International Insider: To Potter Land; Box Office Projections; Canal+ Floats

Story by Max Goldbart

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Hollywood's insider scoop on box office projections, the latest from the Harry Potter universe, and a major media shakeup in France.

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Warner Bros. is eyeing a $1.2 billion global haul for the next Wizarding World flick, banking on the franchise's enduring appeal to muggles worldwide.
Canal+, France's premium TV network, is exploring a potential IPO as its parent company looks to cash in on the streaming boom - a move that could reshape the European media landscape.

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Warner Bros., Canal+, Wizarding World