Harry Potter
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The first book in the series was published in England as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and in the United States as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. It was made into a film in 2001.
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“Michael”’s box office reign comes to us during a season that includes the highly anticipated TV reboot of the Harry Potter franchise, despite its author J.K.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
Discovery, the Ellisons would also control HBO, TBS and the vast film and TV library of Warner Bros., which includes the Harry Potter, DC Comics, and Scooby-Doo, in addition to CNN.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Rowling portrayed Harry Potter as both intelligent and vulnerable.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe and recent Oscar nominee Rose Byrne are among the stars recognised at this year's Tony Awards, which celebrate the best in US theatre.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
“What creature sat in the corner the first time that Harry Potter visited my office at Hogwarts?” he said, giving Harry a small shake.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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