Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory. Today I'm coming at you with a bunch of updates on the Harry Potter franchise as a whole- including some casting news on the upcoming HBO show, as well as some recent updates to Hogwarts Legacy.
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Why Did Dumbledore Ignore Harry in Order of the Phoenix? - Harry Potter Explained
For most of Harry’s first four years at Hogwarts, Dumbledore is distant without ever really feeling absent. And while he isn’t necessarily always directly accessible, he does basically always appear when Harry needs him. However, as we know, all of that changes rather dramaticall ... Show More
16m 27s
Nov 2021
Get In Loser, We’re Going To Hogwarts (November 17th, 2021)
HBO Max is celebrating Harry Potter’s 20th anniversary with a major cast reunion, and we have all the details on who will (and won’t) be attending. Next, there’s drama surrounding a major magazine cover that was set to feature Travis Scott. After that, we discuss updates in Josh ... Show More
4m 29s
Aug 2022
575: Why is Professor Binns Still Teaching? And More Indefensible Harry Potter Characters
On this week's episode, we’ll be continuing our conversation that began in Episode 568, where we argued in defense of some of the most controversial, least favorite, most complicated characters in Harry Potter. There were plenty of characters we didn’t get to last time, so it’s t ... Show More
1h 15m
Dec 2021
542: 'Secrets of Dumbledore' Trailer Analysis: Wizard Jacob, Aberforth, Dark Queenie, Oh My!
The first trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore has finally arrived, and we're here to discuss everything in it! What's up with Jacob and his wand? Hey there, Aberforth Dumbledore! New Year, New Doo for Credence! And thank goodness that there are still magical b ... Show More
53m 14s
Apr 2023
606: A Harry Potter TV Reboot is Coming!? We React and Pitch Opportunities
This week saw news of a Harry Potter television series cascading across the interwebs as it seems like Warner Bros and HBO are in final talks to develop a straight adaptation of the original 7-book series, this time for TV! Join Andrew, Eric, Laura and Micah as they discuss the n ... Show More
1h 16m
Sep 2025
Movie News: Harry Potter Backlash, Jaws 50th, Call of Duty Movie
<p>Let's round up some movie news as we dissect the Harry Potter series backlash, Jaws' 50th anniversary box-office, Paramount/Skydance getting into the video game movie world and more.</p>
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46m 48s
Jun 2021
519: The Most Shocking Moments in Fandom History, Part 1: JKR v The Lexicon, The Deathly Hallows Split, Pottermore
Welcome back Andy, of Harry Potter Fan Zone (and PotterNoMore.com)! This is Part 1 of a two-part episode, wherein the hosts discuss the most Shocking Moments in Harry Potter Fandom History. First up: In 2005, JK Rowling invites fan site heads Emerson and Melissa to her house! In ... Show More
1h 14m