti who is known as Sadhvi, led BJP’s charge in 2003 in Madhya Pradesh which ended the 15 year-long Congress rule in the state.

Harry Potter Becomes a Cyber Coding Wizard in a Re-Imagined Trailer For the Harry Potter Films

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Alex Skor of Inventor Headquarters celebrated the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter films in 2021 with “Harry Potter and the Prisoners of Cyberpunk”, a clever reimagination of the trailer from the 2001 film Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and other films from the franchise.

In this version, Harry has been deemed a coding wizard and is enrolled in the “Hogwarts School of Hackercraft and Coding” where he and his friends work with electronics of all shapes and sizes to complete his schoolwork, ensure fairness among the students, and even discover who killed his parents.

An eleven-year old boy gets a visit from a giant Hikikomori and finds out that he is a wizard-level programmer and is already enrolled in Hogwarts School of Hackercraft and Coding.

How Joe Gibbs, film study and analytics led the Washington Commanders to Carson Wentz

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ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders’ quarterback search has lasted more than 30 years, interrupted by brief periods of solid play and the hope that maybe, just maybe, Quarterback X would end the quest. It never happened.

The Commanders embarked on yet another search this offseason, which led them to Carson Wentz and another period of hope. The search included a meeting with former Washington coach Joe Gibbs, a deep dive on analytics, a film session at the NFL scouting combine and calls with Wentz’s former coaches.

Washington’s search was not like those in other years, because coach Ron Rivera liked his roster enough to give up salary-cap space and draft picks to find the right guy.

It was a more aggressive mindset than last offseason, when Washington made an offer to Detroit for Matthew Stafford but could not afford to be as aggressive as the Los Angeles Rams. The Commanders considered trading up in the draft last year to select Justin Fields but felt the price was too prohibitive.

But this offseason, Rivera made it clear to the NFL world that the Commanders were open for business. They mapped out a strategy and made a trade with the Colts — the teams swapped second-round draft picks in 2022 and Washington also gave up a third this year and a conditional third in 2023 — to get the No. 2 overall pick from the 2016 NFL draft.

Wentz will be Washington’s 33rd starting quarterback since the franchise last won the Super Bowl after the 1991 season. Here’s how the Commanders landed him:

The Joe Gibbs meeting

Washington’s scouts studied the current group of college quarterbacks during the season. The Commanders knew, even when they went on a four-game winning streak, that quarterback would be an offseason priority. But with the No. 11 pick in the first round, and with questions about the quality of this class, the team focused on finding a veteran.

After that meeting Rivera put down the traits they wanted: size, athletic traits, arm talent and quick-twitch throws. Then they looked to see who checked the most boxes. While size was important, they didn’t want to overlook someone who wasn’t at the desired height of 6-foot-3. But if a QB didn’t have the height, he had to show good pocket movement and the ability to find and create passing lanes.

That led them to a list of eight quarterbacks, including Houston’s Deshaun Watson.

The first two were obvious: Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson. The Commanders prepped for various scenarios. If they got one of those two, how would their cap look and what moves would they have to make — now and in the future? If they acquired a less expensive quarterback, how could they shape the roster?

But Rodgers and Wilson weren’t viable options. Rodgers wasn’t going to be traded and Seattle rejected Washington’s offer of three first-round picks. Watson’s legal issues, among other factors, made him a no-go. The Commanders also watched film of many other quarterbacks just in case.

At one point they even wondered: Would Andrew Luck, the retired former Colt, want to play again? That went nowhere. But whether it was realistic or a Lloyd Christmas “So you’re telling me there’s a chance” scenario, they wanted to make sure every “i” was dotted.

At some point before the combine, they called Indianapolis about Wentz and were told he wasn’t available.

Then, at the combine, after talking to other teams, they learned Wentz was in play.

Combine study

While they sat in a suite inside Lucas Oil Stadium, Washington’s staff did another deep dive on Wentz, spending “a couple hours,” Rivera said, watching multiple games and looking at the various throws he made. It wasn’t the first time they had studied him, but it became perhaps the most intense session.

“I wouldn’t say one game [stood out] as much as the throws that were impressive,” Rivera said. “There were some impressive vertical throws, throwing from the far hash to outside the numbers, then some of his tight-window throws on slants and outs.”

They already had performed a deep dive on his analytics. Their internal analytics showed Wentz in the top 10 in numerous categories since he was drafted by the Eagles six years ago. According to ESPN Stats Information research, he ranks 19th in Total QBR in that time — 12th since 2017.

During his career, Wentz ranks 11th with 140 touchdown passes (and eighth since 2017). He’s eighth in passing attempts of 20 air yards or more — a key for a team that wants to throw downfield more — and tied for 10th in completions.

Numbers don’t tell the full story, of course, but this is noteworthy: During Wentz’s time in the NFL, Washington’s Total QBR ranks 31st and its 98 touchdown passes rank 28th. That, indeed, tells a story as Washington’s record over that stretch is 31-50.

But when watching the games, the Commanders focused on Wentz’s arm, his quick throws and ability to stretch the field — not to mention his movement, which remained evident even if it might have diminished since suffering back and knee injuries with the Eagles.

The ability

There are numerous questions about Wentz’s game. They range from his desire to extend plays — sometimes to his team’s detriment — to his inconsistencies with his mechanics, to his turnovers, to a tendency to press in games when his team falls behind.

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Booger McFarland says Carson Wentz is only a temporary solution for the “desperate” Commanders.

Not everyone believes Wentz is the long-term solution because of those reasons. He’s thrown 57 interceptions in 3,008 pass attempts. Among the 10 other quarterbacks with at least 2,800 attempts since Wentz entered the NFL, six have thrown more picks and eight have thrown more touchdowns.

But the ability is obvious. Listed at 6-foot-5 and 237 pounds, Wentz can see over the line and has the arm strength to make every throw. That could be down the field, it could be a slant or a shallow crossing route thrown on time. As ESPN NFL analyst Matt Bowen said, Wentz has the ability to attack defenses at the “second and third level” — areas that match well with what Commanders offensive coordinator Scott Turner wants.

“No question it’s a fit,” Bowen said. “He can throw deep in-breakers, skinny posts, challenge vertically down the field. He can make big-time throws. He can extend plays and escape outside the pocket as a runner and make second-reaction plays. That’s vital in today’s NFL.”

Wentz sounds excited to work with Turner: “Just talking with Coach Turner, just his vision for the offense, how he likes to call things and push the ball down the field and the playmakers around you. Just hearing his excitement level with it as well. I think we’re both pretty fired up.”

The conversations

During the search, Rivera said he received a balanced scouting report on all facets of Wentz. He talked to Doug Pederson and Frank Reich, two of Wentz’s former head coaches. Both praised Wentz, extolling his work ethic and saying he wants to please people.

“It was very interesting,” Rivera said of what he heard. “When you talk to certain people, talk to some coaches he’s had in the past that I know well and listen to what they have to say, it was contradictory to what was happening.”

Washington also felt its locker room, with low-key veterans, would work well with Wentz. And Rivera noticed that after the trade, one of the Colts’ captains, Darius Leonard, tweeted in support of Wentz.

Rivera said the first call he received after the trade was from Reich.

“Frank was tremendous,” Rivera said. “After we made the trade, he said, ‘You’re gonna love this guy … He’s been a good person first and foremost, I want you to know that.’ My intention was to reach out to him but he called to congratulate me.”

After the trade, Rivera had one more conversation with Gibbs, who happened to be in Washington for an event. Rivera said the first thing he told Gibbs was this:

“We got our guy.'”

Fantastic Beasts 3 Trailer: Teaser Celebrates Harry Potter Franchise

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Harry Potter fans across the world are waiting with anticipation for the release of the full trailer for Fantastic Beasts 3, which is due for release in 2022.

Ahead of the trailer release, a teaser trailer has been published with fans able to relive many of the highlights of Harry Potter’s story to date.

Watch Fantastic Beasts 3 trailer teaser

The teaser trailer features clips and a look across all of Harry Potter‘s success, from the original books and movies right through to theme parks and Broadway productions.

We see famous clips from the film series and even a very brief glimpse of Gellert Grindelwald, to build excitement ahead of the full trailer launch.

When will the Fantastic Beasts 3 trailer be released?

The full trailer will be released on Monday, December 13, 2021, to give us our first glimpse of what the movie will tell us.

We already know that Newt Scamander and Albus Dumbledore are in for some trouble as Gellert Grindelwald looks to take power, but scant details have been revealed about the plot to date.

Who will star in Fantastic Beasts 3?

The headline news is that Johnny Depp will not be returning as Grindelwald following his resignation from the role, though he had filmed one scene in character before that.

Mads Mikkelsen will take over the role, having starred in films such as Doctor Strange and Hannibal.

Returning cast include Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander. Katherine Waterston as Tina Goldstein, Jude Law as Albus Dumbledore, Dan Fogler as Jacob Kowalski and Alison Sudol as Queenie Goldstein.

When will Fantastic Beasts 3 be released?

Fantastic Beasts 3 will be released in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2022, with a US release date a week later, on April 15, 2022.

The film was originally set for release in November 2021, but the pandemic caused delays to filming which pushed back the release date.

Johnny Depp‘s resignation led to Warner Bros initially pushing the launch back even further, to July 2022, but they have since brought it forward to April 2022.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat meets ‘The Kashmir Files’ director Vivek Agnihotri, says ‘truth-seekers’ should watch the film

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