Let's be honest: Hollywood is out of ideas. From endless reboots and sequels, to anything that will make a quick buck, the studios, executives, and stars of today's silver screen are driving movie fans to their limit. How did we get here? Is there a way out? These are some of the questions that Conner and Brendan are ready to answer.

In Part 1 of this 2-part mini-series, Conner and Brendan discuss the recently-announced Harry Potter series, that is expected to be greenlit at HBO soon. The series is expected to be a retelling of the Harry Potter novels, which have themselves spawned a successful 8-movie franchise. How can this series be expected to compete with the movies? Why do we need these stories told again? Join as we dive into the messy state of Warner Bros, JK Rowling, and the franchise itself.