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The Harry Potter films are apparating to a new streaming home.
The eight-film franchise will start streaming on NBCUniversal's Peacock service in October. The company said Wednesday that they will be available in windows, meaning they will come on and off the platform over the next six months and into 2021.
The films were available on HBO Max at the time of its May launch but the company announced in July that they would leave the service in August.
'The Harry Potter franchise is beloved by people of all ages and represents the caliber of quality entertainment customers can expect to find on Peacock,' said Peacock president of content acquisition and strategy Frances Manfredi in a statement. 'We've built a world-class collection of iconic movies and shows, and we will continue to expand the film library with treasured titles from NBCUniversal and beyond that will surprise and delight Peacock customers time and time again.'
The Harry Potter movies are a case study in how complicated the rights negotiations are for crown jewel film and TV properties. The films, adaptations of the best-selling J.K. Rowling novels, were produced and distributed by WarnerMedia's Warner Bros. studio from 2001 to 2011. They grossed more than $2 billion at the U.S. box office and led to the Fantastic Beasts.
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But in 2016, the company struck a widespread deal with NBCU that gave it the television and digital rights to the franchise through 2025. WarnerMedia struck a short-term deal with NBCU to make the films available on HBO Max for its May 27 launch.
Other Warner Bros. movies will also join the Peacock library in the next six months, including Batman Begins and The Dark Knight.
Back in May, the 32-year-old welcomed a baby girl alongside his longtime girlfriend, actress Georgia Groome
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Does the magic of Harry Potter have the potential to return? According to Rupert Grint, anything is possible.
During an interview with Comicbook on Tuesday, Dec. 29, the English actor -- who portrayed Ron Weasley in the movie franchise -- spoke out about his thoughts on reprising his beloved character in a new addition to the Potter world.
'I don't know. I mean, never say never,' the Servant star told the outlet. 'I would never say, 'Absolutely no.' It was a huge part of my life and I'm very fond of that character and their stories. So yeah, I mean, I'd be up for it at the right time. I don't know what capacity that would be, but yeah, we'll see.'
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Since the final film of the series, Deathly Hollows Part 2, ended on a considerably final note, the writers would surely have to get creative on a new plot. Of course, longtime fans around the world would not mind the wait.
In the meantime, Rupert is focused on being a new dad. Back in May, the 32-year-old welcomed a baby girl alongside his longtime girlfriend, actress Georgia Groome.
A publicist for the couple told E! News at the time, 'Rupert Grint and Georgia Groome are delighted to confirm the birth of their baby girl. We would please ask that you respect their privacy at this very special time.'
Five months later, on Nov. 10, the Harry Potter alum revealed their daughter's name while making his debut on Instagram.
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In the caption of his very first post, the actor wrote, 'Hey Instagram....only 10 years late, but here I am. Grint on the Gram! Here to introduce you all to Wednesday G. Grint. Stay safe, Rupert.'
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