Harry Potter fans rejoice! We finally have our first look and plot details for the Harry Potter prequel, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.”

The latest edition of “Entertainment Weekly” features Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander on the cover. The magazine also shared other first look photos from the set of the film, due out November 2016.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is set in 1926. JK Rowling penned the script, which is her first, although she did have creative input on the “Harry Potter” films. According to Entertainment Weekly, the film follows eccentric magizoologist Newt Scamander as he goes to New York with his trusty suitcase for a reason unknown. The suitcase is magical, and carries a collection of endangered and rare magical creatures, gathered by Newt in his travels around the world. Newt discovers that the American wizards are in hiding from muggles. In his travels to New York, the beasts in his suitcase get out.

If Newt Scamander sounds familiar, it’s because he wrote the textbook “Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them,” which was on the syllabus for Harry Potter and other students at Hogwarts. In 2001 JK Rowling then decided to publish the book for fans under Newt’s name. The book cover was released as Harry’s copy, with a sticker on the cover claiming his ownership, and doodles from his friend Ron Weasley.

We’re all eager to find out what Newt’s findings will teach us, but we have to be patient because we have a trilogy to look forward to to find out.

Earlier this year, Eddie Redmayne’s name was buzzing around everyone’s conversations during Oscar season for his work as Stephen Hawking in “Theory of Everything.” It’s safe to say no one was shocked when he won best actor. And if the trailer for “The Danish Girl,” is any indication, it looks as though things might turnout the same next year with his portrayal of Lili Elbe –the first ever recipient to receive male to female gender reassignment surgery.

Directed by Tom Hooper (Yep, Redmayne and Hooper together again after “Les Miserable”), “The Danish Girl” tells the complicated love story inspired by the  lives of artists Einer (Redmayne) and Gerda Wegener (Alice Vikander). After dressing up as a woman- later named Lily – to model for his wife’s painting, Einar comes to terms with the long repressed feelings had of being born into the wrong sex. As Lili makes a public emergence, their marriage is tested while Gerda tries to come to terms with her new reality.

After screenings at the Venice and Toronto film festivals, the film has received positive reviews, and even a ten minute standing ovation in Venice. “The Danish Girl” will hit select theaters November 27, 2015. Check out the trailer below.

The Academy announced the nominees for this years Oscars, and as usual, didn’t exactly hit the mark. While most of the nominees were no brainers- Reese Witherspoon, “Boyhood,” “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” “Birdman”- there were still some omissions and additions that were certainly unexpected.

Laura Dern’s nomination for Best Supporting Actress for “Wild” had the audience in gasps as the announcement was made. Other than Reese Witherspoon’s work in the film, “Wild” hasn’t received much praise. Golden Globe winner Amy Adams (“Big Eyes”) and strong contender Jennifer Aniston (“Cake”) were snubbed for Best Actress nods, allowing Marion Cotillard to sneak up for her work in the French language “Two days, One Night.” Despite not even getting a Golden Globe nomination, Bradley Cooper is up for Best Actor for “American Sniper,” his third nomination in a row.

Angelina Jolie received no praise for directing “Unbroken.” But in the male dominated category (Aren’t they all?), Jolie was not the only woman left behind. Despite “Selma” receiving a Best Picture nod, Ava DuVernay was shut out of the Best Director category. The film also received a nomination for John Legend and Common’s original song, “Glory,” but nothing else. David Oyelowo, who received high praise for his performance as Martin Luther King Jr in the film, was let out of the Best Actor nominees. Philip Lord’s “The Lego Movie” was one of the most successful animated films last year, was met with rave reviews, and received a Golden Globe nomination, but was noticeably absent from the Best Animated Feature list. At least Lord had a great response:

Even though there were disappointments, nine actors received their very first Oscar nominations! Steve Carell, Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, Michael Keaton, Felicity Jones, Rosamund Pike, Emma Stone, J.K. Simmons, and Patricia Arquette are all first timers, meanwhile, Meryl Streep received her 19th nomination. Emma Stone’s reaction to the news was by far, the best ever. In a statement, Emma said, “Thank you to the Academy for this incredible honor. I am very proud and lucky to be a part of Birdman and can’t believe it came to this. I am so f–king excited. Are you allowed to say f–k when you’re making a statement for the Oscars? I’m just really f–king excited.”

Check out the full list of nominees below!