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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And I hate to break it to you, but everybody does some version of this – especially when it comes to Michael Jackson, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and other entertainment giants.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
Rowling portrayed Harry Potter as both intelligent and vulnerable.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The exhibition will run at Warner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter for four months from 7 May.
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
AMOS: Meet the once-great Harry Potter, now a stone-cold Ministry man.
From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling
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