album · November 18, 2016

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

James Newton Howard

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Howard's score for the 2016 film "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" captures the magical essence of the wizarding world with a sense of wonder and adventure.

• The soundtrack was released on November 18, 2016, by Watertower Music.
• The film, a prequel to the Harry Potter series, was directed by David Yates.
• Howard received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score for this film.

James Newton Howard is an American composer known for his film scores. He first gained recognition for his work in the 1990s, blending classical and popular music influences.