‘Harry Potter’ TV collection coming to Max; ‘Sport of Thrones’ prequel to HBO
BURBANK, Calif. — Streaming service Max introduced a brand new authentic “Harry Potter” TV series Wednesday, a “devoted adaptation” of the e-book collection by creator J.Ok. Rowling, who will government produce.
The story from every of Rowling’s “Harry Potter” books will grow to be a decade-long collection with a brand new forged, following the eight Warner Bros. movies which have made $7.7 billion on the field workplace from 2001-11.
“With a brand new forged enjoying the unique beloved characters over the following 10 years we actually have the time to inform extra in-depth tales the methods the world has by no means seen,” HBO CEO Casey Bloys informed reporters.
The streaming service might be rebranded from HBO Max on Could 23, combining content material from HBO, Warner Bros., DC Comics and Discovery networks together with Meals, HGTV, TLC and Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia.
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Throughout a query and reply session following the presentation, Bloys was requested about Rowling’s function within the collection and the creator’s recognition amongst followers primarily based on her controversial views round transgender folks, broadly criticized as transphobic.
Bloys responded that Rowling can be an government producer and mentioned “her insights are going to be extremely useful” within the new collection, anticipated to roll out over a 10-year interval. However he declined to debate her private views.
“No, I don’t assume that is the discussion board,” Bloys mentioned. “That’s a really on-line dialog, very nuanced and sophisticated and never one thing we’re going to get into. Our precedence is what’s on the display.”
“Clearly, the ‘Harry Potter’ story is extremely affirmative and optimistic and about love and self-acceptance. That’s our precedence. what’s on display.” Bloys added. “We have been within the ‘Harry Potter’ enterprise for 20 years. We’re very comfy being within the ‘Harry Potter’ enterprise.”
New ‘Sport of Thrones’ prequel coming to HBO
HBO introduced a second “Sport of Thrones” prequel collection, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight.” The collection might be written and government produced by “Thrones” creator George R.R. Martin.
“Followers of the franchise might be thrilled to know that HBO has one other story coming from George R.R. Martin’s iconic universe,” mentioned Bloys.
The story takes place 100 years earlier than “Sport of Thrones” and follows a younger knight, Ser Duncan The Tall, and his diminutive squire. The collection following the unlikely friendship is ready in an age the place the Targaryen line nonetheless holds the Iron Throne and simply after the final dragon.
No forged or airdate was introduced. HBO has already ordered a second season of the “GOT” prequel “Home of the Dragon,” which started filming this week.
New ‘True Detective’ with Jodie Foster
HBO released the primary look of “True Detective” Season 4, subtitled “Evening Nation,” starring Jodie Foster as Detective Liz Danvers engaged on a thriller in frozen Ennis, Alaska.
Different tasks embrace:
- “The Sympathizer,” a spy drama from Robert Downey Jr., who performs a number of roles. The first trailer was released online.
- A possible replace of Stephen King’s “The Conjuring.”
- A possible new collection primarily based on CBS’ hit sitcom “The Large Bang Principle,” with no particulars on which characters can be concerned. CBS present airs prequel spinoff “Younger Sheldon.”
