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  • Helen Mirren to host ‘Harry Potter’ competitors sequence for WarnerMedia

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON: Veteran actor Helen Mirren is ready to host a four-part ‘Harry Potter’ wizarding world competitors sequence in celebration of the twentieth anniversary of ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’.

    As per Variety, the occasion, formally titled ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses’, will put superfans of the beloved e-book and movie sequence to the take a look at as they use their data to compete for the coveted House Cup.

    The particular will characteristic a whole bunch of ‘Harry Potter’ trivia questions and embrace just a few particular visitor appearances. Although a date for the occasion has but to be introduced, will probably be simulcast on Cartoon Network’s ACME Night and TBS and can then be out there to stream on HBO Max.

    “I knew someday I’d get a ‘Harry Potter’ role, and I’m so pleased to take part in the 20-year film celebration,” Mirren mentioned in an announcement.

    “The films inspired such enchantment and wonder for so many of us, and it will be such a treat to reignite that magic for the countless fans who continue to revel in this spellbinding world,” Mirren added.

    The particular is ready to movie this month and can premiere later this yr. ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ debuted in theatres on November 14, 2001.

    ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses’ is being produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television, in affiliation with Warner Horizon and Robin Ashbrook and Yasmin Shackleton of the old-fashioned.

  • HBO Max orders ‘Full Circle’ restricted sequence from Steven Soderbergh, Ed Solomon 

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Filmmaker Steven Soderbergh and author Ed Solomon are reteaming for yet one more challenge for streamer HBO Max.

    The duo, who most not too long ago labored with the streamer for unique film “No Sudden Move”, have set restricted sequence “Full Circle” at HBO Max.

    According to a press launch by HBO Max’s mum or dad firm WarnerMedia, Soderbergh will direct the present, which shall be written by Solomon.

    The story follows an Investigation right into a botched kidnapping that uncovers long-held secrets and techniques, connecting a number of characters and cultures in current day New York City.

    Soderbergh and Solomon may also function government producer on the present alongside Casey Silver, who labored with them on “No Sudden Move”.

    “Even by Ed’s requirements this can be a complicated narrative that manages to be each kaleidoscopic and intimate.

    Our process now’s to assemble an awesome solid and ensure we execute on the degree the scripts deserve,” Soderbergh mentioned.

    Joey Chavez, government vice chairman of unique drama at HBO Max, mentioned, “We are thrilled to be working with Steven, Ed and Casey again after the masterful crime drama, ‘No Sudden Move’. This new limited series is full of twists and turns in the way only this team can do.”

    “No Sudden Move”, which launched on HBO Max in July this yr, featured actors Don Cheadle and Benecio del Toro within the lead.

    Soderbergh had directed the interval crime thriller movie from a script by Solomon.

  • WarnerMedia and Discovery to merge, forming streaming big

    By AFP
    NEW YORK: US telecommunications agency AT&T introduced Monday a merger between its WarnerMedia unit — which owns CNN and HBO — and Discovery media, making a streaming big that would compete with Netflix and Disney+.

    When the deal is finalized, AT&T will obtain $43 billion and AT&T’s shareholders will take inventory representing 71 p.c of the brand new firm, with Discovery shareholders proudly owning 29 p.c. 

    In a joint assertion, the merger was described as creating “one of the largest global streaming players.”

    The deal will “combine WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading nonfiction and international entertainment and sports businesses to create a premier, standalone global entertainment company,” the businesses mentioned.

    The transaction might create a rival to problem trade leaders Netflix and Disney+, which have seen subscriber numbers surge in the course of the pandemic. 

    A slowdown within the progress of the Disney empire’s streaming platform between January and March, nonetheless, made buyers fret and precipitated the group’s shares to plunge final week.

    AT&T purchased Time Warner in 2018 for $80 billion, then renamed it WarnerMedia, which owns HBO, Warner Bros. studios and cable channels resembling CNN.

    Discovery has channels in 220 nations, based on its web site. 

    WarnerMedia had internet gross sales of $30.4 billion in 2020, and Discovery — which owns Eurosport — $10.7 billion.