Coverage dated April 11, 2023 to April 12, 2023

Harry Potter TV series announced, Rowling to executive produce

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The first Harry Potter television series is set to be made, with author JK Rowling acting as an executive producer, Warner Bros. Discovery announced on

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ABC 30 Fresno
'Harry Potter' TV series based on book series announced (opens ABC 30 Fresno)
Published Apr 11, 2023
ABC 30 Fresno's feed description
A TV show based on the "Harry Potter" book series was announced by Max, a new streaming platform combining HBO Max and Discovery+.
Digital Trends
All the new series heading to Max, including Penguin and Harry Potter (opens Digital Trends)
Published Apr 11, 2023
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The revamped HBO Max will be called Max, and it has a powerhouse lineup that includes Penguin, Harry Potter, a new Game of Thrones spinoff, and more!
The Hollywood Reporter
‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Officially Happening at Max (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Apr 11, 2023
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David Heyman, who produced all eight feature films, is in talks to exec produce the original series based on the books.
Deadline
‘Harry Potter’ TV Series On Max: Everything We Know About The Cast, Release Date, What J.K. Rowling Says & More (opens Deadline)
Published Apr 11, 2023
Deadline's feed description
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.…
Deadline
‘Harry Potter’ Series A Go With J.K. Rowling Executive Producing, Set For 10-Year Run On Max (opens Deadline)
Published Apr 11, 2023
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As expected, a Max Original Harry Potter series was made official today at the Warner Bros. Discovery presser with author J.K. Rowling executive producing. The series, which will stream worldwide o…
The Guardian
Harry Potter TV series announced, with JK Rowling executive-producing (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 11, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Service formerly known as HBO Max, rebranded Max, will host live-action show
Variety
'Harry Potter' TV Show Adaptation Ordered at HBO Max (opens Variety)
Published Apr 11, 2023
Variety's feed description
A "Harry Potter" TV series is officially moving forward at HBO Max.
Entertainment Weekly
J.K. Rowling will be an executive producer on new 'Harry Potter' TV series (opens Entertainment Weekly)
Published Apr 11, 2023
Entertainment Weekly's feed description
J.K. Rowling says she's 'looking forward' to serving as an executive producer on Warner Bros. Discovery's 'authentic' new 'Harry Potter' TV series.
BGR
Harry Potter TV series adapting all 7 books coming to Max (opens BGR)
Published Apr 11, 2023
BGR's feed description
HBO announced that a new Harry Potter TV series is coming to Max, which will faithfully adapt all seven of the original books.
The Hollywood Reporter
Harry Potter TV Series Is Already Controversial: J.K. Rowling’s Involvement Slammed (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Apr 11, 2023
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
HBO Max defends its 10-year series plan to remake the Harry Potter books with a new cast as some critics and fans take aim.
Digital Journal
Harry Potter TV series announced, Rowling to executive produce (opens Digital Journal)
Published Apr 12, 2023
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The first Harry Potter television series is set to be made, with author JK Rowling acting as an executive producer, Warner Bros. Discovery announced on
CBS News
"Harry Potter" to be turned into TV series for Warner Bros. Discovery's Max streaming service (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 12, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Original series will dive deep into each of the seven iconic books, CEO of HBO and Max content said.
Deutsche Welle
Max announces 'Harry Potter' series, J.K. Rowling to produce – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Apr 12, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
"Harry Potter" is set to be turned into a TV series and broadcast on the Max streaming service. The platform also announced a prequel series for "Game of Thrones."
New York Times
‘Harry Potter’ to Become a TV Series (opens New York Times)
Published Apr 12, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The author J.K. Rowling is expected to executive produce the show, which will appear on Max, the streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Daily Caller
JK Rowling Will Serve As Executive Producer On New ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot Series Amid Backlash (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 12, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
J.K. Rowling will serve as an executive producer on the upcoming "Harry Potter" series set to air on "Max," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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