The world of Harry Potter had grown deeply meaningful for those who came of age using Hogwarts's four houses as shorthand for personality types and seeing the shadow of Voldemort in real-world acts of oppression. For them, Harry Potter is not just a series of books and movies and merchandise but a way of sortingright from wrong that they can remember and draw on for the rest of their lives. For countless readers, Platform 93/4 has served as a gateway into a world in which conflicts between good and evil unfold not in the distant past but the here and now. But it's also doubled as an invitation to explore a long tradition of fantasy literature, fable, folklore and myth, a tradition in which Harry and his friends are now ensconced. Like Oz and Narnia before it, it's a world destined not only to enchant one generation of readers but to be passed down from one to the next. There's magic in that that nothing can undo.

From Sorcerer's Stone toFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, J. K. Rowling's neverending world of enchantment has charmed a generation. Now, from the editors of Entertainment Weekly comes the spellbinding tale of how a beloved children's book series became a blockbuster movie franchise-and more. This ultimate guide is stuffed with all the need-to-know details about Rowling's long-awaited return to the wizarding world with Fantastic Beasts, a review of the Cursed Child play, a heartfelt farewell to the actor who played Severus Snape, and eye-opening behind-the-scenes images and quotes from the cast and crew of all the movies. Featuring: Scoops from the set of Beasts; plus interviews with the cast, crew, and director of the highly anticipated new film A foreword by Stephen King exploring Rowling's ability to turn kids into readers A where-are-they-now feature on the Potter cast, including interviews with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint

Entertainment Weekly Magazine presents Fantastic Beasts

"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away," 10 words changed the cinematic world forever. Now Entertainment Weekly's editors and writers celebrate the Star Wars universe in an updated and revised collector's edition - Entertainment Weekly The Ultimate Guide to Star Wars - that covers the entire universe, from A New Hope to The Last Jedi, and all the books, television shows, comics and video games in between. This comprehensive guide features rarely seen production and cast photos from all the movies in the series, including behind-the-scenes photos from The Last Jedi, as well as surprising reveals and speculation about the future of the franchise. There are tons of extras throughout for Star Wars-obsessed fans, including an essay on illustrator Ralph McQuarrie, the founding of George Lucas's Industrial Light & Magic, the secrets hidden within John Williams's scores, a tribute to director Irvin Kershner written by his son, and a moving tribute to Carrie Fisher by Mark Hamill, as well as insights on what Fisher's unexpected death means for the final film and a discussion about what's to come in 2018's Solo: A Star Wars Story. Also included are deep dives focusing on insider-only content like the Holiday Special, spoofs and parodies, a discussion about the now-retired Legends books and comics series, and a discussion about proper viewing order. This is the must-have edition for anyone and everyone who considers themselves a Star Wars fan.

"Smithy is an American original, worthy of a place on the shelf just below your Hucks, your Holdens, your Yossarians." —Stephen King Every so often, a novel comes along that captures the public’s imagination with a story that sweeps readers up and takes them on a thrilling, unforgettable ride. Ron McLarty’s The Memory of Running is this decade’s novel. By all accounts, especially his own, Smithson "Smithy" Ide is a loser. An overweight, friendless, chain-smoking, forty-three-year-old drunk, Smithy’s life becomes completely unhinged when he loses his parents and long-lost sister within the span of one week. Rolling down the driveway of his parents’ house in Rhode Island on his old Raleigh bicycle to escape his grief, the emotionally bereft Smithy embarks on an epic, hilarious, luminous, and extraordinary journey of discovery and redemption.

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first Jurassic Park film in this Entertainment Weekly special edition, The Ultimate Guide to Jurassic Park.