EXCLUSIVE: Canada’s Crave has struck a multi-year licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) for the likes of Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, the DC Universe and HBO content.
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is coming to TV. On Wednesday, Max, formerly known as HBO Max, announced that it's ordered a scripted series based off of J.K.
Rowling's novels.The decade-long series, which Rowling is executive producing, will be a faithful adaptation of the books and feature the same epic craft, love and care this global franchise is known for. The series will feature a new cast and strive to bring 's adventures to new audiences around the world. «We are delighted to give audiences the opportunity to discover Hogwarts in a whole new way,» Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO & Max Content, said.
«Harry Potter is a cultural phenomenon and it is clear there is such an enduring love and thirst for the Wizarding World. In partnership with Warner Bros.
Television and J.K. Rowling, this new Max Original series will dive deep into each of the iconic books that fans have continued to enjoy for all of these years.»«Max's commitment to preserving the integrity of my books is important to me,» Rowling added, «and I'm looking forward to being part of this new adaptation which will allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long form television series.»The classic films, which were released between 2001 and 2011 and starred Daniel Radcliffe in the titular role, will remain at the core of the franchise and available to watch globally on the streaming service.
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.EXCLUSIVE: Canada’s Crave has struck a multi-year licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) for the likes of Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, the DC Universe and HBO content.
Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright, 32, has announced she is expecting her first child with husband Andrew Lococo. The star took to Instagram this afternoon to reveal her blossoming baby bump, as she shares some sweet pregnancy snaps with her 3. 9 million followers.
Harry Potter actress Bonnie Wright has excitedly announced that she's expecting her first child. The star, who played Ginny Weasley in the hit film franchise, shared the news by posting two pictures with her husband Andrew Lococo as she showed off her bump on Instagram. The 32 year old added in the caption: "We’re having a baby! So excited to share this beautiful land with them.
Bonnie Wright is having a baby! The star announced on Friday she is expecting her first child with husband Andrew Lococo. Wright shared the news on Instagram with a photo shoot of her growing baby bump on a sun-soaked hillside. A post shared by BONNIE WRIGHT (@thisisbwright)«We’re having a baby! So excited to share this beautiful land with them,» Wright, 32, captioned the post. «What a wild and humbling journey pregnancy is, transforming to make space for new life.
J.K. Rowling after the Harry Potter author doubled down on her feelings about the transgender community.Broadbent, who played Horace Slughorn in the film adaptations of Rowling’s books, described the current backlash against the author as “really sad”.“I think J.K.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director J.K. Rowling is well aware many “Harry Potter” fans intend to boycott Max’s upcoming television series adaptation due to her involvement as an executive producer on the show. The Warner Bros. Discovery streamer officially announced the series on April 12, confirming each book in Rowling’s series will be adapted into a full season of television. A new cast of actors will be assembled to take on the roles of Harry, Ron, Hermione and more. Rowling has been embroiled in controversy for several years now due to her controversial statements on gender, many of which have been slammed for being anti-trans. “Dreadful news, which I feel duty bound to share,” Rowling wrote on Twitter in reaction to backlash against the new “Harry Potter” television series. “Activists in my mentions are trying to organize yet another boycott of my work, this time of the ‘Harry Potter’ TV show. As forewarned is forearmed, I’ve taken the precaution of laying in a large stock of champagne.”
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has become a dad for the first time, as he is spotted taking his newborn baby for a stroll with girlfriend Erin Darke in New York on Monday. Earlier this year, it was reported the couple were expecting their first child after being together for over a decade. A source close to the couple said in March: “Daniel and Erin could not be happier to be expecting.They are absolutely thrilled, and can’t wait to become a family of three.
JK Rowling has offered a sarcastic response towards those planning to boycott the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.The upcoming television reboot of the fantasy franchise was confirmed by HBO earlier this month (April 12), and will be the first-ever series based on the iconic books. As reported by Bloomberg, each season of the series is set to be based on one of Rowling’s seven main entries in the Harry Potter series.However, while some fans rejoiced at the forthcoming show, others were quick to speak out against the project due to the author’s previous remarks aimed at the transgender community.The comments were first made public in 2020 when the author took to Twitter to write a series of “anti-trans” tweets, which called out an article’s use of the phrase “men who menstruate”.
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has seemingly become a dad for the first time after taking his baby for a stroll with his girlfriend Erin Darke. The actor - who rose to fame as Harry Potter 22 years ago - was photographed pushing a pram in New York with his long-term girlfriend on Monday. Daniel, 33, wore a baseball cap with a hoodie and grey jeans, while Erin, 38, wore jeans and a green coat.
J. K. Rowling had a nonchalant response to criticism about her involvement on the upcoming Harry Potter TV series.
tweeted the sarcastic comment after saying that several people were already threatening to boycott the new series over her involvement. “Dreadful news, which I feel duty bound to share.
form of a TV series is coming to Max over the next decade, setting an entirely new cast for the trio fans have come to know and love. But “The Tonight Show” Jimmy Fallon offered a first-look at that cast on Wednesday — which apparently includes Marjorie Taylor Greene.OK, obviously, Fallon didn’t get crazy early access to the actual new cast of “Harry Potter.” In the segment, he simply fan-casted a few of the roles based on lookalike photos.
A new generation of wizards! HBO announced that a new Harry Potter series was officially in the works.
Despite author J.K. Rowling coming under fire during the pandemic over her comments on transgender issues, Warner Bros has boldly stood by the Harry Potter and Wizarding World architect, in particular this morning, when it was made official that Warner Bros Discovery has greenlit a Harry Potter Max streaming series.
At its Max streaming event, Warner Bros. Discovery confirmed a new era is coming for Harry Potter fans. The company announced a TV series based on all seven books about the boy wizard written by J.K. Rowling. See below for the most current answers to the most important questions about the project.
“Harry Potter” TV series reboot with author J.K. Rowling attached to executive produce, HBO CEO Casey Bloys said the author’s insights will be “incredibly helpful,” meanwhile sidestepping the controversy surrounding Rowling’s string of anti-trans comments.“She will be involved; she’s an executive producer on the show and I think her insights are going to be incredibly helpful on that,” Bloys told press during the Q&A portion of Warner Bros.
HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery dished out lots of news, teaser trailers, and other info at their press event today about rebranding HBO Max to Max.
The Wizarding World is getting a fresh take.
Harry Potter book series has been confirmed at HBO Max.It was reported earlier this month that talks were in place for the first ever series based on the iconic books, with Bloomberg reporting that each season of the series would be based on one of Rowling’s seven main entries in the Harry Potter series.Today (April 12), HBO Max have now confirmed the upcoming series in a tweet and short accompanying video.“Your Hogwarts letter is here,” the tweet reads, adding that “Max has ordered the first ever Harry Potter scripted television series, a faithful adaptation of the iconic books.”No further details are available yet, but you can watch the announcement video below.Your Hogwarts letter is here. Max has ordered the first ever #HarryPotter scripted television series, a faithful adaptation of the iconic books.
ignited controversy for her statements about the transgender community – including blowback from Daniel Radcliffe himself – will be involved in the show as an executive producer.