Hollywood just spent $3 million on a Harry Potter fanfic dressed up as an “original” novel, while Warner Bros. is busy rebooting Potter with J.K. Rowling baggage and casting controversies. Alchemised might be a rebranded Dramione fic, but it’s got the hype, the BookTok backing, and now the big-screen deal to prove fandom has officially eaten the industry alive.
The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere Could Pass $1 Billion
The Wizard of Oz is pulling in $2 million a day at Las Vegas’s Sphere, turning an 86-year-old movie into the year’s most profitable “blockbuster.” With $200 tickets, 16K screens, and 4D effects, it’s less film revival than spectacle—and it may reshape how Hollywood thinks about the big screen.
How Do You Stretch 7 Harry Potter Books Into 10 Years? Ask Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Discovery says the new Harry Potter TV series will run for at least 10 years — but the real challenge isn’t stretching seven books into a decade of television. It’s navigating J.K. Rowling’s direct involvement as a producer and creative consultant, a fact that guarantees the series will be carrying both magical potential and a massive PR burden from day one.
Terminator AI Fears + Harry Potter’s Decade + Ahsoka Rumor Debunked | HWAD 08.11.25
In this episode of Hollywood After Dark, we cover everything from remembering Robin Williams 11 years after his passing to James Cameron’s AI-fueled Terminator dilemma, the resurgence of physical media, and Warner Bros.’ 10-year Harry Potter plan. Plus, we fact-check the Ewan McGregor/Ahsoka Season 2 rumor and dive into John Boyega’s vision for Finn’s Star Wars arc. Six stories, one show, and plenty of unfiltered perspective.
Harry Potter’s HBO Reboot Is Playing With Fire—And They Know It
Warner Bros. knows exactly what they’re doing. Don’t let the press releases fool you or the nostalgia bait distract you. This reboot isn’t just about “returning to the books” or “bringing the magic to a new generation.” It’s a billion-dollar balancing act, and the studio is treating Harry Potter like a high-stakes spectacle that depends … Continue reading Harry Potter’s HBO Reboot Is Playing With Fire—And They Know It
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