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Harry Potter

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  1. A boy wizard and the hero of a series of widely read fantasies by the British author J. K. Rowling. Eleven-year-old Harry, an orphan, discovers his magical powers, and the books chronicle his adventures at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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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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Discovery will encompass CNN, CBS, HBO, and Nickelodeon, as well as some of Hollywood's most valuable franchises, including "Harry Potter," "Game of Thrones," the DC Universe, "Mission: Impossible," and "SpongeBob SquarePants."

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Rowling portrayed Harry Potter as both intelligent and vulnerable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The first season of the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, is due to premiere Christmas this year on HBO Max.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The acquisition is a “big, bold, and game-changing move” that includes prime intellectual properties, including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

DELPHI: I’ve watched you for a long time, Harry Potter.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling

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