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Can Warner Bros. Uncancel J.K. Rowling?

Can Warner Bros. Uncancel J.K. Rowling?

FromThe Journal.


Can Warner Bros. Uncancel J.K. Rowling?

FromThe Journal.

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Mar 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling has come under fire in recent years for comments she’s made about gender and sex that some say are transphobic. WSJ’s Erich Schwartzel reports on how Warner Brothers Discovery, the company that owns the rights to Harry Potter, is calling upon the controversial author to make more magic.



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Released:
Mar 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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The most important stories, explained through the lens of business. A podcast about money, business and power. Hosted by Kate Linebaugh and Ryan Knutson. The Journal is a co-production from Gimlet Media and The Wall Street Journal.