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ProtegoCast Episode 4: Fantastic Beasts

Jun 23, 2020

This week, Tylor, Jordan, and Emma begin to delve into the topic of Fantastic Beasts And Where to Find Them, and the Fantastic Beasts film franchise, touching on different aspects of animal liberation and rights seen throughout the series.

 

We touch on the portrayal of Circus Arcanus, the Statute of Secrecy, Nagini, and our favorite magical creatures introduced in the film series. Also in this episode: 

 

  1. Our favorite animal rights-related quotes/moments from the Fantastic Beasts films 
  2. Why did Newt write Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them? 
  3. What’s the deal with Nagini? What is a Maledictus?
  4. How could the Circus Arcanas be more compassionate? The hosts share their thoughts on the portrayal of a 1920s wizarding circus in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. 
  5. The suffering the Statue of Secrecy causes magical creatures, and the possible implications of abolishing this law.
  6. Hopes for the future of the film series regarding portrayals of animal rights.

 

Which new creatures were you inspired to protect after seeing the movies and reading the textbook? Which quote from the films is your favorite to relate to the animal rights movement? Do you think the Statute of Secrecy should be abolished? 

 

We’ll return soon for another episode exploring animal rights in the Wizarding World, but in the meantime, be sure to send us your thoughts via email, leave a review, join our Patreon, and - on behalf of all magical creatures - Protego Maxima!

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