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Comcast's Sky Sues Warner Bros. Discovery Over 2019 Deal for 'Harry Potter' TV Series Rights

Sep 27, 2024, 08:12 PM

Comcast's European pay-TV company Sky Group has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery, accusing the studio of violating a 2019 co-production deal. The agreement allegedly granted Sky exclusive rights to several shows, including a new 'Harry Potter' TV series. Sky claims Warner Bros. Discovery breached the contract by refusing to partner on the upcoming series, leading to the legal action filed on Friday. The lawsuit highlights ongoing tensions between major media companies over content rights and partnerships.